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A BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE YACHT CLUB • MAR / APR 2020 • FIND US ON   WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/RSYC.SG

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   UPCOMING EVENTS:                          CLUB HAPPENINGS:                             SEA SPORTS:
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                                              AT THE HELM
Dear Fellow Members of RSYC,                  position 25 years ago and it is time for us
                                              to think of our Club’s future. Let us all work
Another year has gone by, we are now in the   together to see our journey through the
first quarter of 2020. We have completed      next 30 years.
the Breakwater and the reconstruction of
H, I and J Berths successfully in May 2019    CLUB PATRONAGE
at the cost of approximately $5.37M. We       From the numbers we are seeing, it seems
are looking forward to comfortable berths     that members are patronizing the club less
for yachts at RSYC and the new berths         frequently as compared to previous years,
generating the much-needed income to          the Club seems less crowded nowadays.
shore up our club finances. The Gymnasium     There might be multiple reasons why you
is also extended and is free for Members.     are not visiting the Club but I will urge all
                                              members to please support the Club. It is
NOTE ON FINANCIALS                            after all our own Club. I am sure we do not
We have closed the financial year-end as at   want our Club to be patronized by more
31 December 2019. An independent audit        non-members.
is scheduled to begin last week of February
2020. Audited financial statement will be     Our F&B department’s revenue was still
included in our 2020 Annual Report.           below budget by a substantial $500,000.
                                              Room’s revenue has increased but                 I wish to thank my colleagues and also
Based on the unaudited FY2019 financial       below budget. Marine’s revenue has also          like to extend my appreciation to the
results, the overall Income & Expenditure     increased but below budget. Patronage of         Club Management and Staff for their
Account for FY2019 showed a Total             Club Events and Activities has gone down         dedication and diligence in discharging
Operating Surplus before depreciation         and this has led to the cancelling of events.    their duties.
of $1.47M. After depreciation, we are         For this department, we are running a
expecting a deficit of $1.69M. This loss      deficit of $110,000.
is more than what we have budgeted                                                             Best Wishes,
for 2019. Please refer to the financial       Commodore’s Day is scheduled to be held
numbers on the next page for the various      in June and the RSYC Regatta will take           TAN KAY TOH
departments’ performances. We have            place in July. The Annual Dinner & Dance         Treasurer
been operating at a deficit of more than a    will also make a comeback later this year.       Republic of Singapore Yacht Club
million dollars for the past few years and    We look forward to your support. Do look
Management have been requested to             out for more details of these on the RSYC
see how we can improve the bottom line.       website, e-Newsletter and posters around
Management is asked to look at all avenues    the Club
to increase revenue from all departments
especially in the F&B, Room, Marine and       ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Membership in order to achieve the budget     I would like to express my gratefulness
for 2020.                                     for the support that our members have
                                              contributed in the past year to make the
CLUB LEASE                                    Club the thriving community that it is
Our club lease is due to expire in 2027       today. My wish for 2020 is for all members
which is a short 7 years from now. We         to continue supporting the Club by
need to work extra hard to improve our        regularly participating in upcoming events;
club reserve to be able for us to sustain     patronize its facilities, F&B outlets and
our move forward for a lease renewal for      accommodation.
the next 30 years. We are now in a similar

    HONORARY MEMBERS                          COMMODORE                                    COMMITTEE MEMBERS
                                              Balakrishnan B                               Nigel Ho
    HRH Sultan Ibrahim Ismail
                                              REAR COMMODORE                               Joerg Kalisch
    SM Teo Chee Hean                                                                       Richard Low
                                              Albert Fong
                                                                                           Quah Wee Keng
    Dr Tan Cheng Bok                          HONORARY SECRETARY                           Martin Benedict
    Mr S Iswaran                              Rangamani Ganesh                             Francis Yeo
                                              TREASURER
                                              Tan Kay Toh                                  RSYC MAGAZINE ADVISOR
                                                                                           Rangamani Ganesh

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                                                    2020          2019         2019          2018
       RSYC BUDGET 2020                            BUDGET
                                                     S$
                                                                 ACTUAL
                                                                   S$
                                                                              BUDGET
                                                                                S$
                                                                                            ACTUAL
                                                                                              S$

       FOOD & BEVERAGE
       REVENUE                                    2,971,435     2,844,485     3,440,423     2,660,415
       COST OF SALES                              1,123,423     1,070,786     1,228,207       953,265
       PAYROLL & RELATED EXPENSES                 1,483,478     1,694,354     1,732,781     1,454,300
       OTHER DIRECT COST                            287,580       383,271       361,128       407,347
       DEPT. SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)                     76,954     (303,925)       118,307     (154,496)

       Room Occupancy Rate                             80%           68%           70%           58%
       ROOMS & HOUSEKEEPING
       REVENUE                                    2,481,195     2,098,389     2,162,056     1,551,721
       PAYROLL & RELATED EXPENSES                   976,297       889,674       978,467       810,968
       OTHER DIRECT COST                            439,857       371,145       265,170       222,029
       DEPT. SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)                  1,065,041       837,570       918,419       518,724

       JACKPOT
       REVENUE                                    1,800,000     1,793,268     3,000,000     2,736,110
       DIRECT EXPENSES (PAYOUT, TAX, GST, ETC)    1,683,117     1,690,241     2,805,195     2,553,548
       PAYROLL & RELATED EXPENSES                     88,568      103,787       121,246       120,390
       OTHER DIRECT COST                              38,160       39,734        36,912        39,443
       DEPT. SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)                     (9,845)     (40,493)        36,647        22,729

       ACTIVITIES
       REVENUE                                      128,800        69,572       163,500        54,454
       PAYROLL & RELATED EXPENSES                   101,585        91,187        98,479        96,509
       OTHER DIRECT COST                            130,070        89,186       155,140        58,379
       DEPT. SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)                  (102,855)     (110,801)      (90,119)     (100,435)

       SEA SPORTS
       REVENUE                                       28,230        38,680        63,238       144,378
       PAYROLL & RELATED EXPENSES                     6,626        13,127        55,272        44,033
       OTHER DIRECT COST                              7,540        19,522         7,540       154,517
       DEPT. SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)                     14,064         6,030           426      (54,172)

       Dry Berth Occupancy Rate                        85%           83%           83%           81%
       Wet Berth Occupancy Rate                        90%           88%           85%           87%
       MARINA
       FUEL SALES                                   999,757       870,031     1,039,820       774,676
       BERTHING CHARGE(DRY)                       1,023,408     1,004,370     1,112,115     1,004,866
       BERTHING CHARGE(WET)                       2,100,832     1,528,786     1,816,279       952,122
       OTHER MARINE CHARGES                         484,936       335,883       454,672       249,796
       REVENUE                                    4,608,933     3,739,070     4,422,885     2,981,460
       COST OF SALES - FUEL                         819,801       718,204       852,652       647,112
       PAYROLL & RELATED EXPENSES                   802,384       483,003       770,695       557,856

       OTHER DIRECT COST                            421,552       369,173       631,910       477,717
       DEPT. SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)                  2,565,196     2,168,691     2,167,628     1,298,774

       MEMBERSHIP
       REVENUE                                      380,654       227,696       403,776       396,994
       PAYROLL & RELATED EXPENSES                   166,251       159,692       225,369       195,423
       MARKETING AND OPERATING EXPENSES             174,200       111,482       131,760       160,509
       DEPT. SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)                     40,202      (43,478)        46,647        41,062

       ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL
       REVENUE (SUBSCRIPTION, CAR PARK, MISC)     2,088,886     2,077,898     2,105,119     2,128,164
       PAYROLL & RELATED EXPENSES                 1,594,420     1,596,986     1,721,468     1,592,844
       ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL EXPENSES          1,751,868     1,731,946     1,728,073     1,643,909
       DEPT. SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)                 (1,257,402)   (1,251,035)   (1,344,422)   (1,108,588)
       TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE                   14,488,133    12,889,057    15,760,998    12,653,697

       OTHER NON OPERATING INCOME                   156,000       211,104       171,600       183,938
       (include Bad Debt Recovery)
       TOTAL OPERATING COST/EXPENSES             12,096,778    11,626,499    13,907,463    12,190,099

       TOTAL OPERATING PROFIT / (DEFICIT)         2,547,354     1,473,662     2,025,135       647,536
       TOTAL DEPRECIATION                         3,329,470     3,170,144     3,287,564     2,559,080

       NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) AFTER DEPN           (782,116)    (1,696,482)   (1,262,429)   (1,911,544)
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CONTENTS

                                                              CONTENTS

                                                                                         MEMBER’S CORNER                                                    • 05
                                                                                         MEET THE TEAM		                                                    • 08
                                                                                         SPECIAL FEATURE		                                                  • 09
                                                                                         EVENTS & ACTIVITIES                                                • 11
                                                                                         CONTEST			                                                         • 16

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                                                                                         RECIPROCAL CLUB		                                                  • 18
                                                                                         SAVOUR				                                                         • 19
                                                                                         CLUB HAPPENINGS		                                                  • 23
                                                                                         SEA SPORTS 			                                                     • 32
                                                       SPECIAL
                                                                                         CALENDAR OF EVENTS                                                 • 37
                                                      FEATURE:                           TIDE TABLES			                                                     • 38
                                                     Luxury Sailing
                                                      Yacht Fidelis                      CLASSIFIED			                                                      • 39

                                                                                         CLUB MANAGEMENT
                                                                                         GENERAL MANAGER
                                                                                         Claudio Schettino | gm@rsyc.org.sg

                                                                                         F&B MANAGER
                                                                                         Freddy Lim | freddy.lim@rsyc.org.sg

                                                                                         FINANCE & ADMIN MANAGER

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                                                                                         Saowaluck Jirakul | saowaluck@rsyc.org.sg

                                                                                         MARINA ASSISTANT MANAGER
                                                                                         Richelle Henry Coloma Aguilar | richelle.aguilar@rsyc.org.sg

                                                                                         MARINA SALES & ADMINISTRATION
                                                                                         Kerry Schulz Utermoehl | kerry@rsyc.org.sg
                                                     EVENTS
                                                  & ACTIVITIES:                          ROOMS / HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER
                                                   Easter Sunday                         Molly Tan | molly@rsyc.org.sg

                                                                                         SALES / MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
                                                                                         Jackson Lim | jackson.lim@rsyc.org.sg

                                                                                         SECURITY MANAGER
                                                                                         Stephen Yap | stephen.yap@rsyc.org.sg

                                                                                         MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
                                                                                         & EVENTS MANAGER
                                                                                         Cordelia Liau | cordelia.liau@rsyc.org.sg

                                                                                         ADVERTISEMENT BOOKINGS
                                                                                         Contact Marketing Communications Department

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                                                                                         at Tel: (65) 6768 9488, Fax: (65) 6768 9280
                                                                                         or Email: marcom@rsyc.org.sg

                                                                                                               52 West Coast Ferry Road, Singapore 126887
                                                                                                               Tel: (65) 6768 9288, Fax: (65) 6768 9280
                                                                                                               Email: info@rsyc.org.sg, Web: www.rsyc.org.sg
                                                       CLUB                                                    (WGS 84) Lat 01˚ 17.6’N Long 103˚ 45.7’E
                                                    HAPPENINGS:
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GENERAL
AT       MANAGER’S NOTE
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                            GENERAL MANAGER’S NOTE
     Dear Members,                                  or guests who have visited Mainland
                                                    China or have had prolonged interaction
     Time flies and we are now stepping             with guests from Mainland China are
     into the second quarter of the year.           advised not to visit the Club. For your
     Everyone’s minds are now on the                convenience, hand sanitizers can be
     Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic and            found around the Clubhouse and masks
     understandably so as it has affected our       are available at the Front Office. We
     life and the global business economy. In       encourage Members to practise good
     light of the latest situation surrounding      hygiene and safeguard their health. The
     the COVID-19, we would like to assure          Club has also stepped up on disinfectant
     you that the Club is taking a strict           cleaning throughout the Clubhouse.
     stance to protect the health and safety
     of all Members and staff alike. The            All Club staff needs to be temperature-
     Management believes that it is important       screened twice daily and will not be
     to remain vigilant at all times.               reporting for work if unwell. You can
                                                    read more information about the Club
     As such, with the recommendation from          measures that has been implemented             Lastly, I would like to personally call
     MOH for the public to avoid crowded            and ways to protect yourselves on page         upon members to stay calm during
     places, all Club-organised events will         6 & 7 of the magazine. We seek your            this epidemic period. Life should
     be cancelled or suspended till further         cooperation to work together to make           still carry on as usual and please be
     notice. This cancellation also applies to      the Club a safe and pleasant place to be in.   assured that The Club will provide
     Private Event Bookings and The Club will                                                      regular updates on all measures The
     send out specific communication to the         On a happier and positive note, we are         Club puts in place to protect the
     affected Members. We appreciate your           pleased to share that The Club has             community as the situation evolves.
     support and understanding as we work           obtained ISO certification in January          We look forward to your continued
     to prioritise your safety.                     2020. ISO certification certifies that a       support and hope to see you and
                                                    management system, processes, service,         your family around the Club.
     The Club has also put in place                 or documentation procedures have all
     precautionary measures to keep the             the requirements for standardization           Warm Regards,
     COVID-19 at bay such as compulsory             and quality assurance. With the ISO
     temperature checks at the Club’s               certification, RSYC is committed to deliver    CLAUDIO SCHETTINO
     entrance and the completion of travel          quality service to meet both members’          General Manager
     & health declaration forms for Members         satisfaction and regulatory requirements.      Republic of Singapore Yacht Club
     and Guests entering The Club. Members

                                        RSYC MISSION STATEMENT
                                To build upon our rich tradition as Singapore’s premier yacht club,
                                member-owned and affordable, and providing the best sea sports
                                facilities with excellent amenities.

           OPERATING HOURS DURING ANNUAL STAFF DINNER & DANCE ON WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL 2020

        General Administration Office            Front Office                       The Mess                         Gymnasium
              8.30am to 3pm                    8.30am to 11pm                      Noon to 3pm                       7am to 3pm

             Membership Dept                      Marine Dept                     Jackpot Room                     Children’s Room
              8.30am to 3pm                      8.30am to 3pm                     1pm to 3pm                       10am to 3pm

                                                La Pizzeria at
          Events & Sea Sports Dept                                               Karaoke Lounge                     Swimming Pool
                                           the Bridge & Beacon Bar
               8.30am to 3pm                                                         Closed                          7am to 3pm
                                                 12pm to 3pm

            Housekeeping Dept                     The Wharf*                      Mahjong Room                       Chart Room
              8.30am to 3pm                       7am to 3pm                      Open as usual                      9am to 3pm

                                                                                                   *Limited Room Service available after 3pm

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                                           MEMBER’S CORNER
WELCOME NEW                                                        BURGEE EXCHANGE WITH
MEMBERS                                                             OVERSEAS YACHT CLUB
We warmly welcome the following new                 CLUB DE YATES ACAPULCO
members who took up membership in the
month of January & February 2020:                   Mr Adolfo Pardo Orive and his wife, members of
                                                    Club de Yates Acapulco located at Mexico visited
JANUARY 2020                                        RSYC on 4th January 2020. They had a friendly
ORDINARY (Transferable)                             chat with our General Manager, Mr Claudio
• Chee Young Kiang Jason                            Schettino before they exchanged burgees
• Perrin Laurent                                    between the two Clubs. Membership Executive
• Yusiskandar Bin Yusop                             Ms Mrunalini also gave them a tour of the RSYC
                                                    premises and explained our rich history to them
SOCIAL
                                                    before they left the Clubhouse. We look forward
• Gunamony Madhan Dennis
                                                    to their visit back in Singapore soon.
• Lai Chik Lok Steven
• Richard Arnold Watkins                            Club de Yates de Acapulco is a yacht club located in Acapulco, Mexico. Opened in December
YOUNG                                               1955, it served as host of the sailing events for the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Since
• Siek Xing Fen Jarell                              the 1968 Games, the yacht club continues to serve as a sailing venue. The club organises monthly
• Woon Tian Tze Gabriel                             regattas, fishing tournaments, sailing clinics and other water sports related activities. Club de
• Tan Ruolin                                        Yates de Acapulco remains an important part of the port history. For more information about Club
                                                    de Yates Acapulco, please visit https://www.clubdeyatesdeacapulco.com/
FEBRUARY 2020
ORDINARY (Transferable)
• Kevin Hangchi                                     DEBEN YACHT CLUB
• William Adam Petrie
• David Alexander Stringer                          Mrs Jane Bradburn, Committee Member of
• Heng Cheng Wei                                    Deben Yacht Club visited RSYC on 5th February
                                                    2020. Mrs Bradburn was visiting us for the first
SOCIAL
                                                    time to learn more about the history of RSYC.
• Heather Ashley Hansen
                                                    Burgee was also exchanged with Honorary
• Tharma Rajoo
                                                    Secretary Rangamani Ganesh to signify the
• Jeanette Hangchi
                                                    importance of our reciprocal relationship.
3 YEAR TERM
                                                    Mrs Bradburn shared an interesting story with us about Mr Max Blake. Max Blake who was
• Alicia M Kent
                                                    Commodore of RSYC in 1931 and the first winner of the Sir Thomas Liption cup came to Singapore
                                                    from his hometown of Woodbridge. He was an active member of RSYC during the 1920s and 30s.
CONTEST WINNER                                      He returned to live in Woodbridge when he retired and became a member of the Debne Yacht Club
                                                    and donated a silver “Singapore Cup” which is still competed for today. Mrs Bradburn plans to
IN JAN/FEB ISSUE                                    report to her fellow club members on her visit in order to encourage more visits to RSYC.

                                                    The Deben Yacht Club, a reciprocal club of RSYC, is one of the oldest sailing clubs in the UK
Congratulations to the following winners who
                                                    having been founded in 1838. Located in Woodbridge, England, it is a small but family friendly
have won themselves a spa voucher worth
                                                    club with approximately 450 members. Some of the activities include regular dinghy racing, leisure
$180.
                                                    sailing as well as social events throughout the year. The most important event of the year has to
1. Joschka Kalisch (K0205-11)                       be the annual Regatta held in August. For more information about Deben Yacht Club, please visit
2. Michael Lim (L0298)                              https://www.debenyachtclub.co.uk/
3. Fong Kew Kong (F0100)

Stand a chance to be the next winner by             ROYAL NAVAL YACHT CLUB
participating in our contest on page 16.
                                                    Ms Lorraine and Mr Graham Byfield, Members
                                                    of Royal Naval Yacht Club visited RSYC on 13th
OPERATING                                           February 2020 to learn more about the history
                                                    of RSYC. They gifted RSYC with a “Singapore
HOURS ON 15                                         Sketchbook” publication filled with watercolour
APRIL FOR THE                                       paintings and pencil sketches of Singapore. Mr
                                                    Graham stayed in Singapore 20 years ago and
ANNUAL STAFF                                        wanted to capture the beauty of Singapore
DINNER & DANCE                                      streets and buildings in the sketchbook. He was also the one to have designed the very first
                                                    logo of Raffles Hotel and has since published 4 books of Singapore sketches. It was an honour
                                                    for RSYC to host such an amazing person and receive his masterpiece as a momento. We look
Every year, the staff of the Club will gather for   forward to his next visit to Singapore again.
the Annual Dinner & Dance; and for this year,
on Wednesday, 15 April 2020, the operating          Royal Naval Yacht Club, a reciprocal club of RSYC located in Hampshire, UK is open to new
hours will be adjusted to allow our staff to        members from all walks of life and offers weddings, private functions, offices, moorings and
attend the dinner and spend time with fellow        sailing activities. The Club actively supports and encourages the sport of yachting and boating
colleagues and party away.                          and has many other interest groups including Bridge, Wine and Music Appreciation, Pilates and
                                                    more. In particular, the Club provides a wide and imaginative social and dining programme to suit
Please see page 4 for the operating                 all tastes. For more information about Royal Naval Yacht Club, please visit www.rnc-rayc.co.uk
hours on that day. Thank you for your kind

                                                                                                                                                 5
understanding.
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                                          MEMBER’S CORNER
    WELCOME NEW FINANCE MANAGER                                                                       NEW PUNCHING
         & SECURITY OFFICER                                                                           BAG IN THE GYM

            FINANCE MANAGER –                                  SECURITY OFFICER –
           MS SAOWALUCK JIRAKUL                                 MR WOLF DANKER
   Ms Saowaluck joined our RSYC big family as        We welcomed Wolf Danker to our RSYC family
   our Finance & Admin Manager on 20th January       as our new Security Officer on 1st November
   2020. She has more than 10 years’ experience      2019. Wolf has more than 6 years’ experience
   in the F&B and hospitality industry including 3   in Security agencies with his most recent
   years of experience working in Social Clubs.      job as a security officer at Crete Security.
   She plays a crucial role in the Management        Welcome aboard! Do say hi if you see him at
                                                                                                      We are pleased to share that we have
   Team overlooking the financial and HR matters     the guardhouse or around the Clubhouse.
                                                                                                      freshened up the gym with a new hanging
   in the Club. We look forward to her positive
                                                                                                      punching bag. Ramp up your cardio workout
   contributions to the team.
                                                                                                      with this full body punching bag that involves
                                                                                                      your legs as well as your arms to train the
   WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK                                                                             whole body, activating as much muscles as
                                                                                                      possible to burn the most calories.

   Do share with us any feedback or suggestions you may have about the Club as it will help the       Do approach our friendly gym instructor Mr
   Club in improving its services and offerings to members and their guests. You can write and send   Robin for the right usage of the punching bag.
   your feedback to info@rsyc.org.sg                                                                  We hope to see you at the gym soon.

                  PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT
                 YOURSELF AGAINST COVID-19
                          Wear a mask
                          if you have                                          Avoid
                                                                                                                             Monitor your
                          respiratory                                          touching
                                                                                                                             temperature
                          symptoms such                                        your face
                                                                                                                             twice daily
                          as a cough or                                        with your
                          runny nose                                           hands

                          Avoid close
                          contact with                                                                                       Seek medical
                                                                               Wash your
                          people who                                                                                         attention
                                                                               hands
                          are unwell                                                                                         promptly
                                                                               frequently
                          or showing                                                                                         if you are
                                                                               with soap
                          symptoms of                                                                                        feeling unwell
                          illness

       We will continue to provide regular updates on all measures The Club puts in place to protect our community.
       If you have any questions or concerns, please send them to gm@rsyc.org.sg

       Do check out MOH website for regular updates on the Novel coronavirus situation: www.moh.gov.sg

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             CORONAVIRUS
        PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
In view of the evolving Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, RSYC will take all necessary precautions to ensure
that the Club is clean and safe during your visit to the Club. As such, the Club is taking immediate measures and
the following procedures have been implemented:

1. The Club will be implementing health checks where all members and guests arriving by land or by sea have
   to complete a Travel/Health Declaration Form and be subjected to body temperature screening. Any person
   registering a temperature of 37.5 degree celsius and above will be deemed to have a fever and will be
   advised to leave the Club’s premises immediately.

2. Members and guests with respiratory symptoms such as feeling cold, runny nose, colds, fever and breathlessness
   will not be allowed to enter the Club.

3. The Management reserves the right to reject any room bookings and stop any member or guest from entering
   the Club or using the Club’s facilities.

4. We would also like to appeal to members and guests to refrain from visiting The Club if you or your family are
   feeling unwell, have been in Mainland China or have had prolonged interaction with visitors from Mainland China
   in the last 14 days upon their return to Singapore. Do monitor your health closely and see a doctor if unwell.

5. The Club may cancel some of the Club events and activities without prior notice. This might also include Private
   Event Bookings.

6. The Club has stepped up on disinfectant cleaning throughout the Clubhouse. Public spaces and surfaces are
   disinfected regularly.

7. Hand Sanitizers can be found around the Clubhouse and masks are available at the Front Desk.

8. The Management has imposed strict health requirements and checks on all staff. All Club staff continue to be
   temperature-screened twice daily and will not be reporting for work if unwell.

We thank you for your kind understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused as we work to prioritize
your safety and the community.

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MEET THE TEAM

                                            MEET THE TEAM

           AIMING TOWARDS                                                                            Who is who:
          MAXIMUM EFFICENCY                                                                          FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

                                                                                                     Kerry Schulz-Utermoehl,

            AT THE MARINA                                                                            Nurzarena Binti Samad,
                                                                                                     Kwan Say Eng,
                                                                                                     Mohamad Hazrin,
                                                                                                     Mohd Bin Maideen,
     Consisting of eleven staff, the Marine team is headed by Assistant Marina Manager, Richelle     Mahmud Bin Ali,
     Aguilar who ensures that the marina runs like clockwork. Operating a marina is not an easy      Krishan Singh,
     feat as most would imagine. The team has to oversee a constant flow of services and             Thumbmara,
     support for boaters and yacht owners, from the application of cruising permits, launching       Richelle Aguilar
     and recovery of boats to berthing and refuelling assistance. The Marine team strives to carry
     out the tasks with utmost care and efficiency for the boating members and ultimately aims
     to bring RSYC’s marina to higher standards.

                                                                                           Not in
                                                                                           Picture
                                                                                           Above:
                                                                                           INSET (FROM LEFT):
                                                                                           Jamal Bin Ma’arop,
                                                                                           Jailodin Bin Abdul,

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SPECIAL FEATURE

                                   SPECIAL FEATURE

               LUXURY SAILING YACHT FIDELIS
A magnificent luxury 56m, 184ft Superyacht, Fidelis (Latin for ‘faithful’), arrived in Singapore and is moored at Republic of Singapore
Yacht Club’s marina for a one-month stopover from 27 January to 21 February 2020, having sailed in from its last port of call,
Tanjung Benoa, Indonesia. She is temporarily at a nearby shipyard having maintenance work done before returning on 1st March
for a period of 7 days before proceeding to Benoa and then onto Hong Kong.

Some of the RSYC staff had the opportunity to go onboard the luxury yacht and was given a tour by Captain Guy Fraser and First
Master Grant Keenan. The crew were extremely friendly and took the time to share their experience onboard SY Fidelis as RSYC
staff exclaimed a lot of “wows” while touring the yacht.

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     Introduction about SY Fidelis
     Fidelis is a beautiful superyacht from the 56 metre series launched by the Perini Navi shipyard in April 2011. The 496-ton custom
     sailing yacht is registered to the United Kingdom with its home port listed as Douglas in the Isle of Man. Fidelis’ owners wanted to
     plan the interior arrangements and ultimately the yacht’s LOA to suit their cruising goals. Fidelis is uniquely faithful to her owners’
     desire to enjoy more time with their family.

     The stylish and comfortable yacht can accommodate up to 12 people and is manned by 10 crew members. It features an owner’s
     quarters with office and couch ports areas, a generous bathtub, private shower area and a central dressing room. Four guest
     cabins are furnished with queen-size beds and two Pullmans, en-suite with a large shower, couch and desk area.

     Particularly impressive areas of the superyacht Fidelis are its sturdy deck, with two cockpits and a plush interior. The interior has a
     refined and contemporary style where simple and clean lines are combined with precious materials such as stained walnut, wenge,
     parchment, maple, teak, marble and leather. With the transom’s ability to open and become a sea-level platform with staircase
     leading into the water and the vessel’s array of water toys and sports equipment that can be loaded and unloaded through a port
     side hatch, Fidelis offers everything imaginable for a stay as comfortable, stylish and relaxing as one could hope for, and more.

     S/Y Fidelis’s Adventure
     Captain Guy also shared that S/Y Fidelis never stopped sailing since she was delivered, from the Amazon River to Desolation Island
     and Australia, rounding both Capes. Her maximum speed is 15 knots and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 13 knots. S/Y
     Fidelis has brought them to many places including Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef. The owner does join the crew onboard
     the yacht almost every month for a week or so and loves to go scuba-diving with First Master Grant who act as their diving leader.
     The most memorable time for Captain Guy is when they manage to see sharks, whales and dolphins all at one time in the open sea.

     RSYC had the pleasure to house such a magnificent yacht. This should give confidence to other superyacht owners that RSYC
     is able to provide the berthing, marina support and facilities they need. With this, we look forward to seeing more superyachts
     berthing in RSYC!

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

                           EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

             SWIMMING
Equip your child with essential swimming
skills that build muscle growth, endurance,
and cardiovascular fitness.

Suitable for participants aged 5 and above.

DAY / TIME:                    FEE:
Every Saturday                 • $70 monthly (Member)
4.30pm to 5.30pm               • $90 monthly (Guest)

VENUE:
RSYC Swimming Pool

                      YOGA
Learn the fundamentals of yoga and
restore balance in your life.

DAY / TIME:                  FEE:
Every Thursday               Once a week
• 7.30pm to 8.30pm           • $70 monthly (Member)
                             • $80 monthly (Guest)
Every Saturday
• 4.00pm to 5.00pm           Twice a week
                             • $140 monthly (Member)
VENUE:                       • $160 monthly (Guest)
Quarterdeck
(subject to change)

  FREE BOOKING OF
ROOFTOP TENNIS COURT
Located on the rooftop, the tennis court
offers a fast adrenaline pumping game!
Book with us now and work out a sweat!

FREE BOOKING
(up to a maximum of 2 hours)

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

                                 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

                PERSONAL TRAINING AT THE GYM

      Feeling lethargic and need help with your         1 SESSION: $60         SPECIAL:
      exercise regime? Let our certified fitness        6 SESSIONS: $300       30 Minutes Basic Stretch & Abs - $40
      instructor, Mr Robin Lim guide you through        Valid for 2 months
      a realistic fitness programme using the most                             30 Minutes Alignment &
                                                        10 SESSIONS: $500      Toning for Tummy & Thighs - $60
      efficient and safe techniques.                    Valid for 5 months

                                          For registration and enquiries,
                         Please contact the Gymnasium at 6768 9358 or events@rsyc.org.sg

                       RSYC LADIES INTEREST GROUP

      Calling out to all Ladies love socializing!     The purpose of the interest group is to organise and promote
                                                      activities for Ladies within the club to create vibrancy for
      RSYC will be forming a Ladies Group for all     all. Here’s your chance to meet other like-minded Ladies
      women of the club to become more involved       in the Club for some social fun. You could get together for
      in our events.                                  drinks, meals, party and even organise your own events
                                                      and activities.

                                                     JOIN NOW!
       Please contact Events Department at 6768 9382 or email to events@rsyc.org.sg or Whatsapp to 9128 3308

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                                 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

       MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP

      Join us at our Flower Arrangement Workshop and you’ll have a gift    DATE: Saturday, 9th May 2020
      for your mother on Mother’s Day! You can also join us with your      VENUE: Nautica Ballroom
      mother and spend quality time together. You’ll get to bring home a   FEE: $43 (Member) | $48 (Non-Members)
      box of flowers of your own handiwork!                                TIME: 11am - 12.30pm
                                                                           CLOSING DATE: 30th April 2020

          IMAGE GROOMING TALK BY ATOS WELLNESS
                                                                              Confidence does not only come from
                                                                              within. You’ll be able to learn on how
                                                                              to present yourself well and it will help
                                                                              you build the confidence that you
                                                                              need. Working on your professional
                                                                              image can positively affect your life.
                                                                              Join us for this Image Grooming Talk
                                                                              by Atos Wellness. Register now!

                                                                              DATE: Saturday, 23rd May 2020
                                                                              TIME: 2pm - 3.30pm
                                                                              VENUE: Nautica Ballroom
                                                                              MIN PAX: 20 persons
                                                                              CLOSING DATE: 8th May 2020

                                                                              FREE FOR MEMBERS!

                                           For registration and enquiries,
                         Please contact Events Department at 6768 9382 or events@rsyc.org.sg

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

                                 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

                              COMMODORE’S DAY

Commodore’s Day is back again. Bring along your family and friends and get sporty together! We have many
different games and activities just for you, from workout classes, mini sports carnival booth, healthy snack
stalls and water activities. Look out for more information on our next magazine issue!
           DATE: Saturday, 13th June 2020    We will also be opening up booths for you to sell your items!
           VENUE: Clubhouse                  BOOTH RENTAL FEE: $30 (Members) | $40 (Non-Members)
           TIME: 11am - 6pm                  LOGISTIC PROVISION: 1 x 6ft table & 2 chairs
                                             CLOSING REGISTRATION DATE: 3rd June 2020

                       RSYC ANNUAL REGATTA 2020
                                                                        Our annual Regatta is back once again.
                                                                        Calling out to all sailors! Join us this year
                                                                        with your team and compete against
                                                                        others. Open to all IRC, PY, ONE DESIGN
                                                                        (J24 & SB20) sailors.

                                                                        Stay tuned and look out for more
                                                                        information on our next magazine issue!

                                                                        DATE: 18th, 19th & 25th July 2020
                                                                        VENUE: Republic of Singapore Yacht Club

                                        For registration and enquiries,
                      Please contact Events Department at 6768 9382 or events@rsyc.org.sg

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CONTEST

                                           CONTEST
             QUIZ: SPOT & COUNT THE DIFFERENCES

                               How many differences can you find?
                          A) 4		         B) 5		          C) 6		          D) 7

   First 3 lucky winners to answer the quiz correctly will stand to win a $20 F&B Voucher.
   Whatsapp your answers by 1st April to +65 9128 3308

         A                                                                 LAST ISSUE
               B                                                           CONTEST:
                      C
                                                                           GUESS WHERE
                                                                           IS THE BALL?!
                                                                           1) A
                                                                           2) B
                                                                           3) C

                                                                           The correct answer is
                                                                           2) B
                                                                           Have you got it right?

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RECIPROCAL CLUB

                                          RECIPROCAL CLUB

                                                                          ROYAL NEW
                                                                          ZEALAND YACHT
                                                                          SQUADRON
 The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) is the oldest and
 most successful yacht club in New Zealand, and the current home
 of the America’s Cup. Its enormous reputation on the international
 yachting scene ensures that the squadron occupies a position of
 high prestige, nationally and internationally.

 With over 3,200 Members and prominently situated at the foot
 of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, the club is thriving and enjoys
 a yearlong calendar of activities that cater to all their Member’s
 needs.

 Here are some of the main activities and programme in the club:

 Club Racing/Sailing: RNZYS offer a great range of sailing series
 with hundreds of races run every year. There is surely a sailing event
 suitable for various types of yachts and crews.

 RNZYS Learn to Sail Programme: The programme is very popular
 and offers multiple learn to sail courses. These courses are run in a
 variety of boats offering a great keelboat learning experience. There
 is also a course which takes students to Kawau Island for an entire
 weekend of sailing.

 RNZYS Youth Training Programme: The programme deliver
 intensive sail training for young sailors between the ages of 15-23                                                          Club Racing
 in a disciplined environment.

 Functions & Events: The RNZYS is also a very high sought after
 functions facility, with multiple rooms that can cater for any type of
 function. It features a distinct nautical appearance that creates an
 unforgettable surrounding for your event with sun drenched decks
 and superb 270 degree views.

 Dining: The RNZYS Members Bar is open 7 days and offers
 fantastic food, drinks and the best harbour views in Auckland. The
 Quarterdeck Restaurant is open Wednesday – Friday and offers a                                                        Functions & Events
 more up market dining experience.
                                                                          Members from RSYC are welcome to visit the Club when they are
                                                                          in Auckland. For more information about Royal New Zealand Yacht
                                                                          Squadro, you may visit their website at https://www.rnzys.org.nz/

                                                                          Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Inc
                                                                          181 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina,
                                                                          Auckland 1011, New Zealand
                                                                          (09) 360-6800

                                                                          Membership Director
                                                                          Kim Bond
                                                                          Phone: (09) 360-6804
                                           Youth Training Programme       Mobile: 027-555-9567
                                                                          Email: kbond@rnzys.org.nz

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SAVOUR

                          SAVOUR

                     For reservation and enquiries,
Please contact F&B Department at 6768 9485/351 or email to fb@rsyc.org.sg

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SAVOUR

                                      SAVOUR

                                 For reservation and enquiries,
            Please contact F&B Department at 6768 9485/351 or email to fb@rsyc.org.sg

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SAVOUR

                          SAVOUR

                     For reservation and enquiries,
Please contact F&B Department at 6768 9443 or email to bridge@rsyc.org.sg

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SAVOUR

                                        SAVOUR

                                    For reservation and enquiries,
               Please contact F&B Department at 6768 9485/442 or email to fb@rsyc.org.sg

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                                                                                              HAPPENINGS

                                CLUB HAPPENINGS

CNY HONG BAO &
STAFF BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION 15 JAN 2020
The staff of RSYC got together on 15 January 2020 to celebrate
the birthday of staff born in the months of January, February and
March, as well as Lunar New Year celebration to usher in the
Year of the Rat. Gracing the event was Rear Commodore Albert
Fong, Committee Members Mr Nigel Ho, Mr Martin Benedict and
Mr Francis Yeo, who joined in the birthday cake cutting ceremony
and presented hongbao to all the staff with wishes of good health                         Goodie Bags for Staff
and success to all. The employees of the month for Jan 2020 was
also announced and the winners go to Zhan Jian Ting from F&B
Stewarding Department and Uthiakumar from Security Department.
After which, everyone gathered for the mandatory “Good Luck” toss
of Lo Hei before tucking into a spread of CNY delicacies specially
prepared by Chef Benny and his team.

                                                                                       Employee of the Month
                                                                                    (Jan 2020): Zhan Jian Ting

                                                  It’s time to ‘Lo Hei’

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                                       CLUB HAPPENINGS

     CNY REUNION
     DINNER 24 JAN 2020
     The Year of the Rat was ushered in with much excitement as members
     and their families gathered at the Wharf for the customary steamboat
     Reunion Dinner. It was a simple yet heart-warming yearly affair as
     families chatted and bonded over dinner. Members were also overjoyed
     to see the adorable God of Fortune as he walked around the Clubhouse
     blessing our Members with Good Luck and Prosperity. Here’s wishing
     everyone an amazing 2020 ahead!

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                                                                                                       HAPPENINGS

                                   CLUB HAPPENINGS

CHINESE NEW
YEAR LION DANCE
PERFORMANCE
26 JAN 2020
RSYC welcomed the Lion Dance Troupe on the Second Day of
Chinese New Year, 26th January 2020 to usher in good luck and
fortune in the Year of the Rat. The Lion Dance Troupe took centre
stage at the stroke of 11am as the lions danced to the beat of the
drums and cymbals together with the entrance of the God of Fortune.
Close to 50 Members and Staff gathered at the Lobby to witness                                               “Plucking of
the performance, they were clearly enthralled and entertained by the                                        green” at the
acrobatic moves of the two lions.                                                                               dry stack

This was followed by the lions performing the traditional custom
of “plucking of greens” which involved a dance routine of picking
of auspicious vegetables which were hung high up signifying
abundance for the year. The lions were then rewarded with mandarin
oranges from which orange skin was spat out, representing good
luck for everyone present. The fruits were then arranged into
auspicious words by the lions before they presented a lucky scroll
to Commodore Balakrishnan witnessed by the other Committee
Members with wishes of stability and prosperity for the Club.

After the dance performance at the lobby, the Lion Dance Troupe
proceeded to different parts of the Clubhouse to shower blessings
to all. We wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous Lunar New Year                                     Members patting the
ahead!                                                                                               lion for good luck

                                                                                Group picture with the Lion Dance troupe

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                                      CLUB HAPPENINGS

          CNY MEMBER’S NIGHT & DRAGON
           DANCE PERFORMANCE 31 JAN 2020
     On the seventh day of Chinese New Year, also known as the “Ren Ri”
     or Everyone’s Birthday, Members gathered for a CNY celebration at the
     Foreshore. Before the event started, RSYC welcomed an agile Dragon
     Dance troupe to bless the members with their acrobatic moves. The
     members witnessed the “plucking of greens” and the dance troupe
     presented a lucky scroll to Rear Commodore Albert Fong which signified
     prosperity for the Club.

     After the spectacular performances by the dragon dance troupe, Events
     Chairman, also the emcee for the evening, Mr Nigel Ho took over the
     event. The night started with a good luck toss of Lo Hei before members
     tucked into the sumptuous spread of CNY delicacies followed by a
     surprise appearance of the God of Fortune giving out fortune cookies to
     spread blessings for members.

     As the night went on, exciting games were played to hype up the night.
     The members were also entertained by the popular 60’s live band “Tokyo
     Square” with a mixture of Chinese and English Songs. As everyone got
     immersed in the joyous atmosphere, some enthusiastic members started
     dancing away, grooving to the tunes played by the live band. The evening
     ended with the mandatory cake cutting ceremony for the birthday babies
     and not forgetting lucky draw! It was indeed an enjoyable night and we
     hope to see you all again at our next Members’ Night.

                                                                                 The Dragon
                                                                                Dance troupe
                                                                                  with RSYC
                                                                                   Members

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                                                             HAPPENINGS

                                                         ‘Lo Hei’ and ‘Huat ah’

                                   God of Fortune sending blessings to Members

Birthday cutting ceremony                           Game to hype up the night

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                                         CLUB HAPPENINGS

               CHINESE NEW YEAR MAHJONG
                   COMPETITION 7 FEB 2020
     Members and guests gathered together on the 7 February 2020 for the Annual Mahjong Competition during the CNY week.
     Everyone in attendance enjoyed a sumptuous buffet dinner and auspicious Lo Hei before battling out at the mahjong tables.
     There were 2 rounds of mahjong with the eventual winner being Ms Marlene Yeo claiming the top spot. It was indeed an
     enjoyable evening for members with friendly chatter amidst the shuffling of mahjong tiles.

                                                                                                       Group shot before Lo Hei

                                                                   2nd prize winner: Chris         3rd prize winner: Alice Wong

                                                                                               Congratulations to the winners of
                         1st prize winner: Marlene Yeo     4th prize winner: Jimmy Sim        RSYC Mahjong Competition 2020

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                                                                                            HAPPENINGS

                                   CLUB HAPPENINGS

VALENTINE’S
DAY DINNER
14 FEB 2020
In celebration of love and friendship, Members and guests gathered
at La Pizzeria at the Bridge & Beacon Bar for a Valentine’s Day
dinner! An incredible 4-course set meal was served with a view of
the beautiful sunset overlooking the marina. It was a simple and
heartwarming affair that not only saw couples but also friends and
family celebrating together as love filled the air.

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                                   NUS SAILING TEAM
     Guangzhou Nansha International Sailing Regatta 2019

     2019 was an exciting year for NUS Sailing Team. Ending the year off with a blast, our sailors represented Singapore at the 3rd
     Guangzhou Nansha International Sailing Regatta 2019. Sailing in China was a first for some of the NUS Sailors but that did not
     affect the determination of these athletes! They put up a great fight and soon became attuned to the sailing conditions.

     The sailors successfully clinched the 3rd place for FE26 class and 2nd place in J70 Class! Another impressive achievement by NUS
     Sailors. Said NUS Sailing Captain Matthew: “The regatta was a great way to measure our sailor’s progress relative to other countries.
     The conditions were really different from those we were expecting. Fortunately, our sailors gave it their all and were justly rewarded.”

                                                      NUS Sailors
                                                       in Nansha                            NUS Sailors getting 3rd place in the FE26 Class

     Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2020

     NUS Sailing goes to Langkawi! In the winter break, some of our NUS sailors had to swiftly pack up their backpack and set out
     for Langkawi to participate in the Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2020. With 20 knots of wind at noon with choppy wind-
     waves, NUS Sailors brace themselves and fought through the glistening waters around the Langkawi Archipelago.

                                                                                                                “It was a great experience
                                                                                                                for our new sailors to gain
                                                                                                                exposure to sailing regattas
                                                                                                                and an even better way to
                                                                                                                recharge before the start
                                                                                                                of school! Looking forward
                                                                                                                to more overseas regattas
                                                                                                                ahead.” – NUS Sailor
                                                                                                                Chantelle.

                                                                                                                NUS Sailing looks forward
                                                                                                                to the upcoming RSYC
                                                                                                                Regatta and many more in
                                                                                                                the years ahead!

                                                                                    NUS Sailors in Langkawi

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              BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER
             TAKES ON BIG TIME RACING
                                   Article contributed by Uncle Jevan of Big Brother Big Sister

The BBBS Group started the 2020 sailing year with the              experiences in both training and actual racing.
launching of BBBS Racer Program. On top of taking young            I believe our racers very quickly develop a clear perception of
students on the sailboats to teach values and sustainability,      their personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts,
our sailors entered two of our SB20s in the SB20 Asian Pacific     beliefs, motivation, and emotions. This in turn allows our racers
Grand Slam 2020 Regatta in February this year.                     to understand other people, how they perceive us, our attitude
                                                                   to others, and our responses to them.
For many in the BBBS group, this was their very first major
regatta. And, in a one design racing class that see both           As a result, Self-awareness is vital in taking control of your
the best national sailors and international sailors competing      life, creating what you want, and mastering your future. It also
aggressively throughout the fleet.                                 helps you choose to how and where to focus your energy,
                                                                   emotions, personality, and reactions.
We faced variable wind conditions throughout the regatta,
from very calm and windless conditions, to roaring 20 plus         So this is why BBBS races. The 2 teams came back home to
knots gusty storms. Instead of our regular mentoring and           RSYC not only better sailors but also better people. Please
facilitation program, we switched into racing mode, reaching       come and race with us. Join us as BBBS Racers at RSYC,
for the optimal lines and that perfect spinnaker hoist on the
top mark.

So why did we race on an SB20 in a Team?

Of the many positive benefits that accumulate in our young
sailors when they start racing, one of the most important
outcomes is the beginning of their journey to become
Self Aware. When you train and race with four other team
mates and face tiredness, excitement, failure, success, and
disappointment to celebration. One really starts to develop Self
Awareness with the help of our Team mates and the different

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                  THE DEVELOPMENT OF
                     RSYC’S MARINA
     RSYC Marina has gone through a lot of development and changes from the Trafalgar Street Clubhouse to Sungei Pandan
     Clubhouse and the current Clubhouse at 52 West Coast Ferry Road.

     For many years, RSYC stood as the lone yacht club for powerboating, sailing and rowing activities. In recent decades, modern
     marinas began sprouting up, therefore RSYC kept up with the development and transformed itself from the backwaters of the
     Pandan Creek to the modern marina and Yacht Club that it is today.

     For loyal Members of RSYC, you would have remembered the mangrove swamp we were in at the Sungei Pandan Clubhouse
     which we called home from 1966 to 1999. There were no pontoons and buoys were used as moorings. Boat Owners couldn’t
     walk to their boats and had to be ferried using a small boat driven by RSYC Staff. As for those who chose to berth on land, the
     dry stack was only partially sheltered. Speed Boats were also placed on trailers and exposed. The Clubhouse faced a lot of
     uncertainties and difficulties over moorings and access, as it was constrained by a low bridge and heavy siltation.

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RSYC moved to its present location at 52 West Coast Ferry Road in 1999 with a vision of a modern social club with the best
facilities and a fully serviced marina. It continues to support and promote its water sports, but its recreational facilities now
comprise of a lodge, a swimming pool, two restaurants, two bars, gym, jackpot and karaoke room. In attaining the vision of
having a fully serviced marina, RSYC opened its 5-storey vertical Dry Storage Facility for 206 boats in 2012 in additional to the
116 wet berths and storage space for 40 Jet Skis.

                                                                         Wavescreen was completed in December 2018
                                                                         which resulted in calmer water around the berths and
                                                                         attracted many boaters back to RSYC. In May 2019,
                                                                         with the increasing number of Super Yachts visiting
                                                                         Singapore, RSYC upgraded its Marina by constructing
                                                                         11 additional Super Yacht Berths. Ever since the
                                                                         completion, RSYC has become one of the favourites
                                                                         for Super Yacht Captains, due to many reasons such
                                                                         as alongside berthing availability, no tide constraints
                                                                         and the modern marina facilities available.

                                                                         We look forward to welcoming you and your yachts
                                                                         to join us at RSYC as we pride ourselves in providing
                                                                         an unrivalled marina experience, no matter where your
                                                                         adventure takes you.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS                                                            CALENDAR

                                                    CALENDAR
                                                    CALENDAR OF EVENTS
                                                        MARCH 2020
       SUNDAY                     MONDAY        TUESDAY       WEDNESDAY                       THURSDAY          FRIDAY            SATURDAY

1                            2             3              MARCH
                                                           4    2020                     5
                                                                                         YOGA CLASS
                                                                                                           6                 7
                                                                                                                             QIGONG CLASS
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM                     10am to 11am
       SUNDAY                     MONDAY        TUESDAY       WEDNESDAY                       THURSDAY
                                                                                         Quarterdeck            FRIDAY            SATURDAY
                                                                                                                             Quarterdeck
                                                                                                                             YOGA CLASS
1                            2             3               4                             5                 6                 7
                                                                                                                             4PM - 5PM
                                                                                                                             Quarterdeck
                                                                                         YOGA CLASS                          QIGONG CLASS
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM                     10am to 11am
 8                           9             10              11                            12
                                                                                         Quarterdeck       13                14
                                                                                                                             Quarterdeck
                                                                                         YOGA CLASS                          YOGA
                                                                                                                             SCHOOL CLASS
                                                                                                                                       HOLIDAY
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM                     4PM  - 5PM
                                                                                                                             QIGONG   CLASS
                                                                                         Quarterdeck                         Quarterdeck
                                                                                                                             10am to 11am
                                                                                                                              Quarterdeck
                                                                                                                             YOGA CLASS
 8                           9             10              11                            12                13                14
                                                                                                                             4PM - 5PM
                                                                                         YOGA CLASS                           SCHOOL HOLIDAY
                                                                                                                             Quarterdeck
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM                      QIGONG CLASS
15                           16            17              18                            19
                                                                                         Quarterdeck       20                21
                                                                                                                              10am to 11am
                                                                                                                              Quarterdeck
                                                                                         YOGA CLASS                          QIGONG
                                                                                                                             YOGA CLASSCLASS
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM                     10am
                                                                                                                             4PM -to5PM
                                                                                                                                      11am
                                                                                         Quarterdeck                         Quarterdeck
                                                                                                                             Quarterdeck
                                                                                                                             YOGA CLASS
15                           16            17              18                            19                20                21
                                                                                                                             4PM - 5PM
                                                                                                                             Quarterdeck
                                                                                         YOGA CLASS                          QIGONG CLASS
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM                     10am to 11am
22                           23            24             25                             26
                                                                                         Quarterdeck       27                28
                                                                                                                             Quarterdeck
END OF                                                                                   YOGA CLASS                          YOGA
                                                                                                                             QIGONG CLASS
                                                                                                                                       CLASS
SCHOOL HOLIDAY                                                                           7.30PM - 8.30PM                     4PM
                                                                                                                             10am- to
                                                                                                                                   5PM11am
                                                                                         Quarterdeck                         Quarterdeck
                                                                                                                             YOGA CLASS
22                           23            24             25                             26                27                28
                                                                                                                             4PM - 5PM
                                                                                                                             Quarterdeck
END OF                                                                                   YOGA CLASS                          QIGONG CLASS
SCHOOL HOLIDAY                                                                           7.30PM - 8.30PM                     10am to 11am
29                           30            31                                            Quarterdeck                         Quarterdeck
                                                                                                                             YOGA CLASS
                                                                                                                             4PM - 5PM
                                                                                                                             Quarterdeck

29                           30            31

                                                          APRIL 2020
       SUNDAY                     MONDAY        TUESDAY       WEDNESDAY                       THURSDAY          FRIDAY            SATURDAY

                                                          APRIL
                                                          1               2020           2
                                                                                         YOGA CLASS
                                                                                                           3                 4
                                                                                                                             YOGA CLASS
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM                     4PM - 5PM
       SUNDAY                     MONDAY        TUESDAY       WEDNESDAY                       THURSDAY
                                                                                         Quarterdeck            FRIDAY            SATURDAY
                                                                                                                             Quarterdeck

                                                          1                              2                 3                 4
                                                                                         YOGA CLASS                          YOGA CLASS
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM                     4PM - 5PM
5                            6             7              8                              9
                                                                                         Quarterdeck       10                11
                                                                                                                             Quarterdeck
                                                                                         YOGA CLASS        PUBLIC HOLIDAY:   YOGA CLASS
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM   GOOD FRIDAY       4PM - 5PM
                                                                                         Quarterdeck                         Quarterdeck

5                            6             7              8                              9                 10                11
                                                                                         YOGA CLASS        PUBLIC HOLIDAY:   YOGA CLASS
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM   GOOD FRIDAY       4PM - 5PM
12                           13            14             15                             16
                                                                                         Quarterdeck
                                                                                                           17                18
                                                                                                                             Quarterdeck
EASTER SUNDAY                                             RSYC STAFF D&D                 YOGA CLASS                          YOGA CLASS
11AM - 3PM                                                Club facilties closed at 3PM   7.30PM - 8.30PM                     4PM - 5PM
Free ice cream for kids +                                                                Quarterdeck                         Quarterdeck
Fringe Activities at Wharf

12                           13            14             15                             16                17                18
EASTER SUNDAY                                             RSYC STAFF D&D                 YOGA CLASS                          YOGA CLASS
11AM - 3PM                                                Club facilties closed at 3PM   7.30PM - 8.30PM                     4PM - 5PM
19
Free ice cream for kids +    20            21             22                             23
                                                                                         Quarterdeck       24                25
                                                                                                                             Quarterdeck
Fringe Activities at Wharf                                EARTH DAY                      YOGA CLASS                          YOGA CLASS
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM                     4PM - 5PM
                                                                                         Quarterdeck                         Quarterdeck

19                           20            21             22                             23                24                25
                                                          EARTH DAY                      YOGA CLASS                          YOGA CLASS
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM                     4PM - 5PM
26                           27            28             29                             30
                                                                                         Quarterdeck                         Quarterdeck
                                                                                         YOGA CLASS
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM
                                                                                         Quarterdeck

26                           27            28             29                             30
                                                                                         YOGA CLASS
                                                                                         7.30PM - 8.30PM
                                                                                         Quarterdeck
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    FOUNTAIN PAJOT                                 SATURDAY A TED                                   STRIPER 2301
        ELENA                                     BREWER 12.8 (42FT)
               Pre-Owned                                     USD130,000                                  SGD$56,000
                                                              Pre-Owned                                   Pre-Owned
  For price, please contact Erik Helseth at
9726 7116 or email to ehelseth5@gmail.com            Please contact Tan Kok Wah at           Please contact Gilbert Tan at 9455 6839
                                              9632 6068 or email to kokwah77@gmail.com /        or email to gtfish9980@gmail.com
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           TRILLION                                    GRAND BANKS                                     UBER -3
             STAR                                         36FT                                       (BOWRIDER)
             SGD$135,000                                     SGD$128,000                                 SGD$24,000
              Pre-Owned                                       Pre-Owned                                  Pre-Owned
  Please contact Alex Wan at 9009 6006            Please contact Mr Tay at 9006 5612 or      Please contact Amanda at 9661 8345 or
   or email to alexwankh@hotmail.com                   email to cstay3@gmail.com             email to amanda@theboatshopasia.com

                               ADVERTISE YOUR
                                BOATS WITH US
                      FOR MEMBERS                                                 FOR NON-MEMBERS
                             $30.00 /                                                       $60.00 /
                            Bi-monthly                                                     Bi-monthly
             Notice board + Website + Magazine                                 Notice board + Website + Magazine

                                Contact us at 6768 9295 or email to membership@rsyc.org.sg

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CLUB DIRECTORY

                                     CLUB DIRECTORY
  DIRECTORY                                Email: marcom@rsyc.org.sg                         THE MESS
                                           MEMBERSHIP DEPT                                   Noon to Midnight (Mon to Thu, Sun & PH)
                                           8.30am - 6pm (Mon - Thu)                          Noon to 1am (Fri, Sat, & Eve of PH)
  GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE            8.30am - 5.30pm (Fri - Sat)                       Last order: 11.45pm • Tel: 6768 9442
  8.30am to 6pm (Mon to Thu)               Tel: 6768 9388 / 295 • Fax: 6768 9380
  8.30am to 5.30pm (Fri)                                                                     THE WHARF
  Tel: 6768 9288 • Fax: 6768 9280          FACILITIES                                        7am to 10pm (Daily)
  Email: info@rsyc.org.sg                                                                    Tel: 6768 9351

  ACCOMMODATION & FRONT DESK               CHART ROOM
  8.30am to 11pm (Daily)                   9am to 10pm (Daily) • Adults only                 EMERGENCY CONTACTS
  Tel: 6768 9288 / 9182 8187
  Fax: 6768 9380                           CHILDREN’S ROOM
  Email: marina.lodge@rsyc.org.sg          10am to 8pm (Mon to Thu),                         SECURITY (24 HOURS)
                                           10am to 10pm (Fri, Sat, Sun, Eve of PH & PH)      Tel: 6768 9494 (Guard Post)
  EVENTS DEPT                                                                                VHF Channel: 77
  8.30am to 6pm (Mon to Thu)               GYMNASIUM                                         In case of power failure, you can contact
  8.30am to 5.30pm (Fri)                   7am to 10pm (Daily) • Tel: 6768 9358 / 288        RSYC at 6778 8506
  Tel: 6768 9382 • Fax: 6768 9280
  Email: events@rsyc.org.sg                JACKPOT ROOM
                                           1pm to 11pm (Mon to Sun & PH)                     LOCAL MARITIME
                                           Tel: 6768 9343
  FINANCE DEPT                                                                               AUTHORITIES
  8.30am to 6pm (Mon to Thu)
  8.30am to 5.30pm (Fri)                   KARAOKE LOUNGE
  Tel: 6768 9495 • Fax: 6768 9280          5pm to Midnight (Mon to Thu)                      SINGAPORE PORT
  Email: accounts@rsyc.org.sg              5pm to 1am (Fri & Eve of PH)                      OPERATION AUTHORITY
                                           3pm to 1am (Sat)                                  Tel: 6768 9494 (Guard Post)
  FOOD & BEVERAGE DEPT                     3pm to Midnight (Sun & PH)                        VHF Channel: 16
  8.30am to 6pm (Mon to Thu)               Tel: 6768 9349                                    Frequency: 156,800
  8.30am to 5.30pm (Fri)                                                                     Purpose: Distress and safety calling channel
  Tel: 6768 9485 / 9351 • Fax: 6768 9280   LA PIZZERIA AT
  Email: fb@rsyc.org.sg                    THE BRIDGE & BEACON BAR                           MARITIME PORT
                                           Lunch: 12pm to 3pm (Tue to Sun)                   AUTHORITY ENFORCEMENT
  BANQUET DEPT                             Dinner: 6pm to 10pm (Tue to Thu, Sun)             VHF Channel: 07
  8.30am to 6pm (Mon to Thu)               Dinner: 6pm to 11pm (Fri/Sat/Eve of PH/PH)        Frequency: 156,350
  8.30am to 5.30pm (Fri)                   Closed on Mon                                     Tel: 6325 2488
  Tel: 9182 8157 / 6768 9485               Tel: 6768 9443 • Email: bridge@rsyc.org.sg        Purpose: Coordinating marine emergencies
  Fax: 6768 9280                                                                             in port waters
  Email: banquet@rsyc.org.sg               MAHJONG ROOM
                                           24 hours. Available upon reservation only.        POLICE COAST GUARD
  MARINE DEPT                              Tel: 6768 9288                                    VHF Channel: 07
  8.30am to 6pm (Daily)                                                                      Frequency: 156,350
  Tel: 6768 9234 • Fax:6768 9230           SWIMMING & CHILDREN’S POOL                        Tel: 6377 5539
  Email: marina@rsyc.org.sg                7am to 10pm (Daily)                               Purpose: Request assistance from Police
                                           Note: There is no lifeguard on duty.              Coast Guard
  MARKETING COMMUNICATION DEPT
  8.30am to 6pm (Mon to Thu)               TENNIS COURT
  9am to 5pm (Fri)                         9am to 10pm (Daily)
  Tel: 6768 9488 • Fax: 6768 9280          Last Booking: 9pm • Tel: 6768 9288

         SHUTTLE BUS TIMING                                                OUTGOING SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM RSYC
                                                                       Bus will also pass by West Coast Plaza for pick-up and drop-off
                                                                          7.05am*                  2pm*                 6.55pm***
                                                                          7.45am**               3.15pm*                 7.15pm*
                                                                           9am**                 4.15pm*                   9pm**
                                                                           10am**                5.35pm*                 10.15pm*
                                                                           11am**                6.10pm**                11.15pm*
                                                                                          * To Clementi MRT Station.
                                                                                ** To Haw Par Villa & Clementi MRT Stations.
                                                                                      *** To Haw Par Villa MRT Station.

                                                                               INCOMING SHUTTLE SERVICE TO RSYC
                                                                     Pick-up point at the Taxi Stand outside Clementi MRT Station Exit D
                                                                          6.40am                  2.30pm                  6.35pm
                                                                          7.25am                  3.30pm                  7.35pm
                                                                          8.10am                  4.30pm                  9.30pm
                                                                          9.30am                  5.50pm                 10.30pm

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