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CSC Monthly Dinghy Race (27 April)

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Monthly Dinghy Race is back!

After a series of intense national ranking races across the island, CSC dinghy sailors of various skill levels offers the opportunity to compete in a friendly yet competitive environment. These races typically feature classes such as Optimist, ILCA and other types of dinghies, accommodating a wide range of participants from juniors to adults. Despite of the bad weather threatening around the Changi Beach area, the Race Management team compose of parent-volunteers (Matthew Kong, Shahrom and Race Officer Claudio Salgado)  managed to secure 3 races. A total of 29 boats of different classes raced in the light and steady Easterly wind, can’t complain at all. 

In the Optimist Division (Alpha), Charles Kong ​remains the top of the fleet finished in 1st place, with only 2 points away, Mikail Shahrom missed the top spot and was happy in 2nd place. Sage Yeh, clinched the last place in the podium, contented as 3rd placer. Meanwhile in the much younger Optimist division (Bravo and Charlie) Ptolemy Smith in 1st place, Mailee O’shea in 2nd and Tristan Tham for 3rd place. New sailors in the racing division (Charlie); Elouan Gay started his racing path in good track, 1st in his division, Sisters Khalisha Shahrom and Afiya Shahrom fought for 2nd & 3rd spots. With just 1 point difference, Khalisha won (2nd place) Afiya (3rd) in their first time racing in MDR. Good job kiddos!

Meanwhile, in the young adult and adult division raced in different classes of dinghies, ILCA sailors: Caio Sullivan Ikuto Mori and Tiago Salgado put up a great performance competing with other strong sailors in their class. After 3 races, Caio Sullivan – 1st place, Ikuto Mori – 2nd place and Tiago Salgado in 3rd place. In the ILCA 4 division, 7 sailors battled in tight race with only 1 point difference in the top 3 finishers. Ikuto Mori emerged the 1st prize winner, followed by Tiago Salgado in 2nd and Misa Lim Laurie in 3rd place.

A great day in the end, sailors were back to shore safely just before the thunders and showers in the afternoon, all safe and enjoyed the 3 races and happy to end the day with winnings! Congratulations to the winners and well done to everyone for making an effort to join us every month! Thank you sailors, parents and coaches, a collective effort in making our MDR a regular dinghy scenery at the club!

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Twilight Series I 2025 – Race 3

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Returning from sunny Bintan, the wet and cool weather on Saturday made for a refreshing change to our weekly sailing routine, with 11 boats joining us on the start line for the 3rd race of the CSC Twilight Series I. The breeze that came with the rain was very promising for the first half hour, but subsequently tapered down to 5 knots and below – forcing Race Officials to shorten the course for the fleet.

A pair of experienced teams represented the IRC Class – Jong Dee & Simba. The J35 and Dehler 39 are pretty even on handicap, but the team which had more regular sailing over the past few weeks surely had an edge over the other. Simba had just returned from a month’s break due to frequent travels, and the team looked happy to be back out on water. Jong Dee bounced back from a premature start, quickly completing her penalty to commence her leeward overtaking maneuvers over the rest of the keelboat fleet. She succeeded, and earned a well-deserved victory in the IRC Class.

There were a total of 5 boats and 1 floating BBQ caravan in the Keelboat PY Class. Southern Light deployed a successful distraction of delicious BBQ aromas, with sailors downwind crying foul. That said, they might have been too distracted themselves, completing the race in 6th (at least the team had a great time!). Skybird led the fleet from the start, with Bintan Regatta winner Birregurra hot on her heels. The Hanse 415 eventually claimed line honours, but lost out by 2 minutes on handicap correction to the Dehler 34. Completing the podium was the smallest boat in the fleet – Nevis. The successful combo of Ben and Lucas made it 3 podium finishes out of 3 races, a consistent performance from the Catalina 23 sport!

In the Multihull Class, Miss Visayan’s campaign was cut short as their main halyard unraveled before the start, resulting in a match race between the remaining 2 trimarans, Sirius Swift and Dot Dot Dot. The former struggled in the light air, and it seems like her new helmswoman was still trying to find her bearings on this new boat. Keira might possibly be sailing for the first time on a Corsair 880, a significant upgrade from the ILCA dinghy she’s more accustomed to. Sirius Swift eventually retired on the final leg – looking stranded on the course with the wind reduced to 3 knots. Dot Dot Dot led from start to finish, securing her 2nd bullet for the series to lead in the overall standings.

Congratulations to all winners! See you next week for the Sunday Series I, Race 4.

Results

Race 3_Twilight Series I 2025 Results

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Bintan Regatta 2025 Race Day 2

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After a most exciting day of racing on Saturday, Day 2’s weather could not deliver the same level of enjoyment. With the winds absent and the currents strong, setting a course within the time-limit proved to be a real challenge. A shortened Race 5 and an abandoned Race 6 later, sailors were finally released from their misery and signaled to return back to the Marina.

Race 5 showcased the disparity between the J99 sports boat and the rest of the IRC fleet, as Jolt completed the shortened pennant 1 course a staggering 16 minutes ahead of the next 2 boats.  The win wraps up a clean sweep in her class, topping the fleet with 4 points after 1 discard. A 1 second difference between Shardana and Born in Fire across the line meant the 2nd place in Race 5 was assured for the Dufour 34. The battle between both boats over the weekend concludes with only 1 point separating first runner-up Born in Fire and 2nd-runner-up Shardana. Despite messing up their finishing, Duan Duan can take pride in what was probably their best start of the series in race 5. Great effort from Skipper Francesco Balzano and team.

Trailing Jolt on the course is not something the Multihulls are used to. Race 5 saw just that, as Jolt zipped pass Oojoo and Soluna despite starting 5 minutes later. The Dragonfly 25 was reduced to a crawl in the light airs, and she certainly looked like she was struggling on the upwind. This was reflected in her finishing time – placing 4 minutes behind Soluna.  In the overall series, the Corsair bested the Dragonfly in 4 out of 5 races, awarding the team with the Bintan Regatta Challenge Trophy. Oojoo can be proud of her performance, with the highlight being yesterday’s passage race.

The Keelboat PY Fleet was hit the hardest by the prevailing wind conditions, as participants showed the most difficulty beating up to the mark. After scoring 3 bullets from Day 1, Birregurra looked a shadow of her Saturday self. She could only muster a 3rd across the line, relinquishing the top 2 spots to Hiwasa and Kesini. The larger of the two Hanses had done enough on Saturday to claim overall victory. Hiwasa edged out Peter Jong’s Beneteau 40.7 by a slim 34 second margin, securing her another bullet and a 2nd position in the overall series to make it a 1-2 Hanse situation. Overcoming pre-race jitters and lack of crew, Kesini returns to clinch 2nd in Race 5 and registered 3rd overall.

The early conclusion gave time for sailors to adjourn to Lagoi Bay and watch the finals of the Jong Festival – immersing themselves in local culture and heritage. In Bintan, Jong races are a beloved tradition that brings communities together. These races are typically held in coastal areas where the wind conditions are favorable. Participants, ranging from young children to seasoned adults, gather with their handcrafted boats, eager to test their skills.

Following the end of the Jong Races, teams gathered at Warung Yeah and Tidal Bar for the Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation – marking the completion of another successful Bintan Regatta. Changi Sailing Club is proud to jointly organize this signature destination sailing event, and we excitedly look forward to the 2026 edition.

Thank You:

  • BRC Team, led by Azmi & Bella
  • Bintan Government / Authorities
  • All participating boats!

Save the Date: 3-5 April 2025, Bintan Regatta 2026

Results

Bintan Regatta 2025 Day 2 & Overall Results

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Bintan Regatta 2025 Race Day 1

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The Bintan Regatta returns for its 3rd edition! Jointly organised by Bintan Resorts Cakrawala (BRC) and Changi Sailing Club (CSC), this sailing event is a signature destination regatta on CSC’s sailing calendar, attracting a total of 13 boats to the beautiful waters off Bintan for a weekend of windward-leeward and passage races. Split into three classes, we are thrilled to have a variety of experienced and first-time racers taking part in this international regatta. The event’s accommodation partner for 2025 is Four Points by Sheraton, Bintan – where sailors can rest and recuperate in comfort and style after each day of racing.

The day started off with some shifty winds, possibly affected by a developing weather system up north. As the objective was to secure 4 races on day 1, the Race Committee made the cautious decision to start with a pennant 1 course. The winds picked up considerably as the day progressed, allowing for the smooth conduct of 4 races – ending with a scenic passage to Pulau Gimal (Banyan Tree Resorts) and back to conclude a great day of racing out on water.

Singapore Regatta Winner Jolt performed exceedingly well to clinch 4 bullets, positioning herself as the IRC team to beat in Day 2. The J99 skippered by Lee Yimin boasts a diverse mix of young sailors aboard, in what looks like a successful experiment for the Singaporean captain. Leading the chasing pack, the fiery skipper of Born in Fire lamented what could have been, as his team did their utmost but could not seem to make a dent in Jolt’s campaign. While the defending champions were outclassed on the course, it looked like they enjoyed the prevailing sailing conditions. Completing the podium would be Shardana – a first-time racer in Bintan, but no stranger to big events, having competed in the Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta 2024 and Singapore Regatta 2025. The Dufour 34 skippered by Antanas Danys improved as the day progressed, the highlight being Race 3, where she registered a convincing 2 minute lead over Born in Fire across the line. Honorable mention goes to Duan Duan, also a newcomer to the racing scene – she suffered some equipment malfunction across the day, but recovered to perform commendably in Race 4.

The largest fleet of this event also seemed like the most diverse – from a Dehler 30 OD to a Hanse 415, the Keelboat PY class had a variety of hull designs on the course. After 4 races, Birregurra sits comfortably on top, her only blemish being Race 4, where she relinquished top spot to her smaller sister, Hiwasa. Hiwasa is a first-time racer in Bintan as well, but the crew have been racing frequently in Singapore. Consisting of the original Bound to Please crew, the Hanse 385 was sailed commendably to complete Day 1 with 10 points. While a well-travelled and seasoned raceboat, Kesini struggled with getting experienced crew for this regatta, and it showed in her erratic performance on the course. Skipper Peter Jong should still be pleased with the Beneteau 40.7’s overall results, placing 3rd after 4 races. 2-up racing machine Kaizen also had a roller-coaster day, as the Dehler 30 OD struggled to find their groove on the course. She sits just outside of podium position in 4th with 17 points. Kudos to Summer Breeze for bouncing back after rounding the wrong mark in Race 1! She sailed much better in Race 2, but chose to call it a day to explore the rest of Bintan island.

It was a match race between the Dragonfly 25 and Corsair 880, as the only representatives of the Multihull Class. While Soluna reigned supreme on the short courses, Oojoo finished the day on a high – besting the larger boat on the passage race. With 2 more races today, we look forward to more exciting action from the 2 fastest boats of this regatta!

See you all for the remaining 2 races of the series today – all the best, sailors!

Results

Bintan Regatta 2025 Day 1 Results

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Sunday Series I 2025 – Race 3

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“Nice” would not be the best description for yesterday’s weather, but it was apparently the only adjective that came to the race officer’s mind when addressing the 9 participating yachts on the start line for Sunday Series I, Race 3. Not for the the faint of heart, the weather truly tested the sailors’ grit as they navigated torrential rains, poor visibility and gusty conditions to complete the pennant 2 course.

In the Multihull Class, Bula and Dot Dot Dot brought their A-game, taking turns to lead throughout the course. The fleet struggled with the strong outgoing tide on the last upwind to Squance, with Bula successfully taking the lead to edge ahead of Dot Dot Dot by 20 seconds across the line. It was not Miss Visayan’s best performance, settling for 3rd after a late start.

The PY Keelboat Class was reduced to 2, as Jock decided to take shelter early, avoiding a wet sailing adventure into the unknown and keeping warm for the rest of the afternoon. The remaining contestants battled it out on the east johor straits, with Birregurra taking the lead and holding on to it after an initial struggle at the start. The Hanse 415 made light work of the remaining legs, establishing a 25 minute lead on their only rival, Southern Light.

We welcome Shardana back to the fray, joining Jong Dee and Adona on the start line for the IRC Class.  In Skipper Paul’s absence, The Jong Dee team did him proud, securing a convincing win over the J29 and Dufour 34. The J35 stretched her lead over the 3 legs to squance, eventually finishing 14 minutes ahead of Adona to take line honours and win on corrected time. Skipper Tony missed out on a podium position, but looks all ready for this week’s Bintan Regatta campaign!

Congratulations to all winners – we will have a change of scenery this easter weekend, as we welcome a total of 14 boats from CSC, RSYC, MKB and RM to the pristine waters off Bintan for the 3rd Bintan Regatta 2025.

Results

Race 3_Sunday Series I 2025 Results

 

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Twilight Series I 2025 – Race 2

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It was great to see a larger fleet this weekend, as a few skippers absent from last week resumed the club racing routine with race 2 of the Twilight Series I. Fortunately for the 10 boats on water, the week’s thunderstorms did not materialize on Saturday, leaving sailors with a pleasant easterly breeze and a beautiful backdrop for nice photos.

We had 4 boats on the start line for the Multihull Class, and some really close sailing between changi and squance throughout the course. Dot Dot Dot successfully fended off the advances from Bula and Miss Visayan, with the chasing pair neck and neck for most of the evening. Eventually the larger of the 2 managed to finish just seconds ahead, leaving the Dash 750 to settle for 3rd. Sirius Swift’s outboard engine woes continue to plague the crew, having to again call for assistance towing her back to the mooring after the race.

In the PY Class, Birregurra and Skybird scored the best starts, and the results were a reflection of that. The Hanse 415 quickly got out of the wind shadow after the start, taking an early lead and putting in their best efforts to extend the time between her and the fleet. Her efforts paid off, securing her a bullet 38 seconds ahead of her closest rival, Skybird. The Dehler 34’s second placing was a comfortable one over the smallest boat in the fleet – Nevis. Ben Smawfield’s Catalina 23 scored the first bullet for the series in race 1, but could not replicate that performance yesterday. Nevertheless, she had done just enough to place on the podium, 21 seconds ahead of Jock on corrected time.

In the fleet’s absence, Jong Dee certainly took her time at the start, trailing the fleet at the beginning of the race. She overtook all PY boats to claim line honours. Good to see the IRC fleet being represented, and we look forward to the return of the rest of the fleet later this month.

Congratulations to all winners – See you all on 13th April for Race 3 of the Sunday Series!

Results

Race 2_Twilight Series I 2025 Results

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