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CLUB<br />

on the horizon<br />

BUzz In The Club<br />

nautique jul/aug<br />

22<br />

CLAssIC BOAT REGATTA<br />

Celebrate Singapore’s National Day on the water<br />

with the Classic Boat Regatta! The <strong>an</strong>nual event<br />

is open to all sailing yachts built in the spirit<br />

of tradition <strong>an</strong>d along classic design lines. Let’s<br />

come together to commemorate our country’s<br />

birthday <strong>an</strong>d look towards a bright future. For<br />

some fun, this year’s theme is Captain Ron &<br />

Long John Silver. Be sure to dress up or mimic<br />

the characters in the most creative m<strong>an</strong>ner.<br />

Date: Thursday, 9 August<br />

Fees: $53.50 per <strong>boat</strong> / $21.40 per crew<br />

Closing Date: 3 August<br />

kELONG VIsIT<br />

Due to the popularity of our March outing,<br />

we’ve decided to make <strong>an</strong>other trip to a Kelong.<br />

This time, we travel a little further to Mersing,<br />

Johor, where a quaint kelong st<strong>an</strong>ds amidst the<br />

gr<strong>an</strong>diose of the South China Sea. Not only will<br />

particip<strong>an</strong>ts get to step onto a real floating fish<br />

<strong>an</strong>d lobster farm, they will also experience a<br />

2-night stay on the kelong. Be lulled to sleep by<br />

rhythmic oce<strong>an</strong> waves, wake up to the scent of<br />

fresh saltwater air <strong>an</strong>d get to do some fishing.<br />

You c<strong>an</strong> even cook your catch of the day with<br />

a gorgeous sunset as your backdrop.<br />

Dates: Friday to Sunday, 17 - 19 August<br />

Fees: $190 (M); $210 (G)<br />

Closing Date: 6 August<br />

Minimum 10 pax to go<br />

For more information on sailing & cruises<br />

please contact Dockmaster’s Office at<br />

6861 9000 or dmo@rafflesmarina.com.sg<br />

For more information on activities & events<br />

please contact Membership Department at<br />

6869 1830 / 1835 / 1808 or<br />

events@rafflesmarina.com.sg<br />

CRUIsE TO NONGsA<br />

M: Members | G: Guests<br />

Take adv<strong>an</strong>tage of the long Hari Raya weekend<br />

<strong>an</strong>d embark on a cruise to the neighbouring<br />

isl<strong>an</strong>d of Batam where we will visit Nongsa<br />

Point Marina & Resort. Tr<strong>an</strong>quil, picture-perfect<br />

beaches with lush green surroundings make it<br />

a perfect getaway from the hustle <strong>an</strong>d bustle<br />

of Singapore.<br />

Dates: Saturday to Monday, 18 - 20 August<br />

Closing Date: 1 August<br />

PEsTA sUkAN kEELBOAT REGATTA<br />

Held in conjunction with Raffles Marina’s 18th<br />

Anniversary, the <strong>an</strong>nual SSF (Singapore Sailing<br />

Federation) event attracts a diverse fleet of eight<br />

different classes including Optimist, Byte, Laser, Laser<br />

Radial, 420, Hobie 16, Windsurfing <strong>an</strong>d Keel<strong>boat</strong>.<br />

Day One of the regatta is the famous early morning<br />

(7am!) race to Pis<strong>an</strong>g Isl<strong>an</strong>d <strong>an</strong>d back. Day Two will<br />

be a “round-the-c<strong>an</strong>s” format off the club. Open to<br />

all keel<strong>boat</strong>s.<br />

Dates: Saturday <strong>an</strong>d Sunday, 1 <strong>an</strong>d 2 September<br />

Fees: $21.40 per crew<br />

Closing Date: 24 August<br />

FRIENdLY POOL ChALLENGE<br />

Raymond Ceulem<strong>an</strong>s, Minnesota Fats, Willie Hoppe,<br />

Walter Albert Lindrum…What do these guys have<br />

in common? They are all famous pool players. Some<br />

of our club’s very own pool players aspire to be <strong>like</strong><br />

them <strong>an</strong>d are emulating their favourite moves. The<br />

popularity of the game has seen us staging regular<br />

tournaments for our members <strong>an</strong>d guests. Even<br />

those who started out as newbies are getting the<br />

h<strong>an</strong>g of the lingo <strong>an</strong>d picking up some nifty tricks<br />

on the table. Join our pool club <strong>an</strong>d make history!<br />

Date: Friday, 27 July, 7pm<br />

Venue: Discovery Pub<br />

Fees: $20 (M); $25 (G)<br />

Price inclusive of 1 mug of beer.<br />

Minimum 8 pax to commence.<br />

Closing Date: 23 July

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