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SEP/OCT 2019
A N N I V E R SA RY
COMMEMORATING ADVENTURE, EXCELLENCE ENHANCING PRIVILEGES AND CREATING
AND THE NAUTICAL LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
ALL ABOARD
Towards Greater Heights
S
eptember is a momentous month for
the Club, as it marks ONE°15 Marina
Sentosa Cove’s 12th birthday. I am proud
to say that we have attained many highs
since we launched in 2007. The last two
years in particular, have seen us reach a number of
new milestones. I take this opportunity to thank all
our pioneer Members, Members and boaters—we
would not be here today if not for your support.
ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove won the Best
Asian Marina award for a remarkable eighth time
at this year’s prestigious 15th Asia Boating Awards,
organised by Asia-Pacific Boating magazine. Other
recent accolades include Unique Luxury Hotel of
the Year 2019 at Luxury Travel Awards, the Business
Excellence Awards at Corporate Insider 2019, and
the Commendation Award (corporate category) at
the 14th South West Eco Awards in 2018.
These wins reassure us that we are on the right
course and encourage us to keep pushing the
boundaries when it comes to maintaining the quality
associated with the ONE°15 Marina brand.
The new Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Closer to home, Members can now enjoy a series
(CIQ) Facility opened on our premises on 15 June. of regular events and activities organised by the Club
We are the only private marina in Singapore to including complimentary fitness classes, whisky/
offer this convenience, which acts as an alternative sake/ wine appreciation classes, seminars, festive
immigration point and will help to ease traffic at the celebrations, and special events such as the ONE15
facility at Sisters’ Islands during busy periods. Christmas Boat Light Parade.
The new CIQ Facility will also facilitate boaters’ On the occasion of our 12th anniversary, this
movements between ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove edition of Longitude also features a special cover
and the future ONE°15 Marinas at Puteri Harbour, that celebrates the ancient paper art of quilling—a
Malaysia and Nirup Island, Indonesia; more details form of paper filigree work done by rolling strips
on page 12. of paper into specific shapes. We employ this
The Puteri Harbour and Nirup Island projects are technique to capture all our childhood fantasies
but two among the seven other ONE°15 Marinas in of playing with paper boats, imagining voyages to
development in other parts of Asia, including China faraway lands. It is that spontaneity and courage to
and Thailand. Together with these and our flagship dream big that has got us to where we are today and
at Sentosa Cove and the marina in Brooklyn, New continues to propel ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove’s
York, we are looking to build a network of marinas ongoing journey into the future.
in popular yachting destinations worldwide that will We look forward to seeing you at the Club!
add to our Members’ enjoyment. As a precursor, we
shine a spotlight on the latest luxuries to amp up Teo Joo Leng
your nautical lifestyle (page 28). General Manager
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 1
CONTENTS
WHAT’S ON CLUB BUZZ
6
Happenings in
September & October.
14
ON WATER
8
MASTER OF THE SEA
Captain Pierfrancesco Cafaro relives his
happiest memories traversing the globe.
8 12
CUSTOM CONVENIENCES
New facility at ONE°15
Marina Sentosa Cove
19
HAPPENINGS
Caribbean Folklore Night
with Don Q; DIY Paper
eases customs bottlenecks. Flower & Vase Making
Workshop.
14
PROFILE (STAFF) 20
Building relationships RSVP
comes naturally to Upcoming Club Events.
Victoriya Khalimanova.
26
16 FUN FACTS
HAPPENINGS How your favourite
16 Whisky Appreciation Class;
Terrace Takeover Party.
17
ONE°15 Marina Sentosa
Cove venues got their
interesting names.
HAPPENINGS 27
Durian Party; Boat Convoy NOTICES
to Nirup Island. ONE°15 Marina Sentosa
Cove launches new blog,
18 rooms and tennis courts
HAPPENINGS get an upgrade, and
CEO Dialogue Series; grilled delicacies at
Summer Swim Camp. Boater’s Bar.
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CONTENTS
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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 3
TEAM & CONTACTS
CHAIRMAN MANAGEMENT TEAM DIRECTORY
Arthur Tay
GENERAL MANAGER MEMBERSHIP FITNESS & SPA
BOARD OF ADVISORS Teo Joo Leng 9am – 6pm (Daily) Fitness Centre
Prof Chou Loke Ming jooleng.teo@one15marina.com 6305 6988 7am–10pm (daily)
Richard Eu Yee Ming membership.sc@one15marina.com 6305 6981
Leong Wai Leng GENERAL MANAGER, gym.sc@one15marina.com
Daniel Lim GROUP MARKETING MARINA
Low Teo Ping Peggy Tan 9am–6pm (daily) Spa Rael
Dr Derek Wong peggy.tan@sutl.com 6305 6991 11am–8pm (Mon, Wed, Thu)
Tan Sri (Dr) Francis Yeoh cr.sc@one15marina.com 11am–9pm (Fri)
Dr Stephen Riady HEAD, 10am–9pm (Sat, Sun & PH)
FOOD & BEVERAGE ACCOMMODATION Closed (Tue)
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Joseph Schooling frontdesk.sc@one15marina.com RECREATION
DIRECTOR, Recreation Centre
FLAG OFFICERS CATERING SALES DINING 9am–7pm (daily)
CAPTAIN OF POWERBOAT 6305 6980
Joni Lim WOKº15 Kitchen
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WHAT’S ON
Happenings in
September & October
Formula 1 Singapore
Grand Prix
The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix roars into town again with
high-octane action both on and off the track. The sprawling
799,000sqm Circuit Park at Marina Bay will play host to a range of
activities over three days, all set against the glittering backdrop of
the Singapore skyline. Besides watching the world’s top racers going
wheel-to-wheel on the asphalt, have your fill of world-class musical
entertainment from the likes of Muse, Fatboy Slim, the Red Hot Chili
Peppers, Gwen Stefani and Hans Zimmer.
Priced from $98. 20 – 22 September, Marina Bay.
Visit tickets.singaporegp.sg for more information
Text Ryan Reuben Images Bernie Ng (Swan Lake), respective organisations
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WHAT’S ON
Introduction to Swan Lake Emily of Emerald Hill
Russian composer Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet gets repurposed Everyone’s
for a young audience by the Singapore Dance Theatre. This classic favourite Nyonya,
tale of undying love has been condensed into an educational hour- Emily Gan, takes
long special just for the little ones, recounted through narration to the stage in her
and dance excerpts. Kids will learn more about the world of dance latest outing, in what
and ballet, and there will also be a meet-and greet-session with the promises to be the most
cast after the performance. Make an event of it by dressing your immersive version of
children in their favourite costumes. playwright Stella Kon’s
Priced at $14. 5 October, Esplanade Concert Hall. enduring classic yet.
Visit esplanade.com for more information Starring Ivan Heng in
the titular role, Emily
of Emerald Hill is the
tale of an abandoned
girl who beats the odds
to rise as the matriarch
of a distinguished Peranakan
household. This lush production
will transport you to the golden
age of Straits-Chinese culture in
the 1930s. Priced from $20.
4 – 22 September, The Ngee
Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild
Rice Funan Level 4. Visit sistic.
com.sg for more information
My Love Andy Lau Bicentennial Tribute –
World Tour 2019 Don Pasquale
One of Hong Kong’s Heavenly Don Pasquale is getting a special Singapore twist for its upcoming show
Kings, Andy Lau, will be making here. Gaetano Donizetti’s classic comic opera about a young man in
his return to Singapore for the first love with a young widow, and his uncle, Don Pasquale’s, plot to marry
time in over a decade as part of his a young woman himself in order to deprive him of his inheritance, will
My Love world tour in September. be set in modern-day Singapore, complete with the use of Singlish. Join
The Cantopop legend will hold the international and local cast of singers as they take the stage for what
sway over the Singapore Indoor is sure to be a rip-roaring good time. From $32. 19 – 20 October,
Stadium crowd for four nights in Victoria Concert Hall. Visit sistic.com.sg for more information
what is sure to be a grand show,
complete with nifty choreography,
spectacular lighting and visual
effects, and a massive projection
screen covering more than half
of the arena’s ceiling. Part of the
performance will also involve Lau
singing in mid-air, suspended 18m
off the ground from a track that
runs around the arena. From $168.
25 – 28 September, Singapore
Indoor Stadium. Visit unusual.
com.sg for more information
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 7
ON WATER
Text Annie Tan Photo Benny Loh
Captain Pierfrancesco Cafaro, a self-confessed
nomad, sees the journey as the destination.
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MASTER
OF THE SEA
Captain Pierfrancesco Cafaro shares the most breathtaking and
heart-stopping moments on his round-the-world sailing expedition.
A
warm, briny breeze blows across very special,” he says of one of his favourite
the ONE°15 Marina as Captain destinations. “Because it is hard to reach by plane,
Pierfrancesco Cafaro slowly sips his it is not touristy like Tahiti or Bora Bora. It is full
coffee. This quiet tropical morning of fishes, and rich in animals and fruits. There are
is a welcome break in his two-year few people on the island.”
sailing expedition embarking from Italy. Across the While the rest of the world is on terra firma,
marina, the luxury yacht Luna is serenely docked. he loves spending his days swimming in pristine
Like its captain, it has seen watery wonderlands so waters. “A special place we discovered during this
breathtaking that words cannot capture their beauty. trip are the Tuamotus Islands, made of a ring of
land surrounding a bay of water with a gorgeous
Seafaring Adventures cluster of reefs in the middle. If you sail into the
The 51-year-old captain has been helming Luna island, you will have protection from the reef
for a prominent Milanese family for seven years and land. When you drop anchor, you are safe
now. Most days, he wakes up to the multi-faceted from the winds, and can explore waters five to six
brilliance of the sun on the sapphire sea, and drifts metres deep that are full of fishes,” he adds.
off to sleep under the ethereal glow of the silvery One of his fondest memories on this trip is
moonlight playing off the dark, hypnotic waves. of Tonga Island, north of New Zealand. “We
To the self-confessed nomad, the journey is the were there last September where the southern
destination. But after stretches of endless blue, the humpback whales returned from Antarctica to
wonder he feels upon reaching verdant land can give birth to their young. We dropped anchor,
literally make him catch his breath. went close to the island and swam as close as
“If you go by plane to the Marquesas Islands, two metres from the whales. Because they are
you probably feel a different emotion. But if you 15 to 18 metres long, you can feel the movement
travel by sea from Panama through Galapagos in the water when they swim, and hear them
and west to Polynesia, after 20 days of sailing, communicating with one another,” he says,
the moment that you reach a green highland is positively lighting up from the memory.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 9ON WATER
My boat gives
me a sense of
freedom and home.
Where I am at each
moment is not so
important.
All In A Day’s Work That said, sailing is not all sunshine and soft
Captain Cafaro typically proposes destinations breezes. Though the enhanced connectivity of
and works out a loose itinerary with the owner, today has made it easier to avoid storms, the
his wife and three sons. However, according to captain has encountered his share of bad weather.
him, this itinerary changes 99 per cent of the time, Luna faced its worst storm from the Caribbean
mid-course—one of the luxuries of owning your to Panama, where large rivers along the Colombian
own yacht. coastline created irregular waves. Water seven
One of the owners’ favourite vacation spots metres high rushed at it from its port side, and a
in the Mediterranean Sea is Greece, because of gale pushed from the back of the ship threatening
its beautiful islands, clear water and gorgeous to capsize it.
summers. “There aren’t many boats or jet skis. The 53m-long Luna might be expected to
If you leap from the boat, you can swim without withstand this storm. However, the real problem was
fear of sharks or dangerous sea creatures such as that when departing from Antigua, there weren’t any
jellyfish, which you can’t do in Polynesia, New available cranes to load the tender onto the yacht. As
Zealand or Australia,” he explains. such, it was attached via two lines and towed behind
“Symi island has a special atmosphere—you the yacht. This storm easily snapped the lines,
can find a traditional village with 200- to 300-year- carrying the tender away into the waves.
old little houses and buildings. Milos also has a “We immediately drew the sails, turned 180
rich history. If you go for a walk or cycle, you will degrees and chased the tender through the storm,”
stumble upon beautiful little churches and ancient says Captain Cafaro. “As soon as we found it, we
buildings,” the captain adds. put Luna between the wind and the tender, and one
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of my crew members jumped onto it. We were Ocean, where pirates are known to operate. It
15 miles north of Colombia, so he braved two should reach by end July, in time for summer.
hours of storm to make his way to shelter there. The Mediterranean holds a special place
Because Luna could not sail in shallow water, we in the captain’s heart because it is the seascape
arrived four hours after him.” of his youth. From the age of 15, he started
“The problem was that my crew member had exploring its stunning islands such as Sardinia,
nothing with him—no visa, no passport. If the Capri, Sicily and Corsica on a little sailboat.
authorities found him before me, he could get into At 19, he obtained his certification to sail
very big trouble. So before reaching Colombia, solo; at 20, he bought his first 20m boat for
he switched off all the lights of the tender and charter; and at 25, he set out on his first round-
waited in the darkness. It felt a little like a drug the-globe expedition with his girlfriend and
operation—we were very worried,” he laughs. four-year-old daughter.
Reaching Colombia utterly spent, the captain Today, the captain is married with three
asked if he could drop anchor for a couple of children aged 29, 16 and 12. “It can be hard to
hours to seek shelter. The request was denied. So spend five to six months away from my family.
in the storm, the crew hurriedly reattached the The first week after returning from a long season,
tender and headed back into the choppy waters at you feel like a spectator,” he confesses.
the crack of dawn, sailing for another three days That said, his love of sailing has not waned.
before reaching Panama. “Usually when I’m sailing, I am 100 per cent
balanced. I’ve no worries on my mind and don’t
Bound To The Sea get hung up on unimportant things. I see the
After 36 years of sailing and countless storms, the world in a beautiful way. When I’m on land, I have
sea continues to hold the captain in its mysterious to manage many things and tend to feel exhausted
thrall. At the point of writing, Captain Cafaro and easily. My boat gives me a sense of freedom and
his party are waiting to load Luna onto a big cargo home. Where I am at each moment is not so
vessel and ship it to Greece to avoid the Indian important,” he adds.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 11ON WATER
CUSTOM
CONVENIENCES
A new facility launches at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore
with the promise of easing bottlenecks during customs clearances.
A
ny sailing enthusiast worth their salt
knows that entering Singapore by sea
starts at the Sisters’ Island Customs,
Immigration, Quarantine (CIQ)
facility. Here, boaters would previously
have to wait for CIQ officers to arrive before they got
the green light to sail in and enjoy all that the Red
Dot has to offer.
However, all that is about to change, thanks to
the CIQ facility that began operations at ONE°15
Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore on 15 June 2019.
The facility was officially launched on
2 August 2019 with a ceremony that saw Senior
Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Home
Affairs & Ministry of National Development, Ms
Sun Xueling, who was also the guest of honour;
Chairman, Mr Arthur Tay; Acting General
Manager, Sentosa Cove Resorts Management, Mr
Ow Yong Haur Kit as well as the Club’s General
Manager, Mr Teo Joo Leng in attendance.
In the two months the CIQ facility has been in
operation, it has served more than 50 boats and the With the immigration
Club expects this figure to rise as more boaters get
to know about the facility. The implementation of
service provided at ONE°15
this new facility is also a feather in the Club’s hat, Marina Sentosa Cove, I have
Text Hazel Vincent De Paul
as it is presently the only private marina to offer
such a service on the island’s shores. no doubt it will become an
It’s a progressive move forward, Mr Tay said,
as the move comes hand-in-hand with Singapore’s even more attractive choice
growth as a regional yachting and boating hub,
making it “necessary for our existing checkpoint for the boating community.
facilities to grow in tandem to support the
additional traffic in our waters”.
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Ms Sun Xueling being welcomed
by General Manager Mr Teo Joo Leng
Officiating the launch
But progress also comes at a cost, said guest of
honour Ms Sun, who noted in her opening remarks
that while the Club’s CIQ facility will streamline
on-site customs clearance and open up new and
convenient travel avenues for its Members and the
regional boating community, safety at the nation’s
borders also remains a top priority. As such, the
marina has been responsible in enhancing their
security measures in the form of fences, CCTVs
and access control gates. “Singapore is an attractive
destination but it also goes to show that we have
Mr Teo, Ms Sun to safeguard ourselves against perpetual security
and Chairman Mr Arthur Tay
threats,” she explained.
Additionally, the facility will boost
ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove’s standing as an
internationally respected marina and elevate
Singapore’s status as the gateway to premiere
yachting playgrounds in the region, said Mr Tay.
It is, indeed, a timely initiative, especially with the
construction of more Club amenities that’s now
underway at Puteri Harbour, Malaysia and at the
integrated marina at Nirup Island.
“Going forward, we will continue to find new
and innovative ways to value add to the marina, our
Members as well as to all Singaporeans,” concluded
Mr Tay. Ms Sun concurred wholeheartedly, saying,
“With the immigration service provided at ONE°15
Marina Sentosa Cove, I have no doubt it will
become an even more attractive choice for the
It’s a new beginning
boating community.”
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 13CLUB BUZZ/PROFILE (STAFF)
BEYOND
BORDERS
A passion for meeting people from
different cultures and walks of life
helped Memberships Relations
Manager Victoriya Khalimanova
discover her calling.
Text Annie Tan Photo Benny Loh
What Victoriya Khalimanova
loves most about her job
and being in Singapore is the
opportunity to interact with
people from different cultures.
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The Club is very different
V
ictoriya Khalimanova is the very
definition of a 21st-century global from a hotel where people
citizen. Born in Ukraine, she spent her
childhood on a wintry part of Russia come and go. Our members
surrounded by the sea. At the age of
13, her family relocated to Singapore, uprooting
remain with us, so you get
Victoriya from her quiet childhood—she suddenly
found herself thrust into a multiracial, multilingual
to know them and their
and multicultural cosmopolitan city. families and develop a
“I never expected to leave Russia,” she recalled.
“When I first arrived in Singapore, I had no friends, lasting friendship.
didn’t like the food, didn’t understand the language
and wasn’t used to the weather. I didn’t know what Beyond her Memberships Relations role,
to do or where to go. I felt completely isolated.” the vivacious Russian also enjoys chatting with
For three formative years of her youth, Victoriya Members on a personal level. “The Club is very
was rocked out of her comfort zone, and forced to different from a hotel where people come and
meet people of different races and backgrounds. go. Our Members remain with us, so you get to
This opened her eyes to cultural nuances, and what know them and their families and develop a lasting
started out as a nightmare for the unwilling teenager friendship,” she said.
became one of the most pivotal moments in her life. One of her favourite parts of the job is attending
“It changed my point of view drastically. I was networking events. “I get to meet lots of interesting
forced to be more open and open-minded. Coming people who run their own business, travel to exotic
out of my shell, I began to appreciate how people places and share interesting stories with me. This
from different cultures do things differently, talk has even inspired me to explore new places.
differently and eat differently. It was very enriching,” “Recently, I visited Sri Lanka. Nature is
she enthused. spectacular there. The beaches are great for diving
This personal breakthrough shaped Victoriya’s and surfing. When I was cycling in the woods in
career trajectory, and led the 25-year-old to where Galle, I saw harvested rice fields full of peacocks.
she is today—a Memberships Relations Manager Within two hours, I counted more than 50 peacocks.
at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove since August I also found a lot of peacock feathers, which I
last year. brought home,” she added.
She spends a typical day meeting Members from Because of Victoriya’s love of meeting new
around the globe, recruiting new Members, and people and discovering new cultures, travel is also
creating unique events for existing ones. Building one of her greatest passions. Besides Sri Lanka,
relationships is key to her role. And her natural the young lady has also checked a few other
warmth makes it second nature for her. countries off her bucket list.
“I think that if you are genuinely interested in A hobbyist painter in her free time, Victoriya
people and want to find out more about them, it adds the little cultural nuggets from her trips and
shows,” she said. “But first of all, it is important daily encounters to her acrylic paintings. One of
to be polite and understanding because you are her latest paintings features the Hamsa Hand, an
meeting people from all over the world, and they ancient Middle Eastern good luck symbol.
might behave differently from you. You don’t know Victoriya also has an unusual affinity for
their life story and how it shaped them.” the ocean, having grown up on an island near
“The highlight of my day is when I bring a Vladivostok, a mere 10-minute walk from the sea.
smile to someone’s face,” she added. “One of the “The sea is in my blood—we have always been
challenges I face is to find two matching pieces of close to the sea. Shipping also runs in the family.
a puzzle when dealing with two groups of people. My grandfather was the captain of a boat, and my
One group wants to sell their membership because father is in shipping as well,” she shares. “And now,
they may be leaving the country, for example. at the Club, I find myself surrounded by the sea and
Another group wants to buy it. My job is to listen meeting yachting enthusiasts every day.”
closely and find the best match that factors in the It is no wonder she looks right at home halfway
needs of both parties.” across the globe from Russia.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 15CLUB BUZZ/HAPPENINGS
WHISKY
APPRECIATION—
CHITA
DECONSTRUCT The bright golden tone
SEMINAR of the single malt Waiting for its pour
Japanese whisky was the star for the day
On 13 June, Members were introduced to the nuances of drinking
whisky at a whisky appreciation class conducted by Jamey
Merkel, Beam Suntory Brand Ambassador. The whisky in question
was The Chita Suntory Whisky, the first single grain whisky from
the House of Suntory, Japan. As guests sniffed, swirled and sipped
the drink and learnt of its history, WOK°15 Kitchen, the venue
host for the event, served savoury light bites that complemented
the complex nature of the versatile whisky, while highlighting its
sweet notes. Guests also got a chance to taste Auchentoshan 12 Explaining the complex
taste notes Food pairings
Year Old and 18 Year Old malt whiskies.
EYES TO
THE FRONT
TERRACE
TAKEOVER
Starting Saturdays
on a high
PARTY
The city’s style-set took to the roof
to party till late
When it comes to a party, nothing beats one with
a view. On 6 July, 200 stylish guests, Members
and others, got on to the rooftop of ONE°15
Marina Sentosa Cove to party the afternoon
away. There were DJs on rotation, a band on
play and a barbecue station serving hot dogs,
steaks and fries—and bubbly. That the terrace
Getting the was milling with activity till 10pm was enough
groove on Hit it, DJ Rhythm nation
evidence that a great time was had by all.
16 // LONGITUDE SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019CLUB BUZZ/HAPPENINGS
DURIAN
PARTY
Starting the display We scored!
An evening with the King of Fruits
When it comes to good durians, Mao Shan
Wangs are the obvious choice. Thirty Members
gathered at the Rooftop Terrace on 12 July for
the evening of relishment. A whopping 120kg of
durians were catered for the event, which guests
enjoyed as they shared notes on the various
flavours they could taste. That along with the
food served—satay, prawn noodle soup and
chicken rice—and the breathtaking view of the
marina at sunset had Members quipping that
Choosing the right fruit
they were looking forward to the next durian-
tasting event.
BOAT
CONVOY
TO NIRUP
ISLAND
The sun, sand and sea make for
a great day out at Nirup Island,
Indonesia The convoy arrives at Nirup Island
On 20 July, ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove
Chairman, Mr Arthur Tay, accompanied
100 Members on a boat trip to the soon-to-
be-opened ONE°15 Marina site on Nirup
Island. A total of 13 boats embarked on a
day trip to the island. Upon arrival, Members
and guests took to the beach to go jet-skiing,
banana boating, snorkelling, kayaking and
stand-up paddling, or just to frolick or lay
back and relax on the sand. Overall, it was
New beginnings Boaters’ playground
a Saturday well spent.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 17CLUB BUZZ/HAPPENINGS
CEO
DIALOGUE
SERIES
WITH DR Reach The Top With
Big Dreams Autograph time Inspiring lives
CHANDROO
Learning how to dream big
Twenty people—Members and guests—gathered
at innerCove on 24 July to hear the inspiring
story of Dr Chandroo’s entrepreneurial jouney—
from being a door-to-door encyclopaedia
salesman to now, chairman of a global chain of
pre-schools. Dr Chandroo’s speech, signing of his
autobiography and the wholesome food spread—
that ran the gamut from salads to Southern fried
chicken to Asian delights and delightful desserts—
made the evening one to remember and a series
Listening with rapt attention
that Members will look forward to.
SUMMER
Let’s pretend
we are all fish
SWIM CAMP
Yvonne Swim School dives into
ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove
The best part about tropical weather? It’s perfect
for a swim all day, every day. Sure enough, when
Yvonne Swim School descended on the Marina’s
infinity pool for a swim camp, they had 19 eager
young participants. Activities like Dive Torpedo,
Catch the Rings, Pass the Hula Hoop kept the
children engaged, who on their part kept the four
coaches busy with their enthusiasm and energy.
Clubbing fun with learning were individual skills
training and team bonding games. It’s no wonder
Starting the camp with some some of the kids were overheard saying that they
fun and games We’re a team
“love swim camp”.
18 // LONGITUDE SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019CLUB BUZZ/HAPPENINGS
CARIBBEAN
FOLKLORE
NIGHT WITH
DON Q
Boaters’ Bar sees a slice of Colombia
On 26 July, popular Colombian singer Concha
Bernal made a stop at Boaters’ Bar as part of her
Colour parade Asian tour. Bernal performed with her three-
member band—Andres Camilo Cupaban, Yey
Fry and Ramón Paez—who play a variety of
instruments including traditional Colombian ones.
Aside from her scintillating voice and the vibrant
energy she and her band exuded, the rapport
Bernal shared with her audience, engaging them
and encouraging them to keep to the beat was the
highlight of the evening. Adding to that Latino
flavour was Puerto Rican Rum Don Q, and with
1 for 1 (at $13++) cocktail deals, it was “happy
Concha Bernal & Co. Let’s dance!
hours” all the way at the packed bar.
DIY PAPER
FLOWER &
VASE MAKING
WORKSHOP Proudly original The details matter
Young minds spent a Sunday learning about
conservation through art
They say it’s never too early to start children on recycling and eco-
conservation. The flower and vase making workshop held on 28
July at Captain’s Table did one better and threw in crafting as well.
Children learnt how to make flowers and their vases using recycled
magazine paper. What made the event even more interesting for
the staff was how the young ones lent their own creative touches
to make their flower shapes and designs unique, not to mention
the ease and speed with which they caught on with the seemingly
complicated process. It was a sign for ONE°15 Marina to organise
Fun with crafting Look at what we did
more events of the same nature.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 19CLUB BUZZ/RSVP
THE LITTLE
CHEF BAKING –
SNOW SKIN MINI
MOONCAKES
Date: Saturday, 14 September 2019
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Venue: Captain’s Table
Price: $25 nett (Member)
$35 nett (Member’s guest)
Get your little ones involved in this hands-
on class and turn them into life-long baking
enthusiasts. Just in time for the Mid-Autumn
Festival, our budding bakers will try their hand
at crafting snow skin mini mooncakes.
RSVP to recreation.sc@one15marina.com.
Minimum of 5 children to start a class.
MID-AUTUMN
FESTIVAL
LANTERN MAKING
AND WALK
Date: Saturday, 14 September 2019
Time: 7pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Kids’ Playroom
Price: Complimentary
Have a memorable reunion with your loved ones
and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at the
Club. Make your own lanterns and join in the
parade—the procession of scores of glowing
lanterns in various forms, shapes and colours will
surely be a sight to behold.
RSVP to recreation.sc@one15marina.com.
20 // LONGITUDE SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019CLUB BUZZ/RSVP
CEO DIALOGUE
SERIES
Date: Thursday, 19 September 2019
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: innerCove
Price: Complimentary (refreshments will be served)
Mr Patrick Ngan, CEO and co-founder of mobile
payment company QFPay International, will be sharing
business insights at September’s CEO Dialogue Series.
The avid marathoner— incidentally the 63rd person
in the world to complete a marathon on all seven
continents, including the North and South Poles—
will discuss his experience partnering with Chinese
mobile payment giants such as WeChat Pay and AliPay.
Headquartered in Beijing, QFPay is backed by well-
known investors such as Sequoia and HTC.
RSVP to 6305 6988 or
membership.sc@one15marina.com.
ABS ATTACK
Date: Sunday, 29 September 2019
Time: 10am – 11.30am
Venue: Rooftop Terrace
Price: Complimentary (Member)
$25++ (Member’s guest)
In this class, you start off with aerobics as your
intermediate-level cardio workout before targeting the
abs with high repetitions. Move with the music, work
your abdominals and core intensely, and feel the burn as
you get in shape.
RSVP by 21 September 2019 to 6305 6988 or
membership.sc@one15marina.com.
22 // LONGITUDE SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019CLUB BUZZ/RSVP
PILSNER URQUELL
MASTERCLASS
Date: Thursday, 3 October 2019
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Bar Nebula
Price: $18+ (Member)
$28++ (Member’s guest)
Tomas Gejdos, brand ambassador of Czech lager
Pilsner Urquell, will be conducting this masterclass
at which Members will get to taste beer from Pilsner
Urquell—which was the first pale lager—as well
as get acquainted with the history of the brewery
and brand.
RSVP by 23 September 2019 to 6305 6988 or
membership.sc@one15marina.com
SAMBA
PERCUSSION
WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday, 12 October 2019
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Venue: Kids’ Playroom
Price: $20+ (Member)
$25++ (Member’s guest)
Groove to the rhythms of Samba, Brazil’s
ubiquitous expression of music and dance. This
workshop will teach children about the various
Samba percussion instruments as well as the basic
techniques to playing them.
RSVP by 3 October 2019 to recreation.sc@
one15marina.com. Minimum of 8 children to
start a class.
24 // LONGITUDE SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019CLUB BUZZ/RSVP
PERFUME MIXING
WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday, 19 October 2019
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Venue: Bar Nebula (Level 2)
Price: $105+ (Member)
$120++ (Member’s guest)
*Prices include personalised scent and name-
engraved bottle (75ml)
If you’ve ever dreamt of creating your very
own signature scent, this workshop is for you.
Perfumes are a very personalised preference, and
you can pick up a lot about someone from their
favourite fragrance. Learn more about your
friends and colleagues while creating unique
scents and memories together.
RSVP by 11 October 2019 to recreation.
sc@one15marina.com. Minimum of 8
people to start a class.
MARKET
OUTLOOK AND
INTEREST RATE
ENVIRONMENT
Date: Thursday, 24 October 2019
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: innerCove
Price: Complimentary
This event, presented by OCBC, will provide
insights into the market outlook and explore the
impact of the interest-rate environment.
RSVP by 16 October 2019 to 6305 6988 or
membership.sc@one15marina.com.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 25FUN FACTS
What’s in a Name?
The monikers of these ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove venues make them
perfect complements to the yachting lifestyle.
1
Longitudes and latitudes
are the vertical and
horizontal lines on a map that
help navigators pinpoint any
location in the world. Following
this theme, LATITUDE Bistro is
a one-stop dining experience
offering sumptuous cuisine
from every corner of
the globe.
2
HELIOS WAS THE GREEK SUN GOD WHO FOLLOWED HIS SISTER
EOS, GODDESS OF THE DAWN, EVERY DAY ACROSS THE SKY FROM
EAST TO WEST. THE CHIC LOUNGE HELIOS93 IS A WELCOME
OASIS IN THE HEAT OF THE DAY. CATCH THE SUNSET FROM ITS
OUTDOOR BAR WITH A SIGNATURE COCKTAIL IN YOUR HAND.
3 4
Named after an exploding star, ONE°15 MARINA
the Nova room is a rarefied space
that epitomises true luxury with SENTOSA
its breathtaking views of the entire COVE’S WINE
marina and the sea. CELLAR,
TH1RT3EN°, IS
5
Nebulas are clouds of
NAMED AFTER interstellar gas from which
THE PERFECT new heavenly bodies are born.
TEMPERATURE Like a nascent star forming
Text Ryan Reuben
TO SERVE RED on the fringes of a galaxy,
Bar Nebula sits right on the
AS WELL AS edge of the marina, offering
WHITE WINES. unspoilt vistas of the water.
26 // LONGITUDE SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019CLUB BUZZ/NOTICES
NEW BLOG BARBECUE AT
LAUNCHED BOATERS’ BAR
Members can stay up-to-date on Club matters Grilled treats on Friday and Saturday, 6 – 9pm
We are pleased to announce a new blog on our website. Members Get your fill of delicious grub at the
can read all about the Club’s latest updates, eco-friendly efforts, new live barbecue station at
yachting articles, new facilities, awards and marina development Boaters’ Bar every Friday
here at one15marina.com/blog. and Saturday from 6 to
9pm. The chef will
be grilling your
order on the spot.
Think grilled
rib eye, lamb
kebabs, seafood
skewers and
more barbecued
delights, with
menu items
refreshed on a
monthly basis. Wash
it down with a glass of
house wine, beer or liquor
for only $5+.
TENNIS COURT 1
GETS AN UPGRADE
Better games on new surface
Members can now enjoy an all-new game experience on Tennis Court
1, which has just been resurfaced following positive feedback to the
recent refurbishment of Tennis Court 2. The upgrade helps extend the
longevity of the playing surface while the crisp new lines and vibrant
SPRUCE-UP colours impart a fresh vibe to the court.
FOR ROOMS
Spaces get aesthetic updates
The old wooden planks along the corridors of the Hillview and
Marina View rooms have been replaced to make these spaces more
welcoming. The Hillview rooms have also been given brand-new
bathroom tiles. We hope these improvements will enhance the
functionality and aesthetic value of these spaces for Members.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 27LUXE LIFE
THE LIFE SHINE BRIGHT
AQUATIC
Set sail with these nautical-inspired treasures
When you are out in the vast
seas, nothing quite matches the
romanticism of dinner under
the starry night sky. Enjoying
it while wearing jewellery that
evokes the vibe of the Italian
Riviera would come in as a very
close second. Monica Vinader’s
Riva collection is perfect for just
that touch of cocktail glam on
deck. The fluid designs of the
rose-gold jewellery collection
take their inspiration from the
shapes found naturally al along
the shoreline of the Riviera,
viera,
imparting them with h a sense off
wanderlust, while the clusterss of
glittering diamonds oodles
nds add ood dlees
of timeless elegance. Monica
gance. Moni ica
Vinader’s Riva va collectionn
is availablee at all Monic
Monica
ica
Vinader stores.
MAKE A SPLASH
Up your poolside style with this exclusive collaboration collection
between American streetwear brand Off-white c/o Virgil Abloh TAG, YOU’RE IT
and swimwear experts Vilebrequin. Within this collection of unisex Kick-start your next cruise trip bby h
hangin
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swim shorts, you’ll find Virgil Abloh’s signature motifs, including marine-inspired bag charms from Moynat on
m Moy n your
ur lugga
luggage. The
the brand’s classic “OFF” logo and graphic shapes, blending collection features four different seafaring motifs,
otifs, each made using
in seamlessly with luxurious fabrics and clean lines—a perfect the brand’s signature technique of leather marquetry—a process
marriage of super-hyped streetwear with classic French style that is that splices pieces of leather to create patterns. In fact, every piece
guaranteed to add an edge to your swim wardrobe. Plus, bold neon in this collection is made so perfectly that you might mistake it for
Text Wei K
colours and vibrant florals ensure you stand out in the crowd. Get a simple print. How about a charming seahorse or some holiday-
used to being the talking point. Vilebrequin x Off-white c/o Virgil ready sunglasses to set your vacation mood? Moynat’s bag charms
Abloh is available at #01-01, 268 Orchard Road. are available at all Moynat boutiques.
28 // LONGITUDE SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019LUXE LIFE
SCENT-SORIAL JOURNEY
If a perfume could speak, then the fragrances from Aerin would tell
tales of glamorous Mediterranean nights and recall memories of
sun-drenched flower fields. The eponymous line of Aerin Lauder—the
granddaughter of beauty monarch Estée Lauder—will transport you
across oceans with just one spritz. Best-selling scents include Aegea
Blossom, which invites you to experience the cool azure waters of the
Aegean Sea through uplifting notes of bergamot and orange. Adding
a little more mystery, Tangier Vanille transports you to the alleys of
Morocco with a sensual blend of rose, amber and musk. Our pick of
the lot? The Éclat de Vert—a floral bouquet of magnolia, citrus and
galbanum inspired by the splendorous charm of the South of France.
Bien sûr! Aerin fragrances are available at Sephora, #B1-05,
Ngee Ann City.
TIME TO PLAY
Before you sail off on your next
holiday, make sure you pack a
selection of summer threads for
your kids so they’ll look their
best in those family snaps. And
providing you with the perfect
vacation wardrobe for your little
tykes is COS’ kidswear range—
bright colours, fun patterns
and child-friendly materials, so
your little ones can run around
without heating up, all included.
Beyond the array of versatile
clothing pieces, there are also
accessories, shoes and bags to
help complete the look. COS
Kids is available at #03-23 FIND YOUR SEA LEGS
ION Orchard. Loro Piana is best known for its commitment to
creating luxury travel-inspired fashion, and its new
white-soled footwear range sticks to that promise
to the T. Originally designed for sailors, these kicks
feature signature details such as rubber soles and
non-slip grip. There’s even a space on the heel for
you to write your name on—just like how the sailors
used to do it way back then. Couple all that with the
lightweight material and clean lines, and you’ve got
yourself a pair of perfect everyday shoes that will
go the distance. Loro Piana’s footwear range is
available at all Loro Piana boutiques.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 29FINE FOOD
COAST TO COAST Explore the versatility of fresh seafood with coastal
cuisines that redefine boat-to-table preparations.
Text Rossara Jamil Images Vitchakorn Koonyosying, Ella Olsson,
S
ince the time of hunter-gatherers, Add to that, the sheer variety available—both
Jo Sonn and Ita Marija Murenaite on Unsplash, 123RF.com
as the human population spread seasonally and all year round—from over 50 kinds
and settled along coasts around the of fishes available in specific locations around the
globe, seafood has been an integral world, to shellfish like prawns and scampi, crabs,
part of our diet. In the 21st century, mussels and lobsters, and echinoderms and other
it continues to be so, with fish among the most exotic species.
commonly consumed food. As ONE°15 Marina’s Executive Chef William
Seafood with its unique textures and complex, Soh says, if dining by the ocean heightens the
briny flavours is not just a feast for the palate, but culinary experience, dining off the ocean is a feast
also nourishes the body—it comes loaded with for all senses. And the versatility of seafood makes
vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients such as it an easy fit with the flavour profile of various
calcium, protein, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids while types of cuisines from Asian, to Mediterranean,
being low in fat and calories. to European and American.
30 // LONGITUDE SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019FINE FOOD
Mediterranean
Under the umbrella of Mediterranean
cuisine are many distinct flavours and
unique cooking traditions that have
sprung up along its seaports and shores.
Seafood remains at the heart of the
cooking heritage for many of these
cultures with grilling, sautéing and
stewing being the most popular cooking
methods. For example, the delicate taste
of scampi, which are edible lobsters
that can be found in the Mediterranean
Sea, is best retained when poached in
wine, garlic, shallots and herbs. Chef Soh
also recommends sole, halibut, turbot,
monkfish for Mediterranean cuisine.
“These are oily fish, so the flesh does not
crumble easily when cooking. Oily fish go
well with Mediterranean cuisine because
the taste blends well with their ingredients
such as olive oil, tomato and herbs.”
Chinese
With Chinese people having put down their
roots in many areas within and outside
the country, the cuisine has also adapted
and evolved based on the climate, history
and availability of food. Therefore, Chinese
cuisine offers plenty of options for cooking
and experiencing the taste of seafood.
“Chinese prefer to steam fresh seafood
and serve it with light superior soya
sauce to bring out the flavours. The other
common method is deep frying the fish
and pairing it with a sweet and sour sauce,”
says Chef Soh. It is also practice to cook
the fish whole, head included. Chef Soh
recommends adding some fruits to make
the dish more interesting.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 31FINE FOOD American The availability of seafood such as shrimp, salmon, oysters, and crabs such as king, snow and Dungeness crabs makes seafood a staple of American cuisine, particular along the coast. With its long history of immigrants, American cuisine has evolved to blend with culinary influences from around the world. Many cooking methods are used, including stewing, boiling—such as for the Louisiana Crawfish Boil— and grilling—for cooking with the Alaskan king crab and shellfish. In the northeastern region of New England, where seafood is plentiful, the preparation is according to the season. Haddock, for example, is baked in a casserole with a creamy sauce in winter, while summer sees grilled, smoked and poached fish. “Baking seafood in a casserole holds all the flavours in, making it aromatic,” says Chef Soh. “Americans also like to roast seafood with Cajun spices and plate them in heavy sauces,” he adds. 32 // LONGITUDE SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019
FINE FOOD
French
French cuisine varies according to the
region, from the hearty Lyonnaise with its
creamy sauces to the light Mediterranean
flavours of Provence. Normandy and
Brittany being closer to the ocean are
known for their seafood. Aside from
the commonly used monkfish, Chef Soh
recommends Dover sole with the tangy
flavours of grenobloise, a sauce made of
lemon, butter and capers. Beurre blanc, a
butter sauce made with wine, is another to
consider. “The French usually stick to light
and mild sauces to allow the freshness of
the fish to be savoured,” he says. Aside
from stewing to make a bouillabaisse, the
French use a technique called à la nage,
which combines steaming and poaching
to cook seafood in a light, flavourful broth.
Japanese
Another cuisine synonymous with seafood
is Japanese cuisine. Among its most
famous dishes, sushi and sashimi, are
paired with sake to bring out the flavour
of fresh seafood. Raw seafood delicacies
in Japanese include uni, which refers to
the edible gonads of sea urchin, and fugu,
the notoriously poisonous pufferfish. That
said, in addition to raw seafood, Japanese
cuisine is also renowned for its cooked
varieties. Grilling, pan-searing or braising
with ingredients like miso and seaweed
add to the natural umami in fish and other
seafood. “Frying is used very sparingly in
Japanese cuisine. And when they do, it
is usually deep-frying with a light batter,
and especially for fish,” says Chef Soh.
He recommends using codfish, which is
boneless and ideal for frying.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 33FINE FOOD Thai With thousands of kilometres of coastline, Thailand has easy access to the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Fish and seafood dominate the diet of those living in the coastal areas. A typical Thai meal satisfies the four primary flavours of salty, sweet, sour and spicy. This makes Thai basil, Thai lemon, lime leaves, lime juice, chilli padi and lemongrass, which create a distinct fragrance, must- haves in Thai cooking. The cooking methods for seafood are varied and include boiling, grilling and stir-frying for crabs, fish, clams and cockles. Light salads can be prepared with prawns. Chef Soh recommends using Thai lemon for its stronger fragrance to enhance Thai- style seafood dishes. ALTERNATIVE GOURMET LATITUDE Bistro’s menu features a wide selection of local and international dishes to suit every palate. For more information, call 6305 6982 or email bistro@one15marina.com 34 // LONGITUDE SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019
FINE FOOD
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
SEAFOOD IN TOMATO SPICES SAUCE
PREP TIME: 25 – 30mins COOK TIME: 15 – 20mins SERVES: 4 persons
INGREDIENTS SPICES
• 500g prawns, • 200g shallots
peeled and washed • 20g garlic
• 500g squid, • 20g galangal
peeled and washed • 20g turmeric
• 3 stalks lemongrass • 20g ginger
• 3 ripe tomatoes • 20g candlenuts
• 12 red chillis
• 4 chilli padis
• 1 tbsp tom yum paste
• 2 tbsps chilli paste
• Salt and sugar (to taste)
PREPARATION METHOD
• Blend the spices in a blender to a fine paste. Place EXECUTIVE CHEF
in a cooking pot. WILLIAM SOH
• Add in the lemongrass and ripe tomatoes, cook
ONE°15 Marina’s
over low heat for about 10 minutes.
Executive Chef
• Add the squid and prawns, bring to a boil.
William Soh oversees
• Stir in salt and sugar, and serve. the kitchens in
LATITUDE Bistro and
WOK°15 Kitchen. He
also looks after the
banquets, catering
services for the yachts
and charters, as well
as special Members’
events. His wealth of
experience has made
him one of the most
sought-after chefs
in Singapore.
In this issue of
Longitude, Chef
Soh talks about the
various kinds of
seafood available,
the ways to cook
them and how the
versatility of seafood
lends to the flavour
profiles and cooking
traditions of various
cuisines from the East
to the West.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019 LONGITUDE // 35LUSH ESCAPES
PLAY FOR
PERKS Hone your swing and score a hole in
one while enjoying Membership privileges
at the region’s top-rated golf clubs.
Text Sasha Gonzales
36 // LONGITUDE SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019LUSH ESCAPES
SANCTUARY COVE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB,
AUSTRALIA
Located on Queensland’s sunny Gold Coast, Sanctuary Cove Golf &
Country Club is a haven for active types who enjoy a little fun in the
sun. The Arnold Palmer-designed Pines golf course—considered one
of the best in Australia—and The Palms golf course provide a world-
class golfing experience, complemented by superb golfing facilities that
extend way beyond the well-manicured greens (think three full-scale
practice holes, practice bunkers and a fully stocked golf shop). For
those who want a break from the game, the Club also features tennis
courts, a state-of-the-art gym, and a swimming pool that is perfect for
laps. Snacks and meals are taken care of at Arnie’s Café & Bar, which
offers barista-made coffee, breakfast classics, shared plates, fresh
salads and hearty mains.
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Country Club’s
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