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Dear Members and Friends, With the holidays upon us and 2016 drawing to a close, we look back at what an exciting and unforgettable year it’s been. Much has been achieved thanks to the unwavering support of our members, friends, and staff.
families and friends. The ladies are in for a treat as we introduce a Muay Thai Class (10 December) for those curious about Thai boxing and its incredible levels of fitness, stress relief and cardio endurance.
Racing activity quietens down a little as the sea recharges itself during the monsoon season. Braving the elements and testing their stamina will be sailors in the Sarimbun Race (3 December). For a more leisurely scenic sail, opt for the Straits of Malacca and Andaman Sea Cruise (5 to 22 December).
I would like to remind members who have yet to register their car In-Vehicle Unit (IU) number with us to do so, as the installation of the barrier entry system at the entrance to the Club is on schedule and will be in operation shortly. Members with registered IU numbers will continue to enjoy parking at no charge. Application forms are available through the Membership Department or Reception at the Club. The covered car park will be for members’ parking, so please also display your Raffles Marina car decal to facilitate this monitoring. Thank you for your assistance and support.
Year-end holidays can be quite a challenge for planning during a peak season. We offer you our Three-Day-TwoNight Staycation Package, a breather away from all this hassle. It comes with amazing creature comforts and complimentary food vouchers ($50 at any F & B outlets in the Club and $20 for a Marina Bistro breakfast).
F r o m M a r c h 2 0 1 7, w e w i l l b e m o v i n g o u r communications with Members onto an electronic format. That means that the Jan/Feb 2017 issue of Nautique will be the final printed copy. I therefore urge those members who have yet to provide the Club with your email address or addresses that you would like us to use when communicating with you regarding activities at the Club, to do so soonest possible. This will also be the place to find pictures and reports on all our events and regattas and information about our ever expanding list of reciprocal clubs that will now be extending a warm welcome to you on your future travels.
On behalf of the directors and Flag Officers, may you and your families have a joyous and restful festive season and a prosperous new year. See you around the Club. Thank you.
An abundance of activities can be found at the Club. There’s never a dull moment when you have a convivial Fishing Competition (19 November) that will reveal the best anglers with the heaviest catch of the day; and we honour the winners over a dinner of gastronomic proportions shared with fellow participants and their
Sincerely, Ray Parry Chief Executive Officer
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With Christmas and New Year around the corner, our chefs are working overtime and creative sparks fly with their culinary skills. Be inundated by our special festive menus that are guaranteed to tip you over the brink and into a food coma. Clear your social calendars for Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner, Christmas Set Lunch and Christmas Takeaways at the Marina Bistro; over at the Captain’s Table, your lunches and dinners are taken care of on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. All these extras to look forward to, in addition to our monthly specials such as Baby Back Ribs, Fish Head Steamboat, Tang Yuan and Szechuan cuisine, as well as our ongoing promotions: Buy-One-Get-One-Free, Free Crabs & Prawns, and Senior Citizen Birthday Special. Let your spirits soar at Discovery Pub when you taste Dewar’s Special Reserve 12 Years, and Fox Creek Shadow’s Run wines. Our Happy Hour bar tab regulars of Tiger and Heineken Beers will be expecting your company especially on Tiger Tuesdays 1-for-1 and weekend EPLs.
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REGULARS
HUNTING FOR BLACK DIAMONDS
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A first-hand account in the search and discovery of France’s prized black truffles
THE 6 EFFECTIVE ACUPUNCTURE POINTS TO GOOD HEALTH
Learn how TCM identifies and works along the Qi superhighway to keep your body systems in balance and achieve optimal health
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AT THE HELM Directory of Club services PCRF
Coral wipeout at Menjangan Island
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FEATURE
Hunting
For Black
Diamonds
View from Crillon le Brave
Fans of the black truf f le can make their way to a tranquil piece of Provence this winter and indulge in a weekend of truf f le hunting, imbibing good wines paired in truf fle menus amidst old-world architecture. By Mavis Teo
Freshly dug black diamonds
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he Périgord may be famous for being the place of the French truffle also known as diamant noir , but it is in Vaucluse, in the southeast of France where at least 75 percent of black truffles are harvested, not the southwest where the eponymous truffle got its name.
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Truffles are so integral to Vaucluse that special masses are dedicated to St Antoine, the patron saint of truffle growers in the village of Richerenches. At L’hôtel-Dieu in Carpentras, the oldest known truffle market in the world is still held every Friday.
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A closeup of fresh black truffles
Photo Credits: Crillon le Brave (interiors), Mavis Teo
Nowadays, the black truffle, also known as tuber melanosporum , is mostly cultivated at the foot of Mont Ventoux on holm oak estates as the fungi grow at the roots of these trees. Though I’m an ardent truffle lover ( aside: I love how the earthy aroma of the black truffle jazzes up the plainest of food like a slow cooked egg ), I had never gone on a truffle hunt in France as I was aware that my experience would be limited by the fact that I don’t know French. Till last winter – when I found by serendipity, a full truffle immersion programme conducted in English at
Clockwise from top left: Hamlet of Crillon le Brave; Provencal styled rooms; Herve with his spoils; Dior the truffle dog; handful of black truffles; rooms decorated in rustic country chic
Hotel Crillon le Brave started in 1989 with just 18 rooms spread throughout a charming cluster of 15 th and 16 th century stone buildings. Twenty-five years on, it has now grown into 36 rooms joined by narrow cobbled alleys, overlooking a vista of vineyards, olive groves, wheat-coloured stone houses, and the snow-capped Mont Ventoux. No two rooms look alike, with the running theme being country provencal: exposed beams, terracotta floor tiles and distressed furniture. While you can call the style country chic, it is far from shabby with little touches of luxury such as all Frette linen (including the bath mats) and sterling service.
Eric Jaumard and Jérôme Blanche
The Truffle & Wine Weekend started with an ice-breaking session for the guests, courtesy of a local winery. We started day one with a hunt at La Truffe du Ventoux, at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Here, owner and trufficulteur Eric Jaumard explains the life cycle of the black truffle and the process of “cultivating” each, which is actually more like prepping the soil to encourage truffles to grow on the roots of oak trees.
While Jaumard talks us through the hunt, he lets Hervé show us how he would look for truffles with Dior, a 6-year-old mutt. A pure joy to watch, Dior would run ahead of Hervé, tail up, nose on the ground, stopping to paw a few times where he thought there was a truffle. Hervé would then dig for the truffle with a pick, while rewarding Dior with truffle bits and sometimes even fresh wholes deemed too small to sell.
Lunch is then served at La Quisonne, a restaurant which Jaumard’s son, Franck oversees. We dined on shaved truffle on toast (slathered with truffle-infused butter, of course) with truffle salt, pumpkin soup topped with truffle, rich scrambled eggs studded with truffle, spelt risotto with truffle, toast and ham with copious truffle shavings, creamy truffled-brie, with a finish of trufflelaced crème brulee that will have even the non-sweet-toothed (like me) scrape every last bit from the ramekin.
From top down: La Quisonne; Franck Jaumard
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Hotel Crillon le Brave. Located in the hamlet where it took its name from, it is less than an hour’s drive from Marseille Airport. The hotel organises a very popular Truffle & Wine Weekend during the months of November and March, to mark the start and end of the winter truffle season respectively.
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Set of three pictures show a Truffle Cooking Demonstration
The next day we were treated to a truffle cooking demonstration where Chef Jérôme Blanchet whipped up some truffle dishes such as a savoury soufflé with scallops baked in a bain marie . Following that, we headed to a wine tasting session at the Chateuneuf-du-Pape, an appellation d’origine contrôlée region in the Rhone Valley just 10 minutes away by car.
A few shavings of Truffle jazzes up the most simple dishes
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After a boozy afternoon, I felt a break from eating was in order. So I booked myself into Crillon le Brave’s spa which is in a building by itself: the former stables of an 18 th century house, the Spa des Ecuries which opened last September. It uses mainly products from the organic brand Bamford, for its signature 90-minute Bamford massage. This incorporates shiatsu, Swedish massage and reflexology to awaken and penetrate the muscles and energy channels of the body and is highly recommended.
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The treatment ended with assisted yogic breathing to refresh the lungs. This had me feeling like I was floating on air when I strolled languorously out of the spa in a dreamlike state, ready for the all-truffle five-course dinner. The feast, overseen by Blanchet, showcased the best of seasonal produce at his eponymous restaurant. It was the perfect finale to an indulgent weekend.Indeed he showed a deft hand with the black truffle in each dish, especially the roast pigeon. Imagine the Blanchet’s truffle dinner
S e t o f t h re e p i c t u re s d e p i c t va r i o u s i n t e r i o r s of t he Chateuneuf-du-Pape
woody, mild chocolatey taste of the truffle as the perfect counterpoint to the gamey flavour of the bird. Earlier in the year, the hotel also relaunched 40K, a bistro that showcases the best of Provencale home cooking using local produce within 40km of the hotel. On the day of our checkout, the hotel recommended a drive to the Sunday market of L’Isle-Sur-la-Sorgue, an hour away by car. The town itself stretches across the Sorgue River, thus earning its nickname “Venice of Provence”. One can expect a poetic picture of a canopy of trees, gurgling river, historic waterwheels, and flower-lined riverside cafés and restaurants. Home to the second largest antique centre in France a f t e r Pa r i s , t h e heart of the town has more than 350 antique dealers. Fresh produce at L’Isle-Sur-la-Sorgue’s Sunday market
Walk along its wide cobbled streets where you will be greeted by a huge fresh food market that seems to go on forever. I was mesmerised by the colourful displays of vegetables, French breads, marinated olives, dried Lavender and Herbes de Provence . However, my best discovery was a chocolatier, La Cour aux Saveurs (4 Rue Louis Lopez) run by Florain Correau and wife Sylvie. Correau is an award-winning chocolatier who comes up with the most interesting combinations such as dried chili and tomato with dark chocolate, or blond chocolate with green and black olives. The intensely salty and briny olives were the perfect foil to the incredibly sweet chocolate – a splendid juxtaposition of tastes I can still Chocolate galore at La Cour aux Saveurs remember today.
For more information, visit www.crillonlebrave.com
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Effective Acupuncture Points The
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This is a fur ther instalment on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) brought to you by Raffles Marina in collaboration with Dr Clement Ng Shin Kiat, a registered TCM prac titioner in Singapore, as well as a we ll-r e s p e c t e d t rain e r an d consultant since 2009.
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With his vast knowledge and experience in training a n d c o n s u l t i n g, D r N g i s adept at bridging the t wo cultures and bringing a common understanding of t h e C hin e s e b e li e f in t h e human body’s interconnectivity and dependence on each o t h e r, p h y s i o l o g i c a l l y a n d pathologically. His specialities are in the areas of Chronic Diabetes Management, Stroke and Paralysis Management, In f e r t i l i t y, Im p o t e n c e a n d Prostate related issues, Sleeping Disorders and Eczema / Skin Disorders.
In our previous issue, we touched on the concept of Qi operating like a superhighway in your body, channelling the energy and nutrients throughout your body. This issue, Dr Clement Ng shows you how TCM identifies and works along this superhighway to keep your body systems in balance, ensuring you are in the pink of health.
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hinese medicinal systems place close attention to individualised and targeted treatment based on the unique body constitution of the individual and how it interacts with the universe. In our previous article, we touched on the 361 acupoints in the body and their specific therapeutic profiles, which can be utilised during acupuncture or tuina/ acupressure massage treatment. Here we will show you how to keep healthy by mastering six important acupoints. By choosing one or two of these six effective acupoints to massage a couple of minutes each day – making it as part of your daily routine – you will be able to maintain good health for a long time to come.
The Unique Body’s Dimension Measurement System Acupressure massage is a non-invasive manipulation technique that can help to balance the body’s conditions, activate your body meridians by improving the circulation, and enhance your well-being. Before I share with you the six effective acupoints that you can use for health maintenance, let me show you how we determine these points around our body using the concept of “The Unique Body’s Dimension Measurement”. Utilising a measurement unit known as cun (寸) 1 , TCM’s “Body’s Length Measurement” system is able to locate acupoints easily and accurately while accommodating individuals of all shapes and sizes. 1 The Chinese word 寸 in the context of body’s length measurement should not be translated to the common unit Inch.
The system uses a simple approach to determine 1 cun and 3 cun . 1 cun corresponds to the width of your thumb, and the width of the two crests of your middle finger. If you bend your middle finger, and place your finger on it, you will notice that the width of your thumb is exactly equal to the width of the two crests of your middle finger. 3 cun corresponds to the width of the four fingers placed close to each other. The system further dictates that different parts of the body have their corresponding cun length unique to each individual. For example, the distance between the wrist crease and the elbow crease is 12 cun ; the distance between the two nipples is 8 cun , and the distance between the depression on the outer side of the knee to the tip of the outer ankle is 16 cun . With the understanding of how to locate the acupoints on our body, let’s look into the six effective acupoints for general health maintenance: Neiguan (内关), Hegu (合谷), Taixi (太溪), Zusanli (足三里), Guanyuan (关元), Zhongwan (中脘 ).
Neiguan (内关) belongs to the Pericardium Meridian and is located on the inner side of the forearm, 2 cun above to the wrist crease, in between the 2 tendons. The Neiguan (内关) acupoint is known to be the protective umbrella of the heart, and is commonly used to address symptoms associated with heart diseases such as rheumatic heart disease, myocarditis and coronary heart disease, and the prevention of myocardial infarction. It has the therapeutic effect of relieving chest tightness, by regulating the heart, calming and alleviating nausea and vomiting.
Neiguan 内关
Hegu (合谷) belongs to the Large Intestine Meridian and is located at the back of the palm, on the dorsum of the hand, approximately at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone. This is the most common acupoint in natural therapies for pain management, regardless of injury or medical diseases. It is also used in treating dizziness, nausea, and other abnormal symptoms. Massaging the acupoint will help to strengthen the defensive Qi by restoring the yang Qi and nourishing the facial muscle group. However, for pregnant women, this point should be avoided as it helps to induce labour.
Hegu 合谷
Taixi 太溪
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Taixi (太溪) belongs to the Kidney Meridian and is located behind the ankle, at the midpoint between the tip of the ankle and the tendon. It is the choice acupoint for chronic kidney diseases, such as chronic renal failure, diabetes, oedema, weak legs, and backache. Massaging the acupoint will help to nourish kidney yin, strengthen kidney yang, and the lumbar spine.
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Zusanli 足三里
Zusanli (足三里) is located on the leg, 1 cun lateral to the tibia’s anterior crest, 3 cun below the depression to the lateral side of the patella. This acupoint is a very effective point for Qi nourishment and is known to have similar health effects as ginseng. It is commonly used for symptoms associated with sub-par health such as dizziness, chronic fatigue, anaemia caused by malnutrition, post-natal symptoms and for treating chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes etc. It is recommended that you massage this point on a daily basis for general health maintenance, as it can help to strengthen the Primordial Qi , nourish the blood and has a calming effect.
Guanyuan (关元) belongs to the Conception Meridian, located in the pubic region, on the anterior midline, 3 cun from the belly button. This acupoint is key in the restoration of youthful vitality. It is particularly effective in treating infertility, impotence, irregular menstruation, and other symptoms associated with the reproductive system and prostate-related syndromes. Massaging this acupoint can strengthen Primordial Qi , strengthen and nourish the kidney visceral system and help address prolapses.
Zhongwan (中脘) belongs to the Conception Meridian, located in the upper umbilical region, on the anterior midline, 4 cun superior to the belly button. This is an important acupoint in the treatment of symptoms related to digestive systems. Zhongwan (中脘) is the point where Qi of the Conception, the Lung, the Spleen, the Stomach, and Triple Energiser meridians congregate. Through manipulation of this acupoint, you can help regulate symptoms associated with these meridians, strengthen the stomach and regulate the body’s overall Qi dynamic.
The above-mentioned six effective acupoints for general health maintenance are commonly being adopted by TCM practitioners in their treatments. Besides having
Zhongwan 中脘
Guanyuan 关元
a healthy diet regime as a simple guideline, we can also massage one or two of these acupoints daily. All this will go a long way in helping us maintain an overall healthy lifestyle.
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Readers who are encouraged to find out more on acupressure massaging technique programmes should learn how to perform D-I-Y massages. A 5-minute massage session per day is more effective than a 45-minute weekly spa/massage session.
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In the next article, we learn how TCM looks into the different body’s constitutions and how you can identify ways to develop a personalised health profile.
Disclaimer: The advice and information contained in this TCM series is in the nature of general comment only, and neither purports, nor is intended, to be advice on a particular illness or disease or health issue. No reader should act on the basis of anything contained in the document without seeking independent professional medical advice. No responsibility or liability whatsoever can be accepted by Raffles Marina, or the author/contributor, for any loss, damage or injury that may arise from any person acting on any advice or information contained in this document and all such liabilities are expressly disclaimed.
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SMUve and SMUmad on different tracks going upwind
Western Circuit Sailing Regatta
By Kimberly Lim, Ko Yumei and Cher yl Lee
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The event kicked off with overcast skies accompanied by a gentle drizzle. Sailors experienced light winds coming from west-southwest and very strong currents heading west. A total of four races were conducted for the first day. After a tiring day, sailors were treated to a range of post-race treats as well as a performance by magician Tommillusions . Rainbow colours on verdant sea
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he approaching southwesterly monsoon winds once again signal the arrival of Raffles Marina’s highly anticipated signature event: the 19 th SMU-RM Western Circuit Sailing Regatta (WCSR). With an impressive entry of 38 boats and numerous windsurfers from five tertiary schools, WCSR has certainly grown in size and stature since its humble beginnings.
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Windsurfers prepping for the race
Sailors enjoying their post-race treats under the Red Bull tent
Born In Fire preparing to hoist for the downwind leg
Clash course is a common sight
Day two saw a tough fight for the SMU President’s Cup and the SB20 International Cup. Met with a moderately stable breeze coupled with choppy seas, it certainly demanded a high level of technique from the sailors. This was of heightened importance as the breeze dropped significantly towards the second half of the race. Some blazed through the passage race, while others struggled to maintain stability. It was certainly a well-fought contest. Elsewhere, it was the final day of racing for the Access 2.3 Dinghies and windsurfers. Against a beautiful sunset, various awards were given to the participants.
The highlight of the evening was the charity auction, with many sailors stepping up to contribute back to the sailing community. A total sum of $8,189.70 was raised. All proceeds and donations went directly to Sailability Singapore. Thereafter, overall prizes were presented by Professor Ong Siow Heng, Dean of Students and Professor Arnoud De Meyer, President of SMU.
For the remaining categories, final race day was filled with plenty of sunshine, flat waters and light winds. It was truly a battle against the elements to maintain their respective leads, or otherwise, strive to overtake others. The podium spots were still up for contention.
This annual affair was a huge success and the organising committee would like to extend their appreciation to all participants, VIPs, guests, volunteers and last but not least, the sponsors: Claude Bernard, Sworke, Somersby, Ximula Sail and Kitsi.
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Later that day, with an impressive lineup of performers and buffet spread, the sailors were in for a feast for all senses. SMU’s Ardiente wowed the crowd with their dance moves, while the institution’s VOIX serenaded the crowd with a repertoire of tunes.
A significant milestone also took place at this year’s WC S R. A Memorandum of Underst anding (MOU) between SMU and RML, which was originally signed on 24 August 2013, was renewed for a further three years. This aims to continue to develop the longer term strategic relationship between the parties. SMU students stand to benefit as the intention of the MOU not only nurtures Singaporean youth sailing but also creates a vibrant nautical scene in Singapore for the future. Nautical lifestyles, leadership training, yacht racing, and networking are some of the activities that the parties continue to collaborate on.
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SMU’s Ardiente , a Latin ballroom group
SMU’s VOIX, an acapella group
19th SMU-RM WCSR (Overall Winners’ List) SMU President’s Cup
Zanzibar, Jonathan Mahony IRC A Class 1st
Zanzibar, Jonathan Mahony
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Rikki Tikki Tavi, Chris Furness
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Petit Bateau, Esben Poulsson
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SMUve, Collin Lim
IRC B Class 2nd
SMUmad, Koh Ling Ying
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Born in Fire, Pascal Radue
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Glasgow Kiss, Nils Razmilovic
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SSF 1, Stanley Chan
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SSF 4, Xu Yuan Zhen
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O’Blueyes, Glen O’Grady
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Sapphire Star, Simon Connor
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Night Train, Merry Andrew Paul
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Deb Dash, Deborah Barker
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Foreign Talent, Scott Mccook
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Cicak, Tim Hill
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Aaron Per Yong Quan
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Desiree Lim
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Ng Xiu Zeng
SB20 Class Cheque presentation to Sailability Singapore
PY Class
Trimaran Class
Access 2.3 Class
Inter Tertiary Windsurfing Cup SMU and Raffles Marina sign a new 3-year MOU, ensuring the future of WCSR
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NTU
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Windsurfing, Novice (Men) Class 1st
Loh Jia Wei
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Marcus Chew Yi Hui
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Wong AnWen, Alvin
Windsurfing, Novice (Women) Class 1st
Audrey Chia Shue Theng
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Alina Binte Adam Lew
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Lim Yue Ling, Velerie
Windsurfing, Intermediate (Men) Class Nicholas Yeow Teng Mun
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Wee Zi Feng
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Tan Jun Long, Jason Windsurfing, Intermediate (Women) Class
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Lim Si Ning, Nicole
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Lim Li Min (Charmaine)
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Natasha Chng YuRu Windsurfing, Intermediate (Mixed) Class
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Shaun Pow
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Toh Yi Wei
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Chan Chun Leong
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Melvin Huang
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William Cai Weiliang
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Gui Wan Ying
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Happy faces on the winner’s stage
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The next generation of sailors
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Raffles3 Septem Marina ber 2016 22
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By Vinothini Vijayan
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affles Marina (RM) turns 22! Over the years, the Club has continued to grow. This year’s anniversary revelries saw members and guests partying to a Hawaiian-themed sundown pool party. Sailors also took part in the Pesta Sukan Regatta held in conjunction with the celebrations. They were treated to a postevent party at the Discovery Pub. Congratulations to the winning fleets!
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Pretty, colourful giant floats bobbed on the sparkling waters of the swimming pool, as children and adults alike admired them in awe. To keep the mood alive, activities were lined up around the pool area. Guests were pleasantly surprised to see the ever popular prawning activity make a comeback this year. It was no doubt a hit with everyone judging from the beeline of people patiently waiting their turn. The reeled in crustaceans were later barbecued at the pit with our chef ’s assistance. Mr Tiong, who managed the prawning activity for the night, suggested that we poach the yabbies and prawns in hot water flavoured with ginger slices to evoke the natural sweetness from them. It was perfect and flavourful!
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To keep the kids entertained, a myriad of activities was arranged, including a bouncy castle on the lawn. Toddlers and younger children were treated to a treasure hunt. Together with their parents, they set out eagerly looking for colourful marked floating balls. Stage games, free tattoos, popcorn and ice cream were some of the activities that were also well received by families. RM hosted the popular mobile charity massage that returned this year with proceeds going to the Singapore
Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH). It was indeed a joy to see everyone contributing generously to charity. A hearty thank you to everyone! F&B for the night were the nostalgic hawker stalls selling local and Hawaiian food. Fried chicken wings and BBQ pork ribs were the favourites of many. Families took the opportunity to rest and unwind at the pool deck alongside finger food and beer; while the guitar, ukulele and roving juggler’s performance hyped up the mood at the poolside. Another much awaited highlight for the night was the arrival of a mystical being. Nearing sunset, she made her appearance! Long-haired, doe-eyed and clothed in a glistening blue shiny fin. She was the epitome of elegance and beauty – Mermaid Yao. Everyone was crowding around her while she posed for photos and a lucky few even had tattoos done by her. One child even excitedly exclaimed “Little Mermaid!” After these
sessions, she swam and frolicked in the pool while mingling with guests. Some of them who were not aware of her appearance were taken aback upon seeing her fin flipping through the clear waters. Definitely a marvel for many! When night fell, the kids embarked on a lantern trail around the Clubhouse, on yet another treasure hunt. A lucky draw session took place thereafter to complete the night’s activities, with the grand prize comprising a Nescafe Gold Blend Coffee Machine and shopping vouchers.
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CELERE – Yves De Leener
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Rikki Tikki Tavi – Chris Furness
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Xtra Mile – Low Chin Nam
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We would like to extend a big thank you to all sponsors for their generous support, and to guests for their presence over the weekend.
Winners of Pesta Sukan Regatta
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SEEN & HEARD
A
MAN
OF ALL
SEA-SONS
~ Captain Rodney Short
This tribute comes as no surprise to a man who has spent more than half a centur y living, breathing and working the sea. With his recent retirement from his post as Honorar y Commodore (Training), here’s a look back on Capt ain Rodney Shor t ’s many contributions to the maritime industr y and his long-lasting friendship with Raf f les Marina.
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od Short, a dual citizen of New Zealand and Australia, has worked in the shipping industry for 62 years, having commenced seafaring at the age of 16. After a decade of naval expeditions worldwide on various maritime vessels, in positions up to Second Mate, he began teaching while studying for the Extra Master certificate in the United Kingdom. He also has a degree in Master of Public Policy and a Diploma in Public Administration from Victoria University of Wellington.
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A man who wears many hats, Rod has accrued a wide range of experiences which includes instructor; Examiner of Masters & Mates; CEO (Marine), Marine Division, New Zealand Ministry of Tra ns p o r t ; H e a d o f N a ut ic a l S t u d i e s , S i n g a p o r e Po l y t e c h n i c ; C o m m i s s i o n e r, E n i w e t o k / S e n t o s a Cableway Collision Commission of Enquiry; court adviser; marine consultant; motor-yacht skipper, and delivery ship master. He was awarded the Singapore Public Administration Medal in 1984.
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In 1996, after serving for six years as CEO/Principal of the Australian Maritime College and as Director of the Australian Maritime Engineering Cooperative Research Centre, Rod retired from salaried employment. He went on to form AustralAsian Maritime Education Services Ltd to service maritime education in the Asia Pacific. This included the provision of Executive Secretary services to the Association of Maritime Education and Training Institutions in Asia Pacific (AMETIAP), which was established during his time at the Australian Maritime College.
As a result of growth outside the Asia Pacific region, the network has become the Global Maritime Education and Training Association (GlobalMET Limited), with a membership of over 100 maritime education and training providers in over 30 countries. Rod retired as Executive Secretary of GlobalMET in June 2016, when he reached 80. From 2009 to 2011, he served as an advisor on e-learning to the Singapore Maritime Academy, and is continuing to develop and monitor online teaching material for seafarers. In 1984, in response to a request by Francis Lee, then Commodore of Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (RSYC), Rod commenced running evening classes for members. These proved very popular and three grades of local, coastal and ocean were offered, with a number of teachers from the Polytechnic involved. He drafted notes for each of the courses, with those on pleasure boating in Singapore waters processed on Francis Lee’s word processor. This was to become the Port of Singapore Authority’s ‘Safety in Small Craft Handbook’ which, with suitable modifications, is still in use today. While Francis was still Commodore, Rod became Secretary of RSYC. At the time, the club was still located in Jalan Buroh, but plans were already underway to move to its present site near West Coast Pier. He also purchased Don J, a 40’ Malay motor vessel that belonged to a previous Commodore of RSYC. When Raffles Marina was established he returned and worked with Francis on the establishment of the Aseanarean Yachting Academy, which unfortunately received insufficient support from around the region. He was appointed Honorary Commodore (Training) from which he has recently retired.
SEEN & HEARD
Festival
ROADSHOW on
Kepri M arine By Vinothini Vijayan
affles Marina played host to Indonesian tourism delegates, invited dignitaries and guests, including Dato Alex Nah, chairman of the Aseanarean Bluewater Alliance and Heads of Singapore Marinas. This was over a dinner, for the Kepri Marine Festival on 29 July 2016. The 10-day event took place at Batam, Bintan and Tanjung Pinang in Indonesia, from 20 to 30 October 2016.
The festival was held in conjunction with the Sail Selat Karimata 2016, a rally that aimed to establish Riau Islands as a gateway for Indonesia’s marine tourism. Visitors from all over Asia took part in activities such as dragon boating, modern and traditional games, release of sky lanterns, traditional Indonesian dances and more. At the Kepri Expo, visitors also had the opportunity to sample authentic Indonesian cuisine. The dinner event at Raffles Marina commenced with welcome drinks, followed by a talk by HE Prof Dr Indroyono Soesilo, Honorary Advisor for the Minister
of Tourism, and Dr Aji Sularso, Member of the Acceleration Team for Marine Tourism, who presented the schedule for the event. Present were Ms Rizki Handayani, Director for ASEAN Tourism Marketing, and Mr Azwir Malaon, Director for Tourism Destinations. The audience was informed that 169 countries, now enjoy a visa-free access to Indonesia. Also on the agenda was a session by Tom Blachere, General Manager of Bawah Private Island, which lies south of the Anambas Islands, and slated to open its doors to the public early next year. We were given insights into the resort’s environmentally friendly resort villas and even the island’s recycling programme. The entire evening was an eye-opener for many who enjoyed hearing from the various speakers. One thing is for sure – Anambas Island should be on every person’s bucket list, especially if you’re an avid scuba diver or traveler with an interest in nature and wildlife.
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SEEN & HEARD
Jakarta
Seen From
Histor ic Sunda K el a pa Our ABA Reciprocal Club - Batavia Marina
By Bruce Maxwell
The writer published Asia-Pacific Boating for 25 years until selling equity in 2001. Since then he has written for Yachts, Luxmedia and other print and online titles, and handles marine consultancies and nautical books. In this 4th installment, he continues to look at benefits for Raffles Marina members when they visit any of the
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13-strong Aseanarean Bluewater Alliance marinas.
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o ya g i n g s t ra i g h t f r o m Singapore to Jakarta is a 480 nautical mile passage, or 48 hours at a comfortable 10 knots – a mere two days. The trouble is, nobody seems t o t a ke t h e d i re c t ro u t e . There are so many interesting islands in between. S out heast of t he muc h-visi t ed Riau Archipe lago are Pulau Linggi and Pulau Singkep, and then the considerably larger Pulau Bangka and Pulau Belitung. One could even digress into the Sunda Straits to see Anak Krakatoa before reaching Indonesia’s capital. Going via the Anambas islands off NW Borneo is another option. A Raffles Marina-organised “cruise in company” to Jakarta in 2012, taking in various islands, was reported in a previous Nautique , so here we want to look at what happens after arrival at ABA reciprocal club Batavia Sunda Kelapa Marina, which as the title indicates is in the fascinating old Bugis boat harbour.
Batavia Marina has two big floating pontoon arms with a limited number of berths for vessels to 37m LOA; Med-style stern-to-moorings for eight boats to 20m, and plenty of slots for yachts 15m and under. Water and electricity are provided, as are fuel and laundry services. Standard pedestals have power outlets of 16amp 1 phase, while larger ones are 32 or 64amp 3 phases. Visitors are very welcome for short-term or longer stays, and special ABA rebates for Raffles Marina members apply. The five-storey clubhouse is quite startling. It is designed in colonial style to fit its setting and indeed, it is only a short walk from the Old City of Jakarta Museums and Historical Buildings. Stained wood and marble feature in the club’s classic Marco Polo dining rooms and wine and cigar bar. Indonesian, Asian and International dishes can also be taken out in the Seaside Gardens.
This is the place to read say Joseph Conrad’s Freya of the Seven Isles , or certainly any other emotive title of Indonesia’s pre-independence era. Soak up the atmosphere, while checking out the nearby Bugis boats and phinisis. It is a different way of seeing Jakarta, whose vibrant CBD is still only a short taxi ride away. For those arriving by plane, the airport is 10km distant. Several four-star hotels are in the immediate vicinity. Perusing the port can be an intriguing experience; simply watching what is being loaded and unloaded. According to Wikipedia: “Sunda Kelapa, better known as Pasar Ikan, meaning fish market, is located at the mouth of the Ciliwung River. This 500-year-old harbour area was a vital trading link for the 15th century Hindu Kingdom of Pajajaran. Later it belonged to the Portuguese, and then the Dutch. To see the present-day fish market in action, it is essential to arrive by 6am. Sunda Kelapa still operates as an inter-island port. Tall-masted Bugis schooners from South Sulawesi make a picturesque scene. They belong to one of the last fleets of commercial sailboats anywhere in the world, plying seas of the Indonesian archipelago as they did centuries ago.”
Right on one’s doorstep too are the so-called Thousand Islands, which is what Kepulauan Seribu means. However, as the Aseanarean Expedition Series book, Marine Parks of Indonesia remarks, “take that with a large pinch of salt. The real figure for the number of islands, or coral cays, in this small archipelago in the Java Sea is just over a hundred.” Seribu National Marine Park occupies 25 pages of the book, published in 2012 and available from Raffles Marina reception. It is worth studying before an exploration of these waters. Writers Patricia Seward, LM Chou and RM President Francis Lee do concede that “the term Thousand Islands is much better at conveying the romantic notion of countless emerald isles dotted in clusters in an azure sea. Some charts of the archipelago identify four subgroups of islands, which stretch for roughly 80km within Jakarta Bay. The nearest islands are only a few kilometres from the Java Coast. Some are uninhabited, but several of the larger ones support extensive resorts.”
I recall visiting central Pulau Putri decades ago, when we stocked up at a local supermarket, then flew in a light plane from suburban Jakarta to an airstrip cay, completing the journey by boat. At dusk the sky turned black with bats, and at night some ferocious birds or lizards made terrible noises tearing at the thatched roof of our fairly basic holiday hut. No doubt, the facilities have improved. Tourism has taken its toll, though, as the authors of Marine Parks of Indonesia point out, yet “the coral cays of the extensive Seribu Archipelago are important in conservation because they form part of one of the best developed patch reef systems in Indonesia.”
For more information, contact Putu Suryadi putu@batavia-marina.com , or visit www.bataviamarina.com
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Contacting Marina Manager Putu Suryadi well in advance for a berth booking is a good idea. CIQP clearances can be done here, and captains will already have tackled Cruising Permit and Vessel Declaration forms.
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Astragalus, Chinese Yam with Pork and Barley Soup
Stewed Pork Shank with Polygonatum Sibiricum
Lotus, Arrowroot and Radix Curcumae Soup
Braised Toman Fish with Bamboo Shoots and Winter Melon
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Road To Recovery This is the last instalment to eating your way to The good health with the aid of these four TCM inspired dishes. Since its conception, we have rolled out a nutritious and exclusive new menu with 12 carefully selected TCM recipes. We hope that you are enjoying this brand new dining experience available daily at the Captain’s Table for lunch and dinner.
Suitable for ladies is the Lotus, Arrowroot and Radix Curcumae Soup. Containing natural plant collagen, the dish has anti-ageing benefits and helps combat obesity too.
Diners looking to improve their heart and lungs, insomnia and appetite can order the Stewed Pork Shank with Polygonatum Sibiricum as a main dish. You can also strengthen your spleen and improve your diuresis with our Braised Toman Fish with Bamboo Shoots and Winter Melon – a delectable dish that comes with ginger and red dates, which provide extra nutrition for your body.
Dishes start from $16. Daily. Lunch and Dinner at Captain’s Table Chinese Restaurant.
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A key feature of these four TCM dishes is their focus on helping you recover from various ailments while providing the nutrients that you need. Astragalus, Chinese Yam with Pork and Barley Soup, is a starter suitable for people with diabetes and those with pectoral Qi deficiency.
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Carol Milner running a transect to identify and count the number of fish
white out
corals
wiped out
Carol Milner and Kitty Currier exchanging notes underwater
Clown fish with bleached soft coral
Bleached corals along a transect line
Photo Credits: Dan Anderson
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n May and June, Biosphere Foundation repeated a baseline study of the coral reefs around Menjangan Island that was first done in 2011. The aim of the study was to learn how the health and vitality of the reef had changed over the course of five years. During those years we had also initiated a community conservation programme to steward the reefs and our activities included mooring buoy installations, Crown of Thorns Starfish (COTS) removal, trash management and educational programmes. We wanted to know: Did our efforts make a difference to the overall health of the reef ?
Our study coincided with a global coral bleaching event, which has threatened the health of reefs from the Great Barrier Reef to around the global tropics. Similarly, the coral cover in NW Bali has declined due to this bleaching event. Corals “bleach” in response to stress from pollution, change in water temperature, or salinity. When that happens, the symbiotic algae living in the coral tissue is expelled from the coral white. The corals can recover again if the conditions are reversed, that is after enough time (around three months) or large enough changes are made. Otherwise there is little hope of recovery and they die.
During the 2016-study period, 3.4km of reef were studied, recording 54 coral genus, 285 species of fish, and 0.68ha of reef inspected for impacts and damage. Initial findings indicate that the installation of mooring buoys for visiting boats has a positive effect on the overall health of the reef, as well as the removal of COTS (which eat the corals). Trash clean-ups and education programmes have raised local awareness about looking after the fragile ecosystem. However, waste continues to get washed to the area from further afield. There are many beautiful fish, but those species with commercial value are either small or absent. We also witnessed destructive fishing practices such as cyanide fishing.
Sustained water temperatures of as much as 2˚C higher than normal led to bleaching in and around Menjangan from December last year to May 2016.This caused the recent deaths of many corals. However due to the biodiversity of this reef and our ongoing conservation efforts with the local community to encourage healthy reefs, some corals survived and new growth was found. This is good news for the future. These findings support the fact that climate change can be addressed locally. Together, we can all make a difference in reducing impacts and stresses to coral reefs; and learn how to help land and sea ecosystems be healthy and thus more resilient to change.
Please continue to follow our progress with ‘Friends of Menjangan’ (our community outreach programme in NW Bali).
Visit http://biospherefoundation.org or https://www.facebook.com/BiosphereFoundation
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The devastating bleaching of coral reefs in NW Bali at Menjangan Island is the latest update from Mir’s Coral Reef Team
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explorer Information and enquiries Reception 6861 8000; recept@rafflesmarina.com.sg Membership Department 6869 1830/ 1839/ 1808; events@rafflesmarina.com.sg
M: Members | G: Guests
Dockmaster’s Office 6861 9000; dmo@rafflesmarina.com.sg
FRIENDLY FISHING COMPETITION
Our angling competitions in the past have seen some pretty impressive catches reeled in by participants that run the gamut of ages. See who gets the heaviest haul this time. After eight hours of patience and perseverance, a hearty buffet dinner awaits all. Mingle in the camaraderie of like-minded people with passionate pursuits, and perhaps get some tips from the winner’s circle. Date: Saturday, 19 November, 8.30am to 8.30pm Fees: $38 (M), $48 (G) Venue: Breakwater, Raffles Marina Closing Date: 11 November
SARIMBUN RACE
Take in adrenaline and a scenic rush at the same time in this race to an island situated in Western Johor Straits, within Singapore waters. Close enough to get a quick taste of competition for those who may be strapped for time, far enough to hone your stamina and navigating skills, considering the close proximity of the island. Date: Saturday, 3 December Fees: $53.50 per boat Venue: Raffles Marina Closing Date: 2 December
MUAY THAI FOR LADIES
Everything you need to know about muay thai but was afraid to ask, is all here in this tryout session. Be privy to the ins and outs of this dynamic, full contact combat sport. Referred to as “The Art/Science of Eight Limbs”, it makes use of punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes, thus using eight “points of contact”. Perfect for stress relief and building cardiovascular endurance while mastering various self-defence techniques. Date: Saturday, 10 December, 2pm to 3pm Fees: $27(M); $29(G) Venue: Aerobics Room Closing Date: 2 December
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HOLIDAY STAYCATION
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As the year draws to a close, it’s time to start planning your annual vacation. Avoid the stress of peak season tourist crowds and the strain of tightly packed itineraries. Hide out in our cosy club surrounds and luxuriate in our standard and deluxe rooms for a relaxing three-daytwo-night stay. Enjoy comforts including a $20 breakfast voucher at Marina Bistro as well as a $50 meal voucher at the Raffles Marina F&B outlets. Date: Tuesday, 1 November to Saturday, 31 December Fees: $270+ (M), $300++ (G) Venue: Raffles Marina
DIscovery pub Opening Hours: Weekdays (from 12pm till 12am); Weekends & Public Holidays (from 2pm till 12am).
DEWAR’S SPECIAL RESERVE 12 YEARS
per bottle
2 free 5cl bottles of Dewar’s 12 years miniature will be given with each bottle of Dewar’s Special Reserve 12 years. November to December 2016
Fox Creek Shadow’s Run Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Whimsically named after McLaren Vale’s Fox Creek Winery owner’s faithful dog, Shadow, and his amazing habit of running after the vibrating trellis wire as the grape vines were pruned each year. The Shiraz illuminates in a brighter side of maroon, telling of the fruity presence of blackcurrant, red cherry and plum balanced by youthful, soft tannins. A whiff of vibrant mint and a spicy compote of cinnamon, nutmeg, with a touch of cloves and brambles make for an uplifting bouquet. A surprise awaits you in mid-palate as a taste of milk chocolatey strawberries and cream comes up to the fore.
Fox Creek Shadow’s Run Chardonnay 2013 A subdued shade of gold b e l i e s t h e fre s h f l avo u r s of golden peach, pineapple and apricot. This tropicallyi n s p i re d c h a rd o n n ay i s a breath of fresh air from South Australia’s temperate climate. Bursting forth in a zesty bouquet of white peach, nectarine, rockmelon and kumquat, leading up to a rich, full-bodied mid-palate, balanced by a soft finish. $50++ per bottle; Daily. November to December 2016
BEER BUZZ
November to December 2016
On Weekends Live EPL Tiger Beer Promotion $55++ for 2 jugs with complimentary snacks (choice of spring roll, samosa or chicken wings).
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$108++
WINE OF THE MONTH
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appetite Reservations and enquiries:
Captain’s Table
6869 2288
SICHUAN SAGA Embark on a multi-sensory epicurean journey that highlights the seven basic flavours, which gives Sichuan food its distinct boldness. We take you through the realms of sour, pungent, hot, sweet, bitter, aromatic, and salty with our savoury menu. From $12-$24++. Dinner only on Weekdays. November 2016.
DOUBLE THE DEAL
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Round off the year with our all-time favourite offer of “Buy-One-GetOne-Free”. Our extensive menu of Southeast Asian cuisine includes vegetarian options as well.
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Minimum spend of $20 nett per person. Dine-in only. Lunch and Dinner. Daily. November and December 2016.
COASTAL PLEASURES
The sea serves up these succulent crustaceans and we up the flavour ante with our lip-smacking preparation styles: prawns are poached and deep-fried, coated with salt and pepper, while crabs come in chilli, black pepper and steamed. Minimum spend of $15 nett per person. Dinner only on Weekdays. Lunch and Dinner on Weekends and Public Holidays. November and December 2016.
AHHH…SWEET BALLINGS
Little glutinous rice globules, also known as ‘tang yuan’, are symbols of harmony and reunion, and often eaten during the Chinese Winter Solstice. Choose from a selection of sweet soups such as Red Bean, Almond Cream, Black Sesame Cream, Ginger Tea with Yellow Sugar, and Red Dates with Dried Longan. $3.80++ per bowl. Lunch and Dinner. Daily. November 2016.
HIGH-OCTANE 2016/17
End the year with a bang, and begin the new year with a flourish! In between that, live lavishly, stoke up a party and take off on an odyssey of luxury with our Wagyu Salad with Wasabi Dressing, Seafood Miso Soup, Steamed Cod Fish, Poached Spinach with King Crabmeat Sauce, Fried Udon, and Herbal Jelly. $60++ per person. Lunch and Dinner. 31 December 2016 and 1 January 2017.
JUBILEE BASH
The good life of dining begins at 50! If you’re aged 50 years and above, you deserve to be treated to a birthday bash complete with a majestic nine-course Chinese banquet. Savour symbolic fare with family and friends in this memorable occasion!
TROPICAL CHRISTMAS
We bring you glad tidings of great joy Euro-Asian style. Our innovative chefs have prepared special yuletide menus just for you. Highlights of our East meets West sets include Prawns with Avocado Salad; Astragalus, Ginseng and Panax Chicken Soup, Steamed Dory Fish Chinese Style, Stir-fried Kurobuta; Braised Ee-Fu Noodles and Egg Pudding. $55++ per person. Lunch and Dinner. 24 and 25 December 2016.
All food images used are for illustration purposes only. Actual representation may differ.
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$300++ per table of 10 people. Lunch and Dinner. Daily. November and December 2016.
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Reservations and enquiries:
Marina Bistro
6869 2299
FESTIVE
KALEIDOSCOPE It was the night before Christmas, when all through the Club, everyone’s a-stirring… for our grand yuletide celebrations of course! Our chefs outdo themselves again with an extraordinary buffet including roasts, seafood and international recipes via live stations, carving stations, action stations, dessert stations laden with sweets of every form, flavour and colour.
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$62.00++ per pax, $28++ per child (6-12 years old). Dinner only. 24 December 2016.
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MEATY BONES
When it comes to ribs, tender and fall-off-the-bone baby backs are always a crowd pleaser. Have them marinated in a savoury Barbecue Sauce, or a fruity, spicy Korean Sauce. Add them to a meal, with a starter of Cold Seafood Arugula Salad and a dessert of Passion fruit Panna Cota. Both mains are served with French fries and raisin coleslaw. $23.80++ per person. Lunch only. Daily. November 2016.
HOLIDAY ROAD
As a prelude to Christmas, we set the scene with a hearty prix fixe lunch menu before you slide into gastronomic debauchery. Start off with Creamy Pumpkin with Walnut; a choice of mains, either Roast Traditional Young Turkey, or Pan-seared Sea Bass, both of which are served with chestnut stuffing, fine beans, tomato coulis, garlic mash, cranberry and rosemary jus. Finish off with a scoop of Mövenpick ice-cream. $23.80++ per person. Weekday Lunch only. 1 to 25 December 2016.
HEADS UP
Headlining this fish head steamboat extravaganza is none other than the stellar Red Coral Trout. Accompanied by picks of the crop: yam, tomato, long cabbage and beancurd, and seasoned with lashings of seaweed, dried sole fish and salted plum. Cook them altogether in a heady aroma and serve up with two bowls of steamed white rice.
All food images used are for illustration purposes only. Actual representation may differ.
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$26.80++ per steamboat. Weekend Dinner only. November 2016.
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TIDES SULTAN SHOAL/LAT 01º 14.6’N LONG 103º 39.0’E NOVEMBER 2016
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1.0 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.4
1.7 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.1 2.9 2.4 1.7 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.6 2.2
2.6 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.3 3.5 3.3 2.7 2.1 1.5 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.0
3.2 3.0 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.7 3.2 3.5 3.6 3.5 3.0 2.4 1.8 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.3
3.3 3.3 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.7 2.2 2.7 3.2 3.5 3.7 3.6 3.2 2.6 2.0 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.3
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.1 2.8 2.3 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.5 2.0 2.6 3.1 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.2 2.6 2.0 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.8 3.1
2.6 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 2.7 2.2 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.3 3.5 3.4 3.1 2.5 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.5
2.0 2.3 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.5 1.9 1.3 1.0 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.6 2.2 2.8 3.1 3.3 3.2 2.8 2.2 1.6 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.8
1.3 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.2 1.6 1.0 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.4 2.0 2.5 2.9 3.0 2.9 2.5 1.9 1.3 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.2
0.9 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.6 2.4 1.9 1.3 0.7 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.8 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.1 1.6 1.1 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.8
0.6 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.3 1.8 1.1 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.3 1.9 1.4 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.6
HOURLY HEIGHTS OF RISING AND FALLING TIDES IN METRES
0.5 0.5 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.3 1.7 1.0 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.8 1.1 1.6 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.4 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.5
0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.3 2.7 2.7 2.4 1.8 1.0 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.3 0.9 0.6
1.0 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.8 2.9 2.6 2.0 1.2 0.5 0.2 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.2
1.8 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.7 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.2 1.4 0.7 0.4 0.5 0.8 1.1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.9
2.5 2.2 1.8 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.1 3.1 2.8 2.3 1.6 1.0 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.5
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01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
2.7 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.4 1.9 1.4 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.5
2.7 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.1 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.6
2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.5 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.5
2.0 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.9 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1
1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.4 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.6
1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.3 1.9 1.4 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.1
0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.0 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.1 0.9 0.9 0.9
0.9 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.6 1.2 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.0 0.9
1.1 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.8 3.0 2.9 2.5 1.8 1.3 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.1 1.7 1.3 1.1
1.8 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.7 3.1 3.3 3.2 2.7 2.1 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.6
2.6 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.4 2.9 3.3 3.5 3.5 3.0 2.3 1.7 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.1 2.8 2.4
3.2 3.0 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.5 3.0 3.4 3.6 3.6 3.2 2.6 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.1
3.4 3.4 3.2 2.9 2.4 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.0 3.4 3.7 3.7 3.4 2.7 2.1 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.4 3.4
3.2 3.3 3.4 3.3 3.0 2.5 1.9 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.4 3.6 3.6 3.3 2.8 2.2 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.4
2.8 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.2 2.9 2.4 1.7 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.7 2.3 2.9 3.3 3.5 3.5 3.2 2.7 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.6 2.0 2.3 2.7 3.0
2.2 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.1 3.1 2.7 2.1 1.4 0.9 0.8 0.8 1.1 1.5 2.1 2.7 3.1 3.3 3.2 2.9 2.4 1.8 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.4
1.5 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.4 1.7 1.1 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.4 1.9 2.4 2.8 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.1 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.7
1.0 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.1 1.4 0.8 0.5 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.2 1.7 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.3 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2
0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.4 1.9 1.2 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.8 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.0 1.6 1.2 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
0.5 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.4 2.5 2.3 1.8 1.1 0.5 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 1.0 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.1 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.2 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.6
0.5 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.4 2.5 2.3 1.8 1.1 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.7 1.0 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.7 1.4 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.5
0.8 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.6 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.4 1.9 1.2 0.6 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.1 2.1 1.9 1.6 1.3 0.9 0.6
1.5 1.1 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.5 2.1 1.4 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.2
2.2 1.9 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.4 1.9 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.7 1.1 0.7 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.9
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