| Sailing can be grow with you. There is a boat | | | | range of 20 feet to 30 feet. Some of the |
| suitable for every age group; from children, | | | | common ones used in Singapore are the J series. |
| teenager, adult and veteran. Naturally, the choice | | | | If you are not into racing, this boat could meet |
| of the sailing boats will most likely see an increase | | | | the desire to enjoy cruising. Nevertheless, in |
| in size and length of these boats. Sailing can also | | | | Singapore there is a lack of cruising grounds. Most |
| increase in intensity if you decide to take it | | | | of our southern islands are off-limit or cordoned |
| competitively; even racing at the Olympics. | | | | off for other development. The nearest cruising |
| A lot of sailors horn their sailing skills sailing single | | | | grounds will likely be the Andaman Sea near the |
| man design boats such as the Optimist and Laser. | | | | Phuket Island, Thailand. In fact, Sunsail also runs |
| Some go on to two man design boats such as | | | | chartering services there. However, there are |
| the International 420s. For such boats, teamwork | | | | two destinations that are popular with SAFYC |
| and co-operation are critical in performing well in a | | | | boaters and yachters. They are Nongsa Point |
| race. | | | | Marina in |
| The Optimist boat length is 2.3m and the hull | | | | Batam Island, Indonesia and Sebana Cove Marina |
| weight at 35 kg. These characteristics are ideal | | | | in Johore, Malaysia. |
| for children who can continue sailing up to their | | | | In cruising, there are other considerations that |
| teenage years. (it is the only dinghy approved by | | | | sailors need to be aware. In Singapore, you need |
| the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) | | | | a license to helm a motorized yacht/boat. This is |
| exclusively for sailors under 16 years of age). | | | | issued by the MPA (Maritime Port Authority) after |
| For those who had outgrown the Optimist, the | | | | the applicant passed both a theory test and a |
| Laser Byte is the next logical choice. The Byte | | | | practical handling assessment. In addition, |
| boat length is 3.6m and the hull weight at 45.3kg. | | | | experience and knowledge of boat handling and |
| This is ideal for teenagers who may not reach the | | | | seasmanship is also important. These skills can be |
| optimum weight of 75kg for the standard Laser | | | | picked up by sailing regularly with other yachters |
| 4.7. This suits the Asian sailors who are smaller in | | | | from the sailing club which you are a member. |
| physique compared to the Caucasians sailors. In | | | | Above all, presence of mind and common sense |
| fact, the Asian sailors had performed well in | | | | is necessary to handle any emergencies while out |
| international Byte races. Elizabeth Yin, our local | | | | in the waters. This is the responsibility of the |
| sailor emerged the champion at the Arch Byte CII | | | | captain of the yacht who will need leadership to |
| World Championship 2006 (3-8 July). | | | | command the boat when faced with such |
| Most sailors continue their passion for sailing by | | | | situations. |
| moving on to a day cruiser. This is normally in the | | | | |