We’re nearing the end of the season! The penultimate race of the Sunday Series III took place on 23 November, sailed in a refreshing westerly breeze working against a challenging outgoing tide. And as is often the case with great westerlies, the race team took full advantage—sending sailors westward for long, tactical beats and rewarding runs along the East Johor Straits.
The fleet for Race 4 was small but competitive, with seven boats across three classes, all closely matched and giving spectators a treat with their tight maneuvers around the course.
In the Multihull Class, Miss Visayan and Kaze left everything on the water, both navigating superbly with Miss Visayan completing the Pennant 5 course just three minutes ahead of her rival. Regulars like Bula and Dot Dot Dot (and others from the growing Multihull fleet) truly missed out on the spectacular conditions—perfect weather for Trimarans. Miss Visayan’s win secures pole position heading into the final race on 7 December, with Kaze only one point behind.
A diverse trio—Waka Tere, Southern Light, and Remington—represented the PY fleet. The largest of the three has delivered strong performances in recent weeks, but this time missed the podium… perhaps the absence of a spinnaker on the downwind legs made the difference?
The real battle was between the not-so-Moody 376 and a Nelson 10. Southern Light excelled in the prevailing conditions, taking the win by a comfortable five-minute margin over Kurt and team on Waka Tere.
In the overall Series III standings, Waka Tere leads the fleet with 8 points, while Birregurra, Southern Light, and Remington are locked in a tight fight for the remaining two podium places in the final race.
It was a clash of the Js, with the indomitable Jellico once again setting the benchmark in the IRC Class. Despite their best efforts, Adona struggled to extend her lead over the smaller but highly optimized Jellico. With three bullets from four races, Jellico’s victory in Sunday Series III is now virtually assured.
Congratulations to all winners!
We look forward to Twilight Race 4 on 29 November, before wrapping up the season with the back-to-back finale on 6–7 December 2025.
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Race 3 of the Twilight Series III delivered yet another fantastic evening on the water, expertly conducted by our aspiring race officers, Hafiz and Fuad. Fresh off last week’s successful Sunday Series III, the duo approached the start sequence with newfound confidence — and the fleet responded in kind. Sixteen boats turned up for the twilight showdown, including an impressive ten keelboats. Right on cue, a steady NNE breeze swept across the course, setting the stage for a fast and enjoyable race.
Among the keelboats, Jong Dee stood alone as the sole IRC representative, slicing through the course with ease and finishing with only Waka Tere ahead on the water. In the PY Class, the Nelson 10 wasted no time, seizing the lead by Changi Buoy and holding onto it all the way to the finish to claim line honours.
But the handicap tables told a different story. With conditions favouring some of the larger boats, Fortissimo 8, Remington, and Skybird surged forward on corrected time. Fortissimo 8 claimed the win, followed closely by Remington — just 14 seconds adrift. The S&S 42 maintained her excellent form after last week’s Sunday Series victory. Meanwhile, the Dehler 38 continues to impress since her Ambassadors’ Cup triumph, and this may well be her first Twilight Race! Skipper Maarten sailed with familiar faces from Jellico and seasoned sailor Lisette.
Rounding off the podium was another Dehler, Skybird. Skipper Edwin executed a brilliant start, but the team couldn’t quite hold off their faster rivals, securing a well-fought third place.
The Multihulls gave spectators yet another thrilling duel between Bula and Miss Visayan. After a back-and-forth early on, Miss Visayan took control in the second half, ultimately finishing just 20 seconds ahead of Bula — a testament to how tight their rivalry remains.
Dot Dot Dot’s late start forced David and crew into chase mode for most of the race, with Kaze occasionally in sight. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t close the gap on the leaders, ending the evening in third overall.
It was great to see part of the beach cat fleet returning to action, with the same two speed machines from the Ambassadors’ Cup — Twisted Creature and the Nacra 634. The Nacra, helmed by multihull maestro Scott McCook, dominated almost the entire course, only for Twisted Creature to stage a dramatic overtake in the final stretch, crossing mere meters ahead.
Despite the on-water result, Scott still secured a comfortable win on corrected time, with the Goodall Viper F16 needing to give significant time to the smaller Nacra.
If yesterday’s breeze was a preview of what’s to come, we’re in for an exciting close to the season. Congratulations to all winners, and we’ll see you on 23 November for Race 4 of the Sunday Series III!
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It was a tricky start for all as the light breeze was still oscillating during the pre-start moment. It finally settled to a more South Easterly direction, however, the trees along the coastline prevented the light breeze from filling the start area.
This made the situation a little frustrating as most, if not all, were trapped in an area with only 1 to 2 knots of breeze and were held in a stationary position as the outgoing tides were slowly building its strength.
Thankfully the West south-westerly breeze slowly filled the race area and quickly the frustrations were forgotten.
After the start the trimarans were set in a position with David Steel in Dot Dot Dot sitting in a better position followed by Gary Curtis in Miss V and Michael Flecker in Bula. This position remained throughout the race and into the finish. It would be good if we could have a few more trimarans on water. Come on guys, don’t let your boat rot on the mooring, let’s go sailing.
Five boats were signed off for the PY division but only four managed to finish the race. Jock unfortunately took the full punishment from the outgoing tide and were pushed too far away and couldn’t make the start.
Birregurra, single-handed by Basil probably found it a little difficult to break from the light patch and was too far from off to make a comeback. Paul Sneesby, having been out of action for about nine months due to personal injuries and boat repairs, made a speedy recovery and took first place. James Sharpe, probably one of the coolest sailors around, took second with Kurt Metzger in Waka Tere finishing in third, all these after corrected time.
Sailors in the IRC division weren’t spared the challenging conditions at the start. Cedric Declercq in Jellico seemed to have generated his own breeze and was able to pull away from the other keelboats and led most of the way as the fleet made their way to Serangoon Buoy. Ad Smit in Adona broke from his plans of sticking to the Ubin side of the course and stayed more to the Loyang coastline. That gave him a considerable advantage and allowed Adona to past Jellico on the way back from Serangoon.
Antanas Danys better known as Tony, sailed a decent race and kept himself within reach of Paul Kendall in Jong Dee. At the end Jong Dee lost to Shardana by just over a minute after corrected time. The finishing to the IRC, after corrected time are as follows: 1st Jellico, 2nd Adona and 3rd Shardana.
A big thank you to all present for the support and encouragement shown to Hafiz and Fuad as they took their first step-up in running the race and MCing at the results presentation.
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24th Ambassadors’ Cup: A Celebration of Friendship, Sailing, and Global Unity at Changi Sailing Club
Singapore, [1st November 2025] — The 24th edition of the Ambassadors’ Cup proved to be a memorable and spirited celebration of sailing and camaraderie, held under perfect conditions at Changi Sailing Club. A steady 7–8 knots of easterly breeze guided the fleet safely to North Angler and back, ensuring an exhilarating day of competition and connection on the water.
This year’s regatta saw 42 boats take to the start line, representing 27 embassies — including 17 Ambassadors and 10 Non-Ambassadors. Despite a slightly smaller fleet, the event retained its hallmark vibrancy, as sailors enjoyed clear skies, brisk winds, and friendly rivalry across all divisions.
Ambassadors’ Division
The competition in the Ambassadors’ Division was exceptionally close, with less than ten minutes separating the top eight finishers. Leading the fleet for much of the race was H.E. Sebastian Breton Perez, President of this year’s Ambassadors’ Cup, sailing aboard Adona (J29).
However, flukey wind conditions on the final leg from Squance created an opportunity for Fortissimo 8, a recently refitted Dehler 38 helmed by Maarten De Kroonen and featuring H.E. Alisher Kayumov of Uzbekistan, to close the gap. Their consistent performance earned them the coveted title of 24th Ambassadors’ Cup Champion on corrected time.
Adona claimed Line Honours and a well-deserved second place overall, while last year’s winners, Jong Dee (J35), helmed by Mr. Paul Kendall with H.E. Juha Markkanen of Finland on board, secured third place. The Finnish team impressed spectators with their coordinated teamwork and matching team attire.
Non-Ambassadors and Keelboat Open Divisions
The next start featured 17 boats across the Non-Ambassadors (10) and Keelboat Open (7) Divisions. A lively contest unfolded between Skybird (Philippines) and Sapphire Star (Italy), with Jangan Main Main, a J24 helmed by Andre and crewed by Alex together with staff from the Embassy of Qatar, capitalizing on their duel to sneak ahead and claim the Non-Ambassadors Division title. Sapphire Star and Skybird completed the podium in second and third respectively.
In the Keelboat Open Division, another J24, Jellico, delivered a stellar performance to take top spot on corrected time. Although Wild Thing — a Reflex 28 — crossed the line seven minutes ahead, it was not enough to edge out Jellico in the two-hour race. Congratulations to Cedric and family for securing the 2025 Keelboat Open title. Rounding out the top three was Boreas (Club Platu), chartered by sponsors Thiam Construction and skippered by Shaun Toh with family and friends.
Trimaran and Beach Catamaran Divisions
The Trimaran fleet featured six Corsair entries. Defending champions Miss Visayan returned to uphold their title but were edged out by Dot Dot Dot, who sailed an excellent upwind leg to North Angler and maintained a slim lead to the finish — earning their first Ambassadors’ Cup victory. Miss Visayan finished a close second after an exciting photo finish, while Soluna (Corsair 750), skippered by Darryl with the support of veterans Alice and Campbell, claimed third place.
In the Beach Catamaran Division, it was a two-boat duel between Scott McCook on a Nacra 430 and Kellie and Matt on Twisted Creature (Viper F16). Scott demonstrated superb solo sailing skill to secure a comfortable win, while Kellie and Matt put in a strong showing on their return to racing at Changi.
Celebrations and Acknowledgements
Back on shore, the festivities continued with Après-Sail drinks and delicious finger food. Sailors enjoyed Panamanian Rum and ice-cold Tiger Beer, generously sponsored by the Ambassador of Panama and Asia Pacific Breweries.
Changi Sailing Club extends heartfelt thanks to all sponsors whose generous support made this event possible:
Thiam Construction | Hinrich Foundation | KC Chng | Simba & Friends | Odyssey Marine | Hempel | Turkish Airlines | Keith Morton Security | Four Seasons Cleaning | The Luxury Network and Diplomatic Council | Asia Pacific Breweries | Cpt Fatty Goodlander & Cpt Richard Howe (VIP Boats)
In her welcome address, Commodore Deborah Barker emphasized the importance of sponsorship in sustaining the event’s success. Despite the absence of a title sponsor this year, the regatta thrived thanks to the commitment of a diverse group of supporters, the leadership of Organizing Chairman Mr. Ad Smit, and the tireless efforts of Changi Sailing Club’s staff and volunteers.
The evening’s festivities also included a cultural performance hosted by H.E. Sebastian Breton Perez, who showcased the vibrant spirit of Panama through traditional coffee, rum, and dance. Dinner was catered by Georges, with live entertainment by the talented 10.Seconds Band, creating a lively and memorable conclusion to the 24th Ambassadors’ Cup.
Adding to the celebrations, Mr. Maarten De Kroon, winner of this year’s Cup, also won the lucky draw prize — a business class ticket courtesy of Turkish Airlines. Congratulations to Maarten on a truly winning day, both on and off the water!
Bringing the World Together
The 24th Ambassadors’ Cup once again exemplified the spirit of international friendship, sportsmanship, and unity through sailing. Changi Sailing Club extends its gratitude to all participants, partners, and embassies for their continued support — and looks forward to celebrating an even more spectacular 25th edition next year.
