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CSC Two-Island Race 2026

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Two-Island Race Delivers High-Wind Intensity in Northeasterly Monsoon Conditions

The annual Two-Island Race lived up to its reputation as one of the most challenging events on the sailing calendar, as keelboats, multihulls, and beach catamarans battled powerful Northeasterly monsoon winds exceeding 20 knots throughout the course.

From the start, the fleet was greeted by a solid breeze and building seas, setting the tone for a fast and demanding race. The strong northeasterlies pushed boats quickly towards Tekong Island an Pulau Ubin, with crews focused on sail trim, balance, and maintaining control in the gusty conditions.

Keelboats powered through the waves with full crews working continuously on the rail. Tactical decisions around the islands proved critical, as teams balanced speed with safety. Navigating around the islands required precise boat handling, with wind shadows and acceleration zones testing helmsmen and tacticians alike. Multihulls thrived in the heavy air, reaching blistering speeds on open legs of the course. However, the same conditions demanded constant awareness, as sudden gusts and steep waves left little room for error. Crews relied on teamwork and quick reactions to keep the boats flying fast but upright. For the beach catamaran fleet, the race was a true test of skill and endurance. With spray flying and hulls lifting clear of the water, sailors pushed hard while carefully managing the powerful breeze and maintained control through the gusts were rewarded with thrilling downwind rides between the islands. With Northeasterly wind blowing consistently, all racing boats managed to reached TKPK within the gate timing limit, an easy decision for the Race management to continue to sail the full course and let the sailors enjoy the breeze. Race management closely monitored the conditions and successfully completed the race as planned.

With under 5 hours of racing, in the Multihull division, Dot Dot Dot helmed by David Steel, finished the race in 3hrs and 6 minutes, high-speed machine securing the 1st place in this fleet, not far behind, 2 minutes behind him, Campbell Jenkins sailing on DingHao took the 2nd place with 3hrs and 8 minutes on corrected time. 3rd place goes to Miss Visayan helmed by Gary Curtis, with less than 2 minutes away from DingHao. In the Beach Catamaran Category, Balqis 2 skippered by Scott McCook together with crew Zaheera sailed the little Nacra 15 skilfully, overcoming a capsize to eventually win the 1st place with 3hrs and 24 minutes on corrected time. She was followed closely by not-so-newbie Chop-Chop, a Taipan 4.9 helmed by Jesse Treharne. Of the remaining boats, one retired and the other had not sailed through the gate at TKPK, making it a 50% finish for the fleet.

In the Keelboat Club Racer (PY) Division, Southern Light once again looked like they thoroughly enjoyed the good breeze. Helmed by James Sharpe, the moody 376 and her crew executed fast and smooth sailing around the two-islands, finished 1st in this category with 4hrs and 14minutes after corrected time. She placed well ahead of her closest rivals, who were clearly struggling with the raw and unfiltered conditions. Skipper Edwin Low on Skybird was the best of the rest, settling for 2nd place – placing ahead of fellow 34 footer Sapphire Star, helmed expertly by Simon Connor. Clearly close rivals, Simon and team avoided complete destruction, hobbling  their way to the finish with a battered spin, yet finishing in 3rd place with only 1 minute and 29sec apart on handicap – definitely a close fight.

The IRC category, 4 fast boats contested to win this year’s two-island title: Adona, Bound to Please, Forever Young and Shardana. After 4 hours of racing (corrected time), Adona skippered by Richard Grant, finished the race in 1st place with 4hrs and 13 minutes. Team Shardana made amends for her last place finish at the Round Tekong Race, cleaning up both physically and figuratively to cross the finish in less than 2 minutes after Adona, taking the 2nd position. Forever Young, skippered by Jasper Knoben took the last spot in the podium, fending off a valiant effort from team Bound to Please to place third.

As boats crossed the finish line after an intense day on the water, tired smiles told the story. The Two-Island Race, sailed in classic Northeasterly monsoon conditions, once again proved why it is a highlight of the season—delivering speed, challenge, and unforgettable sailing across all classes.

Thank you all for racing with us. We now take a break from the passage races, as we shift our attention to the Trimaran and Beach Catamaran Championships happening on 31 Jan- 1 Feb.

Results

Two Island Race Results 2026

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CSC Optimist Championship (Gold Fleet) 2026

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CSC Optimist Championship Tested by Northeasterly Monsoon Winds

The annual CSC Optimist Championship concluded last weekend under classic Northeasterly monsoon conditions, delivering a true test of skill, endurance, and seamanship for young sailors from across the island.

Held over two days, the regatta was marked by steady northeasterly winds ranging from 12 to 20 knots, with occasional stronger gusts sweeping across the race course. Combined with short, choppy waves typical of the monsoon season, conditions challenged even the most experienced Optimist sailors.

From the opening race, competitors were forced to focus on boat handling and tactical decision-making. Clean starts proved difficult as the fleet battled wind shifts and pressure lines rolling down the course. Sailors who could quickly adapt to changing gusts and maintain boat speed upwind gained a decisive advantage. The opening day saw the fleet adjusting to the stronger breeze and wave pattern. Starts were highly competitive, with tight lines and aggressive positioning from experienced sailors. Newcomers to the Gold Fleet quickly learned the importance of clear air and controlled maneuvers, as even small mistakes were magnified in the monsoon winds. For many of the newly promoted Gold Fleet sailors, the conditions were both physically and mentally testing, requiring sharp focus, confident boat handling, and quick decision-making.

After a closely fought series, the championship was decided by a clean sweep from Lucas Cao Zhihong (SGP 149), with scoring 1st in all races except for Race 3, wins this year’s regatta and a challenge trophy. CSC’s best performing sailor; Lyric Le Yuxuan topped the girl’s division and 3rd in the overall result. In the 12 years old and under category, Charles Kong clinched the 1st place also from CSC, trained in this wind condition with choppy waters are not new to these sailors. The final day saw intense competition as leading contenders fought for every position, knowing that one mistake in the strong breeze could be costly. The Gold Fleet races were closely contested, with newcomers holding their own among more experienced competitors. While podium finishes were hard-earned, the championship’s greatest achievement was the growth and confidence gained by the next generation of Optimist sailors.

Race officials managed to complete the full schedule despite the demanding weather, setting well-balanced courses that rewarded consistency. Capsizes were frequent, particularly during downwind legs, but the young sailors demonstrated resilience and determination, quickly righting their boats and rejoining the race. The Optimist Championship once again demonstrated that challenging conditions, combined with strong competition, create the foundation for developing skilled and confident sailors—especially for those taking their first steps in the Gold Fleet.

Beyond the results, the Optimist Championship highlighted the spirit of youth sailing—sportsmanship, perseverance, and learning through challenge. As the monsoon winds continued to blow across the venue, sailors left the regatta with not only medals and rankings, but valuable experience that will shape their future in the sport.

Changi Sailing Club would like to thank the participants for putting their very best performance in this wind condition, the parents for their support in many ways, the Race Officials headed by our Chief Race Officer, Mr Rasdeen, Chief Jury Andre Chew for ensuring the sailors to be in their best behavior when racing and to all our Race Management volunteers for their contributing their time to help us out on water. To the coaches, for their dedication  and hard work training these sailors to be able to handle themselves out at sea in any wind conditions. For discipling and motivating the sailors in mastering the skills required in any situation.  Special thanks to our Rear Commodore for Sailing, Justin Lean for his presence in giving out the prizes to these young champions. Lastly, to CSC staff and operation team, protest committee, results and ground staff for ensuring every sailors safety and welfare!

To the next CSC Optimist Championship!

Results

Summary Race 7

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Round Tekong Race 18 January 2026

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It was always going to be difficult to top the experience from last weekend’s LHK Round Ubin Challenge — but wow, did the Round Tekong Race deliver. The 2026 edition of the circumnavigation of “Obstacle Island” drew a strong fleet of 26 boats, and the NE Monsoon once again exceeded expectations. Taking the tide into account, organisers sent the fleet clockwise around Tekong, allowing sailors to ride a brisk outgoing stream from the island’s northernmost point all the way down to Kees.

In the Beach Catamaran Class, Twisted Creature successfully defended her 2025 title, posting a significantly faster winning time of 2hrs 27mins 01sec. She was joined by two new entrants — R U Done Yet and Chop-Chop — a welcome boost for the fleet. Eric Herman’s Nacra 500 Sport eventually got the better of Chop-Chop, the Taipan 4.9 recently acquired by new member Jesse Treharne. Both teams looked to have thoroughly enjoyed their Tekong adventure, and we look forward to seeing them at the Catamaran Championships on 31 Jan–1 Feb.

DingHao made it two wins from two with a commanding performance in the Multihull Class, leading the seven-boat fleet superbly around the island. Campbell, Jono and Farid were all smiles throughout, clearly relishing the monsoon conditions. An early start incident left Miss Visayan disadvantaged on the opening leg after taking a penalty turn to exonerate herself. The Corsair F28 fought back impressively to finish third behind Firefly. Stefan Vidan and crew, the other party in the start incident, held their composure and maintained excellent boat speed across the course, looking especially strong on select angles. Their efforts earned a well-deserved second, splitting the Corsair pair.

Once again the largest fleet, the PY Keelboat Class saw nine boats on the line, with seven returning from last week’s Round Ubin Challenge. Fresh from that victory, Southern Light continued her strong monsoon form to also make it two from two, winning comfortably by two minutes on corrected time. RSYC’s Satu, skippered by Bryan Ho, delivered a standout performance — no easy feat for a J24 more accustomed to lighter breeze — to take second, five minutes ahead of Skybird on handicap. The Dehler 34 battled steering issues, cautious spinnaker handling and blustery conditions to snatch third place just two seconds ahead of Sapphire Star. Talk about tight racing.

The IRC Division featured a high-quality fleet of seven proven campaigners from across Singapore and the region. Born in Fire led from start to finish, determined to avenge last week’s four-second loss at Round Ubin. Mission accomplished — she claimed victory by a relaxed five minutes over Adona. The J29 again struggled at the start, leaving crew to wonder what might have been. Completing the podium was another J24, Jellico. The Commodores’ Cup champion looked occasionally overwhelmed in the raw, unfiltered conditions north of Tekong, but still held on to finish strongly.

We’d also like to warmly welcome back IMP (PY) and Shardana (IRC), and extend a big hello to new teams Chop-Chop, R U Done Yet and Notus (Yong Seng and team). We hope to see all of you regularly on the circuit.

Congratulations to all winners, and thank you to everyone who conquered Tekong with us. See you on 24 January for the biggest circumnavigation of them all — the Two-Island Race.

Results

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CSC Optimist Championships (Silver Fleet) 2026 – Day 2

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Day 2 of the CSC Optimist Championships delivered another thrilling round of racing for the Silver Fleet, with the North East Monsoon once again providing a steady and reliable breeze. The final three races were completed with minimal hiccups, thanks to the ever-dependable CRO Ryan Kwok and his experienced team of officials and volunteers.

What caught many observers off guard, however, was the sheer number of protests arising from the day’s racing — seven in total. Such a volume is almost unheard of in Silver Fleet competition, making it an unexpectedly busy day for Jury Chairman Selvam and his panel.

The protest hearings pushed the awards presentation back by nearly two hours, but once proceedings concluded, the results revealed a remarkable clean sweep — an all-girl podium finish.

Chloe Ariane Pitsilis (SGP 708) held firm at the top and sealed a commanding overall victory, adding another bullet in Race 6 to finish the series seven points clear of her closest challenger, Clara Ng (SGP 3739). Clara put up a strong and consistent performance, fending off Cyra Cama (29) with two third-place finishes to secure second overall on 27 points.

Cyra delivered one of the standout comeback stories of the regatta. After placing 13th in Race 5, she bounced back impressively with two consecutive second-place finishes to clinch a well-deserved third place overall.

Chloe was joined by eleven teammates from the CSC contingent, with special mentions to Arun for finishing 8th overall, and Hillary for placing 2nd in the Under-8 category. It was heartening to see CSC sailors perform strongly on home waters.

We also extend our sincere thanks to the race officials, coaches, support staff, Jury Chairman Selvam and his panel for their tireless work over the weekend, and Xtreme Sailing Products for their continued annual support through prize sponsorship.

Congratulations to all Silver Fleet sailors. Attention now turns to next weekend’s Gold Fleet showdown.

See you on 24–25 January as Singapore’s top Optimist sailors take on the East Johor Straits under the prevailing NE Monsoon.

Results

Overall Final

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CSC Optimist Championships (Silver Fleet) 2026 – Day 1

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The CSC Optimist Championships returns at the peak of the North East Monsoon, challenging youth sailors from across the island in a two-day fleet racing event. Organised annually by Changi Sailing Club, one of the main draws of this regatta (apart from being a national ranking event) is the opportunity for sailors to test their skills in the consistent strong winds delivered by the prevailing NE Monsoon system. This year, we have a modest fleet of 54 boats racing in the Silver Fleet, of which 23 sailors are competing in a ranking event for the first time.

With races conducted at Loyang Basin, the venue provides some shelter from the full force of the NE Monsoon, allowing newer sailors to build confidence in a safer environment. At the end of Day 1, with four races completed, it was a 1–2 podium for the girls. CSC sailor Chloe Ariane Pitsilis (SGP 708) sits at the top of the fleet with one bullet and a total of 15 points — effectively putting her in the driving seat for Day 2. She is joined by Clara Ng (SGP 3739) from SAFYC, whose victory in Race 4 secured her second place on 26 points. Arun Behl (SGP 4494) from CSC ends Day 1 as the top boy with 28 points and will be looking to improve over the remaining three races if he hopes to close the gap with teammate Chloe.

Overall, we are heartened to see polished manoeuvres and disciplined starts despite the fleet’s relative inexperience. Well done to all sailors, and we look forward to more exciting racing on Day 2.

Results

Day 1

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Round Ubin For Fun “RUFF!” 10 Jan 2026

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10 January 2026 marked the inaugural RUFF – Round Ubin For Fun, an event conceived to build confidence in coastal navigation while encouraging sailors to slow down and appreciate the natural beauty of our local waters during a leisurely jaunt around Granite Island. And what better conditions to do so than the prevailing NE Monsoon, complemented by the reassurance of safety support boats stationed along the entire passage.

A diverse fleet took part in the fun sail, comprising 16 dinghies, 1 Weta, 1 beach catamaran, and 10 keelboats. With near-perfect sailing conditions of 8–12 knots, the day proved enjoyable and accessible for sailors of all skill levels. All participants returned safely ashore by 2pm, smiles firmly in place.

The day concluded with a delightful post-sail potluck, made special by the enthusiastic contributions from many of the participants. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the feast such a success.

We look forward to making RUFF an annual tradition—do keep your eyes and ears peeled for details of the 2027 edition!

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LHK Round Ubin Challenge 11 Jan 2026

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We commenced the NE Monsoon sailing festivities with the first race of the Signature Sunday Series — the Lock Hong Kit Round Ubin Challenge. Greeted by a steady north-easterly breeze and an outstanding turnout of 28 boats, the Race Committee was all smiles as preparations got underway.

The Round Ubin passage is an iconic route unique to our location, and many sailors have their own stories and adventures of rounding Granite Island. This year’s fleet comprised 6 IRC, 11 PY Keelboats, 7 Multihulls, and 4 Beach Catamarans. With such a strong turnout, race officials prudently ran separate starts for each class, ensuring ample room along the start line.

IRC Class

A competitive six-boat IRC fleet delivered an exhilarating start. Adona was caught over early, forcing the J/29 to begin her 2026 campaign from behind. An early lead by a refreshed X-99 Born in Fire gave Thomas and crew a welcome confidence boost as she returned to Club racing with several new faces onboard.

Born in Fire led for much of the race and extended her advantage on the final leg. However, defending champion Jellico, skippered by Cedric, sailed a superb race despite also introducing new crew for the NE Monsoon season. Strong spinnaker work on the downwind legs proved decisive, with Jellico snatching victory by a mere 4 seconds on corrected time. Adona recovered well from her false start to claim third place.

The results mirrored the 2025 edition, though with significantly faster times across the fleet and the welcome addition of two new IRC entries — Forever Young and Bound to Please.

PY Keelboat Class

The largest fleet of the day was the PY Keelboat Class, with 11 boats ranging from performance cruisers to full-fledged racers. The standout performance came from Southern Light, which delivered a commanding race to win by an emphatic 6 minutes 30 seconds on corrected time over Sapphire Star.

Skippered by Simon Connor, the Olsen 34 featured a star-studded crew — the JockStars — who traded their usual charter boat Jock for the comfort and speed of Sapphire Star. Completing the podium just 50 seconds behind was Slingshot, a GK24 sailed expertly by Alyssa and Aaron.

We were also delighted to welcome new boats to the racing scene, from the refurbished Wild Thing to the comfortable cruiser Izaboo. It was fantastic to see so many boats making the passage around Pulau Ubin.

Multihull Class

In the Multihulls, Ding Hao rewrote her own Round Ubin record from 2021, registering the fastest multihull circumnavigation of Ubin in 1 hour 14 minutes 58 seconds. Skipper Campbell Jenkins, joined by Jonathan Mahoney and Abdullah Farid, formed a formidable trio on the water.

They successfully held off the larger Corsair 28s, with Dot Dot Dot and Miss Visayan unable to overhaul their smaller, nimbler rival. The latter finished just one minute ahead of the former, both edging out Firefly and denying her a podium finish. Nevertheless, Stefan and crew took plenty of positives as they look ahead to the Round Tekong on 18 January, hopefully armed with renewed confidence and a full spinnaker crew.

Beach Catamarans

Leading the circumnavigation was a rare and exciting sight — four beach catamarans. It was great to welcome back Scott, Jeremy, and Matt (with Uli), alongside new entry Bubble Trouble, skippered by James Cole.

Scott McCook’s solo effort around Ubin was particularly impressive, placing sustained pressure on a clearly rusty Addiction. Jeremy eventually sailed Addiction to line honours but lost first place on corrected time to Scott’s Nacra 16sq. Finishing just one minute behind Addiction, Bubble Trouble claimed third on handicap, leaving Matt and Uli narrowly outside the podium for the opening race of the series.

Congratulations to all the winners — a fantastic start to the new year and the NE Monsoon season. We look forward to back-to-back weekends of racing, beginning with the challenge of conquering Tekong on 18 January. See you all on the water!

Results

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CSC Hangover Race 2026

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We kicked off 2026 with the Hangover Race — traditionally marked by sailors stumbling into the Club on the morning after a heavy night of celebration and merry-making. However, the newer generation of sailors seems far more sensible these days, and the Hangover Race now also welcomes youths and dinghy sailors. All enjoyed the prevailing NE Monsoon conditions on the first day of the new year.

We were also delighted to host visiting friends from our reciprocal club, South of Perth Yacht Club — Amber and Duncan — who sailed onboard Southern Light, with the Sharpe family being wonderful hosts.

Keelboats

The keelboat fleet featured a diverse lineup of six boats, ranging from the sporty-ish “caravan” Southern Light to the cute Catalina 23 Nevis. At the start line, an overzealous Skybird found herself returning to dip below the line to exonerate, allowing much of the fleet to gain an early advantage.

The Dehler 34 made amends later in the race, spending more time on the eastern side of the course to close the gap on fleet leader Waka Tere. She sealed her victory with commendable spinnaker work on the return leg after Tekong Buoy, taking the win on corrected time.

Southern Light finished just three minutes behind on handicap — a fantastic result for James and team, especially considering the insufficient sleep from NYE celebrations the night before. Completing the top three was the duo of Michael and Farid onboard Brio, a Dufour 34 with much potential. With a full crew for spinnaker deployment, Brio would surely be a worthy adversary on the course.

Multihulls

In the Multihull Class, Dot Dot Dot, Phoenix, and Oojoo lapped up the NE breeze, sailing skillfully and making light work of the course. Dot Dot Dot even had a Chief Dog Officer onboard, enjoying every moment of the sail! She led superbly for the first half of the race but was unfortunately unable to defend against the smaller and faster M23 on the remaining downwind and reaching legs.

Phoenix eventually took the win, with Dot Dot Dot a close second and Oojoo finishing third.

Dinghies

It was great to have six dinghies racing with us — a vibrant mix of ILCA, 420, and Optimists graced the start line. Race Committee sent them on a Pennant 1 course, taking sailors on a leisurely jaunt between Changi Buoy and CSC 1 for three laps.

Estelle was the standout performer, taking first place both on handicap and in the Optimist Division. Rohit and Arun finished a close second and third in the Open Division, with Arun also being the second-quickest Optimist sailor on the course.

The fight for third place in the Optimist Division between Afiya and Sumi was particularly exciting — separated by a split second across the line. While Afiya finished just ahead, prizes were awarded to both sailors in recognition of their excellent efforts.

Congratulations to all winners, and thank you for starting 2026 with us in such great spirit!
See you on 10 January for RUFF, and 11 January for the Lock Hong Kit Round Ubin Challenge.

Results

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