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Feng
Sails On
Written by Elaine CHUA
Feng,
the boat built for my 2005 Mini Transat's entry, arrived
in Singapore safely from Spain with the kind support of
NOL / APL's freight services. She was delivered straight
to Keico Yard at Ponggol and within a week, her keel and
mast were fixed. A short visit back to RSYC ensued before
we headed to Malaysia for the Raja Muda International Regatta
which took place in November 2004.
Days
before the King's Cup, I was lucky enough to meet Alessandro
Zamagna in Phuket by pure coincidence. Alex took part in
the last Mini Transat and was spending a few months holidaying
in Asia when a fellow sailor met him and introduced us.
We sailed the King's Cup together with a third crew from
Hong Kong, Russ Parker. Their combined experience taught
me plenty.
In
January 2005, Feng will be racing in the Singapore Straits
Regatta and we will be training in local waters until early
February 2005, then she will leave for Europe for an intensive
training program. If you are at the marina and don't see
her tied out on the dock, we are probably out sailing and
would return before the sun goes down.
Many
thanks to the list of endless volunteers, friends and supporters
who lent a hand (when my own two hands were simply not enough),
provided me with accommodation on both land and sea, allowed
Feng to tie up alongside their yachts – your help is
very much appreciated.
Come
and visit Feng at the Club before she leaves for Europe.
Happy
sailing
Elaine Chua
elaine@elainechua.com
www.elainechua.com
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