SAFYC Youth Championship sailing regatta was held from 7-8 Mar 09 in SAFYC Changi clubhouse. As I was new to the job, there's alot for me to observe and learn (including all those sailing rules & regulations). The preparation for the event took place well before the weekends, with the optimist being shifted over to our clubhouse from other sailing centre.
For this annually conduct regatta by SAFYC, this year there were a total of 180 children taking part. On the morning of 7 Mar 09, most parents were busy preparing the sail for their kids, while the latter were running around the clubhouse having fun with their friends...
A safety briefing was conducted by the OD in the function room and then the competitors proceed to get ready to launch. Before they were launched, the OD boat and many others proceed out to set up the race course as well as to check the wind condition.
Competitors lining up at the slipway getting ready to launch...
While they were launching the competitors, the official were out at sea preparing for the race to start (I am one of them). I followed a few boats to observe and maximise my learning over the 2 days. The weather was cruel and this were what I can...
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