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Launch of the IWC Portuguese Yacht Club in Singapore - Part 1 of 2 (Day)
Last week, 3 November was the IWC Day to launch the Portuguese Yacht Club at the Marina at Keppel Bay in Singapore after the launch in Kuala Lumpur.
The reason I mentioned 'day', was indeed it was a full day, started
from afternoon 2:30pm till 9pm. Turnout was good and some guests even
took a day off to attend.
In the afternoon guests were treated
to set sail onboard the luxurious Long Ranger and also the Beneteau
First 40.7 yachts, for a taste of the navigational experience and
wonderful gateaway from the cities for about 3 hours. The session
continued through the evening with the Portuguese Yacht Club launch and a
dinner in restaurant Prive at Keppel Bay.
Entrance to Marina at Keppel Bay ...
Valet parking for guests ...
Registration ....
Guests were given a nice red IWC polo and cap ...
Top and bottom view of the cap ... some are asking why '68'?
Do you know? 
Some guests changed into the sailing attire provided ...
and proceed to the waiting area ...
Keppel Bay is off the main island of Singapore, a bridge at the background of the above pic.
Some guests already arrived ...
Time to hydrate before boarding and under the sunny sky. Choice of your drinks, free flow...
Stick to still ....
Goris Verburg, General Manager (SEA) IWC South East Asia, greeted everyone and provided a short intro about the programmes...
He
mentioned, for the sea trip there were 3 vessels : the Long Ranger and
two Beneteau First 40.7 yachts. Midway stop, guests in the Beneteau
First 40.7 yachts could swop over to the Long Ranger.
He also introduced the professional sailors-cum-instructors (
Lynnette Leong & Tan Thong Meng) sailing with us. We were in good
hands and if have any navigating questions, these two experts would be
able to provide answers.
After the briefing, we set off. Through the secured area ....
We splitted into 3 groups.
As each Beneteau First
40.7 yacht could hold only eight of us, the first brave-sixteen boarded
the yacht while the rest went on to the Long Ranger.
Boarding the 'Endeavour' ...
Boarding the cabin-cruiser 'Venture' ...
Our instructress reminded us to apply sunscreen and she preferred we had our life-jackets on too.
The high tech instrumentation ....
At stationary ...
Life-jackets on ....
Goris was quick to wear on his life-jacket, while several of us needed help
Leaving the marina ...
Our lady-instructor helming the 'Venture' with engine power out of the marina ...
A pic of the clubhouse ...
The bridge connecting the main island to Keppel Bay ...
Massive sea-front development underway ....
Passed by several nice vessels !
Now clear and in the open sea ...
A guest taking over the wheel .... and he requested for beer!
Try to do a 'DUI' onboard !
Wind picked up, and ready to lower the sail ...
at 4.37 nautical miles ....
Ha! No beer alas, only isotonic drink for the 'Captain Sparrow' ...
Lowering the first sail ...
Securing the rope ...
First sail up ...
And engine turned off. Now on wind-power ... achieveing 0.94 nautical miles.
Tension up the sail ...
A pic of our expert-on-board, Lynnette Leong.
Next to lower the other sail. A lady stepped to the task ....
She was fast!
A pic , please
Our 'Captain' enjoying the view ...
on his wrist ...
On HIS Wrist ...
Our sister-yacht caught up ...
We had a change of Captain on deck
Our instructor took out a sextant and briefly explained how to use it ...
When asked why do sailors still have one onboard with the modern instrumentation installed?
She
replied, the instrument served as a backup, in case the instrumentation
failed, and it is also the basic which all sailors should know.
Goris hands-on with the sextant.
Another guest trying out ...
Reaching our rendezvous point, lowering the sails ...
Tying the bumpers ...
Will be docking the yacht beside the Long Ranger and board ...
Some guests on the Long Ranger, awaiting to switch over ...
A view of 'Venture' from the deck of Long Ranger ...
Time for break ...canapes and drinks were served ...
The 'Endeavour' approaching ...
The passenger-switching completed ...
Guests from the other yacht boarded and had their snacks ...
Moving back to Keppel Bay. A guest at the bow of yacht enjoying the breeze and the skyline of Singapore.
Passing by some new sea-front development ...
Sun setting ....
A glimpse of part of Sentosa Island ...
Entering the Marina ...
Docked at 7pm ...
Sun about to set ... guests alighted and proceed to wash up and join the night launch of Portuguese Yacht Club later ....
Walking to the clubhouse ...
The lighted up bridge linking Keppel Bay to the main Singapore island ...
Next, to the evening launch event of Portuguese Yacht Club .....
Related Post :
Launch of the IWC Portuguese Yacht Club in Kuala Lumpur
This message has been edited by Kong on 2010-11-11 18:43:21
Launch of the IWC Portuguese Yacht Club in Singapore - Part 1 of 2 (Day)
Launch of the IWC Portuguese Yacht Club in Singapore - Part 2 of 2 (Night)
Great photographic report, as always, Kong
Thanks Respo ....
Thanks kong
Indeed a pretty sizeable event and ...
Fabulous Event!
Ha! You get your ...
Contest entry
My 3 korek answers are.....
my answers are...its not 68...its 89 read upside down
Thank you, Kong - and IWC
Thanks IWC for another superb event!
It was good break ...
3 theories for the IWC '68'
It is 68 or 89?
Who is sea-sick? :-)
Not sure ...
Here's my creative answer to the why it's 68 :
I thinkthe answer to the contest question is...
My answer...
Contest entry (in the proper thread)
Contest answer
The meaning of the "68" is very clear
Here's why it's 68...
I really LOVE the fact that everyone had to wear life vests!