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25th Ambassadors’ Cup 31 October 2026

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25 Years of Bringing The World Together – The 25th Ambassadors’ Cup, Silver Jubilee Edition

25 years of Bringing The World Together!

Changi Sailing Club pulled out all the stops to put on a memorable show for this milestone edition, and the weather certainly played its part, putting on a spectacular display of the varying wind conditions that the Club experiences throughout the year. From gusts exceeding 20 knots to completely becalmed, glassy waters, all 41 participating boats experienced a day of sailing like no other.

This year’s event welcomed 16 Ambassadors and representatives from a total of 24 Embassies. The Embassy of Panama and H.E. Sebastian Breton Perez returned to preside over our Silver Jubilee edition, following the resounding success of last year’s event under his stewardship. Recent geopolitical developments and unforeseen circumstances had affected diplomatic attendance, but despite the smaller turnout, the energy and camaraderie throughout the event remained as strong as ever.

Adding a new dimension to this year’s celebrations was the introduction of the Best Dressed Boat awards. Sailors came dressed in their finest nautical attire, while boats were adorned with colourful decorations to mark the occasion. It was wonderful to see everyone embracing the spirit of the Silver Jubilee!

Of the 41 participating boats, seven were visiting from other marinas and yacht clubs. A big thank you to Millennium II, Majabelle, Firstlight, Intrigue of Stornoway, Pascal Go, Sea Monster and AestheSea for making the journey to sail with us!

On the Race Course

Sailors were certainly given a challenging day on the water. An easterly squall brought fierce winds, with some boats battling gusts exceeding 20 knots for up to 30 minutes, making for a thrilling and rather eventful passage towards North Angler.

Once the winds subsided, a significant outgoing tide added to the returning fleet’s woes, slowing progress to a crawl. While most of the light and nimble multihulls managed to navigate the course successfully, much of the Non-Ambassadors’ and Keelboat Open fleets struggled to complete the race within the allocated time limit.

Ambassadors’ Division

Nine boats managed to complete the race, with Team Colombia initially looking to have the upper hand. H.E. Margarita Manjarrez sailed skilfully aboard Firstlight, an accomplished Beneteau First 50 owned and skippered by Simon Piff. Despite crossing the finish line first, she had not established enough of a lead over the chasing pack to hold on to the top spot.

That honour went to Team Panama, led by H.E. Sebastian Breton Perez aboard Adona. The Dehler 38, recently refurbished and helmed by owner/skipper Ad Smit, handled the heavy breeze impressively, establishing an insurmountable lead over the rest of the fleet to claim victory for Panama at the 25th Ambassadors’ Cup!

Completing the podium as the best of the rest was Bound To Please. The Corby 29 sailed with H.E. Damien Cole of the Embassy of Ireland onboard, with skipper Colin Clark providing the Ambassador with a genuine and thoroughly enjoyable sailing experience.

Non-Ambassadors’ Division

In the Non-Ambassadors’ Division, only two boats managed to finish within the time limit: Skybird and Shardana.

Of the two 34-footers, the Dehler 34 Skybird emerged triumphant, sailing an excellent race to take line honours in her division and even catch up with the Ambassadors’ fleet!

Skipper Edwin was quick to commend the Thai delegation for their hard work on the winches, contributing to excellent boat speed and an overall wonderful experience for the crew.

It was double jubilation for Southeast Asia, with Team Philippines aboard Shardana finishing as the only other boat to complete the race in under three hours.

Of the remaining fleet, Team Mexico aboard the beautiful Remington came closest to the finish line and was also the quickest around North Angler, earning a well-deserved third place.

Keelboat Open Division

In the Keelboat Open Division, it was another two-boat affair at the finish line, with IMP and Notus battling it out for line honours.

In a nail-biting finish, IMP crossed the line just four seconds ahead of Notus, but ultimately relinquished the top spot on corrected time. Wild Thing took third place as the best of the rest, finishing just two minutes after the time limit had expired.

Multihull Division

Among the fast multihulls that completed the race, Yeah Baby was the fastest!

Veteran Scott McCook once again demonstrated why he remains one of Singapore’s finest catamaran sailors, taking his Nacra 17 around the course in an impressive 1 hour, 22 minutes and 49 seconds.

Second place went to Twisted Creature, sailed by Kellie and Matt. The pair survived a scare following a near collision with another boat during the squall, but quickly got back into the groove to maintain their position ahead of Chop Chop.

Skipper Jesse Treharne sailed Chop Chop single-handed in the challenging conditions, so kudos to him for completing the course, albeit just outside the time limit!

A special commendation goes to Aether, skippered by Ron Chua. The father-and-daughter duo aboard this compact TwinCat 15 were taking part in their very first regatta! With the support of Jhing and the Operations Team, Aether successfully made the start, stayed safe through the squall and navigated her way around North Angler – all while having fun along the way!

We hope to see much more of Aether at future events!

Trimaran Division

A trio of Corsairs represented the Trimaran Division at the 25th Ambassadors’ Cup. Of the three, Dot Dot Dot was the quickest, while Miss Visayan took home the honours for Best Dressed Boat!

Back racing after a month of maintenance work, it was great to see skipper David Steel back on the water. An unfortunate incident involving Rainbow Dream on the race course was the only blemish on Miss Visayan’s otherwise colourful outing. We were certainly impressed by the effort put into dressing up the boat!

Completing the trio was Soluna 880, helmed by skipper Roy Phua. As an occasional racer, we’re simply glad to have Roy and his team taking Soluna 880 out for a spin and enjoying a day on the water with us.

Celebrations Ashore

Back on shore, the drinks flowed and the entertainment brought everyone to their feet!

The evening commenced with an eloquent address by our Commodore, Deborah Barker, who acknowledged the significance and prestige of the event, as well as the many individuals and groups who came together to make it happen.

Sailors and guests were then treated to powerful vocals and infectious tunes by the charismatic band 10.seconds, while the evening’s food and drinks were expertly provided by the experienced team from Georges.

In a wonderful affirmation of the event’s continued legacy, H.E. Sebastian Breton Perez also confirmed his return to preside over the Ambassadors’ Cup in 2027!

Our Sponsors and Supporters

We would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the following sponsors for their generous contributions towards making the 25th Ambassadors’ Cup, Silver Jubilee Edition, a success:

  1. Marine Technology & Construction
  2. Thiam Building Construction
  3. Mr KC Chng
  4. Friends of Simba
  5. The Handy Expat
  6. United Airlines
  7. Georges
  8. The Luxury Network & Diplomatic Council

Your continued support means a great deal to the Club and helps us keep this wonderful tradition alive.

A Big Thank You to Our People

To the Management Team, staff and student volunteers from SMU Sailing Club who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of the event – a very big thank you!

From the administration and logistics to race management, on-water operations, event preparation and hospitality, every contribution played an important part in bringing this milestone celebration together.

The success of the 25th Ambassadors’ Cup would simply not have been possible without your dedication, teamwork and commitment.

Until We Meet Again

Just 48 hours after the event, I find myself back at my desk, reflecting on Saturday’s festivities.

There is no doubt that the Ambassadors’ Cup is much more than just a sailing race. It is a reflection of the spirit of Changi Sailing Club, our dedication to the sport and, above all, our commitment to bringing people and communities together.

It is the people who truly embody the spirit of this event. From the sailors and diplomats to our sponsors, volunteers, staff and members, everyone has played a part in keeping this tradition alive for 25 years.

As we celebrate this Silver Jubilee milestone, we are once again proud to say that we have successfully brought the world together.

Here’s to the next chapter, and we’ll see you again in 2027!

Changi Sailing Club
Bringing The World Together.

Results

25th AMBASSADORS’ CUP RESULTS_FINAL

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CSC Twilight Series III 2026 – Race 2

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Twilight Series III – Race 2: A Classic Changi Drifter! ⛵

Race 2 of Twilight Series III was a classic Changi drifter! Becalmed conditions left all 11 boats struggling around a long, short course, but the race was salvaged by an extremely light breeze and a strengthening incoming tide from 5pm. The fleet made its way safely back from Changi Buoy to CSC, with the race shortened to bring everyone home.

Keelboat PY Class

Light-air conditions favoured the lighter boats, with the sub-25-footers thriving in yesterday’s challenging conditions.

Taking the top three spots were Nevis, Jangan Main Main (JMM) and Boreas, in that order.

With skipper-owner Ben Smawfield absent, first mate Justin took the helm of Nevis and delivered an outstanding performance, sailing solo to secure a comfortable victory on corrected time.

The battle for second was a different story! Just 3 seconds separated JMM and Boreas on corrected time, while the two boats were also only metres apart as they crossed the finish line. Congratulations to MJ and Yong Seng, and thank you both for giving us a photo finish to remember!

Keelboat IRC Class

The one and only Minx led the IRC fleet, with a solo effort that proved perfectly suited to the becalmed conditions.

There could have been a few more boats on the starting line, but Jong Dee and Koru sat this one out to focus on maintenance and preparations for next week’s 25th Ambassadors’ Cup. We look forward to seeing them back on the water!

Multihull Class

After trailing at the start, Kaze found her rhythm and began closing the gap on Miss Visayan, setting the stage for a close battle on the return leg from Changi Buoy.

The two multihulls were neck and neck for much of the race, but the 750 eventually established a significant lead over her rival in the final third of the course, helped along by an unfortunate wind hole that slowed Miss Visayan.

A great effort from both crews in testing conditions!

Congratulations to all our winners and well done to everyone who took on the challenge of yesterday’s light airs. Sometimes, getting around the course is a victory in itself!

Next week, we hope for a little more breeze as we welcome 30 embassies and over 40 boats to the 25th Ambassadors’ Cup – our Silver Jubilee Edition!

See you on the water!

Results:

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CSC Sunday Series III 2026 – Race 2

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Haze, Begone!

The persistent regional haze continues to plague Singapore, with diminished air quality seemingly affecting participation in our Club’s weekly races. Thankfully, all nine teams were greeted by clearer skies and a steady 9–10 knot breeze, making for an enjoyable jaunt to Tekong Buoy and back.

Multihull Class

The Multihull Class delivered one of the closest finishes we’ve witnessed in a while, with Miss Visayan and Bula separated by a mere second! Gary and his team were just that little bit quicker, leaving Mike to rue the extra second — and perhaps that longer bowsprit! The fleet was missing regulars Dot Dot Dot, Oojoo and Kaze, whom we hope to see back on the water for the remaining races of the year.

Keelboat PY Class

Notus, Skybird and Waka Tere represented the Keelboat PY Class. All three boats had featured on the podium last week, but the finishing order was reshuffled this time around.

Twilight Race winners Waka Tere opted not to fly their spinnaker, potentially costing them the top spot. Meanwhile, both Skybird and Notus deployed their kites, but it was Skybird that ultimately emerged victorious, expertly navigating the shifty winds and incoming tide to take the win on corrected time. Notus struggled with her start and spinnaker set-up, leaving her playing catch-up for much of the race and settling for third.

IRC Keelboat Class

The IRC Keelboats made up the largest fleet of the day, with Born in Fire, Bound to Please, Jellico and Taranau battling it out for line honours.

The X99, Born in Fire, established an early lead, while the feisty Corby 29, Bound to Please, steadily closed the gap along the long off-wind leg. Bound to Please eventually crossed the line first, but it was the two smaller boats that stole the show on handicap!

Jellico clinched her first bullet of the series, with Taranau finishing just a minute behind in second. Among the two larger boats, Born in Fire edged out Bound to Please for third place on corrected time by a mere 14 seconds. What an incredibly close contest!

All things considered, it was a fantastic afternoon on the water for everyone. Congratulations to all our winners!

Next Saturday promises to be a busy one, with Twilight Series III, Race 2, the Ketam Clean-Up and Members’ Night all happening on the same day. See you on the water!

Results

Race 2_Sunday Series III 2026 Results

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CSC Twilight Race Series III 2026 – Race 1

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A new racing series, brings new challenge on the water!
The race participation was lower than anticipated, likely due to the prevailing haze conditions and the F1 race taking place over the same period. These factors may have affected sailors’ availability to participate.
A total of 9 boats (7 Keelboats and 2 Trimarans) took part on a Saturday afternoon Twilight Race Series III (Race 1). The race started with a sudden gust of wind from nowhere sending off the sailors to Changi Beacon along with the current, as they sailed down towards Squance Beacon wind weakened and incoming tide started to kick in which made the race more dramatic and required tremendous amount of patience to complete the loop. Navigating thru the gusty, fluky wind and poor visibility put the sailors into test, a test of perseverance and determination to end the race within the time limit.

After an hour of racing, Waka Tere skippered by Kurt Metzger was in front of the fleet, enjoying her solo cruise with almost 10 minutes ahead, a very well secured 1st place. Following behind her, the power duo of our visiting sailor, Pedro Goncalves and Manav on Notus showed an impressive comeback after a late start, gliding thru the patchy wind and smooth sailing took the 2nd place, what a partnership! In 3rd place, veteran in racing skipper Edwin Low managed to complete the podium with his experienced crew onboard, a good training opportunity in preparation for a much bigger upcoming regatta this year-end. On the Trimaran class, Bula skippered by Michael Flecker finished the race on the top spot, 1st place with an advantage of 5 minutes against seasoned racer, Miss Visayan skippered by Gary Curtis. We are already looking forward to the next race for a much more exciting racing and hoping for more participants.

Despite the lower turnout, sailors had a great time out at sea. The sailors wrapped up Saturday afternoon’s race on a high note, enjoying a relaxing time at the bar and catching up with fellow sailors and friends. It was a great opportunity to unwind, share stories from the race, and strengthen the camaraderie within the sailing community.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for participating in the Twilight Series III (Race 1).

We look forward to seeing even more sailors joining us this Sunday!

Results

Race 1_Twilight Series III 2026 Results

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CSC Sunday Series III 2026 – Race 1

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Some of our sailors must still be recovering from last week’s phenomenal 90th Anniversary celebrations, as the fleet for the opening race of the Sunday Series III was significantly smaller than usual.

Conditions were typical of the inter-monsoon season, with a fickle southeasterly breeze keeping everyone guessing. The ten-boat fleet took to a conservative Pennant 1 course, with the shifting breeze making for a challenging afternoon on the water.

In the IRC Class, Taranau flexed her freshly issued IRC Certificate, taking on the larger Bound To Please and Shardana. The Platu 25 appeared to have the advantage in the lighter breeze, but, like everyone else, her crew had to work hard to decipher the ever-changing wind patterns. Taranau eventually claimed a closely fought victory over Bound To Please, who put in an impressive performance to secure line honours and finish just seconds behind on corrected time.

Shardana also made a welcome return to the fleet after resolving several steering and engine issues. While she did not make the podium, the crew were simply delighted to have their boat back in proper sailing form and the earlier woes behind them.

The PY Class saw five familiar teams battling for the podium: Waka Tere, Skybird, Sirocco, Jock and Summer Breeze. Of the five, the little J24 Jock emerged triumphant, thriving in the light air and successfully keeping pace with her larger rivals.

Hot on her heels was Skybird, who nailed the start and sailed a close race with Waka Tere throughout all three loops of the course. Completing the podium in third was Sirocco! The Oceanis 34 cruiser is looking better with every race, showing tremendous improvement over the past few weekends. Kudos to Luke and crew!

A special mention goes to the two shorthanded teams just outside the podium, Summer Breeze and Waka Tere. Summer Breeze took on the entire course solo and looked remarkably comfortable with the Pennant 1 routine. Waka Tere’s two-person crew powered her to line honours, but their impressive effort was not quite enough to escape the handicap correction.

It was also a two-boat affair in the Multihull Class, with Kaze and Miss Visayan crossing amas on the course. Following an exciting port-starboard incident at the start, the smaller of the two multihulls quickly established the lead and held it from start to finish to secure top spot in the class.

Congratulations to all our winners and to everyone who came out to race! We’ll see you next week for Race 1 of the Twilight Series III.

Results

Race 1_Sunday Series III 2026 Results

 

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CSC 90th Anniversary Celebrations – 26 September 2026

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Phew! What an incredible day last Saturday was!

Changi Sailing Club celebrated an incredible milestone as more than 200 members and guests came together to commemorate 90 years of the Club’s existence.

The day went smoothly despite a packed itinerary. In the morning, Adona, En Dian, Oojoo, Sirocco and Skybird hosted beneficiaries from the Good News Family Service Centre for an experiential Joy Sail. The initiative is part of the Club’s ongoing Community Outreach Programme, and we were pleased to be joined by Members of Parliament Valerie Lee and Sharael Taha.

Vice Commodore Justin Lean hosted both MPs during the morning programme, accompanying them through the itinerary and presenting each with a small token of appreciation on behalf of the Club. As Changi Sailing Club falls within Valerie’s constituency, it was particularly fitting to have her visit and lend her support to the initiative, while Sharael’s presence further reflected the Club’s continued engagement with the wider Pasir Ris–Changi community.

A highlight of the day was the inaugural Celebratory SailPast. More than 40 boats, fully decked out in colourful decorations, lined up to salute Commodore Deborah Barker, who was stationed at the Crow’s Nest to inspect the parade. In the Commodore’s own words, “this is the first SailPast I have been a part of in over 40 years of being a member of the Club.”

The afternoon quickly transitioned into racing for all classes, providing an excellent dress rehearsal for the upcoming Ambassadors’ Cup. The Keelboats, Multihulls and Beach Cats were sent on a Pennant 4 course, while the dinghies took part in the shorter Pennant 1 course. This worked well for all involved, giving the predominantly youth dinghy fleet sufficient time to return to shore for the afternoon’s other activities.

Sailors and guests could take part in a heritage walk led by youth sailor Mikail Shahrom, explore the games and activity booths at Changi Hall, and enjoy entertaining magic shows, with lucky draw announcements peppered throughout the afternoon.

Close Racing on the Water

The dinghies provided plenty of excitement at the finish line, with the fleet finishing in quick succession. In the Optimist Class, Sumi, Afiyah and Neel had everyone on the edge of their seats with a split-second finish between the three sailors. Neel eventually edged out Sumi and Afiyah by the narrowest of margins to claim third place, with Chloe taking first and Elouan second.

In the ILCA 6 Class, Misa claimed the top spot, with Jaydn finishing second.

The ILCA 4 Class had the largest dinghy representation, with seven boats on the start line. Reyes, Amandine and Morris took first, second and third respectively. Reyes also secured third place in the Open Division after corrected time, finishing behind the two ILCA 6 sailors, Misa and Jaydn, who took first and second respectively to complete a double for the 90th Anniversary Race.

The “big boys and girls” heading out to Tekong Buoy and back also delivered large fleets and exciting sailing. An impressive 26 boats comprising 4 IRC, 15 PY, 6 Multihulls and 1 Beach Cat took part. We were blessed with a consistent breeze throughout the afternoon, allowing the fleet to complete a longer course.

In the IRC Class, the only boat to fly a spinnaker throughout the course earned a comfortable victory, with Born in Fire slipping into the top spot. The battle between Simba, Bound to Please and Koru saw the two smaller boats deny the Dehler 39 a place on the podium, with Bound to Please taking second and Koru third.

The largest fleet on the water also saw extremely close racing, with only seconds separating first to fourth after handicap correction. SMU Sailing Club’s Notus made her presence felt (quite literally) before the start, making contact with CSC 1. Thankfully, it was only a scuff, and the team promptly followed up with a penalty turn.

Notus bounced back to sail an excellent race, keeping the larger boats at bay to take victory. She was one of only two boats to fly the spinnaker, and it proved to be an excellent decision. Notus finished just 50 seconds ahead of Southern Light, with both boats putting in performances worthy of the podium. Completing the top three was the ever-charismatic Skybird. The Dehler 34 had to play catch-up after a premature start, but successfully clawed her way back through the fleet to finish third, just 12 seconds ahead of Wild Thing.

Wrapping up the results, Kaze put on a confident display of sailing, securing an early lead and holding it throughout to take first place among the six Multihulls. She was followed closely by Bula and Miss Visayan, both familiar rivals in the Club Series.

A Night of Celebration

Back on shore, the Anniversary Dinner was graced by our Guest of Honour, Minister Indranee Rajah, Second Minister for National Development and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office. She also heads the Pasir Ris–Punggol Group Representation Constituency, and her presence was an important show of support for Changi Sailing Club and the wider sailing community.

We were also honoured to welcome Commander of the Police Coast Guard SAC Ang Eng Seng, Mr Dean Tan, Deputy Chief of SportSG, Mr Leslie Tan, CEO of Singapore Sailing, Mr Anthony Lim, former Commodore of Changi Sailing Club, as well as representatives from our various stakeholders and several other notable figures from the sailing and sporting community.

Following an uplifting speech by Minister Indranee and a heartfelt address by Commodore Deborah, the evening continued in a celebratory mood with the unveiling of our 90th Anniversary Commemorative Video and Cake Cutting Ceremony.

Prize Giving for the afternoon’s races followed shortly after, before members and guests settled in for an evening of live music and celebrations.

Here’s to the Next 90 Years!

A huge thank you to all our members, guests and friends of Changi Sailing Club for joining us to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to all CSC staff, volunteers and Committee members for their hard work and dedication in delivering an unforgettable celebration.

From our founding in 1936 to this milestone 90 years later, Changi Sailing Club has continued to bring people together through sailing, friendship, sport and community.

Here’s to the next 90 years!

Results

Results_2026 90 Anniversary Race

Dinghy Results_2026 90 Anniversary Race

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Youth Sailing: Back-to-Back Events

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Two weekends, one action-packed sailing weekend!

Our Youth Sailing team enjoyed an exciting back-to-back weekend of sailing, with a Night Sailing 2.0 followed by the Monthly Dinghy Race on 19 & 20 September.

The Night Sailing provided our young sailors with a unique opportunity to experience sailing after sunset. Sailors of all ages showed up on Saturday evening to join this year’s night sailing event equipped with lights, decorations and strong will to win the best lit/dressed up boat this year. It was fun to see boats glowing in the dark at CSC, with members cheering the participants and giving all the support. A unique experience truly enjoyed by all the participants. With 15 boats took part in this event, top 3 best lit up boats goes to Elouan in his cool Optimist with eco-friendly bow sprit set up, Erline and Damien on a Pacer-parents of Elouan on a simple with classy lights decoration and Afiya with the entire gang of Optimist sailors on a “Christmas” inspired Pacer boat caught the judges attention of their cuteness and creative creation.

After the night sail, parents on land welcome back the sailors with good BBQ food ready to eat and music playing at the boat park area, good time to catch up for parents and kids. A big thank you to all the coaches, parent-volunteers and sailors for making this event a success! It was a memorable for everyone involved.

Monthly Dinghy Race, after an eventful evening, dinghy race is next! A total of 24 boats (ILCA, Pacer & Optimist) took part this month’s dinghy race. A small but yet competitive racing amongst our youth sailors. The day started with heavy downpour which discouraged the participants doubting that the wind may not come after the showers.

However, this wasn’t  a reason for our parent-volunteers on board race committee boat to give a try, it was worth it. Easterly breeze filled in at the race course area and with occasional wind shifts, race carried on. The Race Committee managed to secure 3 races for all classes, a short but better than nothing races. A valuable racing experience under the tight-time and weather conditions.

Congratulations to the Winners

Optimist Alpha: 1st- George Wittington / 2nd – Chloe Pitsilis / 3rd – Arun Behl

Optimist Bravo: 1st – Neel Behl / 2nd – Amelie Pitisilis / 3rd – Sumire Kogut

Optimist Charlie: 1st – Oliver Tumoula / 2nd – Nathaniel Go / 3rd – Anna Zhao

ILCA 4: 1st – Amandine Pitsilis / 2nd – Isaiah Yap / 3rd – Jonathan Kwok

Open Dinghy: 1st – Isaiah Yap / Amandine Pitsilis / 3rd – Jonathan Kwok

The event was successfully completed with enthusiastic participation positive engagement from our sailing community. This combination, provided sailors with an enjoyable and contributed positively to our youth sailing programme. Thank you all for making this event a success!

To the next Night Sailing and MDR on 18th October. See you!

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CSC Sunday Series II 2026 – Race 5 (Finale)

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Sunday Series II Finale: A Dramatic Finish

A heavy downpour just before the start of the fifth and final race of the Sunday Series II was a little unnerving for the Race Officer, who at one point even considered postponing the start due to poor visibility. Thankfully, the team held their nerve and proceeded to start the race promptly, sending sailors onto a Pennant 4 course.

Keelboat participation was a stark contrast to Saturday’s line-up, with just three boats represented in the Keelboat PY Class and a pair of boats in the Keelboat IRC Class, making five keelboats on the water. Despite the smaller fleets, competition was no less intense, as teams brought their A-game to the course, a necessity in the flukey conditions that ensued.

In the IRC Class, we welcomed the return of Minx to Sunday Series racing, with the X342 going head-to-head against recently crowned RSYC champions Bound To Please. Despite taking comfortable line honours and even overtaking one of the Multihulls along the way, Bound To Please could not build enough of a lead over Minx. Skipper Lucas and crew therefore claimed their first Sunday Series victory in months on corrected time.

Colin and the team’s second-place finish was enough to secure the top spot in the overall series, with Bound To Please being the only IRC Keelboat to complete three races in the series. With many of our IRC skippers away during this period and expected to return next month, we hope to see a rejuvenated IRC fleet for the final Club Series, starting in October!

The Keelboat PY Class was represented by Taranau, Waka Tere and Jock, with the fleet finishing in the same order on handicap as they did in the overall series.

With Taranau’s IRC rating currently being processed and potentially ready by the end of this week, we may soon see the boat making the move up to the Keelboat IRC Class for the next series.

Jock’s performance left a little to be desired, but the crew were all smiles at the finish. Their perseverance eventually paid off as they picked up a new easterly breeze towards the end and managed to complete the race. Sometimes, simply making it to the finish is a victory in itself!

Leaving spectators on the edge of their seats, the Multihulls provided some excellent entertainment at the finish line. Just when it looked like Bula had the race in the bag, Kaze launched a surprise overtaking manoeuvre along the final stretch, successfully applying the pressure and denying Bula the chance to score their first bullet of the series.

Kaze’s strong finish made up for a mediocre start, but her absence from the first three races of the series left her outside overall podium contention. Bula’s second-place finish yesterday was nevertheless enough to secure the Series II title with 9 points, just one point ahead of Dot Dot Dot. Miss Visayan’s third-place result secured the remaining spot on the overall podium.

Congratulations to all our winners and participants!

It has been a very satisfying series, with the wind gods delivering unusually steady breeze for this time of year. We can only hope they continue to be kind to us next weekend, as we gather on 26 September for CSC’s 90th Anniversary Celebrations to mark this important milestone in the Club’s history.

See you all then — and hopefully, with a little less rain at the start!

Results

Race 5_Sunday Series II 2026 Results

Series Results_Sunday Series II 2026_Final

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CSC Twilight Series II 2026 – Race 5 (Finale)

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What a way to kickstart the weekend!

On 19 September, the Twilight Series II Finale was not the only event happening at Changi Sailing Club. Members could also look forward to Members Night later in the evening, as well as an exciting Night Sail for our dinghy sailors, which concluded with a BBQ potluck for all.

A total of 16 boats took to the start line, with the Race Committee opting for a red-flag course that took sailors towards Changi Buoy after the start. A light outgoing tide helped the fleet clear the first leg swiftly, but with the breeze fading on the second leg, the Race Committee was faced with the difficult decision of shortening the course for the keelboats.

The four Multihulls that sailed the full course continued to thrive in the lighter air, with Kaze successfully defending her lead from a capable trio of competitors. Of the remaining three boats, Bula and Miss Visayan finished second and third respectively, with Bula going on to secure the overall series win and Miss Visayan finishing second overall. Despite missing the final two races of the series, Dot Dot Dot had done enough in the earlier races to secure third overall.

In the IRC Keelboat Class, it was great to see Koru back in action. She took an extended break after the RSYC Regatta in July, getting some much-needed TLC before returning to Club racing yesterday. The J/29 raced against Simba and comfortably finished ahead of the Dehler 39. Simba may have lost the race on the day, but her superb performances and strong attendance throughout the earlier races had already sealed her victory in the overall series.

We saved the largest fleet for last. An impressive 10 boats participated in Race 5 for the Keelboat PY Class, while a staggering 18 boats took part across the overall series.

Consistency is the key to victory, and Jock’s steady podium finishes in four of the five races earned her the top spot in the series standings after one discard. Bouncing back from a DSQ last week, Jock returned to the podium with a third-place finish yesterday, behind Waka Tere and Boreas.

The Club’s Platu 25, skippered by MJ, continued to improve with every race. After finishing third last week, she went one better yesterday to take second place, completing the series with 14 points and securing a well-deserved third overall.

Meanwhile, Waka Tere’s back-to-back bullets in Races 4 and 5 consolidated the Nelson 10’s strong showing and secured second overall.

With racing wrapped up, sailors returned to a packed Ubin Lounge for prize giving, whisky tasting and Members Night, rounding off an entertaining Twilight Series II.

Congratulations to all our winners and participants!

And just like that, our attention turns to today’s Sunday Series II Finale. See you on the water!

Results

Race 5_Twilight Series II 2026 Results

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CSC Twilight Series II 2026 – Race 4

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With the IRC and Beach Catamaran Classes sitting this one out, race organisers were bracing themselves for a potentially smaller fleet for Race 4 of the Twilight Series II. Fortunately, the PY Keelboats and Multihulls turned up in healthy numbers, putting 11 boats on the start line and ensuring there was still plenty of opportunity for sailors to make trouble for one another.

The breeze was a brisk south-easterly, but the course served up the usual Changi Sailing Club special: patchy, shifty and gusty conditions that kept everyone guessing and occasionally wondering whether the wind had any idea where it was going.

In the PY Keelboat Class, Waka Tere led for almost the entire race, leaving the rest of the fleet to scrap over the remaining podium places. Kurt and Gill sailed a strong race and, at times, appeared to be in a completely different weather system from the rest of the fleet, steadily building a comfortable and seemingly insurmountable lead.

The battle for second and third was considerably less settled. Boreas, Jock, Sirocco and Slingshot remained within sight of one another for much of the race, with positions changing as the breeze shifted and the boats hunted for the best pressure.

Unfortunately for Jock, a costly failure to complete her penalty after touching CSC 1 proved decisive, taking her out of podium contention. Meanwhile, the smaller boats eventually prevailed. Skipper Luke, making his maiden race appearance at the helm of Sirocco, and his team were still getting to grips with the nuances of the boat — doing their best to pull away from Slingshot while simultaneously trying to reel in Boreas.

In the end, the GK24 Slingshot claimed 2nd on corrected time, with the Club Charter Platu Boreas taking a close 3rd.

The Multihull Class was every bit as competitive, with all four teams taking turns at the front of the fleet. Oojoo sailed superbly to establish an early lead after rounding Squance, only to be subsequently hunted down and overtaken as the battle intensified.

The two Corsair 750s eventually emerged ahead of the Corsair 28, with Kaze clinching the bullet by just one minute from Bula. Miss Visayan crossed the line another minute behind Bula, making for an extremely tight 1-2-3 finish.

Congratulations to all our winners and, of course, to everyone who made it out onto the water and survived another evening of Changi’s finest breeze.

See below for Saturday’s results and the overall series standings to date.

With the Twilight Series II and Sunday Series II Finales both coming up next weekend, there is still plenty to play for. See you all on the water!

Results

Race 4_Twilight Series II 2026 Results

Series Results_Twilight Series II 2026_14Sep

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