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The SB fleet; Photos: Howie Choo

Hosted by Raffles Marina in partnership with Singapore Management University (SMU), the 24^th edition of the Western Circuit Sailing Regatta (WCSR) was held on the weekend of August 19-20 and featured yachts competing in seven classes.

RSYC Dua triumphed in the J24 class

A total of 156 sailors competed in the event, which had boats competing in IRC (five boats), PY (seven), J24 (three), Multihull (one), SB20 (10) and Hansa 2.3 (10), the latter featuring both single and double-handed classes.

Waka Tere won the IRC class

Waka Tere won IRC, Brio won PY (Portsmouth Yardstick), RSYC Dua and Purple Path won the J24 and SB20 one-design classes respectively, while Miss Visayan was the sole entry in Multihull.

Hansa boats sail by Raffles Marina’s iconic lighthouse

In the two Hansa 2.3 classes, Yap Qian Yin won the single-handed category while Chong Wei Ken and Tan Yi Feng took the double-handed division.

YP Loke (centre) presents the cheque to SDSC’s Kelly Fan and Jovin Tan

The regatta raised S$8,782 for the Sailability programme at the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC). During the gala dinner, YP Loke, Raffles Marina’s Vice President, presented the cheque to Kelly Fan, SDSC’s Executive Director, and Jovin Tan, SDSC’s Paralympian and Sailability Coach.

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Raffles Marina Details:

Where: Raffles Marina, 10 Tuas West Drive, Singapore 638404.

MRT: Tuas Link

Opening hours: Daily, 8am to 10pm Reservation: 6869 8000

About Raffles Marina, Singapore

Raffles Marina is Singapore’s premier mega yacht marina with country club facilities. Located at the western tip of Singapore, adjacent to the Second Link Bridge connecting Singapore and Malaysia and Tuas Link MRT station, Raffles Marina is also the best place to enjoy the beautiful sunsets.

Officially opened in 1994, Raffles Marina became the First 5 Gold Anchor rated marina in the Asia-Pacific region. The club has a landscaped free-form swimming pool and jacuzzi, dining outlets (Chinese, Indian and Western) and a Pub, guest rooms and function rooms. And, of course, our signature Lighthouse.