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COMMITTEES & CONTENTS

PATRONT.Y.T. Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Pulau PinangTun Dato’ Seri Utama (Dr.) Haji Abdul Rahman Bin Haji Abbas DMK, DUPN,SPDK, DP, DMPN, DJN

TRUSTEES• Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Kamal Mohd Hashim, PSM, DGPN, DSPN, PJK, JP.• Y. Bhg. Dato’ Zainol Abidin Bin Dato’ Hj. Salleh, DMPN, JSM.

COMMITTEEPRESIDENT Dato’ Mahinder Singh Dulku (DSPN, PKT)

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT Allan Cheah Cheng Leng

HON. SECRETARY Tan Kheng Tan

HON. TREASURER Chan Kean Hin (PKT)

CLUB CAPTAIN Lawrence Low Kheng Pheng

COMMITTEE MEMBERS• Rocky Cheang Sian Toh • Lim Khoon Seng • Kenny Koay Lee• Dr Hardev Singh @ Jaswant Singh • Jon Ooi Goh Tong• Billiy Oh Teng Kee • Justin Yee Yeen Seng

EX-OFFICIO - SECTION CHAIRMENSWIMMING Ann Ooi

SAILING Kalimuthan

SCUBA Kenny Koay Lee

ANGLING Beh Ping Seng

KARAOKE Robert Yeoh Lee Siang

DANCESPORT Richard Chung Chok Yin

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEECHAIRMAN Simon Tan Chin Win• Nick J. Boudville (PKT, PJK) • Larry Lee Chin Chee• Tho Lai Teng • Lee Boon Seng

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEECHAIRMAN Lim Kean Beng• Ram L. Belani • Steven Ooi Eng Kooi • Fred Ng Kweng Chan • See Ewe Lin

ELECTION COMMITTEEMEMBERS OF THE MAIN COMMITTEE and• Dr Khoo Sian Hin (DJN, AMP, PKT) • Dr Tan Kim Hor• Michael Quah Lean Hock • Raymond Sia Boon San• V.M. Ravindran • Robert Yeoh Lee Siang

INTERNAL AUDITORYeoh Joo Jin (PJK, PJM)

CONVENoRSYOGA Clara Ooi Swee HarTAI-CHI Colin Yu Chang BoonDARTS Chuah Su AikAEROBICS Mariam HarveyTAE KWON DO Peter Kang Teong KhengSQUASH/RACQUETBALL Ian Philip Peggs

CLUB MANAGEMENTGENERAL MANAGER Abd Rahman Bin Ahmad

FINANCE MANAGER Sally Kang Chuen Nee

CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY Radha Ramasamy

FACILITIES & EVENTS EXECUTIVE Ann Tan Hooi Leng

MAINTENANCE OFFICER Mohd Amin Omar

Housekeeper Azrin Ab Aziz

Admin Officer Gerard Boey Chee Yin

Membership Executive Agnes Leow Hooi Yunn

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CONTENTS

HALLOWEEN NIGHT 18

Tan Kheng TanLoh Yeow BooLim Khoon SengBilly Oh Teng KeeEmi YamazakiAbd Rahman bin Ahmad(General Manager)

Ann Tan Hooi Leng(Facilities & Events Executive)

EDITORIAL BOARD

MESSAGE

02 I JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

From The EditorDear Members,Rule AmendmentsThe Registrar of Societies has approved the amendments to the Rulesof the Club that were passed by the House at the EGM on 09 May2010.

As it has been a while since the amendments were discussed, itwould be worthwhile to go through some of the amended Rules tosee what and how they affect us.

Amended Rule 7(f)Under the amended Rule, the membership of an Ordinary TransferableMember who passed away, may only be transferred to the next ofkin on production of an order of the court, unlike previously whenother documents or statutory declarations were accepted.

Amended Rule 14With the amendment to Clause (g) of the Rule, Members residingin Singapore, Brunei and South Thailand are now entitled to havetheir names on the list of Absent Members whereas previously theywere not entitled to.

With the deletion of Clause (f), there will be no refund of any AbsentMember fee paid by a Member if his period of absence does notextend to one year.

Amended Rule 16(a)Under the amended Rule, the limitation on not more than two Gueststhat may be introduced to the Club at any one time, will not applyto Guests who are introduced for the purpose of dining but not onspecial occasions organized by or under the auspices of the Club.

Amended Rule 27(o)The amended Rule 27(o) empowers the Committee to incur generaland specific expenditures as provided in the approved Annual Budgetup RM50,000.00 (as against the previous sum of RM20,000,00) withouthaving to circularize the reason(s) for and the details of the proposedexpenditure to all Members.

Amended Rule 27(p)This Rule is now renumbered as Rule 27A and Clause (a) thereofchanges the role of the Development Committee from “to supervisethe implementation” of any development programme passed at aGeneral Meeting, to “implement and supervise”. In view of the moreonerous role, a new Clause is included stipulating that at least twomembers of the Development Committee “must have experience inthe building and construction industry”.

There are also new provisos, such as (i) an EGM shall be calledwithin 21 days if there is any disagreement between the DevelopmentCommittee and the Committee, and (ii) the approval of the Committeehas to be obtained for the filling of any vacancy in the DevelopmentCommittee.

Amended Rule 38AUnder the amended Clause (a) of this Rule, one half of the money(as against the total sum previously) received from entrance feesshall be placed on fixed deposit with the Club’s bankers or financialinstruments guaranteed by the federal government in the name ofKELAB RENANG PULAU PINANG (PENANG SWIMMING CLUB)DEVELIOPMENT FUND.

The amended Clause (c) provides for all income from the DevelopmentFund to be credited as “Income of the Club” instead of to theDevelopment Fund as stipulated previously.

New Rule 38BThis new Rule provides for the establishment of a Lease PremiumFund for “renewal, conversion, acquisition of land lease or freeholdland for the purpose of meeting the objects of the Club (Rule 3)”.

Under this Rule, one half of the money received from entrance feesshall be placed on fixed deposit with the Club’s bankers or financialinstruments guaranteed by the federal government in the name ofKELAB RENANG PULAU PINANG (PENANG SWIMMING CLUB)LEASE PREMIUM FUND.

Amended Rule 41The approved amendments provide for the following changes:

(i) Clause (a). Three members of the Disciplinary Committee (DC)shall form a quorum and they may among themselves elect anad hoc chairman if the Chairman is absent, unlike previouslywhere the Chairman and any two members shall constitute aquorum.

(ii) Clause (d). The DC is now given up to 3 months (instead of onemonth previously) to inquire into any complaint received by it.The revised punishments that may be imposed by the DC areas follows:

• Caution (in place of Warning);• Suspension from the privileges of membership for a period

not exceeding three months (instead of six months previously);• Recommend to the member to resign from the Club or “transfer

his membership in accordance with the rules of the Club” (anew alternative) and if the member fails to do either withinseven days, the DC shall expel the member from the Clubwhereupon he shall cease to be a member of the Club andshall lose all such rights and privileges attached to hismembership of the Club

Amended 45(b)Every member of the Committee, Election Committee, DisciplinaryCommittee, and Development Committee is now indemnified out ofthe funds of the Club against all actions, proceedings in the dischargeof his duties as a member, unlike previously when only the CommitteeMembers were indemnified.

Amended Rule 51(d)Under the amended Rule, on winding up, the net assets of the Clubshall be distributed to the Ordinary Members and Ordinary TransferableMembers equally, whereas the original Rule stipulated that the assetsshall not be distributed to the members.

GONG XI FA CAI to all Members of the Club who celebrate theChinese New Year!

Tan Kheng Tan


MESSAGE

From the Desk of The PresidentMy fellow members,By the time you read this message, Christmas would have been joyfully celebrated and past gone. You would probably be in themidst of ushering in a brand new year, hoping against hope that the tribulations of 2010, that you probably faced (as indeed all ofus) would be a distant memory and buried in the sands of time for all eternity.

My New Year resolution is to strive towards making PSC one big happy family. As the saying goes “To forgive is divine”. So allmembers of the committee including myself seek your forgiveness if we, in the faithful discharge of our duties as embodied in theRules of the Club, might have unintentionally caused you pain and suffering. 2011 will be a year where we will lend our ears tothe ground and listen to all your genuine grievances and take timely remedial action (where possible) for the good of the club asa whole.

So here is wishing you a Prosperous Rabbit Year.

Dato’ Mahinder Singh DulkuPresident

From the General ManagerDear Members,Since its inception in the year 1903, the Penang Swimming Clubhas grown from its humble beginnings to the prestigious landmarkstretching along five hundred metres of pristine coastline inTanjung Bungah.

As with all other clubs which are held in high esteem, great careand effort have been put in by our Committee to apply the ClubRules with a view to maintaining discipline and ensuring allmatters relating to the club are run and seen to be run fairly andefficiently.

With the above in mind, the PSC has introduced the VisitorManagement System (VMS) to better control Club Rule 16(c) whichreads as follows: “No person shall be introduced as a guest onmore than three days in any one month.”

Four locations have been selected by the Management to registerguests as they come into the club, namely:1) Reception, Level 62) Level B33) Level 144) Reception, Tower Block

The registration of guests augurs well for PSC not only to fulfilthe stipulation of of Rule 16(c) but also as an overall control ofthe security and well being of the club.

The implementation of VMS has started with effect from 12November 2010 at Reception, Level 6 and will proceed to theother designated areas in stages.

On behalf of management and staff, I would like take thisopportunity to wish you and family a happy and prosperousChinese New Year!

Regards,

Abd Rahman bin Ahmad

2nd TYT/PSC

Golf TournamentTYT Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang, Tun Dato Seri Utama (Dr) Haji AbdulRahman Bin Haji Abbas Challenge Trophy.

VENUE I Mountainview Golf Resort, Sungai Bakap, S.P.S, PenangDATE I Saturday, 26 February 2011TEE-OFF I 8.30amCLOSING DATE I 31 January 2011

ENTRANCE FEE I RM250 per personRates inclusive of green and buggy fee, insurance, breakfast, goodies anddinner (Patron’s Night)

ENTRY FORM I Available at ReceptionLevel 6 or from PSC website: [email protected]

Note: Priority will be given to the Penang Swimming Club members.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT


Patron’s Night DinnerIn conjunction with the 2nd TYT/PSC GolfChallenge Trophy

VENUE I Multi Purpose HallDATE I Saturday, 26 February 2011ARRIVAL OF GUESTS I 7.00pmDINNER THEME I Sarong Kebaya NightDRESS CODE I Female in Kebaya and Male in Long Sleeve Batik

(Formal)DINNER MENU I Eight Course Chinese Set MenuENTERTAINMENT I Live Band and Cultural DanceNON-GOLFER I RM40+ per person

CALENDAR OF EVENTS


CLUB EVENT

FRIDAY - SUNDAY,4 - 6 MARCH

KFC/PSCInternational Regatta2011VENUE I Beach Front

TIME I 8.00am onwards

MARCH 2011 EVENTS

DARTS GROUP

SUNDAY,20 MARCH

Annual CompetitionVENUE I Darts Room - Seafront

Café

TIME I 2.30pm - 5.30pm

CLUB EVENT

SUNDAY,27 MARCH

Last Sunday Buffetof the MonthVENUE I Captain’s Restaurant

@ Level 14

TIME I 11.30am - 2.30pm*TBC: To be confirmed.

The above dates are subject to changes.

ANGLING SECTION

SUNDAY,6 MARCH

Fishing CompetitionVENUE I Snake Temple

Beachfront

TIME I 9.00am-1.00pm

TAI CHI GROUP

SATURDAY,19 MARCH

Tai Chi AGM/Annual Dinner/Wushu DemoVENUE I MPH @ Level 14

TIME I 7.30pm

ANGLING SECTION

SATURDAY,12 MARCH

Annual Dinner &Prize PresentationVENUE I Captain's Restaurant

TIME I 7.30pm

CLUB EVENT

SUNDAY,27 FEBRUARY

Last Sunday Buffetof the MonthVENUE I Captain’s Restaurant

@ Level 14

TIME I 11.30am - 2.30pm

DANCESPORT SECTION

SATURDAY,12 FEBRUARY

Grand Theme NightAnnual DinnerVENUE I MPH

TIME I 7.00pm - 12.30am

FEBRUARY 2011 EVENTSDARTS GROUP

SUNDAY,13 FEBRUARY

6th Bi-MonthlyCompetitionVENUE I Darts Room - Seafront

Café

TIME I 2.30pm - 5.30pm

ANGLING SECTION

SUNDAY,20 FEBRUARY

Casting CompetitionVENUE I Snake Temple

Beachfront

TIME I 9.00am - 1.00pm

CLUB EVENT


Penang Governor’sCup - Golf TournamentVENUE I Mountainview Golf

Resort

TIME I 8.00am onwards

CLUB EVENT

THURSDAY,17 FEBRUARY

Chap Goh Meh, Lion& Dragon DanceCelebrationVENUE I Seafront/Sailing Area

TIME I 6.00pm onwards

CLUB EVENT


Patron’s Night DinnerVENUE I Captain’s Restaurant

(Level 14)


ELECTION OF NEW MEMBERS, 18 NOVEMBER 2010

Mr Graham Ian &Mdm Amanda Louise Cummins

Mr Cheah Chin Hooi &Mdm Choo Lay En

Mr Tang Kim Soon &Mdm Khaw Geok Ean

Mr Chu Say Kiong &Mdm Iris Ng May Lan

Mr Lutz Rudiger Wolff &Mdm Anne Margaret Raman

Mr Khor Heap Hin & Mdm Saw Lee Thin

Mdm Lee Hooi Har &Mr Choong Chai Tat

Mr Png Kay Ee &Mdm Tan Ching Ee, Jen

Mr Chua Kok Peng @ Ong Beng Huat

Mr Loh Chin Eau &Mdm Yeoh Chooi Hun

Mr Toshiyuki Nakazaki Mr Ng Yew Chang

MEMBERSHIP


ELECTION OF NEW MEMBERS, 22 DECEMBER 2010

Dato’ Chin Poh Chye &Datin Teow Guik Hua

Mr Arthur Yap Chee Keong &Mdm Goh Mei Yuin

Mr Colin Daniel Hill &Mrs Ming Leong Hill

Mr Choo Tze Kean &Mdm Teh Chee Lian

Mdm Tan Ween Nee &Mr Vincent Choong Koon Yoon

Mr Geh Thuan Tek &Mdm Yeap Siew Poh

Mr Susumu Tomiyama &Mdm Yoshiko Tomiyama

Mr Hisano Nobuyoshi &Mdm Hisano Hiroko

Mr Ronald Wyn Hughes &Mdm Demiana Anggraini Hughes

Mdm Liang Tyan Huey En Bani Jawahar Mr Jason Lim Tek MengMr Bernard Gooi Jin Chieh

MEMBERSHIP & FINANCE


INCOME & EXPENDITUREAdditional information or clarification can be obtained from the FinanceManager (Level 7).

April - October 10 April - October 09(RM) (RM)

INCOMESubscriptions 1,768,790 1,623,309Bar profit 46,399 20,937Restaurant profit 111,398 123,708Slot machine profit 782,212 765,491Interest from fixed deposit 111,108 85,101Transfer fees 454,250 382,400Sundry revenue 85,259 78,221Total Income 3,359,416 3,079,167

EXPENDITUREStaff cost 1,499,879 1,456,638Utilities & services 519,045 569,461Repairs & maintenance 388,858 310,133Entertainment 118,998 115,095Promotion of water sports 73,374 129,283Administration expenses 244,864 317,215Rates, taxes & insurance 78,631 75,438Total Expenditurebefore depreciation 2,923,649 2,973,263

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)BEFORE DEPRECIATION 435,767 105,904

Depreciation 773,207 772,749Total Expenditureafter depreciation 3,696,856 3,746,012

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)AFTER DEPRECIATION (337,440) (666,845)

MEMBERSHIPAS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2010

September 2010

Patron/Hon. Members 19

Ordinary TransferableMembers 3752

OTM (from spouseconversion scheme) 714

OTM (transfer fromspouse OTM scheme) 223

OTM (from single OTMNomination scheme) 226

OTM (transfer from singleOTM Nomination scheme) 1

Ordinary Members 10

Unattached Lady Members 2

Term Members 15

Junior Members 367

Associate Members 1625

TOTAL 6954

N.B. VISITING MEMBERS 10

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT

ENGLISH STORYTELLING COMPETITIONDATE I Sunday, 16 January 2011TIME I 3.00pm - 6.00pmVENUE I Captain’s Deck, Penang Swimming ClubREGISTRATION I Enhance Education Language Centre, Tanjung Tokong, Straits Quay,

Block H, Level 2CATEGORIES I PRE-SCHOOL: 5 - 6 years old, JUNIOR: 7 - 9 years old, SENIOR: 10 -

12 years old

GRAND PRIZE for the Pre-school, Junior & Senior CategoryWinners and runners-up will receive cash vouchers of RM150 and RM75 (valid for 12 months to redeemfor any Enhance Education courses in 2011 - valued at RM620)

Register for the free-storytelling workshop, especially designed for participants in this competition, to beheld on Sunday, 9 January 2011 from 5.15pm - 6.15pm.

Call David at 017 473 9077 to confirm your seats (limited spaces available).

Check out our English Language courses in 2011• Free Placement Test (usually RM80) • Reduced Course Fee of RM540 per term

Terms & Conditions:1. This competition is for children from 5 - 12

years of age only who are children of PenangSwimming Club members.

2. Participants must register by Saturday, 8January 2011.

3. Stories should last no more than 4 minutesand may be either original or from anotherauthor.

4. Each participant will be judged on their useof English (grammatical accuracy, range ofvocabulary and pronunciation), costumes,body language, creativity and confidence.

5. Costumes and props may be used.

6. Judges decision is final and nocorrespondence will be entertained.

7. Prizes are neither transferrable norexchangeable for cash or other prizes.

8. A maximum of 8 participants per categoryand winners will be announced at the endof the competition.

29th National Inter-ClubSwimming Championshipfor the President CupVENUE: Pusat Akuatik Nasional Bukit Jalil, Kuala LumpurDATE : 26 - 28 November 2010

32 swimmers represented Penang Swimming Club at the above meet. They were accompanied by swimming coaches LimSoon Chiang and Tan Choo Heng who was also the Team Manager. The chaperons were Ng Ai Lim and Tan Choo Beng.

Competition was very keen, as there were over 100 competitors in many of the events. But nevertheless our swimmers achievedgood placings. We congratulate the swimmers who won medals and performed well in the meet. The results of the competitionare on the Notice Board.

7th Kedah Invitational SwimmingChampionship 2010VENUE: Pusat Akuatik Gunong Keriang Alor Setar, KedahDATE : 23 - 24 October 2010

34 Swimmers from Penang Swimming Club took part in the above meet. They had a very successful outing. Our Team Managerwas Ms Ng Ai Lim, and chaperone Ms Lim Tean Beng. Swimming coaches Mr Lim Soon Chiang and Mr Tan Choo Hengaccompanied the team.

MSSPP Swimmers I Boys: Muhd. Danial, Eugene Tan, Syamil Khusaine, Ammar Muzhaffar, Teoh Ru Juin and Adam lqham.Girls: Aina lwasaki, Emily Tan and Elynn Tan Yi Lin.

PSC Swimmers I Boys: Beh Wei Doong, Emmanuel Leong Lim Yunn Fu, Lim Jet, Alwyn Tan, Caleb Wong, Andre Chuah,Lee Chia Chern, Lee Chia Chean, Eleazar Leong, Chan Zun Yin, Jared Lee Wei Yi, Brian Chuah,and Colin Chew.

Girls: Tracy Tan, Elizabeth Leong, Lim Shin Huey, Evangeline Leong, Lean En Min, Serena Lim, JoySwan Wee, Ria Jasmine Wee, Ami Goto, Ayana Goto and Yuke Chuah.

Congratulations to our Medal winners. The results of the competition are on the Notice Board.

SWIMMING SECTION


SWIMMING SECTION

I JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 09

Swimming GalaAfter one postponement, the PSC Swimming Gala was held on 31 October 2010. The weather throughout the day was idealfor the Gala. The principal event was the lap swim, which attracted over 60 entries.

Registration commenced at 7.15am under the supervision of Swimming Chairman Ms Ann Ooi. Ages of the swimmers rangedfrom 6 years to 75 years and above. There were 8 groups. Groups 1, 7 and 8 had to swim 7 laps (+50 metres) The otherGroups had to swim 14 laps.

Emcee and Announcer was Ooi Kay Jynn. All events proceeded smoothly. The Organising Committee was headed by Ng AiLim who was ably assisted by Linda Chor, Annie Khoo, Lim Tean Beng and other members.

The Lap Swim commenced at 8.00am under the direction of our Swimming Coaches. It was over by 9.00am. All the swimmersenjoyed the swim as the water was not cold. Then came the four Family Fun events, each having its own amusing features.Each team consisted of 2 adults and three young swimmers.

Set Time and Set Place events followed. Any swimmer (if lucky) could have been the winner.

Finally, the Treasure Hunt. After receiving the signal, all the participants plunged into the pool. Soon there appeared a gatheringof Santa Claus (minus beard) in the water each clutching a paper bag of goodies.

By 12.00 noon, the pool was cleared. After a refreshing shower everyone assembled at the Captain Restaurant for a well-deserved buffet lunch. Club Captain Lawrence Loh, Hon Treasurer Chan Kean Hin and Mrs Chan graced the function.

The Gala winners then received their prizes from the Club Captain and the Treasurer. Special awards were also presented toswimmers Beh Wee Doong, Elynn Tan, and Jet Lim for their excellent performance in the Milo Sport Excel SwimmingChampionship this year. Swimming Coaches Mr Lim Boon Lee, Mr Lim Soon Chiang and Mr Tan Choo Heng also receivedappreciation gifts for their role in motivating our talented swimmers.

Ooi Kay Jynn on behalf of the Swimming Section thanked all officials, parents, committee members, coaches and swimmersfor all the help rendered to make the Gala a great success.

The Swimming Section also greatly appreciated all the assistance provided by GM Abdul Rahman bin Ahmad, Facilities ExecutiveAnn Tan, F&B Executive Keith Abdullah and staff to make the Swimming Gala a joyous and memorable one.

* The results of the competition are on the Notice Board.

SCUBA SECTION


FIJI DIVEADVENTURE

October came and went, and saw two of our regular divers, C.C. Ongand Margaret, join a small group from Kuala Lumpur, led by RichardNg (an underwater photographer for National Geographic). This wasno ordinary trip, but a really special one, to BIG SHARK diving -WITHOUT CAGES - and also to a smaller island in the Fiji group(Taveuni) the Soft Coral Capital of the World.

Fiji is a dive destination that was a dream come true for me, and veryunexpectedly too, as we had planned a live-aboard around Komodofor this trip, but then Richard suggested we all go to Fiji instead!!!Komodo we can go to anytime.

Beqa Adventure divers were the organizers for the shark diving offPacific Harbour, on the south coast of Viti Levu, the biggest of theFijian islands, and Uprising Resort was our home for the first week.A beautiful island, with such friendly people, and Uprising Resort isnestled on the coast with the warm Pacific breezes coaxing you intothe azure ocean. Huge rooms and fantastic food, fueled us for theShark Diving and Feeding, which started on our second day.

Dive sites such as Ceasars Rock and ET, 7 sisters and 3 nunns, yieldreally fantastic visibility, easily 30 - 40 metres, and the coral and fishlife matches the visibility. Our photos give you just a glimpse of theamazing sights to behold.

But it was the Shark Diving and Feeding that we went for on the bigisland off Pacific Harbour.

Here, Beqa Divers prepared us for the adventure of a lifetime. Adrenalinrush was certainly the order of the day!

We all had to wear full dive suits with gloves - otherwise the big fishas well as the sharks might think that our hands were food!!! We alldescended and ascended together - no stragglers for the Sharks tohave as dessert !

Down to 30 metres we went, and waited around a coral arena, with4 shark guards to keep any “wayward” sharks at bay. Here a feederhand-fed huge bull sharks, as well as other species like lemon sharks,grey reef sharks, black and white tipped, with huge tuna heads. Thewater was kind of murky, full of fish blood and bits of flesh floatingaround, and hundreds of smaller fish ready to feed on the “crumbs”!These smaller fish were huge trevally and many others which wouldhave fed us lavishly.

SCUBA SECTION


Our first dive at 30 metres allowed us to feast our eyes on the heavybodied bull sharks which came in to feed, 6 or 7 of them at a time,in a sort of orderly pack, their steely gaze upon us, and taking theirfish heads down in one big bite. The smaller sharks around, knewtheir pecking order and kept out of the feeding zone when the bullscame in. You didn’t know where to look for them really, as they wereall around us. After about 20 minutes, we ascended to another feedingstation at about 17 metres to feed the slightly smaller sharks, but thesegrey reef and black and white tipped sharks were also pretty large,and a lot more active, nipping in and snatching their fish heads fromthe feeder, before twisting and turning away above our heads.

The third and final level of shark feeding, was at about 5 metres, alsoacting as our decomp stop, and this is where we all hung on to astrong rope, which swayed back and forth by the surge of the surfacewaves. Here the smaller shark had their fill, and those of us withcameras, also had our third chance to snap a different level of sharkfeeding in the bright sunlit surface waters.

Our second day of shark feeding was much better, as the sun wasshining and the clouds had dissipated, giving us clearer waters atdepth, and much better for our photography.

TAVEUNI - SOFT CORAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLDUndoubtedly this area of Fiji between Taveuni and Vaua Levu in theSomo Somo Straits, yields the most wondrous of soft coral varieties.Every imaginable colour is there and in such pristine conditions. Thewater visibility is absolutely amazing giving such deep blue hues inthe clear waters. Not only is the coral life wonderful but also th e fishlife, from the turtles and sharks, to the mantas and sea snakes. Weexperienced them all.

Our photographs certainly will make you envious of our experiencesthere, with the deep ocean and it's BIG SHARKS, mantas glidingoverhead, sea snakes checking you out, all in water of such claritythat you have to watch your depth. Check out the Scuba Section newsfor any slide shows of our trips. Fiji will certainly feature amongstthem.

CHRISTMASPARTY12 December 2010

ANGLING SECTION


ONSHORE NIGHT FISHING COMPETITION

On October 16, the night fishing session started as usual, with a very good dinner. Then the wind started blowing, wavesstarted to build, but what to do? We were here to fish and “go fish” is the game that night.

56 members gathered on the beach (26 men, 26 women and 4 children) and started casting at 8.00pm. The lines flew out farbut in some cases, very near the shore but little did we know it was going to be a record breaking night. Seated next to mewas Madam Lee Guat Lian, who complained that her “char hor fun” standard prawns were being ignored and saying how itwould feel to have a fish peel the line from her reel. Something she had only dreamed about so far in her years of fishingfrom the beach.

An hour passed without much action along the beach: the usual “gelama”, Saiseng and mini Pari’s were caught. Then GuatLian asked me “feel my line, teo teow liow lah!” she kept saying. Upon touching the line, I felt a hard tug, I shouted “Reel!You got a big fish!” I could see her reeling but her line was going out. Guat Lian tugged, pulled and reeled and a few minuteslater a Pari of 1.3kg was landed. She looked like a teenager returning from her first date with a grin from ear to ear. Her wishhad come true.

At 11.00pm the competition came to a close, with the individual winners collecting their prizes from the chairman. The resultsof the competition are on the Notice Board.

INTER TEAM FISHING7 NOVEMBER 2010

Now this was one event that was totally unpredictable. Why do I say that? Well, you may be good but you better pray yourteam mates are too!

There was no bias or ‘better teams’ that day, we all had to draw lots and hope for the best. All in all, pretty fairly spread outtalents. The hardcores were matched with the once-in-a-blue-moon anglers. Quite easy to point the newbies out, they werethe ones with the brand new gear! All 57 club members turned up with their own gear, just bought or borrowed, goes toprove fishing is the way to unwind.

At the blast of the horn, the lines were out, fishes were being reeled in. The mad rush had started but strangely it did notlast the duration of 3 hours half an hour that’s all! In between, it was a baby gelama here and a small puffer there. Luckilythe frenzy started again 15 minutes before the end at 1.00pm. A few of us had given up, and we were washing our equipment.Looking at the guys pulling fish after fish in, thinking “Shouldn’t have stopped lah!” The results for that day are on the NoticeBoard.

ANGLING SECTION


If there was ever a day to be called the ‘Ho Chui’fishing day, this was it. OK, so why do we call itthe ‘Ho Chui” day? Anglers will tell you its not justthe skill, or the place, the tide water also needs tobe moving up and CLEAR... not to mention a gooddose of mother luck. It’s supposed to be a Ngor-ahday, a Senangin day but what happened?

Fishing is all that, totally unpredictable! We triedfresh prawns, white prawns, ‘Hor Fun’ standardprawns, kembong meat, and even sotong. We castfar and we cast near, we used float, we tried smallerand smaller hooks but to no avail. To rub salt intothe wound, bait fish (belanak) was swimming upand down the coast... pity using a ‘Jala’ is notallowed. All I can say is, the nasi lemak supplied tothe members was great and I got the second prizeheh heh heh. And the results for the day are on theNotice Board.

ONSHORE DAY

FISHING COMPETITION21 NOVEMBER 2010

UPCOMING EVENTSDATE EVENT TIME

Sunday, 09 January 2011 Day Fishing Competition (Section Members Only) 10.00am - 1.00pm

Saturday, 22 January 2011 Joint Angling/Tai-Chi Chinese New Year Get Together From 7.30pm onwards

Sunday, 20 February 2011 Casting Competition (Open to Club Members) 9.00am - 1.00pm

Sunday, 06 March 2011 Annual Fishing Competition (Open to Club Members) 9.00am - 1.00pm

Saturday, 12 March 2011 Annual Prize Presentation Dinner (Open to Club Members) From 7.30pm onwards

Remember to check the notice boards for further details.

VENUE: Port Dickson, Negeri SembilanDATE : 1 - 6 December 2010

SAILORS NAME1. Bic Techno - Ivie H Low2. Bic Techno - Khaterine3. Laser Radial - Yeoh Lai Hoon4. Laser 4.7 - Sweet Starmoon5. Raceboard - Ian H Low6. Raceboard - Shahfimi7. Raceboard - Fred

RESULTCLASS NAME POSITION REMARK

Bic Techno Ivie H Low 6th (Overall) DNSBic Techno Khaterine 7th (Overall) DNSLaser Radial Yeoh Lai Hoon 4th (Girl class) 3rd sponsor raceLaser 4.7 Sweet Starmoon 5th (Girl class) Girl ClassRaceboard Ian H Low 1st (Overal) 1st sponsor raceRaceboard Fred 2nd (Overall) 2nd sponsor raceRaceboard Shahfimi 3rd (Overall) 3rd sponsor race

SAILING SECTION


KFC - MYA - MILO/NSCNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2010

Beach Carnival 2011January 23, 1.00pm - 4.00pm

A fun-filled day by the sea - for the whole family

• Sand Castle Building

• Lucky Sweets

• Banana Boat Rides

• Tube Rides

• “Flying Fox”

• Beach Soccer

• Kayak relay-race

• Catamaran Sailing (subject to weather conditions)

• Power-Boat Leisure Ride

• Face Painting/Tattoos for the little ones

Drinks and Snacks will be Provided!!!

Sign up before 18 Jan, open for Club Members only.Wear Swimsuit/Beach attire.

FeesBanana Boat & Tube Ride: RM10.00 per paxPower-Boat Leisure Ride: RM5.00 per pax

First ride free for Sailing Section Members!!

DANCESPORT SECTION


Those werethe Days

DANCESPORT SECTION


The DanceSport Section held their theme night “Those

were the Days” on 4 December 2010 in the Multi-purpose

Hall. There were more than 130 members and guests

enjoying themselves in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.

Richard and Elaine started the evening with the theme

song.

It was a night of nostalgia for most members as they were

transported back to their twenties and thirties. Those were

the days when we all had fewer wrinkles, more hair and

lesser bulges! It was also a pubescent age when young

love was so exciting, and all our first dates wanted was “I

wanna hold your hand”, and the Beach Boys in the film

went wild over “An itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka

dot bikini”. The 60’s were the Flower Power age, the

Vietnam War, the Beatles, Rock n Roll and the Twist. The

70’s were Abba, the Bee Gees, John Travolta and Grease,

the Eagles and Disco. In the 80’s, we had Michael Jackson,

Madonna, Rolling Stones, Break dancing and Hip Hop.

There was lots of dancing throughout the evening - ballroom,

Latin, interspersed with line dancing. The line dances were

specially selected from the three decades, e.g. “Bad Moon”

by CCR, “I saw her standing there” by the Beatles, “Grease

Lightning”, “Flashdance” and “Rocking Robin” by the very

young Michael Jackson in the Jackson 5.

Christine and Ian performed the Jive and the Rhumba. The

3rd prize group winners of the recent Belly Dance

Extravaganza gave a demonstration entitled “Ice Queen”.

And Let’s Dance dancers gave us a Modern Jazz hip hop

performance. Our best dressed lady according to the night’s

theme was Emmeline.

With such a variety of dance forms in an evening, we

cannot help but recall that the Club President Dato’ Mahinder

had, on a previous occasion, and even Mr Lim Khoon Seng,

the Main Committee rep for the evening, said that the

Dance Sport Section events display a socially glamorous

and attractive aspect of the Penang Swimming Club.

The DanceSport Section invites anyone interested in learning

dancing to join the ballroom and Latin classes on Fridays

and Sundays, and line dancing on Mondays, Wednesdays

and Saturdays. The time tables are printed in the Nautilus.

All DSS members are invited to a Members’ Night on 15

January 2011 at 7.30pm in the MPH, where there will be

a free BBQ dinner, followed by dancing, of course!

Finally, the DanceSport Section extends its thanks and

gratitude to the F&B, Rahimi and the boys who decorated

the hall, Mei Leng as co-MC, and all who put together this

event.

Halloween Night was a screaming havoc... pumpkins, skeletons... ghosts and Angelsof Death were lurking in every corner. As guests casually walked in or sat quietlywith their nicely chilled beer, fearful screams would tear through the air from theseemingly “lifeless” figures scattered around the Fun Pub. Having a drink…? Howabout that sip of the “graveyard”? As the saying goes, one man’s drink is anotherman’s poison... Throughout the night, the Fun Pub reeked of unspeakable horror,and only the loud music from the “Zombie” DJ could muffle the horrified screams…You want proof? Check out the horror the attendees faced...

On 31st October...HALLOWEEN NIGHT...

YOUTH GROUP


CHAIRMAN I Justin Yee

VICE-CHAIRMAN I Rocky Cheang

SECRETARY I Michael Cheong

TREASURER I Eng SoonCOMMITTEE MEMBERS• Daniel Cheong • Kenny Tan• Vanessa B Chong• Tommy Ooi (resigned on August 2010)

Coming up!!Don’t miss our hip, cool,and raging fun events!

CUPIDS’ MEET14 February 2011

FULL MOON PARTY19 March 2011

Calling all YouthGroup members!

YOUTH GROUP


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DARTS GROUP


Our Darts Group held its “Annual Club Members Darts Competition”on the 28 November 2010. This is a much anticipated event whichregular darters and other members of the PSC (including thosewho are not Darts’ Group members) look forward to each year.

We had a registration of about 60 eager participants who signedup for the event that Sunday afternoon. Competition was extremelykeen amongst all the participants, but as expected, Patrick andSiong were placed first and second respectively.

The results were as follows:1. Patrick Foo 2. Chuah Su Aik (Siong)3. Yeoh Chee Tiong 4. Jenny Beh5. Quah Yean Lee 6. Loh May Ling7. Beh Ping Seng 8. Marie Boudeville

2nd Round Placing1. Kathleen Yu 2. Max3. Tony 4. Stanley Chew5. IT Ooi 6. Tan Eng Hean7. Esther Khoo 8. Karen Tan

Consolation Prizes• Nick Boudeville • Jenny Lee • Sarah Beh • Choo Lip Hoe

A delicious 8-course Chinese Dinner was served in the evening atthe Captain’s Restaurant after the afternoon competition whichended about 5.30pm, and prizes in the form of club coupons werelater presented to the winners by our Hon. Treasurer Mr KH Chanand the Club Captain, Mr Lawrence Low.

Good fellowship prevailed throughout the evening among thedarters with the usual drinking, but with the help and generosityof our Hon. Treasurer Mr KH Chan who sponsored the wine, themerriment was made all the more enjoyable!

The organizers would like to thank the participants for their supportand congratulate all those involved for making the event such ahuge success.

Siong, learning with happiness

Patrick in cruise - control mode

ANNUAL CLUB MEMBERS

DARTS COMPETITION

Tiong Liat’s dart is on its way

Sarah Beh is pretty as a picture

We’ll send Beh Ping Seng, our potentialGold Medalist to Hatyai soon

Patrick, our Champion is finally rewarded

RACKETBALL GROUP


Racketball Convener Ian Peggs (centre) pictured with Bob Holland and Gary Hopkins at the recent4th Masters Annual Penang Open Racketball Invitational, held at the Penang Sports Club.

4TH MASTERS ANNUAL PENANG OPEN RACQUETBALLINTERNATIONAL, PSC TO RAINTREE CLUB, KUALA LUMPURA six man team representing the Club participated in the 4thMasters Annual Penang Open Racketball Invitational, held atthe Penang Sports Club between the 12 - 14 November 2010.The team went down fighting to the Raintree Club of KualaLumpur in the quarter Finals of the Plate competition (but wereas much beaten by the new rules as they were the competition).In the finals of the cup competition, The Royal Selangor Clubbeat the All Rackets Club and in the Plate Competition, Sri Yorkbeat the Penang Sports Club.

This prestigious event attracted both private and corporatesponsorships, including Asia Cellar, Guinness Anchor and RedBull.

In the compeition, the club found itself somewhat out of stepwith other clubs relating to as application of the rules. Clubs

throughout Malaysia now conform to the “...All England RacketballRules, 2009.” PSC Section members have voted to adopt theserules in entirety with immediate effect. For reference they canbe found at http://www.englandsquashandracketball.com/system/files/542/original/Racketball_rules_full09.pdf

Ra cketba ll a nd Squa sh Pra ctice sessionsMembers are reminded that courts are reserved for practice onMonday Wednesday & Friday between 4pm and 7pm. However,priority is given to racketball on Mondays and Fridays andsquash on Wednesdays. Want to keep fit? Then come along tothe sessions and join in - whatever your standard may be.

However, ALL club members who use the courts are remindedthat non marking shoes must be used at all times.

Qi GONGThe Breeze & the Wave make Tranquil the dawn as oneblends in perfect harmony with nature.

This ancient pratice is NO MIRACLE!!!BUT IT will definitely IMPROVE YOUR OVERALL HEALTH(Internally and Externally) THE EASY WAY.

VENUE : Marina Deck

DAY/TIME : Saturday, 7.45am

FEES : CHI is free!

For Registration/Enquiries:Leslie Lai • 012-487 6007 • [email protected]

TAI-CHI GROUP

HEALTHY LIVINGOn 24 October, Mr Pishu Murli Hassaram gave a talk on “Healthy Living”at the PSC Auditorium, which was followed by a cooking demo by hiswife Nuri at the Seafront Café. The theme of the cooking demo was “FunWith Tofu” and attendees were taught how to make Scrambled SpanishTofu, Tofu Omelettes, Tofu Cutlets and Mixed Vegetables with Tofu inSaucy Gravy. The food was easy to prepare and after the demo, the 36members got to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal.

VEGGIE FAIROur most recent cooking demo ”Being Creative With Vegetarian Food”was held on 21 November, this time conducted by one of the yogainstructors, Mrs Lim. Yoga Rice, Veggie Fokta, 5 Spices Veggie Meat,Bean Curd Sheet Roll were featured at Seafront Café, and once again,the 30 club members had a delicious lunch after the demo. Needless tosay, we had a great time and members requested for more of such eventsto be held.

Some of the members who had attended the previous cooking demoshad already tried out the recipes at home and reported back that theirfamilies enjoyed the food.

Many thanks to Mr & Mrs Pishu and Mrs Lim for sacrificing their timeon a Sunday to give the talk and cooking demo. Much preparation hadto be done before the talk and demo and we are indeed very appreciativeof their efforts in teaching us new recipes!

Coming up next, one of the Yoga members, Mrs Yoshiko has kindlyagreed to give a demo on preparing Japanese Food (Sushi and Tempura)in January 2011. Watch out for the announcement!!!

YOGA FOR THE MIND AND THE

BODY!!!

Welcome to the Yoga Group! Our group conducts 5 classes of Yoga every

week - for elementary to intermediate level practitioners. The group now

has a total enrolment of 70 members and contrary to belief, the classes

are not limited to ladies, as we also have a few guys in the class. It costs

only RM20.00 per month and you can join one or all of the classes. So

do come along and see our sessions and sign up for the class that is

most suitable for you!

Classes are held on Mondays 7.00pm to 8.15pm (intermediate class by

Tyler); Tuesdays 7.00pm to 9.00pm (elementary class by Mrs Lim);

Thursdays 9.00am to 10.30am (by Bi Bi): Saturdays 3.00pm to 4.15pm

(by Sam Cheng) and Sundays from 10.00am. On Sundays we have 4

different instructors running the class - Ivy, Bi Bi, Mrs Lim and Adrienne.

YOGA GROUP


FOOD & BEVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS


SPRING FESTIVALCELEBRATION

VENUE I Captain’s Restaurant

DATE I 23 Jan - 17 Feb 2011

TIME I Available for Lunch and Dinner

MENU I Eight Course Chinese Set Menu (inclusive of Yee Sang)

LONGEVITY SET I RM398+ per table of 10 persons

PROSPERITY SET I RM498+ per table of 10 persons

CHAP GOH MEICELEBRATION

VENUE I Seafront

DATE I Thursday, 17 Feb 2011


PROGRAM I Lion Dance Show, Fireworks, Special Appearanceby the God of Prosperity

MENU I Light refreshment will be served

Note: Prior registration required at Reception.

YEE SANGVENUE I Captain’s Restaurant

DATE I 23 Jan - 17 Feb 2011

TIME I Available for Lunch and Dinner

MENU I Salmon Yee Sang

PRICE I RM58+ per set (for 10 persons)

RM38+ per set (for 2 - 5 persons)

SATAYAT SEAFRONT

VENUE I Seafront Cafe

DATE I Jan & Feb

TIME I Every Friday & Saturday @ 7.00pm onwards.Every Sunday @ 4.00pm onwards.

PRICE I RM5.00+ per set of 6 sticks of chicken andbeef satay

LAST SUNDAY OF

THE MONTH

BUFFET LUNCH

VENUE I Captain’s Restaurant

DATE I 30 Jan & 27 Feb

TIME I 12.00 noon - 2.30pm

PRICE I Adult RM25+, Children RM12+

EXECUTIVESET LUNCHVENUE I Captain’s Restaurant

DATE I Jan & Feb (Not Available During Chinese New Year)


PRICE I RM11.90+ per set

MENU I Soup, Main Course, Dessert & Coffee or Tea

ENGLISHAFTERNOON-TEA

VENUE I Club House

DATE I Jan & Feb, every Friday, Saturday & Sunday


PRICE I RM10.90+ per set (for 2 persons)

MENU I Selection of Cakes and Scone with your choiceof Aromatic Tea.





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TYPE OF BEER• Budweiser (US)

• Victoria Bitter (Aus)

• Asahi (Japan)

• Hoegaarden White (Belgium)

• Stella Artois (Belgium)

• Lowenbrau Original (Germany)

• Paulaner (Germany)

• Corona Extra (Mexico)

Available at Captain’s Restaurant, Club House &Captain’s Deck, in the month of January & February2011.

PRICE I RM6.80+ per glass

PINEAPPLE ZING ~ Helps to Relax Body

Ingredients: Pineapple, Apple & dash of Lime juice

D Tox ~ Helps to Detoxify the Body

Ingredients: Apple, Grapefruit & Watermelon

Ca rrot Zea l ~ Helps to Reduce Stress

Ingredients: Carrot, Tomato, Celery & sprinkle of Broccoli

Hea lthy Drinks

WINEOF THE MONTH

SALTRAM MAKERS TABLESAUVIGNON BLANC 2010Crisp and refreshing palate balanced withgenerous fruit flavors and zesty, dry finish.

SALTRAM MAKERS TABLESHIRAZ 2009Has rich fruity palate and soft easydrinking finish.

Available at all F&B Outlets, in themonth of January & February 2011.

PRICE I RM55+ per bottle

The UltimateBeer Experience

Available at Fun Pub & Seafront Cafe,in the month of January & February 2011.

SWEET MELODYWednesdays,

9.15pm - 12.00 midnightat the CLUBHOUSE

THE SWEET NOTESSaturdays, 9.15pm - 1.00am

at the CLUBHOUSE

HEART’S DESIRE1st, 3rd Friday of the month,

9.15pm - 12.00 midnightat the SEAFRONT CAFE

INDIGOEvery Saturday, 9.00pm - 2.00am

at the FUN PUB

STARLIGHTEvery Sunday, 3.00pm - 7.00am

at the FUN PUB

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05 CHICKEN SOUP FOR THESOUL: LOVE STORIESJack Canfield

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Royal Lake Club Kuala LumpurPeti Surat 10642, 50720 Kuala Lumpur 03-26987878 03-26989889 [email protected] / www.rlc.com.my

The Raintree of Kuala LumpurLot 1002, Jalan Wickham, Off Jalan Ampang Hilir, 55000 Kuala Lumpur 03-42579066 03-42578880 [email protected]

MALACCA The Malacca ClubThe New Townhouse, 343 & 344, Taman Melaka Raya 3, 75000 Melaka 06-2824940 06-2848303 [email protected]

NEGERI SEMBILAN Royal Sungei Ujong Club2A, Jalan Dato’ Kelana Ma’amor, P.O.Box 76, 70700 Seremban, N.S.D. K. Malaysia 06-7623058/06-7630104 06-7621915 [email protected] / [email protected] / www.rsuc.com.my

Royal Port Dickson Yacht ClubBatu 41/2, Jalan Pantai, 71050 Sirusa, Negeri Sembilan 06-6471635 06-6474470 [email protected]

PERAK Ipoh Swimming ClubP.O.Box 400, 30750 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan 05-2531706 05-2416519 [email protected]

Royal Ipoh ClubJalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, 30000 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan 05-2542212 05-2558610 [email protected] / www.royalipohclub.org.my

The New ClubP.O.Box 42, 34007 Taiping, Perak Darul Ridzuan 05-8073935 05-8073935

SABAH The Kinabalu Club1, Jalan Padang, Peti Surat No. 10318, 88803 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 088-239409 088-225075

Kelab Yacht SandakanP.O.Box No. 476, 90705 Sandakan, Sabah 089-216572 089-215542 [email protected]

Kinabalu Yacht Club3A, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, P.O.Box 10392, 88804 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 088-240070 088-243007 [email protected]

SARAWAK The Sarawak ClubJalan Taman Budaya, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak 082-242299 082-245654 [email protected]

SELANGOR Royal Klang Club7, Jalan Istana, 41000 Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan 03-33714625 03-33715422 [email protected] / www.royalklangclub.com.my

The Penang Swimming Club has reciprocal arrangements with the following clubs:

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New Captain’sRestaurant

Snake Temple

Seafront Cafe

Captain’s Deck

Clubhouse

Pacific Lounge

Fun Pub

opening hours

Mon - Sat I Lunch: 12.00 noon - 2.30pm I Dinner: 5.30pm - 10.30pm [10.15pm last order]

Sun + Public Holidays I 11.00am - 10.30pm [10.15pm last order]

Tue - Sun I 6.30pm to 10.30pm

Mon I Closed

Mon - Fri I 5.00pm to 12.00mn • Sat I 5.00pm - 1.00am

Sun + Eve of Public Holidays I 1.00pm - 12.00mn

Daily I 10.00am - 12.00mn

Sun - Fri I 10.00am - 12.00mn

Sat + Eve of Public Holidays I 10.00am - 1.00am

Weekday + Sun I 5.00pm - 12.00mn • Fri I 5.00pm - 1.00am

Sat I 5.00pm - 2.00am

Mon - Fri I 5.00pm - 1.00am • Sat I 1.00pm - 2.00am

Sun + Eve of Public Holidays I 1.00pm - 1.00am

what’s available

Oriental + Western Dining

German + International Cuisine

Malaysian Chinese Cuisine + Drinks

Drinks + Snacks

Drinks onlyBand in attendance I Wed + Satnights

Drinks onlyGuest Days I Mon, Wed + Sat

Drinks onlyBand in attendance I Fri + Sat night& Sun afternoon

dress code

Smart CasualCasual

Casual

Casual

Casual

No shorts, slippers orshirts without collars

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PRIVATE ROOMSAdaman, Sulu + Malacca Straits I 10 pax per room

South China Sea I 24 pax per room

opening hours + price

Sun - Thu I RM30.00 per night • Fri I RM50.00 per night

Public Holiday + Sat I RM70.00 per night

Sun - Thu I RM50.00 per night • Fri I RM70.00 per night

Public Holiday + Sat I RM100.00 per night

dress code

No shorts, slippers or shirts withoutcollars

No shorts, slippers or shirts withoutcollars

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FREE TennisWednesday I 6.00pm - 9.00pmSaturday I 5.00pm -8.00pm

FREE Squash/RacquetballMon, Wed + Fri I 4.00pm - 8.00pm

activities/venue

Tennis

Squash

Badminton

Table Tennis

Gymnasium

Sauna I Men/Ladies

Steam Room I Men/Ladies

Library

Sailing Lessons

Scuba Training I Pool

Aerobics Class I Multipurpose Room Level B1

Ballroom Dance Lessons

Latin Dance Lessons

Ballroom Practice

Line Dance

Belly Dance

Dart I Seafront

Tai-Chi I Multi-storey Building Level 13

Yoga Class I Multipurpose Room Level B1

Tae Kwon Do I Multipurpose Hall Level 14

Swimming Lessons

charges

RM2.00 per hour • RM3.00 per hour• RM4.00 per hour

RM5.00 per hour

Peak Hours - RM16.00 per court per session

Off-Peak Hours - RM10.00 per court per session

No charge

No charge

No charge

No charge

Family - RM10.00

Junior - RM7.00 • Adult - RM10.00Family - RM15.00

RM13.00 per month + 5% tax

Dance Sport membershipRM5.00 per month + 5% tax

Dance Sport membershipRM5.00 + RM8 per month + 5% tax

No charge

No charge

RM20.00 per month + 5% tax

RM15.00 per month + 5% taxI Enrol yourself anytime during training

sessions if you are interested

For Swimming Section Members

opening hours

Daily I 8.00am -5.00pm I 5.00pm -7.00pm I 7.00pm -9.00pm

Daily I 8.00am -10.00pm

Daily I 9.00am - 11.00pm • Peak Hours I Sat, Sun + Public Holidays9.00am - 11.00pm, Mon to Fri - 5.00pm - 11.00pm

Off-Peak Hours I Mon to Fri - 9.00am - 5.00pm

Daily I 8.00am - 10.00pm

Daily I 7.00am - 12.00mn

Daily I 7.00am - 10.00am I 4.00pm - 10.00pm

Daily I 7.00am - 10.00am I 4.00pm - 10.00pm

Daily I 10.00am - 10.00pm

Sat + Sun I 11.00am - 6.00pm

Mon + Wed I 9.00pm onwards

Mon + Fri I 10.00am - 11.00am • Tue & Thu I 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Sat I 4.30pm - 5.30pm

Fri I 9.30pm - 10.30pm

Sun I 5.00pm - 6.00pm

Sun I 6.00pm - 10.00pm

Mon I 8.30pm - 10.00pm • Wed & Sat I 9.30am - 11.30am

Tue I 9.30am - 10.30am • Wed I 8.45pm - 9.45pm

Thu I 10.30am - 11.30am

Mon - Thu I 5.00pm - 1.00am

Thu I 8.30pm - 10.30pm

Mon I 7.10pm to 8.20pm • Tue I 7.00pm - 9.00pm • Wed I 7.15pm - 8.25pm Thu I 7.30pm

- 8.40pm • Fri I 8.00am to 9.30am • Sat I 3.00pm - 4.10pm • Sun I 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Thu I 7.00pm - 9.00pm I on the field of sailing area

Sun I 10.00am - 12.00 noon I at the carpark level 1

Mon - Fri I 4.30pm & 7.30pm • Thu I 7.30am (Adult)

Saturday & Public Holiday I 7.30am

Documents

Nautilus The - Penang Swimming Club · GONG XI FA CAI to all Members of the Club who celebrate the Chinese New Year! Tan Kheng Tan. I JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 03 MESSAGE From the Desk