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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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.

Results

Race 4_Sunday Series II 2026 Results

Series Results_Sunday Series II 2026_7Sep

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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!

Results

Race 2_Sunday Series II 2026 Results

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After a light-air Twilight slog, we rolled straight into the final race of the Sunday Series — this time facing a very different challenge. Right before the start, several weather systems loomed around CSC, once again leaving the Race Committee with the difficult task of deciding on a suitable course for the day. A cautious approach was eventually taken, sending all 11 boats on a three-loop course around Changi Buoy and CSC 1.

What began as a gentle southerly breeze soon transformed into a full-blown storm, blanketing the East Johor Straits with a heavy downpour and gusts of up to 25 knots.

The only fleet to escape the worst of the squall were the trio of multihulls. A quick completion of the course gave them enough time to return safely to their moorings, with Miss Visayan once again leading the fleet to victory. Her win, however, was not enough to dethrone Bula in the overall series standings, as Michael Flecker & co. had already secured three bullets, ending the series as overall winners on 5 points. David Steel’s Dot Dot Dot struggled to replicate her Race 1 form, eventually settling for third overall with 10 points from four races.

The poor visibility and intense weather rattled a few crews, and unsurprisingly, some sailors made the wise decision to return to safety early, effectively retiring from the race. Good effort to SMUMad, Jock, and Remington for giving it a go in challenging conditions.

Waka Tere, the fastest boat in the PY fleet, just managed to stay ahead of the foul weather, claiming line honours and second place on corrected time. She left the remaining two teams in the Keelboat PY Class to switch into survival mode and battle the elements to the finish. Of the two, RSYC Lima emerged victorious, securing both the handicap win and overall PY Class triumph. Skybird completed the podium in third, though not without a fair bit of sail flogging and unnecessary adrenaline.

The overall standings ultimately reflected the Race 5 results. RSYC Lima claimed the series win, finishing one point ahead of Waka Tere (7 points to 8). Skybird followed in third on 12 points after one discard, narrowly edging out Team Jock by a single point.

In the IRC Class, Bound To Please handled the squall admirably, taking the rough conditions in stride and navigating through poor visibility to complete the race strongly. Her lead over Koru, however, proved insufficient to secure the bullet, and she settled for second in the race. SMUMad, prioritising safety with several inexperienced sailors onboard, understandably chose to retire early. Nevertheless, their efforts throughout the series were recognised and proved enough to earn a well-deserved second overall, breaking a tie with Bound To Please thanks to their bullet in Race 3.

The visibly absent Jellico had already done enough to secure the Sunday Series I title, having claimed bullets in Races 1, 2, and 4 to finish on 5 points after discard.

Congratulations to all competitors for surviving an exciting and testing day on the water! It has been a fantastic series, and we now turn our attention to next week’s Keelboat One-Design Championships, followed by the Tioman Regatta in June.

See you all on the water then!

Results

Race 5_Sunday Series I 2026 Results

Series Results_Sunday Series I 2026_Final

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