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ANNUAL REPORT 2010

Contents Our Legacy 1

6th Executive Committee 4

President’s Address 5

Vice President’s Address 8

Secretary’s Report 9

Financial Report 12

Training Report 13

Logistics Report 17

External Relations Report 18

THIS IS WHY WE

DO WHAT WE DO

& we love it

01 Our Legacy

SAILING  MU   a  n    

i  n  s  I  d  e    l  o  o  k  

Vision: To  be  the  foremost  tertiary  sailing  club  in  Singapore  by  pursuing  competitive  excellence  both  locally  and  regionally.  

Philosophy Every  student  in  SMU  is  given  the  opportunity  to  sail,  race  develop  and  grow  as  sailors  and  leaders,  regardless  of  prior  sailing  experience.    

Methodology Strong  senior-­‐junior  relationships  and  a  well  structured  training  program  enable  a  seamless  2  way  transfer  of  knowledge    and  expertise.            

Mission: SMU  Sailing  provides  exciting  and  challenging  training  and  leadership  opportunities  to  any  motivated  and  passionate  student  with  the  aim  of  character  enhancement,  personal  growth  and  acquisition  of  new  skills.  Training  sailors,  developing  leaders.  

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did so. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.”  

Explore. Dream. Discover. Mark Twain

03 Our Legacy

2004 •  A group of SMU Students embark on the inaugural S.A.I.L (Student Active Involvement Program) to Pulau Aur.

•  SMU Sailing is born

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SMU Sailing acquire 2nd Platu 25, SMU.m.a.d

2005 •  SMU Sailing competes in their first international regatta – Top of the Gulf 2005

•  Shengli is adopted by the club

•  5 Members of SMU Sailing are selected for the World Uni Championships.

•  SMU Sailing membership is introduced. •  Affiliation with Singapore Sailing

Federation (SSF)

2009 •  1st Exchange program with UWA takes

place. •  The SMU Sailing logbook is born •  Launch of alumni boat Xtra SMUve.

2006

2007

•  SMU Sailing acquires 1st Platu 25, SMUve.

•  First all-girl team competes

•  First Western Circuit Sailing Regatta run between SMU & RM

•  SMU Sports Scholarship formed by 2 of our sailors

04 6th ExCo

“ If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn

more, do more and become more, you are a leader ”

John Quincy Adams

Christopher Lim President

Ang Yong Tat Vice - President

Cai Min Secretary

Richard Low Finance Secretary

Andrea Dragon Training & Development Officer

Er Zixian Logistics Officer

05 President’s Address

Well  on  our  way…  Dear sailors and friends,   2010 was, in more ways than one, a very successful year for SMU sailing. Whether on or off the water, our sailors have flown the flag high and have done the school proud. Look Back at 2010 Off the water, we reaped the benefits of the excellent work put in by the previous executive committee as we chalked up several prestigious team and individual awards including the SSU Competitive Excellence Award, USL Team of the Year award. This truly is a collective effort and is an excellent testimony to the hard work and commitment put in by every member of the sailing club. On the water, SMU Sailing once again impressed with numerous podium finishes and multiple noteworthy performances which served to impress the growing number of “friends of sailing” from all over the world that we have been making over the years. A few of the more notable results include podium finishes at the Royal Langkawi International Regatta, the Koh Samui International regatta, and the Western Circuit Sailing Regatta. (A full complete list of the competitions and results can be found in the training report on Pg 15)

Major Events The SMU Sailing club was involved in 4 major events in 2010 as the club sought to contribute to Student Life in SMU, improve the level of keelboat sailing among the tertiary institutes as well as to serve the larger sailing community in Singapore. Sailing 101, the SMU Sports Union (SSU) Sports Camp 2010, the NTU Sailing Clinic and the Western Circuit Sailing Regatta did just that. These events were built on the successes of years gone by and in 2010, the benchmark was again pushed up another notch thanks to the hard work put in by each organizing team. (For description of events, please refer to the External Relations Report on Pg 18) Affiliation To SSF This year we also saw the introduction of the club membership scheme which came as a result of the clubs affiliation with the Singapore Sailing Federation (SSF). Under this scheme, members of the sailing club will be eligible to race under the banner of SMU Sailing, be eligible for subsidies to compete in major regattas and enjoy other special privileges just as discounts on SMU Sailing team attire and priority for training. This scheme is in its infancy so you can expect more to come.          

“2010  WAS,  IN  MORE  WAYS    THAN  1,  A  VERY  SUCCESSFUL    

YEAR  FOR  SMU  SAILING.”

TOGR The 2010 Top Of The Gulf Regatta saw one of the largest ever SMU contingents in an international regatta with 3 entries in the Platu Class and 1 in the Cruising Class. Building on the success of the SMU-UWA sailing exchange, the club played host to 3 sailors from UWA, Remy, Adam and Jim as they teamed up with our club members to take on the best of the region. SMU Sailing did extremely well this year, finishing a credible 5th, 6th, and 7th in the Platu class and 7th in the cruising category 13th Western Circuit Sailing Regatta This year, SMU Sailing once again co-organized the Western Circuit Sailing Regatta with Raffles Marina. In its 13th edition, the regatta has grown over the years and saw over 250 competitors this year. This years WCSR also saw the inclusion of the Access 2.3 Dinghy class and the Moths for the first time adding to the colour and excitement. The charity segment was also stepped up with the addition of a charity car wash element manned by our enthusiastic SMU volunteers. In total, we managed a total of $20,000 for Sailability Singapore, double the amount raised last year. It was a special WCSR for yet another reason as SMU and RM renewed the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reaffirming the high commitment level by each organization. (A brief report of the 13th WCSR can be found in the external relations report on Pg 19)

Changing Faces In April, the club bid farewell to a special group of people who have sacrificed much during their time as SMU Sailors so that we could be where we are today. As they make the transition from student to professional, we wish them every success in their jobs and in their lives and we thank them for their invaluable contributions. As the new academic year commenced, the club welcomed 15 new sailors to the team. As they begin a new phase of their lives in SMU I have only one thing to say. Never forget that when you are a part of SMU Sailing, you are a part of a family. The SMU Sailing Club has indeed grown from strength to strength since our humble beginnings and we are no longer simply an University Sailing Team. The success of the club has been and will always be the success of all its members and with that I would like to thank all of you for the support shown and the effort made. I wish you all fair winds and great success in all your endeavours. Always remember “The pessimist complains about the wind, the optimist expects it to change, the realist adjusts the sails.” Adjust your sails, and keep on sailing.

Christopher Lim Zijie President 6th SMU Sailing Exco  

“NEVER  FORGET  THAT  WHEN  YOU  ARE  A  PART  OF  SMU  SAILING,  YOU  ARE  PART  OF  A  FAMILY”

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Dear sailors, First of all, let me thank all of you for your great support towards our ex-co for this past one year. In this past year, we have seen ups and downs, laughter and joy. However, as part of a big family, we are always able to put our differences aside and emerge more united. Role of safety officer Taking on the role of safety officer is one of my main responsibilities. Safety remains our topmost priority and should not be compromised at all costs. During our term, we re-visited and fine-tuned certain aspects of the safety guidelines for practicality reasons. While there were zero major incidents, there were minor lapses which could have been avoided. Safety measures should very much be each and every sailor’s responsibility. Moving forward, the club will continue to uphold and enhance the overall level of safety of all members. Land Training Role Over the past year, I took over physical training to lighten some of the heavy workload from the TDO. PT remains very much a weekly affair on Wednesday evenings. We included circuit training and games to add variety to our usual strength training. While keeping us fit for strong winds conditions, PT also serves as an avenue of bonding between seniors and juniors.

Thus, I would urge all members to join us weekly for PT sessions (we need more players for captain’s ball)! SMU Sailing’s Social Events All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. Social events and gatherings are an important tradition of our club and should be continued for the years to come. This year, we held our annual Sail Camp at our favourite Raffles Marina and ended it with a buffet dinner at the long awaited Captain’s Table. Many thanks to Lia who invited us to her place for Mid-Autumn Festival, complete with mooncakes and usual photo of “SMU SAILING” formed by sparklers. The year ended with an awesome Christmas party which was attended by students, policemen, soldiers and even an air stewardess! A big thank you to Shaun for opening up his place to accommodate all of us. On a personal note, this term in the exco has taught me many things and once again, I would like to thank every member for the great support. Special thanks to Andrew for his unwavering support towards the club, without which we would not have come so far. Last but not least, my greatest appreciation to my fellow exco members for supporting each other through these good and tough times.

08 Vice President’s Address

Safety  first…  

Ang Yong Tat Vice-President 6th SMU Sailing Exco

“WE  NEED  MORE  PLAYERS  

FOR  CAPTAINS  BALL”

09 Secretary’s Report

Dear Friends Being one of the busiest sports club and active groups in the university, SMU Sailing continues to excel in 2010 through careful execution of its operations. The executive committee, with the support of the secretary, plays an important role in facilitating the smooth running of the club.   As the club membership expands steadily each year, new initiatives were implemented to improve the record of members’ data. With the suggestion of the previous executive committee, the update of the sailing census was carried out using Google Docs this year. The new procedure proved to be more efficient and comprehensive in updat ing and extract ing members’ information. Administrative Duties It is the duty of the secretary to nominate the club and her members for potential awards and recognition. Other duties include acting as the liaison person in-charge of the email account, coordinating swimming certification tests, documentation of minutes of meetings, registration for regattas, update of boat documents (e.g. insurance, boat licenses, IRC certifications) etc. In essence, my role has revolved around the administration of club matters.  

Awards in 2010 During the past year, SMU Sailing and her members have been nominated and recognized for their efforts to promote student life and sports excellence. In 2010, the club/members have won the following awards: SSU Competitive Excellence Award SMU Sailing SSU Sportsman of the Year Award Koh Seng Leong SSU Sportswoman of the Year Award Siobhan Tam USL Sports Excellence Award – Club SMU Sailing USL Sports Excellence Award – Individual Elin Wong USL Dean of Student’s Awards Catherine Mary Chua & Koh Ziyi Levin Angsana Award Er Zixian It has been a privilege to work with this executive committee and Andrew our team manager, who have been very supportive. During my term, I have learned from my peers and others to improve my technical knowledge about sailing and soft skills in social life. I wish the incoming committee all the best and success in bringing SMU Sailing to greater heights.

Continue  to  excel…  

“ALL  THE  BEST  &  SUCCESS  IN  BRINGING  SMU  SAILING  

TO  GREATER  HEIGHTS”

Year 1 Joy Fung Cheah Ern Samantha Chua Le Ling Gregory Ho Thean Yew Calvin Lim Zhi Yang Gwen Quek Li Jun Alexi Lim Zongwei Ng Yu Hui Bryan Teo Kok Bin Peh XiangYyang Bernadette Ho Yining Kim Ye Ji Leonard Wee Jian Wei   Year 2 Chung Peiquan Shaun Toh Hong Yi Samuel Ong Chin Yi Cyril Chua Jing-yuan Daniel Tan Wei Yang Angeline Ng Jun Hui George Lee Ye Han Dexter Tan Wei Ru Lim Shuiyong Brandon Heng Cheng Wei Jason Chua Jie Sheng Alina Chia Hui Yi Saachi Aurora Eric Loh Wai Keong Yen Jun Jie Henry Tay Wei Xiang Jevan Li Xianliang  

Year 3 Bryan Ng Chung Jin Cai Min Ang Yong Tat Christopher Lim Zijie Tan Boon Xin Andrea Joy Dragon Richard Andrew Low Wen Yan   Year 4 & above Wong Elin Dawn Liu Xiaodan Karthik S/O Rames Catherine Mary Chua Zi Hui Joshua Ee Xu He Chua Mui Yi Priscillia Beatrice Teo Zhi Leng Sherilyn Tan Ying Ting Richard Laurence Forbes Edmunds Er Zixian Lee Cher Han Lim Pei Mun Fidelis Cornelia Tan Hwee Ping Siobhan Tam Shiu Wun James Koh Yi Zhi Jeremy Tan Qing Wen Justina Sim Xin Yi Koh Zi Yi Ong Chee Keong Renfred Tay Woon Chuan Koh Seng Leong Karene Seah Kai Ling Ng Zheng Han

Alumni Benjamin MUI Jie Min CHONG Zhixin Dawn Phung Min Hui Dickson Su Bing Xing Fiona Sng Yu Ling Wildon Goh Weiye Koh Shinglei Koh Su Jun Lim Yi Jia Loy Wenfang Ong Changqi Pek Ling Hong Pua Youjin Somruetai Tantatkitti Tan Shi Wei Tham Huan Ling Vincent Tan Vivian Neo Wong Dan Chi Marco Wong Yun Feng Jacqueline Tang Xuan Xiu Jason Zhou Songyi Ng Jun Jia Christopher Ng Tze Hsien Poh Lip Hang Aaron Tay Yen Chang Winfrid Wong Wing On

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Membership Record

According to current official records, the total club membership stands at 86, with 27 alumni members and 59 full time SMU students.*

*At time of writing, new membership policies were being implemented

Cai Min Secretary 6th SMU Sailing Exco

With

From SMU Sailing

Hello SMU Sailing, The buzz word for the globe has been financial austerity and the finances of SMU sailing club have been no different. However, even with this backdrop, we are pleased to say that we have managed to compete in every competition, repair every hole (in the boats and sails) and also replace things that have sunk to Davy Jone’s locker. High utilization rate In terms of utilization, we have managed to achieve an overall utilization rate of 98% which is one of the highest amongst the CCAs in the school. In terms of the day to day finances, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Chris, Yong Tat, Shaun and Zixian for making a significant amount of purchases for the club. Without them, many of the new things that you see in the toolboxes and the container room would not be there. Also, I would like to thank Andrew for managing the sport excellence budget. Much time and effort has been put into managing that budget and a lot of good has come out of that in terms of funding our overseas trainings, competitions and also new sails. Income & Expenditure The next section will consist of 2 parts – income and expenditure. This should give you an idea of where the clubs money is being spent on and a general idea of the club’s financial health.

Understanding our income Our main sources of funding continue to come from SSU‘s budget and OSL Sport’s Excellence scheme and this pretty much covers our daily expenses and fees for local competitions. In addition to that, we have collected money for Sail camp, sailing membership and sailing 101 and the club expects the latter two to continue in the short to medium term. Total money added to our reserves was just under $1200. Breaking down our expenses For 2010, our main drivers for expenditure remain unchanged. The table below aggregates our expenses into 3 main categories. A snapshot from the the OSL Sports Excellence budget is also included.  

Richard Low Wen Yan Finance Secretary 6th SMU Sailing Exco

Category   Amount  

Competitions   $3,626.50  

Assets  &  Maintenance   $11,256.34  

Annual  Events  &  Welfare   $151.08  

Total   $15,034.02  

The  bottom  line  is…  

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SSU Budget

OSL’s Sport Excellence Budget (Partial Snapshot)

Category   Amount  

Assets  (includes  boat  repair,  procurement,  insurance)  

$16,733.08  

Others  (includes  RM  related  expenses  &  fuel)   $3,060.33  

Coaching   $2500  

Total   $22,293.41  

Dear SMU Sailing: Through the continuous support from OSL, our team manager Andrew, and the hard work of each and every sailor, SMU Sailing has been able to build a reputation of high performance for ourselves. Being given countless opportunities to compete locally and overseas, each regatta has been able to strengthen and enhance the skills of our sailors through the different conditions experienced and the exposure to different sailing scenes wherever we go. While our sailors learn from the regatta itself, preparation for it also has our sailors training hard to perfect their manoeuvres on board, and also learning how to read the conditions around them so as to factor them into the different courses taken out at sea. Maiden Voyages This year also saw some of our sailors taking part in certain regattas for the first time. These include the March Match Cup held in Perth, the Koh Samui Sawadee Regatta and the 4th China Cup International Regatta – all of which we were able to participate through exclusive invitations as a result of SMU Sailing’s reputation being built over the years. These opportunities have given out sailors memories they will never forget.

Match Racing In a bid towards moving towards more match racing competitions and after months of training and coaching by Remy Donraadt who supervises the Sailing Team in the University of Western Australia, our sailors took part in the World University Match Racing Competition held in Greece. The intense training and sacrifices made paid off for the team in the end as the team emerged 5th overall amongst 12 other talented and experienced competitors from all over the world. Selection Policy Furthermore, in hoping to make our selections more transparent and in light of valuable feedback, the Exco decided to release the sailor’s attendance every month which ultimately contributed to their selection of that particular regatta. This timely snapshot of the attendance has given sailors a mini progress report on their performance over the selection period. While still sticking to the 3Cs – Competency, Compatibility and Commitment, we never compromised our selection criteria and always kept safety first - which always saw us adhering strongly to the ratio of 2 junior sailors to 1 senior sailor whenever on board.

I  HOPE  you  know…  

“EACH  REGATTA  HAS  BEEN  ABLE  TO  STRENGTHEN  &  ENHANCE  THE  

SKILLS  OF  OUR  SAILORS” 13 Training Report

New Training System Contrary to what was done in the past few years, we decided to begin our freshmen’s sailing calendar with the Singapore Straits Regatta instead of the Top of the Gulf Regatta. This meant rigorous training of the 15 new sailors. And also, in order to enhance their learning experience, a new training programme was put into place with the help of the Exco members. One where 3 phases are pre-arranged and each phase focuses on different learning aspects and objectives of the training – Phase 1 – Focus is on an introduction to sailing Phase 2 – Focus is on the perfection of manoeuvres on board and reading the conditions out at sea Phase 3 – Focus is on racing rules, application of rules and racing tactics. At the time of this report, our sailors are completing phase 3 of their training in preparation for the Straits Regatta held in late January. In addition to the new phases put in place, the new training regime set out when the freshmen joined us is such that every sailor in the club can sign up for water trainings at regardless of whether they are signing up for a regatta or not.

This would then give every sailor in the club an opportunity to have a training session out at sea, and not limit slots to specific sailors only. At the end of the day, while every competition sees different sailors signing up and getting selected for that specific regatta, as a whole, the members of SMU Sailing continue to remain a bonded family with the help of the mentorship learning system we have in the club, and the different activities that the club arranged throughout the year which brings everybody closer together. With that, I am glad to have been able to serve and contribute to SMU Sailing as the Training and Development Officer. And firstly, I would like to thank my Exco members – Chris, Yongtat, Richard, Zixian and Caimin, for a wonderful term, and friendships that I am ever grateful and thankful for. The members of SMU Sailing as well, because without your hard work, we would never have been able to achieve the results and reputation that we now carry with us. And also, thank you Andrew, for guiding us through our tough times, and being a great mentor. Always remember, play hard, but train harder.

Andrea Joy Dragon Training & Development Officer 6th SMU Sailing Exco  

“ALWAYS  REMEMBER,  PLAY  HARD,  BUT  TRAIN  HARDER”

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Regatta Participation & Results for 2010 Month Regatta Level Class (Results)

January 8th Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2010 3 Youth (2nd) Overall (3rd)

January 16th Singapore Straits Regatta 2 Class C (3rd, 4th) Class E (2nd)

March March Match Cup 4 Overall (6th)

March Platu Open Championship 3 Overall (7th)

May Top of The Gulf Regatta 2010 3 Platu (5th, 6th,7th) Cruising (7th)

June Sawadee.com Regatta – Samui 2010 3 Cruising (3rd)

June Match Race Thailand Cup I & II 2010 4 Overall (2nd for both)

July Platu Cup Thailand 2010 3 Overall (4th)

July World University Games Match Racing 2010 4 Overall (5th)

July Republic of Singapore Yacht Club Regatta 2010 2 J24 (2nd)

August 13th WCSR 2010 2 IRC B (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

October Constant Wind Match Race Cup 4 Overall (5th)

October Thailand Platu Nationals 2010 3 Overall (7th)

October China Cup International Regatta 2010 3 Beneteau 40.7 (23rd)

“The person who gets the furthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore” 15

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17 Logistics Report

Dear SMU Sailing By now, I’m sure that everyone is familiar with the phrase in the heading. I hope that I have been successful in emphasizing the importance of taking care of our sailing equipment and the hassle involved in replacing items lost or misplaced. Refinement of penalty system The 5th EXCO introduced a penalty system which entails that people who lose or damage school equipment will be made to fork out a sum of money for the replacement. Besides the monetary penalty, the responsibility to make the purchase lies with the indivdual. This year, the 6th EXCO enforced and refined the system making it more transparent. With this system in place, I have been making fewer trips to Raffles Marina and Marintech, which is good news for the next Logistics Manager! Overcoming Obstacles It was my second year as the logistics manager for the Sailing Club. When I assumed my role as Logistics Manager in 2008, I was faced with a steep learning curve and huge challenge to a situation which I had no prior experience in. I’m proud to say that I managed to overcome all the obstacles and constantly kept our boats in good racing condition. Logistics Filing System A filing system for incident and missing item reports have been implemented and we will see enforcement of these forms in the coming weeks. Based on my experience, this will improve the overall logistics management. This system will allow sailors to keep track of the inventory and

reduce the dependency on the Logistics Manager. On a personal note, I hope everyone has enjoyed our company this year and will continue to sail with the SMU Sailing family. I would like to thank everyone for believing in me and for giving me not only your support but also your trust for the past two years. Not forgetting Andrew who is always around to support and advise us. Last but not least, my fellow EXCO members for the great support and encouragement. These few years have been a wonderful chapter in my life. Update on Club Assets Our EXCO has made some purchases during this past year. •  3 new tiller extensions •  1 J24 traveller (car and track) •  2 Platu traveller tracks •  Container (storage room) •  New halyards and sheets

With this, I would like to wish the new EXCO all the best in their term. It will be a challenge to continue to refine the logistics system but one which I have every faith that they will be successful in. Happy Sailing!

Er Zixian Logistics Manager 6th Executive Committee

“DON’T  TELL  ME  THE  PROBLEM,  TELL  ME  THE  SOLUTION!!”

Reach  for  the  stars…  Dear Sailors & Friends The role of external relations was again kept as a single position for 2010 with great emphasis on promoting SMU Sailing to the school so as to bolster the membership numbers as well as organizing events to promote the sailing club, strengthen the bonds between club members and to get to know one another better off the water. Organization of Events The events organized were centred around 4 themes which served as the main driving forces in the execution: 1.  Promote the sport of sailing to SMU students. 2.  Help the development of the university

sailing scene 3.  Support the Singapore keelboat sailing scene 4.  Social Events & Team Bonding Brief Event Review 2010 was a year of improvement and sustainability on the events front to great success. Sailors from UWA teamed up with SMU Sailors to compete in TOGR 2010 with positive results. This was a continuation of the programme held in 2009 in Perth. Also, the NTU sailing programme was held again held as a way to encourage NTU students to try out sailing with the intention of getting their sailing club up and running. This has proved very successful with the official establishment of the NTU Yachting Club in 2010. Events for SMU Students such as sailing 101, SSU sports camp and level 1 are all designed

to promote the sport of sailing to the student population and our booming membership numbers for 2010 speak for themselves. The annual sail camp, mooncake festival gathering and christmas party are opportunities for sailors to gather in the name of fun and build the strong relationships the sailing club has become synonymous with. The most significant event for SMU Sailing is the Western Circuit Sailing Regatta. Co-organized by SMU & Raffles Marina (RM), this event has grown in strength over the years to become one of the biggest and most eagerly anticipated keelboat regatta in Singapore. A full report of this event can be found on the next page. All in all, the success of any event is determined by its participants and for this the 6th exco would like to thank all who have contributed to this success in one way or another. We look forward to 2011 and we are confident this enthusiasm for external relations will continue to push SMU Sailing on to greater heights.

List of events: •  13th SMU-RM Western Circuit Sailing

Regatta •  SSU Sports Camp •  Sailing 101 •  Annual Sail Camp •  2nd NTU Sailing Programme •  2nd SMU - UWA Sailing Exchange

Programme •  Level 1 Dinghy Proficiency Certificate •  Sailing Mooncake Festival Gathering •  Sailing Christmas Party

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13th SMU – RM Western Circuit Sailing Regatta

The 13th SMU-RM WCSR was once again a highlight of the Singapore Keelboat calendar. This was the 4th time that SMU & RM have come together to organize the event. This has been a h i g h ly s u c c e s s f u l p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h a combination of the experience and attraction of a world class marina from RM, coupled with the enthusiasm and passion for organization from SMU students. Entries for 13th WCSR The 13th edition of the regatta saw over 380 participants in 45 boats across 7 categories compete in traditional windward-leeward races as well as in more challenging passage races, the winner of which walked away with the SMU President’s Challenge Cup. 2 new classes made their way into WCSR last year with the Moth as well as the Access 2.3 Dinghy Classes contributing to the overall buzz and atmosphere about the event. $20,000 raised for charity The WCSR has become known over the years as a regatta that gives back to society and this year was no different. Through a charity car wash as well as a highly successful charity auction, $20,000 was raised, double the already impressive benchmark set in 2009. The money went to Sailability Singapore – a not-for-profit organization which enriches the lives of people with disabilities through sailing – and was presented to the organization during the gala dinner. MOU Renewal The 13th WCSR was also saw the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between RM & SMU with both parties reaffirming their commitment towards fostering stronger bonds and improving the quality of the keelboat scene.

Platform for students’ development The 13th WCSR continues to serve as a key platform to showcase SMU students’ holistic education, and encourages students to develop a s we l l - ro u n d e d i n d iv i d u a l s t h ro u g h management of and participation in such a large-scale regatta. Strong affirmation from the boaters and SMU senior management acknowledged the momentous success of the WCSR.

Selected Results: IRC A: 1.  WindSikher 2.  Kukukerchu 3.  Men At Work

IRC B: 1.  SMUm.a.d 2.  Shengli 3.  SMUve

PY Class: 1.  Watermelon 2.  Todak 2 3.  Power Partners

SB3 Class: 1.  Alidade 2.  Compass Rising 3.  Glasgow Kiss * For a full list of results, go to www.westerncircuit.com

Christopher Lim Zijie Chairman 13th WCSR Committee

Acknowledgements…  The SMU Sailing Club would like to thank a number of people for the incredible support, belief and confidence that has been faithfully granted to the club time and time again. It is this support that has kept us going from the start and that will see us through to the end. To the Office of Student Life (OSL) and to the SMU Sports Union (SSU) for always being constant supporters of the sailing club and for believing in us enough to devote the funds we need to compete at the highest level, for the unceasing encouragement and dedication to the success of the Western Circuit Sailing Regatta and for keeping the faith always, we would like to say a big thank you! To our sports manager, Andrew Tam for all the times you have put the club before yourself, for the many hours spent solving our problems, for the infectious laughter and for the good memories, we all would like to say a big thank you. We hope that your passion, not just for sport and sailing, but for life itself will filter down to each and every one of us for many years to come.

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&  Keep on Sailing…  An SMU Sailing Production