The haze is back. Amidst the smoggy and uncomfortable weather, sailors took to the start line for the penultimate race of the Sunday Series II. Thankfully, a steady South-Easterly breeze kept the fleet moving consistently around the Pennant 4 course, making for a swift race that saw all participants safely back ashore before 5pm.
It was not without its challenges, of course. Changi Sailing Club’s notoriously shifty winds made for plenty of excitement, and at times, unpredictable racing.
In the PY Keelboat Class, an exciting tussle unfolded between the two Platu 25s, Taranau and Notus, with the pair taking turns to overtake each other through several wind shifts. It was a close contest between Will Kerr’s four-man team and Wonn Kye’s five. While Taranau pipped Notus across the finish line, it was Wonn Kye and team who ultimately claimed the win on corrected time.
Joining the two Platus on the podium was Jock, who quietly sailed her own race further back in the fleet, only to sneak into third place on corrected time.
Leading the fleet and taking line honours was not quite enough for Adona in her latest outing. Skipper Ad Smit sailed his newly acquired Dehler 38 in the Sunday Series for the very first time, and boy, does she have potential. Powered by an eclectic mix of the Adona and Skybird crews, the Dehler 38 successfully and smoothly flew her spinnaker for the first time in many years. Though she finished just outside the podium after handicap correction, her performance certainly bodes well for future races, where she is slated to compete in the IRC Class.
In the Multihull Class, we welcomed back Kaze, sailed by the French duo Xavier and Damien. Despite having been away from the racing scene since the beginning of the year, she looked as though she had never left.
A close contest between Kaze and Miss Visayan ensued, but the 750 eventually established a lead which she successfully defended all the way to Squance and back to the finish line. Bula put in a solid effort as well, but while it was not enough to catch the leaders, it was sufficient to secure her a well-earned third place.
Congratulations to all the winners!
You can view yesterday’s race results and check out the latest series standings for Sunday Series II below.
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Just six days after the Sunday Series racing on 23 August, sailors were back on the water for more action at the Twilight Series II, Race 3.
We continue to enjoy a gusty but mostly stable South-Easterly breeze, paired with a strong outgoing tide; perfect conditions for a classic Changi–Squance race. Despite the course having remained unchanged for decades, some teams still manage to find creative ways to earn themselves a down-down by sailing the wrong course (or hitting a brightly coloured mark).
In this weekend’s episode of “What Not to Do”, we feature Boreas, who, apart from passing CSC 1 on the wrong side, sailed an otherwise brilliant race. In fact, she would have taken the win on corrected time! Second on the list goes to the other chartered Platu, Notus. A misjudged tack in the vicinity of CSC 1 left some white streaks on the mark. Thankfully, there were no major damages or injuries resulting from the collision.
All things considered, racing went remarkably well.
The Multihull Class saw an exciting tussle among the top three, with Bula, Dot Dot Dot and Miss Visayan mixing it up across the course. The smallest of the three eventually came out on top, with Bula taking first ahead of Dot Dot Dot in second and Miss Visayan in third. Oojoo put in a strong effort but finished just outside the podium in fourth.
The smallest fleet of the day was the pair of IRC Keelboats — Simba and Minx. The crew compositions could not have been more different: Simba sailed with a full crew, while Minx’s skipper took on the entire race single-handed!
The fully crewed Simba took full advantage of the extra manpower, powering comfortably around the course to take the win. Minx finished just two minutes behind on corrected time, which was an impressive result in its own right. Kudos to Skipper Lucas for once again proving that sailing solo, and sailing well — on a 34-footer is very much doable!
In the PY Keelboat Class, Summer Breeze strikes again! Fresh from her victory in last week’s Sunday Series Race, the father-and-daughter combination of Jakub and Sumi steered the Maxi Fenix 28 to another victory, fending off strong performances from the rest of the fleet.
With Boreas recording a DNF and Notus receiving a DSQ, Jockstars were promoted to second place, while Shardana took third. The Dufour 34 also made its return after a lengthy break and looked somewhat out of place in the PY fleet; we are far more accustomed to seeing her competing in IRC!
She certainly had to earn her podium finish, however, as Team Southern Light was quick to close the gap with the leaders. In the end, just 10 seconds on corrected time separated Southern Light from Shardana.
With racing wrapped up, sailors returned to shore for some post-race revelry at CSC Members’ Night, with live music, cold beers, delicious food and, of course, an unbeatable view.
Congratulations to all the winners and participants, and we’ll see you next week for Sunday Series II, Race 4!
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We’re back! Amidst the sweltering September heat, nine boats took to the start line for a classic Sunday Series routine — sailing to Tekong Buoy and back. The fleet was split fairly evenly, with four Multihulls and five Keelboats taking part. With the summer holidays now coming to an end, we expect to see more boats joining the fleet in the weeks ahead.
An East-Southeasterly breeze greeted the sailors, taking them on a short beat to CAAS2 before sending them on a direct course towards Tekong Buoy. With slack tide and a stable breeze, all teams made light work of the first half of the course, with some boats returning from CAAS2 and completing the final stretch to Squance in a mere 45 minutes.
Multihulls
The Multihulls were led by Miss Visayan, fresh from her triumph at the RSYC Bicentennial Regatta. She was joined by all but one of her regatta companions, with Sirius Swift notably absent from the start line. Dot Dot Dot finished a close second, narrowing the gap to Miss V on the final leg all the way to the finish. Bula completed the podium in third, but was certainly kept on her toes by a feisty Oojoo, who spent much of the race nipping at her stern.
Keelboats – PY Class
Kurt and Gill returned to a platform they are more accustomed to after flirting with a J/24 at the Western Circuit Sailing Regatta last week. Waka Tere breezed through the course, but her lead over Summer Breeze was not enough to hold off the Maxi Fenix 28 on corrected time. Jakub and family took first place comfortably, sailing a safe and consistent race while keeping the leading boats firmly in their sights.
The Jockstars also returned to racing, with Suzanne back at the helm. A refurbished boat and a well-trained team may just have been the winning formula, giving her the edge to successfully fend off some great sailing from Brio and Boreas.
Congratulations to all our winners!
Despite the absence of the Beach Catamaran and IRC Keelboat classes, it was still a healthy turnout overall. We look forward to welcoming more teams back to the course next Saturday for the third race of Twilight Series II.
And following the racing, sailors can look forward to some post-sailing revelry at CSC Members’ Night!
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Introduction Day 2 saw changeable conditions once again. Similar to day 1, the winds only started to pick up a couple hours after the first warning signal. However, this did not deter anyone out on the water, and they all pushed on to achieve greater heights on Day 2.
Hansa 2.3 singles The Hansa’s were back in action on Day 2, with 5 boats in the singles category. Tan Jian Hao would go on to win the class finishing on the podium in every race bar one. His podiums in Races 6, 7, and 10, along with his bullet in Race 9 allowed him to capitalise on his strong performance in Day 1 to finish 1st overall. Kenny Kow finished 2nd overall, who was the only other sailor apart from Tan Jian Hao that managed to finish on the podium in every race bar one. Rounding off the podium, in 3rd, Jia Jun consistently finished within the top 4.
Hansa 2.3 doubles The doubles category had 5 boats out on the water too. Tan Yi Fang, and Chong Wei Ken continued their red-hot form of day 1, amassing a total of 3 bullets on day 2, thus ensuring their victory at the 27th RM Western Circuit Sailing Regatta. In 2nd came Chia Pei Chen and Tang Lassie who finished 2nd in 4 races on day 2. Just one point behind Chia Pei Chen and Tang Lassie on the overall standings, Claudine Chong and Chong Teng Wen’s three podiums, including a bullet in Race 8 saw them finish 3rd overall to finish off the podium places.
SB20 Class The SB20 class started Day 2 strongly once again. With the SB20 class being a one-design class the 7 other boats gave the top 3 a real run for their money. Ultimately, a hotly contested Day 2 ended with TARA winning the overall SB20 class, closely followed by The Dean’s List in 2nd. Sea U Later, would end up finishing 3rd overall to complete the podium places.
J24 class
Shengli, after finishing third on Day 1, went on to win all but one race on Day 2. Thus, they would go on to lift the J24 class trophy, winning the 27th Western Circuit Sailing Regatta’s J24 class. Alongside Shengli on the podium, were the two RSYC boats of RSYC Tiga, and RSYC Satu.
PY Class After finishing third in Day 1, Intrigue would drop out of Day 2, leaving them to finish fourth overall. This left 3 boats in the PY Class to battle it out for the honour of lifting the PY trophy at the end of the day. The start of Race 1 was close between First Light, and Southern Light with a “Starboard” having to be hailed as the two boats crossed between metres of each other. This would continue for the majority of the day as the conditions on Day 2 seemed to suit First Light better than the conditions on Day 1. However, Southern Light would go on to win every race in the PY Class and ultimately lift the much sought after PY trophy. First Light would come 2nd , a much-improved performance from that of theirs on Day 1 to make it a CSC 1, 2 in the PY Class. In 3rd, Rainbow Dream who had to miss the last race of the day due to a medical emergency; Best wishes to the crew of Rainbow Dream and those it may concern.
IRC Class The windward-leward races of Day 2 would see Taranau climb from 2nd on Day 1 to 1st overall for the regatta. Taranau and SMUVE, once again, fought closely throughout the day, swapping places in almost every race. Ultimately, Taranau edged SMUVE, in 2nd , by 2 points. Zanzibar’s podiums in Races 1 and 2 of Day 2 were enough to seal their place on the podium. SMUVE, however, would go on to win the SMU President’s Cup for winning the IRC passage race on Day 1.
Fund-raising Part of the yearly Western Circuit Sailing Regatta is a donation to Sailability Singapore. Once can think of the Regatta as a fundraiser to support Sailability’s mission of giving opportunities to the disabled for them to get out on the water. This year, after charitable donations and an auction, the regatta raised a total of $8,030 for the cause. That caps off another year of great racing at Raffles Marina’s Western Circuit Sailing Regatta.
Introduction The 27th edition of the Western Circuit Sailing Regatta certainly did not disappoint, with close racing and mixed conditions that gave sailors a real test in their hunts for glory. Racing on day 1 started off slow with the wind speed averaging around 5 knots, just enough for some of the bigger boats on the course to start moving. However, as the day progressed, the wind built, and as the final boat to finish the day crossed the line, a gusty 12-knot breeze had built.
Hansa 2.3 This class has to come with an honourable mention to Sailability Singapore (Sailability), and its organisers. Sailability is a programme that gives the disabled an opportunity to get on the water, sail, and in this case, compete. One of Singapore’s finest sailors, and Paralympian Jovin Tan, plays a great role in being the head of Sailability; none of this could happen without him.
Hansa 2.3 Singles Tan Jian Hao would dominate day one with a podium in every single race, with bullets in Races 3, 4, and 5. His great performance would see him finish top of the standings on Day 1. Kenny Kow, a close second, managed to also finish every single race on the podium, with bullets in Races 1 and 2. Ng Jia Jun rounded off the podium, coming in the top 3 in every race bar Race 4.
Hansa 2.3 Doubles Tan Yi Feng and Chong Wei Ken amassed 4 podiums on Day 1, with 2 being bullets, ensuring that they came out on top on Day 1. Coming in second, Etienne and Helena would finish on the podium in 3 races on Day 1, with bullets in races 1 and 3. Jolin, and Ivy would round off the top 3, with 3 podiums on Day 1, with a bullet in Race 2.
SB20 Class Unlike the IRC and PY classes which sailed a passage race on Day 1, the SB20 and J24 classes participated in windward-lewards. It was, oncea gain, a good showing for the SB20 class with 10 boats out on the water. Despite missing the first race, Tara, skippered by Agoston Sipos, managed to come out on top in Day 1 with a total of 5 points. This was closely followed by The Dean’s List, comprising sailors from NUS and NTU who amassed a total of 6 points. In third, Team Relájate, skippered by John Bateman, finished Day 1 on 8 points.
J24 class A total of 5 teams made up the J24 class. Similar to the SB20s, the J24s sailed short windward-leward races on Day 1. A strong 2 knot current affected the start of Race 1 with RSYC Satu, skippered by Kurt Metzger, touching the pin-end of the start line. However, despite this small setback, Kurt and his crew finished day 1 on the top of the podium, with RSYC Tiga in second , and Shengli in third.
PY Class The PY class consisted of 4 boats, with 2 boats from Changi Sailing Club, namely, James Sharpe’s Southern Light and Manav Krishan’s First Light. The strong 2 knot current and fickle 5 knot breeze hampered the starts of all 4 boats in this class. However, it was Southern Light that ultimately came out on top by a whopping 18 minutes over Rainbow Dream in 2nd place. In 3rd place was the line honours winner, Intrigue, skippered by Yves De Leeneer.
IRC Class The IRC Class comprised 6 boats, with all boats bar, SMUVE, being owned by CSC Members. Zanzibar would go on to win line honours but miss out on a place on the podium due to handicap. First Light, skippered by Simon Piff, came third after coming second over the line. A great battle ensued between the two Platus of the fleet, Taranau and SMUVE. SMUVE, however, would come out on top to finish 1st on Day One, Taranau finishing 2nd.
Conclusion That caps off what was a sometimes slow but nonetheless exciting day out on the water, with more close battles following on Sunday.
Faced with overcast skies and diminishing visibility to the east, sailors lining up for the second race of the Twilight Series II braced themselves for what looked set to be a wet and dramatic evening on the water. Setting off towards Changi against a strengthening outgoing tide, all 11 boats made quick work of the opening beat. However, progress slowed considerably as the fleet encountered strong currents enroute to Squance. Fortunately, there was enough breeze to carry the multihulls around the full course, while race organisers took the prudent decision to shorten the course for the keelboats.
In the Multihull Class, Dot Dot Dot and Bula were finally joined by a third competitor as Miss Visayan returned to racing after an extended repair and maintenance hiatus. The Corsair proved immediately competitive, matching Bula stride for stride all the way to the finish. Emerging victorious, Gary and his crew were all smiles back at the bar, capping off a successful return to racing. Both boats will be joined by Sirius Swift and Oojoo at next week’s RSYC Regatta, giving Changi Sailing Club a full representation in the Multihull Class.
The Keelboat PY fleet saw seven boats on the start line, with more than half the fleet measuring 25 feet or less. In the gusty and patchy conditions, the lighter, more nimble boats excelled, staying within striking distance of their larger rivals before prevailing on corrected time. Taking top honours was the 23-foot Jeanneau Fun, Marut. Having been absent from racing for some time, her victory came as a pleasant surprise for Gui and Yanjia. Marut edged out Jock by just one minute, with Nadine and the JockStars recovering impressively from a poor start to secure second place. Completing the podium was Boreas, with MJ and crew delivering a much-improved performance over their Twilight Series debut. Joined by new CSC member Donna, the four-person team found excellent rhythm on the course to claim third.
Although once again the sole entrant in the IRC Class, Atul and his family looked completely at home aboard Simba. While competition is always exciting, they reminded us that some of the greatest satisfaction in sailing comes simply from being out on the water together.
Back ashore, sailors gathered for the prize presentation, followed by the Club’s very first Members’ Night held on a Saturday evening. The turnout was extremely encouraging, and the event was warmly received by members. Serenaded by singer Deborah Jean Lee, the Ubin Lounge came alive as sailors, families and friends celebrated another enjoyable evening of racing together.
We wish all CSC teams the very best at the upcoming RSYC Regatta and Western Circuit Sailing Regatta. Safe sailing, fair winds, and we’ll see everyone back on the starting line when racing resumes on 23 August.
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Sunday Series II Race 2 got off to a dramatic start, with all 11 boats being chased by a westerly squall sweeping through the East Johor Straits. Sailors were once again sent on a Pennant 4 course, taking the fleet on a journey to Tekong Buoy and back. While the breeze was not as consistent as last week’s Twilight Series, there was more than enough wind to ensure every boat completed the race.
Doubling down on her incredible start to the season, Taranau cemented her place at the top of the PY Class with another commanding performance. Staying with the leading pack throughout the race, the Platu sailed confidently to claim victory on corrected time. Two bullets from two races—certainly the Platu to watch in 2026!
The largest boat in the fleet, Remington, returned to the podium in emphatic fashion. The S&S 42 relished the stronger breeze, sailing well to her handicap to secure second place. Completing the podium was Skybird. After narrowly missing out with a fourth-place finish in Race 1, the Dehler 34 went one better this week, collecting three valuable points to total seven points after two races.
The IRC Class once again saw Koru, Bound To Please, and Forever Young crossing swords. With two 29-footers and a 28-footer, the racing almost resembled a one-design fleet. Koru made it two bullets from two races, leaving Bound To Please to settle for second. Fresh from her overall victory at the recent Tioman Regatta, Forever Young once again found herself hampered by crew arriving late, resulting in a delayed start and a deficit she was unable to recover from.
The Multihull Class saw Dot Dot Dot and Bula reverse last week’s finishing order. The larger of the two trimarans claimed a well-deserved victory with newcomer Sophie taking the helm. Demonstrating nerves of steel and excellent seamanship, the crew aboard Dot Dot Dot remained calm and composed through the squall, emerging from the storm with a comfortable lead over their friendly rivals. They held their advantage all the way to the finish to secure first place.
Congratulations to all our winners!
Next week, we return for Twilight Series II – Race 2. We also look forward to welcoming everyone back ashore for our first Members’ Night on a Saturday, featuring live music and great camaraderie after racing.
First warning signal is at 1555hrs. We look forward to seeing everyone on the water!
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A steady 12-knot easterly in July? Almost unheard of! The pleasant surprise set the stage for a fantastic start to Twilight Series II, with sailors enjoying a breezy jaunt along the East Johor Straits. The conditions made light work of the course, with every participating yacht completing the full race in good time.
The Keelboat PY Fleet featured a strong and closely matched lineup, developing into an exciting contest between three 30-ish footers. Excellent starts from Waka Tere and Skybird set the tone for the battle for line honours, with the latter making full use of the fresh breeze to establish a lead on the second leg and carry it all the way to the finish.
Close behind was Sapphire Star, making a welcome return to club racing under the helm of Simon Connor. Sailing two-up aboard the Olsen 34, the team handled the occasionally gusty conditions with confidence and remained within striking distance of the leaders throughout. On corrected time, Skybird claimed the win, followed by Sapphire Star in second.
Rounding out the podium was a lean and efficient Jockstars crew, sailing with just three onboard. Despite giving away both size and speed to the larger boats, they kept themselves firmly in contention and were rewarded with a well-deserved third place on corrected time.
The remaining fleets may have been smaller in numbers, but they were no less enjoyable to watch. In the absence of Miss Visayan, the friendly rivalry between Bula and Dot Dot Dot resumed, with the smaller boat taking the honours this time around. It was a true family effort aboard Bula, as Mike and daughter Skye combined seamlessly to secure a comfortable victory in the Multihull Fleet and get their series off to the perfect start.
The IRC Fleet also showcased a family affair, represented by Simba, skippered by Atul and crewed by his family. Despite a lengthy break from club racing, the team looked right at home on the water, and it was great to see plenty of smiles all round.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful evening of racing. Congratulations to all our winners, and we look forward to seeing you back on the start line for Sunday Series II, Race 2, next weekend. See you on the water!
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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.
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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.
