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

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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

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Once again blessed (or challenged) by winds from every direction and varying strengths, sailors were treated to a classic Changi Sailing Club race layered with tactical complexity. A heavy shower just before the scheduled start forced the race committee to delay proceedings by about 30 minutes, allowing the skies to clear and a light breeze to settle in. Taking a prudent approach, the Race Officer sent the fleet on a Pennant 2 course to Squance, keeping the option open for an early shortening should conditions fade.

The wind did exactly that. A prolonged lull late in the race proved decisive, pushing two of the four IRC boats to retire despite being halfway through the final leg. Bound To Please and Shardana made the understandable call to head for the bar—still a commendable effort from both the Corby 29 and the Dufour 34. In contrast, their smaller and more nimble rivals thrived. SMUMad and Jellico capitalised on the patchy pressure, breaking away to contest a two-boat battle for top honours. The university team aboard the Platu 25 sailed an excellent race, reading the pressure lines well to secure both line honours and handicap victory, finishing comfortably ahead of the J24.

The trend continued in the Keelboat PY class, where sport boats again proved their strength in lighter conditions. A Platu 25 and J24 featured on the podium, reinforcing the view that these designs excel when the breeze is soft. RSYC Lima took the win, with Waka Tere (Nelson 33) in second and Notus close behind in third—just a minute separating the latter two. Notus had sailed convincingly through the first half of the race, keeping RSYC Lima at bay while tracking the leader, Waka Tere. However, a spinnaker issue on the final downwind leg allowed RSYC Lima to close the gap to earn the bullet on corrected time and reshuffle the standings.

In the Multihull category, both Dot Dot Dot and Miss Visayan shared a frustrating twist—misreading the course and sailing the wrong leg long enough to open the door for Bula to mount an impressive comeback. As the breeze faded, Dot Dot Dot eventually retired, while Miss Visayan persevered and was rewarded with a fresh puff that carried her across the finish line as the remaining finisher in the fleet.

Congratulations to all winners and participants. We look forward to Race 3 of the Twilight Series I this Saturday, 2 May.

Results

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Coming right off a successful Race 1 of the Sunday Series, the opening race of the Twilight Series I did not disappoint, with a total of 16 boats on the start line. Week after week, the NE monsoon continues to hold steady, greeting sailors with a pleasant 8–10 knots of breeze on the course. This, together with a significant incoming tide, made for some interesting sailing along the East Johor Straits.

In the IRC Class, what was meant to be a trio became a duo, as Team Simba did everything except cast off from the mooring—opting instead to commence their evening sundowners early. This left Minx and Bound To Please to enjoy the course all to themselves. The former had been away from the racing scene for an extended period, but from yesterday’s performance, it looked like she never left. Skipper Lucas made single-handed sailing on a 34-footer look effortless, making light work of the course on white sails alone. She bested a strong effort from Team Bound To Please, who still looked very pleased with their second-place finish—likely thanks to the superb sailing conditions.

A strong turnout in the Keelboat PY Class made the twilight race particularly impressive, with 10 boats competing for top honours. Waka Tere executed an excellent start, taking an early lead and never looking back. Kurt and team gradually extended their advantage over the fleet, eventually taking line honours and third on handicap. It also happened to be Kurt and Gill’s wedding anniversary—making the result all the more special.

Ahead of them on the podium were two very different boats, both opting for a three-person crew strategy. The all-female team on Jangan Main Main, skippered by Jadyn Toh (an SMU Sailing alumna), alongside CSC member Alyssa Lim and NUS Seafarer Soo Yanjia, delivered an outstanding performance to claim top honours. They edged out their all-male rivals on Brio, skippered by Michael Chung. Short-handed sailing proved to be an effective approach, with most podium finishers racing with three or fewer crew onboard.

Elsewhere in the fleet, Skybird sailed with a full crew and special guests onboard, including the Ambassador of Peru to Singapore, H.E. Francisco Tenya Hasegawa. As he bids farewell to Singapore in his final week of tenure, sailing in the Ambassadors’ Cup remains one of his fondest memories. Joined by visiting friends from Mexico, it was clear that all enjoyed their time on the Dehler 34.

In the Multihull Class, the trio was led this time by Miss Visayan, as Gary and crew made the most of the beautiful breeze to complete the full course comfortably ahead of the fleet. She was joined by the usual contenders, Dot Dot Dot and Bula, with Sirius Swift making a brief appearance as a side character, pacing alongside the fleet shortly after the start. Mike Flecker’s Bula emerged ahead of David Steel’s Dot Dot Dot to secure second place. Despite missing the podium this weekend, Dot Dot Dot has shown strong potential, and we look forward to seeing her in action at her first Bintan Regatta alongside the returning Oojoo and Soluna next week.

Congratulations to all winners! – We look forward to sailing with all of you at the 4th Bintan Regatta this coming Easter weekend. If not, have a good break and see you on 12th April for Race 2 of the Sunday Series I.

Results

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