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.
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!
After a long wait, with back-to-back national ranking regattas lined up, our dinghy sailors are back to home base for this month’s MDR! It was nice to see 31 boats; 17 boats from ILCA 4, 6, 7, 420 & Pacers and 14 Optimists launched on Sunday afternoon with much excitement to race against their friends and buddies back at the club! The race started with unfavorable weather as the skies were covered with dark rain clouds and threatening storms around the area. Soonest as the weather improved, a small window of opportunity for sailors and race management team to launch and tried to get races. With much effort and determination, Race 1 sound signal were heard at the course area (Changi Beach) and sailors started to maneuver, strategize and planning of what will the wind brings them coming from different direction.
During the first race, the wind shifted, a huge one! which made the course a parade of boats racing on a reach-to-reach course, Race Officer of the Day, Matthew Kong decided to continued the race and completed Race 1. With wind shifting all over the place, a quick play time and bonding for sailors with their mates, while waiting for the better wind condition to settled. The wind came back, this time from Westerly direction, a completely opposite direction, the coaches and team made a quick reconfiguration of the course, started the race for Open Division, attempting for Race 2, sailing with Westerly wind to the top mark, and the wind has stopped! The tide strengthened, boats were just floating, sculling, rocking and rolling, the Optimist couldn’t start due to strong tide! Race Officer made a decision, N flag over A for Open Division, no more racing for today, likewise to the Optimist class. Although we just managed to get 1 race for this month’s MDR, sailors and kids were still happy to be back at the club, reconnects with other friends and parents too. On this day also, our young sailors presented their new team rash guards! Showcasing unity as a team and proud to represent their club! Thank you for the parent’s effort in making these sailing uniform possible! Shahrom and his wife, Yvonne for steeping forward to be in-charge of this. This month’s on-water volunteers: Matthew Kong, Daniel Whittington and Grace Yeo, thank you! Our Rear Commodore for Sailing, Justin Lean for giving out the prizes. To the sailors and parents, always present to support our events and activities! Congratulations to all the winners! See you in May!
Changi Sailing Club Final Monthly Dinghy Race of the Year 2025
Uncertain breeze and threatening dark clouds set the stage for the Changi Sailing Club’s final monthly dinghy race of the year on Sunday, 30 November 2025. The final monthly dinghy race of the year delivered everything sailors and spectators had hoped for: shifting winds, tight mark rounding, photo-finish duels, and the crowning of a new season champion. Held on a Sunday afternoon, the event drew 65 competitors across four dinghy classes—Optimist (Alpha, Bravo and Charlie), ILCA 4 & 6, Pacer and Topper—for 8 months of racing! All eager to end the year on a high note.
With the standings unusually close heading into the finale, every tack, gybe, and lay line decision carried season-defining consequences. As the afternoon wore on, a light and unstable 5-6-knot East-Southeasterly breeze set the stage for tactical upwind battles, rewarding sailors who could balance aggression with composure in a short and crowded race course area.
2025 MDR Champions Crowned
With the final race complete, the club announced its 2025 Season Champions:
Optimist Alpha
🥇– Charles Kong
🥈– Arun Behl
🥉– Sage Yeh
Optimist Bravo
🥇- Elouan Gay
🥈- Asher Goh
🥉- Mailee O’Shea
Optimist Charlie
🥇- Mikayla Wong
🥈- Kalisha Mohamed
🥉 – Neel Behl
ILCA 4
🥇– Ikuto Mori
🥈– Amandine Pitsilis
🥉– Cecilia Kong
Dinghy Open Division
🥇– Ikuto Mori
🥈- Misa Lim Laurie
🥉– Amandine Pitsilis
Following the final race, sailors gathered around the club for barbeque potluck and small refreshment from our generous parents as results were tallied and confirmed. The announcement of Changi Sailing Club Monthly Dinghy Raae as Overall Season Champions was met with loud cheers—and more than a few good-natured groans from competitors.
With new boats and sailors joining the fleet and several junior sailors set to move into senior classes, competition looks poised to intensify in the coming year. Training sessions start in January, with the first monthly race scheduled for March.
Changi Sailing Club would like to congratulates all the winners for this year’s Monthly Dinghy Race, your consistency and determination to win throughout the year showed in the results. And to all sailors that raced and joined with us, a huge thank you to you! You all made our sailing community alive and happy! Cheers to all the sailors for putting their very best in each race, well done! To the parent-volunteers, helping us on the race committee boat and beach support, without you guys, we will never have a race!
Special thanks and shout out to the coaches! For motivating the sailors, discipline and encouraging them in every possible way! To the staff and management of CSC, from safety boat coverage and tabulation of results..thank you! Luke Doherty (House and Grounds) for being present in this special event for our young club champions.
As we wrap up another incredible sailing season, we’d like to wish all our sailors, families, volunteers, and supporters a heartfelt Merry Christmas. Thank you for the dedication, sportsmanship, and community spirit you bring to the club year after year. Enjoy a well-earned rest over the holidays, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on the water for a fresh and exciting new season. Fair winds and festive cheer to all!
Chance for new winners in this month’s dinghy race!
This month’s dinghy race promises to be an exciting opportunity for emerging sailors to make their mark. With a few of the club’s top sailors sitting this one out, this month’s race is the perfect chance for others to grab a podium spot.
The monthly series has traditionally been dominated by a handful of strong sailors, but their absence this time around is expected to level the playing field. Newcomers and mid-fleet racers tested their skills and able to secure their first podium finish. It’s great to see different sailors step up. These races give everyone valuable experience and keep the competition lively.
Spectators from Changi Beach were lucky to watch closely how racing is done, unpredictable wind shifts and gusts, current flowing like a river and plenty of friendly rivalry on the water. Whether the wind is light or strong, this month’s event is set to showcase the depth of talent across the fleet.
In the ILCA fleet, first time racing, Charles Kong dominated the results winning, a double 1st place for ILCA4 and Open Division. A promising performance from this young sailor, moving up on a bigger and challenging ILCA equipped with his Optimist knowledge.
Brothers Arun and Neel Behl took the top podium finish in the Optimist fleet (Alpha & Charlie). With a back-to-back bullet finish from Neel, this will definitely help him to improve his results and a promising top podium in the leaderboard. The rest of their mates are for sure getting ready for the final race! It will be an exciting finale!
We would like to give thanks to our parents support for always making time to help us out on water and on land. This month’s Officer of the Day (OD) Matthew Kong, onboard with other parents: Daniel, Yvonne and Shahrom together with their youngest son, Ishmail, while their 3 children are racing in different classes. What a great Sunday afternoon to enjoy with family out at sea.
The Monthly Dinghy Race was successfully held on Sunday, 31 August 2025. This month’s race saw an impressive turnout with a total of 40 dinghies (20 Optimists,19 ILCAs & 420) including 3 international entries from the Philippines (PHI), marking another successful step in the event’s international outreach. The competition took place under favourable weather conditions, with steady light to moderate South-Westerly winds of 6 to 8 knots with occasional gusty and shifty wind, slight current from West to East towards at the later part of the day — ideal for dinghy racing.
In the ILCA 4 Division, 15 strong competitors racing for the podium. CSC’s top ranked in the ILCA 4, Ikuto Mori showed a good fight against PHI National Sailor, Zildjan Martin (ZM) from the beginning until the last race of the day. Both finished in the same points, same number of results, but ZM successfully win Ikuto in a countback, finishing first in the last race and sealed the 1st place in the podium. Isaiah Yap and Lauren Lim, also fought hard in the 3rd place with the tied point as well. Isaiah managed to clear the way to the 3rd place and clinched the medal for his first MDR!
Sisters, Maia Laurie Lim and Misa Laurie Lim showed an excellent performance fresh from their international racing stints, both managed to finished in the podium against the usual competitors in the MDR; Daryl Goh and Rohit Behl. Maia took the top spot, 1st place, Daryl Goh in 2nd and Misa on 3rd place.
In the Optimist fleet, a refreshing scenery was seen on water with 20 sailors fighting at the starting line in their different category. MDR is a great avenue of learning for these young racers, competing against their friends and showcasing their skills in their own waters. With a visitor, our sailors levelled up their game to make more challenging for Raya to race in a tricky wind and current conditions, our sailor’s expertise. With experience and seasoned racer, Raya took the 1st place, with a tied points against our sailor, Arun Behl both on 7 points. Good job Arun! Charles Kong, this time missed to get the top place and was contented in the 3rd place in the Alpha Squad.
In the Bravo Squad, Tess O’Shea despite of a DNS (Did Not Start) in her first place, she still managed to finish in 1st place, Asher Goh missed 1 point away from her secured the 2nd place and Elouan Gay completed the podium in 3rd place. In the much younger category (8 to 10yrs old) Charlie Squad, first time racing in MDR; Neel Behl showed an amazing performance with 3 bullets (1st) and 2nd for discard smashing the fleet and sweep the winnings to the podium finished, 1st place! Well done, Neel! We will watch you! Mikayla Wong with 1 race UFD, she guarded her position very well against her friend, Khalisha Mohamed. Mikayla came 2nd and Khalisha was happy to be on 3rd place.
We would like to thank the sailors for a good showmanship every MDR, parents for their support, coaches patiently teaching these good sailors and CSC staff for an awesome Sunday afternoon race! The Race Management Team onboard, who volunteered their time and passion in helping us run the race! Thank you very much: Matthew Kong, Daniel Whittington, Grace Wong, Damien Gay and Shahrom Bin Mohamed Taha, you guys are the best!
Last, but definitely not the least, our Honorary Treasurer, Mr. James Sharpe for giving out the prizes and short inspirational talk to our club sailors. Truly and inspiring support from our Committee members.
“The race was challenging, strong current, everyone was pushing the start line, shifty winds and self-expectations are my take-aways from this race” I enjoyed racing here! – ZM from Team PHI
“I didn’t expect to win the race, despite of having trouble with my boat” Racing here was fun! – Raya from Team PHI
“A successful event, organised race management from beginning to end, well-executed race, good community and team work. One of the best sailing experiences for us”! Thank you, CSC! – Lore (parents from Team PHI).
Every month, dinghy sailor enthusiasts gather at the club for an event that has become a staple of the community: the monthly dinghy race. This spirited competition not only highlights skill and strategy but also fosters camaraderie among sailors of all ages and classes of boats. Dinghy racing is all about agility, speed, and precision. The races generally follow a similar format each month.
The race course is set up by the group of sailing parents that volunteers their time on water to help us run the event. Families and friends are there to cheer for their favourite sailors, turning the event into a social gathering. After the races, sailors share stories of their experiences on the water, celebrate victories, and discuss lessons learned—all of which contribute to the learning process and the enjoyment of the sport. The race started with a decent wind coming from Easterly direction, up to Race 2. With the effect of weather system building at Pulau Ubin side, this changed the racing condition. A huge wind shift, turning the upwind mark to reach-to-reach course. With the change of current (incoming) this adds up to a more challenging course to sail with. Young sailors faced multiple changes in the racing scene, a tough decision for our Race Officers. With much perseverance and motivation, this month’s winners proved that with adapting the changes, victory is waiting.
This month’s race is special as we have sailors from Singapore Management University (SMU) joined us for the first time. Eight sailors joined us as part of their learning experience in a smaller boat. It is indeed a great experience for them to race with our club’s best dinghy racers. Ryan Sim, secured the top spot with a strong 2, 2 & 1 scores, Cara Loo came 2nd place with a unlucky Race 3-DNF, still good performance to finish in the podium spot and See Chow Ye, did a great show in Race 1 & 2, unfortunately Race 3 also a DNF but still managed to maintain in the top 3! In the Optimist fleet, George Whittington took the 1st place after few months of attempt, contesting with his best buddies: Rafael Garbourg and Arun Behl which finished 2nd & 3rd respectively in the Bravo squad. In the Alpha squad, Charles Kong remains unbeatable in the 1st place with only 2 points behind him, Leo Kogut in 2nd place and Yen-Yun in 3rd in a tied points with Estelle Yeo.
In the ILCA 4, Misa Laurie Lim emerged the winner against Riley Sullivan, a fresh graduate from Optimist and seasoned sailor Ikuto Mori which the later both tied on 2nd place, however after count back, Riley took the 2nd place and Ikuto ended in 3rd place. For ILCA 6, Maia Laurie Lim dominated the fleet in a clean 2, 1 & 1 results, good enough to secure the 1st place. Caio Sullivan in 2nd place and his mate, Jaydn Wilkins came in 3rd place out of 7 boats in total. And for the Open Division, Maia Lauire Lim topped the fleet with a superb performance in all of 3 races. Gathering a total of 6 points, declared to be the winner for this month. Together with her in the podium: Caio Sullivan in 2nd place and his younger brother, Riley Sullivan in 3rd place.
For younger sailors, the dinghy race is not just about winning but also about learning. Experienced sailors offering guidance on techniques, tactics, and boat handling. This exchange of knowledge helps to develop the next generation of sailors and deepens the love for the sport within the community. At the end of each race, participants gathered for a prize giving ceremony. The monthly dinghy race is much more than a competition; it is a celebration of sailing, skill, and community spirit.
Congratulations to all the winners! For those who didn’t, there’s one more race to go! Let’s go for it!
Thank you to all the sailors, the parents and volunteers, and of course to the coaches that worked hard to guide these young champions. To CSC staff for logistics and possible help!
Last week has been an exhilarating journey on the water, filled with competitive spirit, skill refinement, and noteworthy achievements in the regatta circuit. Here’s a detailed look at our action-packed week:
Singapore National Sailing Championship (30 Aug to 3 Sept)
Optimist Youth Squad
After months closure of east coast waters due to the recent oil-spill, the waters are finally open and national ranking regattas are back in action! 14 of our young CSC optimist sailors, including 12 silver fleet (9 brand new) and 2 gold fleet (1 of which was her first time in gold) competed in the 2024 Singapore National Sailing Championships. Our sailors were faced with challenging conditions over the 4 days – very light and shifty winds. Nonetheless they still displayed strong resilience and perseverance throughout.
The sailors had exceeded our expectations despite the conditions not being very ideal. Although it was an exhausting 4 days, it was definitely a great experience and definitely lots to learn from! We hope for the whole team to come back stronger in the next race! Thank you SSF Race management for the awesome effort in delivering a fair race for these sailors despite the tough conditions.
Top 3 CSC sailors (Silver fleet): Charlene Yong (25th), Sage Yeh (27th), Estell Yeo (29th) out of 78 sailors. We would like to acknowledge the performances of Arun Behl (36th), Ethan Lek (49th), Isaac Yeo (51st), George Whittington (54th), Hayley Tan (57th), Chloe Pitsilis (58th), Kai Chen Yi (66th), Raphael Garbourg (67th) and Ptolemy Smith (71st). All did well on their first national ranking regatta. In the Gold fleet division – Mikail Sharom finished 76th. First-time racing, Kai Yen-Yu finished in 79th place out of 82 sailors.
Well done to all sailors! Especially to our first timers! You did awesome! Let’s go CSC!
ILCA Youth Squad
From the 30th Aug to 2nd Sep, our sailors from the ILCA Youth Squad and other members of our club, participated in the Singapore National Sailing Championship 2024 held over at National Sailing Centre and organised by Singapore Sailing Federation. We had 4 filled days of racing. With different wind variations, strong currents, and extremely complex wind shifts and tendencies.
This regatta was a great welcome home for most of our sailors who have been away to hone their skills at various intensive training clinics and regattas worldwide. With wind shifts of 30 to 180 degrees, and wind changes varying from 1-15 knots, the sailors were put to the test. Especially when it came to tactical decisions! Under the watchful eyes of Coach Andre and with the tremendous support of the Parents and Club, we are so very proud of the achievements they had achieved at this event. We would like to congratulate Misa Laurie Lim for winning the 1st place for 12 years old and under category and Balazs Vincze for winning 3rd place overall the ILCA 7 apprentice category.
We would also like to congratulate Maia Laurie Lim and Jaydn Wilkins for successfully completing their first regatta in the ILCA 6. And to the rest of the CSC ILCA Sailors who participated in this event, Caio Sullivan, Rohit Behl, Fion Lian Yingyi, Cameron Hunter, and Ikuto Mori, you have made fantastic improvements and your results have shown we are very proud of your achievements!
We would like to appreciate coaches’ patience, determination and motivating these sailors to become strong and focused during the exhilarating 4 days of racing. To the parents, thank you very much for your support and patience over the exhausting 4 days!
CSC Experiential Sailing (September 4 to 7)
After the tough racing competition at the national level, members of the public had an opportunity to connect with nature and embrace the thrill of the wind and water through our experiential sailing program. Participants learn to handle the sails, steer the boat, and understand the wind—all while enjoying the coastal views and the peaceful sound of the water. Sailing is an adventure that provides both mental and physical stimulation. It’s a great way to break away from the everyday hassle, enjoy time with friends or family, and experience the freedom of the open sea.
As a first-timer, participants were introduced to the basics of sailing by friendly and experienced instructors/sailors and parent volunteers. Participants learn how to steer the boat, adjust the sails, and navigate the water, all while enjoying the thrill of being out on the open sea. We would like to thank the homeschool community for coming down to the club to participate in this great sailing activity. The parents support for volunteering their time to assist us to made this event possible. To everyone that is involved in these 4 days of sailing. We hope to see more people to join us and experience sailing in a fun and learning way! See you next time!
2024 ILCA ASIAN CUP (September 3 to 8)
Winning a sailing competition brings recognition and respect within the sailing community. It’s a testament to the hard work and passion invested in the sport.
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our ILCA 4 Youth Sailor, Cheng de Villemor Salgado, Tiago on your outstanding achievement in winning the 2024 ILCA ASIAN CUP in Penghu Chinese Taipei. His first gold medal in the international sailing competition! Your victory is a remarkable testament to your skill, dedication, and perseverance. Competing on such a prestigious international stage is no small feat, and your success speaks volumes about your talent and hard work.
It takes an extraordinary level of commitment and expertise to excel in sailing, and you have demonstrated all of these qualities with exceptional grace and precision. The journey to first place is always a challenging one, filled with countless hours of practice, meticulous preparation, and the ability to adapt under pressure. Your triumph is a reflection of not only your individual brilliance but also the collaborative spirit and teamwork that propelled you to the top. Congratulations on this well-deserved success. May this victory be the first of many more to come, and may it continue to fuel your passion for sailing. Wishing you continued success and smooth sailing in all your future endeavours!
This week has been a remarkable chapter in our sailing journey, marked by significant achievements and personal growth. From strong performances in regattas to overcoming challenges and refining our skills, it has been a week of triumphs and teamwork. As we look back on our successes, we are inspired and excited for the future of our sailing adventures.
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Our Monthly Dinghy Race for October has slowly grown in popularity, with the most recent one for October seeing a total of 23 boats participating! With winds blowing a consistent 14-16 knots, we were proud to note that none of the Optimist fleet participants capsized – a clear indication that everyone on the course were competent even in the heavier airs.
After 4 races, gold fleet sailors and fierce rivals Ikuto and Cheryl shared victories, with the latter taking the first bullet and Ikuto completing a hat-trick of wins in races 2 to 4. Despite the windy conditions, it was impressive to see the smaller sailors holding their own and completing the races without breaking a sweat. Newcomer Tiago, an experienced and passionate sailor who hails from Hong Kong is slowly closing in on the top few sailors, his aggressive nature a welcome trait on the start line – keeping everyone on their toes. He finished a very credible 5th. We look forward to seeing these bright sailors returning to compete in the final monthly dinghy race for 2020 in November.
In the open division, former national sailor Alyssa shook off the rust and showed the fleet that she still has what it takes to win! She takes 3 bullets out of 4 on a Topper, beating the Laser sailors in the process. Fitness plays a big part in sailing the Laser Radials well in heavy air – with Liam (2nd overall) & Vince (3rd overall) struggling to keep the boat flat in the gusty winds coupled with frequent chops. It was David Rayner’s second monthly dinghy race, and he is coming really close to joining the front runners on the podium! Probably one of the oldest sailors in the fleet, his 4th place finish was commendable, and he is certainly eager to improve for the next MDR.
Congratulations to all the winners – it was great to see all kinds of boats in the open division! We’re excited for the last MDR for 2020, hopefully by then we will get a North-Easterly treat for the sailors.
