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CSC Sunday Series II 2026 – Race 1

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Following the month-long June school holiday break, Changi Sailing Club resumed its Sunday Series racing on 28 June 2026. A modest fleet of 11 boats took to the start line, with race organisers opting for a Pennant 4 course in a prevailing easterly breeze.

The race began with a promising, breezy beat to CAAS 2 before the fleet was met with increasingly shifty conditions on the leg to Tekong Buoy. The final run to the finish proved even more testing, with patchy winds and frustrating holes challenging crews right to the very end.

Multihull Class

With Miss Visayan absent from the start line, Dot Dot Dot and Bula resumed their rivalry after last week’s close contest in Tioman—albeit on a smaller stage.

The duel was no less exciting. Bula steadily reeled in Dot Dot Dot during the final approach to the finish, but despite the Corsair Dash’s determined charge, Dot Dot Dot held her nerve to secure the opening bullet of Sunday Series II.

Keelboat PY Class

Once again, the Keelboat PY fleet was the largest class on the water. It received an unexpected boost when Born in Fire joined the division after her IRC certificate was not ready in time.

Fresh off her victory in the 2026 SG-Tioman Passage Race, Born in Fire sailed an excellent race, leading for much of the course before finishing second on corrected time. The eventual winner crossed the finish line just eight seconds behind and comfortably claimed victory on handicap.

That winner was Taranau, the newest addition to the CSC racing fleet. The Platu 25, recently shipped from Phuket and skippered by Will Kerr, made an immediate impression with an outstanding debut. Her name means “thunders” in Welsh, and she certainly lived up to it, sailing confidently to a convincing first win of her campaign. Bravo!

Completing the podium was Southern Light. The Sharpe family looked sharp on the race course, delivering another consistent performance.

IRC Class

With much of the regular IRC fleet absent, the two present 29-footers Koru and Bound To Please made the most of the day, providing plenty of entertainment despite the smaller fleet.

Neither team enjoyed a flawless race. From a botched spinnaker hoist to a close encounter with a moored boat, there was no shortage of drama along the course. In the end, the J/29 Koru crossed the finish line one minute ahead of the Corby 29 Bound To Please. Once the corrected times were calculated, Koru extended that margin to a comfortable three-minute victory.

Congratulations to all competitors on a challenging afternoon of racing.

We look forward to welcoming an even larger fleet for the opening race of Twilight Series II on Saturday, 4 July. The first warning signal is scheduled for 1555 hrs.

See you on the water!

Results

Race 1_Sunday Series II 2026 Results

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CSC @ Tioman Regatta 2026

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We’ve just returned from the fourth edition of the CSC @ Tioman Regatta, and what a week it was! From the lush mountainous backdrop to the crystal-clear waters, Tioman once again provided the perfect setting for a memorable week of sailing, racing, and exploration.

CSC – Tioman Passage Race (13–14 June)

The regatta commenced on 13 June with all participating boats setting off on a 110-nautical-mile overnight passage from Changi Sailing Club to Pulau Tioman.

This year’s conditions were exceptional, with favourable winds and currents helping every class break the existing passage record. What made the race even more remarkable was how closely matched the fleet remained throughout. After more than 20 hours of racing, boats arrived within sight of one another, adding another layer of excitement to the competition.

The first two boats to finish belonged to the Multihull Class. Dot Dot Dot and Bula staged a thrilling battle across the Singapore Strait and South China Sea. Dot Dot Dot, skippered by David Steel, enjoyed a significant lead for much of the passage, but Mike Flecker’s Bula persevered and stayed in the pressure, steadily reducing the gap on the final approach to Tioman. At the finish, only three minutes separated the two boats after more than 21 hours of racing — an outstanding performance by both crews.

The third boat to arrive was Roxanne. While she crossed the finish line several hours later, we’re certain the Seawind 1260 enjoyed a considerably more comfortable journey than the two leading Corsairs.

In the Keelboat Division, Born in Fire claimed victory both across the line and on corrected time. Skipper Thomas Reckefuss and his X-99 completed the passage in 23 hours, 43 minutes and 29 seconds, setting a new course record.

The chasing fleet arrived together, with Firstlight, Kaizen and Forever Young crossing the finish line in quick succession. Once the numbers were crunched, Forever Young emerged in second place. This was despite a no-show from one of her crew members, who reportedly claimed his alarm failed to go off. Congratulations to Jasper and team on a well-earned result.

John Bateman’s Kaizen prevailed over the mighty Firstlight to complete the podium in third place. Despite narrowly missing out on silverware, Simon and family were all smiles upon arrival. It is also worth noting that Firstlight boasted the oldest sailor in the fleet — Simon’s father, Mr David Piff, who at 91 years young once again proved that age is just a number.

Tioman Series (16–17 June)

After a well-deserved break ashore, sailors returned to the racecourse for three windward-leeward races, followed by the scenic Round Tulai Race to conclude the regatta.

Once again, the wind gods were kind. Competitors enjoyed steady 8–12-knot breezes on Day 1, followed by lighter but manageable 6–8-knot conditions on Day 2, allowing all four scheduled races to be completed successfully.

In the Keelboat Division, Forever Young overcame a costly leeward-mark mishap in Race 2 to claim overall victory in the Tioman Series with four points after one discard. It capped off what appeared to be a thoroughly enjoyable week for Jasper and his youthful crew.

Kaizen’s lightweight three-person configuration and strong off-wind performance paid dividends in the Round Tulai Race, where she outpaced the fleet to secure victory on Day 2. That result proved decisive, giving her second place overall, just one point ahead of Firstlight.

Simon and his crew endured their fair share of challenges throughout the series, from an unexpected trawling incident to becoming trapped in a wind hole on the return leg from Tulai. It was a true test of resilience and endurance for the Firstlight team.

The largest boat in the fleet was also making her regatta debut. Marc van der Chijs’ Liberty 3 joined this year’s event and, despite her best efforts, managed to complete three of the four scheduled races, recording a best finish of second place in Race 2. Congratulations to Marc and crew — we hope to see more of Liberty 3 at future CSC events.

In the Multihull Class, sailors pursued a variety of adventures throughout the week.

Bula opted to skip Day 1 racing in favour of exploring Juara Bay on Tioman’s eastern shore. Bumfuzzle made a similar decision, choosing cruising over competition. Dot Dot Dot, meanwhile, withdrew from the Round Tulai Race midway through to enjoy a cooling swim stop at Pulau Tulai — arguably a wise choice, considering the wind disappeared shortly afterwards.

In the end, consistency proved decisive. Roxanne completed all four scheduled races, earning her the Tioman Series title. Dot Dot Dot finished best of the rest, with victories in Races 1 and 2 securing second place overall.

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s CSC @ Tioman Regatta. Whether you came for the racing, the cruising, the scenery, or simply the camaraderie, we hope you had an enjoyable and memorable week in beautiful Tioman.

We look forward to welcoming you back on the water as club racing resumes next week.

See you at Changi Sailing Club.

Results

CSC-Tioman Passage Race Results 2026

Tioman Series Results Day 1 2026

Tioman Series Results Day 2 2026

14 June

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CSC Keelboat One-Design Championships 2026 – Day 2

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We resumed racing on Day 2 with a steady southeasterly breeze that gradually built to 8–10 knots by early afternoon, allowing races to be conducted in quick succession. Unfortunately, an equipment malfunction forced ShengLi to sit out the remainder of the day, bringing their campaign to an early and disappointing end.

For the remaining five J24s, it was business as usual as the top contenders brought their A-game to the course. Tensions ran high throughout the day, and as always, voices seemed to get noticeably louder whenever boats converged at the marks.

Apart from a blemish in Race 6 caused largely by a premature start, Team Jellico maintained their composure and consistency, finishing the series with four bullets and just six points after one discard. Revenge proved sweet for skipper Cedric and crew after Team Jangan Main Main (JMM) had bested them in the previous edition. The motley crew of SMU sailors, led by coach Andre, delivered a much-improved performance on Day 2, keeping Jellico under pressure in every race with clean boat handling and sound tactics. Their efforts were rewarded with victory in Race 6 and 2nd overall.

RSYC Lima sported a different spinnaker on Day 2, but the sail change did little to alter the standings. Consistently competitive throughout the day, she nevertheless seemed to lack that final bit of finesse needed to bridge the gap to the eventual champions, settling for 3rd with 11.5 points.

Further down the fleet, both teams showed encouraging improvement from Day 1. The time difference between the first and last boats narrowed significantly, making for much closer racing. Kudos to Jock and RSYC Dua for their improved performances and determination.

In the Platu 25 Class, Boreas got off to a flying start, claiming the first bullet of the day in Race 4. SMUve responded strongly in Race 5, sailing an excellent upwind leg and leading downwind, only to undo all their hard work by rounding the pin-end mark instead of the leeward mark. The costly mistake effectively handed the 2026 Platu 25 Challenge Trophy to Boreas, helmed by the fleet’s most senior skipper.

A consolation bullet in Race 6 completed SMUve’s rollercoaster campaign, securing second overall and leaving skipper Tian lamenting what might have been—if not for his poor eyesight.

The battle for third place was equally intense. Notus and SMUMad traded blows throughout the series and remained tied on points heading into the final reckoning. In the end, SMUMad prevailed on countback, clinching third overall thanks to their series-best finish of second place in Race 5.

Congratulations to all the winners, and a big thank you to the SMU Sailing Club and Republic of Singapore Yacht Club for once again fielding excellent teams. It was another year of exhilarating one-design racing filled with plenty of thrills, spills, and memorable moments.

We’re already looking forward to the 2027 edition, with anticipated growth in both the J24 and Platu fleets in Singapore. See you all on the start line next year!

Results:

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