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[ong kok keong]

hi,
my nickname is KK. i am from singapore. i had sailed mainly dingy such as Laser. i had also crewed in some keelboats. i hope to contribute to this forum by presenting sailing news in singapore and the region. if you look under my profile, you can follow the link. thanks once again for accepting me into this forum.

[cat man do]

G'day KK , you'll find 'em a friendly crowd here and you'll get some real helpful information. When we get our next boat in the water we will be looking forward to getting up to Singapore , Lankawi and surrounding areas. It looks like a most beughtiful part of the world and we can hardly wait.

Again , welcome and enjoy .

Dave

PS: just added your site to my favourites list. Looks to be some good stuff there.

[ong kok keong]

hi dave,
langkawi, malaysia and phuket, thailand are popular crusing destinations. the area also has good marina support facilities.
by contrast, singapore is just getting into the act. we also have a few marinas that are well maintained and affordable.
i will be most glad to provide info you may require should you choose to come down.
brisbane, i had been there more than a decade ago. but last year, my family holiday in perth. it was an enjoyable holidays.

[GordMay]

Great stuff KK - welcome aboard!
“Singapore Sailing News” http://www.singaporesailing.com
and KK’s “Personal Sailing Page” http://www.geocities.com/okokkeon111/

[ong kok keong]

hi gord may,
this july, in the clipper race, the fleet sailed from Victoria to Panama. singapore has an entry, the boat aptly name Uniquely Singapore. singapore came up tops in this leg.
did you catch the action there? Clipper 07-08 will start in Sep 07

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha KK,
Welcome aboard!! I remember Singapore well from my Navy days. Beautiful place and I'm glad they are developing marinas.
Kind Regards,
JohnL

[delmarrey]

Welcome aboard KK

I think every sailor that has sailed the Pacific has made it to Singapore. These pictures are from the early 70's. I'm sure it has changed a lot since then, as everywhere else.




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[Entlie]

Welcome, KK! I know you will enjoy this forum.

My husband (Sunspot Baby on this forum) and I lived in Singapore from 1976-1983 - first near Newton Circus on Peck Hay Road, and then in Katong on Avon Road. We spent many happy days on and in the water during those years, in Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries.

We still miss your beautiful island, the friendly Singaporeans, and the food. Oh! The delicious, wonderful food!

Entlie
Sailing Catamaran Sunspot Baby

[Pblais]

Welcome KK,

Cruisers Forum needs a good sailor in Singapore. You never know when one of us will come over for a visit. Please join in the discussions here.

[ong kok keong]

Originally Posted by SkiprJohn

Aloha KK,
Welcome aboard!! I remember Singapore well from my Navy days. Beautiful place and I'm glad they are developing marinas.
Kind Regards,
JohnL

hi skipjohn,
i am happy you have good memories of singapore from your Navy days. that must have been sometimes back. if you visit again, you will be surprised with the change now.in fact, we just have a new marina on the Sentosa Island. with the warmest regards.

[ong kok keong]

Originally Posted by delmarrey

Welcome aboard KK

I think every sailor that has sailed the Pacific has made it to Singapore. These pictures are from the early 70's. I'm sure it has changed a lot since then, as everywhere else.




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hi delmarrey,
wow, these are great photos. can i use them for personal use? the first photo is the Clifford Pier area. the centre building with a smaller tower is no longer there. in place is a high rise commercial building, Tung Centre. the other photo is the City Hall. thanks again for sharing these photos. with the warmest regards

[ong kok keong]

Originally Posted by Entlie

Welcome, KK! I know you will enjoy this forum.

My husband (Sunspot Baby on this forum) and I lived in Singapore from 1976-1983 - first near Newton Circus on Peck Hay Road, and then in Katong on Avon Road. We spent many happy days on and in the water during those years, in Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries.

We still miss your beautiful island, the friendly Singaporeans, and the food. Oh! The delicious, wonderful food!

Entlie
Sailing Catamaran Sunspot Baby

hi entlie,
thanks for your warm welcome to this forum. i am staying further down the road in bedok. i am glad you remember the happy days on the waters besides the delicious food. where do you sail then. i hazard a guess, Tioman, Langkawi, Redang? with the warmest regards.

[ong kok keong]

Originally Posted by Pblais

Welcome KK,

Cruisers Forum needs a good sailor in Singapore. You never know when one of us will come over for a visit. Please join in the discussions here.

hi pblais,
thanks. i am a member of the SAFYC, Singapore Armed Forces Yacht Club. i will be glad to offer any help if some of you are stopping over. with the warmest regards

[Entlie]

Originally Posted by ong kok keong

hi entlie,
thanks for your warm welcome to this forum. i am staying further down the road in bedok. i am glad you remember the happy days on the waters besides the delicious food. where do you sail then. i hazard a guess, Tioman, Langkawi, Redang? with the warmest regards.

We didn't have a boat when we lived there, spent time on friends boats out of Changai, and George (Sunspot Baby) did some racing. Lots of time on local boats (Singapore Club Aquanaut Dive Club), mostly out of Mersing going to the nearby islands - Tioman, Rawa, Aur, Pemmangil, etc. We did numerous extended dive trips with the club in other countries. Loved Langkawi, too.

Entlie
Sailing Catamaran Sunspot Baby

[ong kok keong]

hi entlie,
i took a look at your website. looks like you have passed the discussion between a monohull and a catamaran. enjoy what you are doing and be happy. keep in touch.