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Dear Members and Friends,
Happy New Year! As the Dragon Year flies in, may it usher for you and your
family, good health and much prosperity!
The season of giving and the spirit of sharing is at an all-time high. One such
example was the successful Lady Helm Race, in support of the Breast Cancer
Foundation. It was a good day for the ladies, thanks to all participating yachts,
sponsors and donors.
On 3 March, we will have an encore, this time, in conjunction with International
Women’s Day and our Boaters’ & Members’ Night. Bring along your family and
join us for a great afternoon of sailing, followed by prize-giving, and a relaxed evening of live music and
casual dining.
Congratulations to all the Raffles Marina members who participated in the recent Raja Muda Selangor
International Regatta and King's Cup. It’s wonderful to see this growing regional participation in premier
racing regattas.
Just around the corner is Singapore Sailing’s 18th Singapore Straits Regatta (26-31 January), an event
that is fast becoming the titular Singapore Cup for Sailing.
To keep you connected to what’s happening at the Club, we are introducing a regular email to all
members, highlighting events / activities with links to information that may interest you. We hope to
launch it in the next month. To fully benefit from this, please ensure we have your current email address.
Do update Cecilia from our membership department.
Our year-end Phuket Cruise 2011 called on our nautical friends in Pangkor, Penang, Langkawi, Lipe,
Krabi and Phuket and had a wonderful time sailing and socialising at some of the best cruising destinations
in the world.
Following a fun filled New Year’s Eve family party, the social calendar for the weeks ahead is packed with
activities. First up are our Chinese New Year Celebrations. The festive lineup begins with Shou Gong Yan
from now until 20 January and includes Lo Hei feasts, Reunion Dinners, and Chinese New Year takeaways.
On 14 February, love is in the air as Valentine’s Day rolls around. Marina Bistro has made it easy this
year with a specially arranged dinner for two menu, at $98++. There is even a chance to win a two-nights,
stay at the Raffles Marina.
In order to comply with new MAS standards for data security, in December 2011, Diners Club commenced
replacing RML’s current magnetic strip-based cards with chip-based cards. This exercise should be hassle-free
with just an exchange of card. We are keen to hear of any problems that may have arisen and are happy
to assist if indeed this has been your experience.
Raffles Marina values the environment and would like to do our part by implementing a recycling
scheme. Three recycling bins are located at the Marina’s Post A before the slipway and all are encouraged
to use these bins for waste disposal. A little goes a long way, so remember to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Finally, I am delighted to announce that Raffles Marina is proud to partner Singapore Sailing Federation,
as the selected venue for their Gala Fund Raising Dinner on 31 March. More details will follow, but please
mark your diaries for this special night.
I look forward to seeing you around your club!
Sincerely,
Ray Parry
Chief Executive Officer

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY2012
FEATURE
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REGULARS
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A Royal Sojourn
Ireland’s castle hotels are perfect for those
who want to enjoy a holiday that’s truly fit
for kings and queens.
By Balvinder Sandhu
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Message from the Club
At Your Service
Directory of Club services
32 Tides
Tracking the highs and lows
17 | Lady Helm Race In Support Of
The Breast Cancer Foundation
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29 | Chinese New Year Specials
06 | A Royal Sojourn
10 | The Green Corridor
CLUB
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Seen & Heard
• The Green Corridor
• Cannes And Monaco Boat Shows Attract
Singaporean Visitors
• Pool Tournament November Challenge
• Lady Helm Race In Support Of The
Breast Cancer Foundation
• New Year Countdown
• PCRF - All hands on Deck
In-House Specials
• CNY Lo Hei Package
• Golf Getaway in Bintan
On The Horizon
Upcoming activities/ events and sailing
course
Discovery Pub
Wine and drink specials for the month
Epicurean: Chinese New Year Specials
Savour our chefs’ delicious creations

Feature
A Royal
Sojourn
Ireland’s castle hotels are perfect for those
who want to enjoy a holiday that’s truly fit
for kings and queens.
By Balvinder Sandhu

Make your fairy tale dreams of staying in a castle come true with these regal establishments that have
generously opened themselves up to the world of hospitality. Here’s a pick of Ireland’s most majestic
castle staycations.
Ashford Castle
Located in Mayo, this one-time estate of the Guinness
family has been around since 1228. It first opened as a
hotel in 1939, and after being purchased by a group of Irish
American investors in 1985, it came under the ownership
of Galway entrepreneur and hotelier Gerry Barrett in 2008.
All of the castle’s 83 rooms retain their original features
yet come equipped with modern amenities. Choose from
Corrib Room, Deluxe Room, state room or suite. Get the
ultimate in pampering at one of the spa treatment rooms.
For outdoor activities, there’s fishing, golf, lake cruising,
falconry, clay pigeon and archery to choose from.
There are plenty of dining options too, all of which indulge in
creative cooking, inspired use of seasonal ingredients as well as an
innovative menu. Your options include George V (classic dining),
Drawing Room (informal lunch / dinner and afternoon tea), Cullens
(bistro-style menu) or the cocktail bar for drinks.
From *€175 / S$305 per night for a Corrib double room, with full Irish breakfast.
For more information, visit www.ashford.ie
Dromoland Castle
With a history stretching back to the fifth
century, this castle was originally the ancestral
home of one of the few families of Gaelic
royalty, direct descendants of Brian Boru, the
High King of Ireland.
Located in Clare, with easy access from
Shannon Airport, Dromoland Castle sits on
expansive grounds, which includes a championship
golf course and a beautiful lake. Book yourself
into a Deluxe Room, a Queen Anne Room, a state room
or suite, better yet, a room with a lake view, and you’ll
experience the excellent comfort and hospitality that
Dromoland has to offer.
Old-world elegance is apparent throughout the
property, but modern amenities are aplenty too. The Earl
of Thomond is an award-winning fine dining restaurant.
Don’t miss the Cocktail Bar – formerly the castle library – where you can sit by a gently
burning fire and savour your drink. Or just unwind at the spa or the indoor heated pool.
The adventurous type can try activities such as falconry, clay shooting, horse riding,
fishing and archery. There’s also the championship golf course, which was designed by
Irish golfing legend, J.B. Carr, and golf course architect, Ron Kirby. You are welcome to
explore the estate on your own. Who knows what surprises are in store for you.
From *€98 / S$171 per night for special bed and breakfast packages.
For more information, visit www.dromoland.ie
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Castlemartyr Resort
With a slightly more ‘modern’ architecture, Castlemartyr Resort is housed in an
18th century manor house, which lies adjacent to the ruins of an 800-year-old castle
that was originally built by The Knights Templar. It is located near Cork City and is
easily accessible from Cork Airport.
The resort takes up 220 acres of landscape that features meandering streams,
parklands and a tranquil lake. Wildlife and gardens are scattered all around the
estate as well.
There are 11 Manor House Suites with breathtaking views of the parkland and
lakes, as well as 92 bedrooms in the more contemporary new wing. Facilities include
a health club, which has a gymnasium and fitness studio. It hosts up to 20 classes a
week, so you won’t even have to leave the hotel to keep in shape.
If you love taking walks, you’ll enjoy the stunning views along the
trails. Take a stroll around the formal gardens or be adventurous and
explore the adjacent Castlemartyr Woods. If you prefer to be indoors,
try out treatments at the spa, which overlooks the formal gardens.
Other activities you can indulge in include golf, archery, croquet, clay
pigeon shooting and even a game of hurling, a uniquely Irish sport.
Don’t miss a meal of modern Irish cuisine at the Bell Tower Restaurant,
or a drink at the elegant Knights Bar.
From *€199 / S$347 per night for a deluxe room, with full Irish breakfast.
For more information, visit www.castlemartyrresort.ie
Waterford Castle
This castle spells the ultimate in privacy as it is also situated on
its own private island, just off Waterford City. Its history dates back
500 years and this is clearly seen in the property’s features such as
the Jacobean-style antiques and intricate original tapestries.
The 19 bedrooms combine style and modern comforts: Five
suites with their own private sitting room and 14 deluxe rooms.
There’s also the option of staying in an island lodge, which are
luxurious three and four-bedroom self-catering holiday homes.
A plethora of activities await you: Golf – with Ireland’s only
golf course on its own island – clay target shooting,
archery, boules and nature trails. Wind down with
afternoon tea at the Grand Entrance Hall, light meals
or drinks at The Fitzgerald Room and dinner at the
award-winning Munster Room restaurant. An all-day
dining menu is available at the Golf Club House for
those who feel peckish.
From *€149 / S$260 per night for a standard room,
including breakfast. For more information, visit
www.waterfordcastle.com

Adare Manor
A stunning neo-Gothic manor that was home to the Dunraven family in
the 19th century right up to 1982. This estate is sprawled over 840 acres and
is located in Adare Village in County Limerick, a mere 25-minute drive from
Shannon Airport.
The Manor House is home to 62 bedrooms with
more elaborate and extravagant accommodation
in The Villas. Rooms in the Manor House are all
individually designed and feature details such as
original fireplaces and carved headboards. The
Villas are located just a 15-minute walk from the
Manor House and each of them have three ensuite
bedrooms and a fully-equipped kitchen. There are
also two- and four-bedroom garden townhouses, as well
as eight Carriagehouse Rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Adare Manor has a swimming pool, fitness room, a
boutique as well as Elemis Treatment Rooms. Outdoorsy
types will appreciate golf, falconry, archery, horse riding
and even a trip in a hot-air balloon. You won’t be short
of dining options here, choose from The Oakroom
Restaurant, The Carriagehouse Restaurant, The Drawing
Room (for afternoon tea) and The Tack Room (a cellartype
bar).
From *€240 / S$419 per night for a standard room.
For more information, visit www.adaremanor.com
* Currency exchange accurate at the time of printing.
Barberstown Castle
Ireland’s capital city, Dublin, is just 30 minutes away from this 13th century
castle, making it the perfect hideaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The original Castle Battlement dates back
to 1288, and this blends perfectly with the
Victorian and Elizabethan wings.
There are 58 ensuite bedrooms here, and
no two rooms are identical. Antique furniture
is littered all over the rooms and each room
is named after the previous owners of
Barberstown Castle, for example, singer Eric
Clapton. Get a room with a four-poster bed
and live it up like true royalty.
The Restaurant serves Irish country
house cuisine with a French influence and
has consistently received accolades. The Tea Rooms are ideal for
afternoon tea with freshly-baked scones, at any time of the day. Sit
by the log fire and enjoy the view of the Rose Gardens.
From *€110 / S$192 per night for a standard room, including breakfast.
For more information, visit www.barberstowncastle.ie
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The Green
Last October, the Nature Society of Singapore (NSS) submitted a
proposal The Green Corridor: A Proposal To Keep The Railway Lands As
A Continuous Green Corridor to the relevant decision makers. That
was in response to the then pending relocation of the KTM railway
service from Tanjong Pagar to Woodlands as part of the agreement
between the Singapore and Malaysian governments.
The proposal was developed in collaboration with representatives
from various stakeholders including the Singapore Heritage Society,
architects and cycling groups. It covers the combined length of the
Tanjong Pagar-Woodlands Line and the disused Jurong Line from Teban
Gardens to Clementi. Jurong Line was abandoned due to disuse for about
20 years.
From the numerous nature walks and birdwatching excursions in the
past, NSS has known that the KTM Railway Lands provide a refuge for flora
and fauna due to their myriad landscapes of secondary forest, grasslands,
canals, streams and marshlands. Rural practices such as small-scale
agriculture have also been observed, especially along the Jurong Line.
It had occurred to us that this extensive land can form an exceptional
green corridor – connecting various green areas from north to south and
even people and neighbourhoods.
Corridor
By Leong Kwok Peng, Vice President, Nature Society (Singapore)

A Grand Spine To Connect Green Spaces Together
Map A (on the right) shows the Railway Lands superimposed
with a portion of the National Parks Board (NParks) Park
Connector System. With an estimated combined length of
40 kilometres, the Green Corridor would add 40% to the
existing 100 kilometres of NParks Park Connector System,
whilst providing the Park Connector System with a Grand
Spine. All along its length, the tracks pass directly through
or intersect with existing parks and park connectors, which
fall into six main areas.
1. Southern Sector
In the South, the Railway Lands skirt through woodlands
of various sizes in Portsdown, Alexandra and Bukit Merah.
They can potentially link the Southern Ridges with the
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Located along part of the Ayer
Rajah Expressway, the Railway Lands can be a green cycling
route into the City, where already they form a welcome
green buffer to adjacent light factories.
Sungei Buloh
Kranji Mangrove
& Mudflats
Sungei Ulu Pandan
Central Catchment Area
Clementi Woodlands
one North Park
Botanical Gardens
Southern Ridges
2. Clementi Woodlands
Heading north, the Railway Lands enter an area of
Labrador Park
significant secondary growth forest known as Clementi
Woodlands. This large patch of green is also intersected by the defunct Jurong Line which has
developed unique micro-climates that have become sanctuaries for many rare plants such as giant
tree ferns. In the woodland areas, rare birds such as the Buffy Fish Owl and Changeable Hawk Eagle
have been recorded.
3. Jurong Line
The Jurong Line emerges from the Clementi Woodlands at Sunset Way, crossing the Ulu Pandan
Canal via a majestic cast iron truss bridge. It continues in an unbroken green stretch all the way to
Teban Gardens. Areas adjacent to it have been adopted by nearby residents for use as fruit farms
and vegetable patches, providing an example of what can be encouraged along other areas of the
Railway Lands near housing estates.
4. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
The Railway Lands skirt the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve for a 2-kilometre stretch along Upper Bukit
Timah area. The Green Corridor could be a very convenient way of accessing these areas and can
very simply be converted into a nature trail.
5. Bukit Panjang / Chua Chu Kang / Pang Sua
Beyond the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, several Park Connectors (Hillview, Bukit Panjang, Chua Chu
Kang and Pang Sua) run parallel to the Railway Lands. Combining these will allow for a wider Linear
Park to be established.
6. Kranji / Mandai Mangrove and Mudflats
Finally in the North, the Railway Lands in Kranji can form part of a greater wetlands area, connecting
Mandai Kechil (adjacent to the Customs House), Sungei Mandai and the coastal strip of Mandai
Mangroves and Mudflats. It was also an area formerly part of the old Kranji Nature Reserve that was
degazetted in 1968. This coastal strip between the railway line and the sea consists of extensive
areas of mangroves and intertidal mudflats. Rich in biodiversity, it can potentially be part of the
greater Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve.
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Connecting Nature, People, Work and Home
The proposed Green Corridor will not only make it possible to hike from
the wetlands in Kranji to rainforests in Bukit Timah and the hilltops of
Henderson through a continuous nature trail, it is also important for
preserving our natural heritage by acting as a connector for flora and fauna
movement across the island. It will, to some extent, mitigate the effects of
the fragmentation of our nature reserves.
This Green Corridor can also connect people. Singapore has developed
around the Railway Lands, which are immediately at the doorstep of major
population centres. It has the potential to directly or almost directly serve
1.2 million people living in estates along the entire stretch of railway. Our
proposal suggests a cycling path and a pedestrian path on either side of the
railway tracks.
Of course the Green Corridor is a natural spot for conducting all forms of
sports and recreational activities – the length of the main track is roughly
that of a marathon. The continuous length of the Green Corridor can host
various forms of long distance running or cycling activities without the
need for troublesome road closures.
Preserving History
The railway line serves as a physical reminder
of Singapore and Malaysia’s earlier pre-1965
borderless connections. The whole stretch of
the railway line can be turned into an outdoor
‘museum’ with ‘walking commentary’. Because
of its linearity, points of historical interests can
be planned along the route to educate the
public about life in the 50s, 60s and up to the 70s.
The tracks and auxiliary items such as remaining
shacks, traffic signals and train stations along
the track are ideal points of interests.
The most obvious is the Tanjong Pagar
Railway Station. This 1920s architectural gem
is an obvious candidate for reuse as a hotel,
museum or integrated with any potential new
developments at the existing railway yards.
However, the agreement between Malaysia
and Singapore does not allow the preservation
of the tracks and auxiliary items. The only
structures that will be retained are Tanjong
Pagar and Bukit Timah Railway Station and the
span of tracks next to them, the railway bridges
across Bukit Timah and Upper Bukit Timah
Road and Ulu Pandan Canal. All other ‘hardware’
including the granite ballast will be returned to
Malaysia.
Railways Reused Elsewhere
It is not uncommon for abandoned railway lines
to be converted into parks and gardens. Indeed
we already have the example of Blair Plain in
Chinatown. Notable large-scale schemes in
other countries are the Promenade Plantee
in Paris, where from the late 1980s through
the mid-1990s, the city of Paris successfully
converted the 19th century elevated Viaduc
Daumesnil in the 12th arrondissement near
the Bastille, into a 3-mile linear pedestrian park.
Lavishly planted, with stairs and elevators for
access, and with retail spaces created in the
masonry arches below, it helped revitalise the
surrounding neighbourhood.
In New York, following lengthy but successful
lobbying by residents, the 13-mile long
Highline, which ran on an elevated deck along
Manhattan’s West Side, was bought over by New
York City from the Railroad Company in 2006.
Its first sections were open to the public early
this year. It was proven that such a project was
worth funding even in the difficult economic
situation of the time, as tax revenues from the
rejuvenation of the area would significantly
offset the costs of preserving the Line and
opening it to the public as a trail.
Conclusion
The case for the Green Corridor is also a case
against the partitioning of the narrow Railway
Lands into small chunks for the benefit of a
small number of private owners. As we have
demonstrated, keeping it as a continuous Green
Corridor can benefit a sizeable portion of, and
possibly all, Singaporeans. It makes economic
sense too, as values of nearby residential areas
and commercial activities will rise, creating
additional tax revenues.
All in all, there are so many compelling reasons to
preserve the Railway Lands as a Green Corridor.
It is a readymade Nature Corridor, recreational
space, eco-friendly transport route all rolled
into one – a valuable piece of ecological and
historical heritage that should be preserved for
future generations of Singaporeans.

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Vessels under 50m are often dwarfed in this company and
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the rounds with assistants Cherie Tan
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In fact, when Monaco Yacht Show gets
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attracted 28,000 visitors.
The line-up included Steven
Spielberg’s 86 m Oceanco Seven
Seas and the 85 m Cakewalk from
America’s Derecktor Shipyards. Amels
showed a high-volume 64 m called
Imagine, Lurssen, the 75 m Northern
Star, and Columbus Yachts, which
has never built a vessel before,
produced the 53.9 m Prima. Other
notables were the superfast 38 m
Shooting Star from multi-talented
designer Espen Oeino, and Danish
Yachts, the world’s largest luxury
catamaran in the 44 m Pendennis
Hemisphere, the highly innovative
45 m Big Fish built by McMullen and
Wing in New Zealand – CEO David
Porter told us the slightly larger Star
Fish will be launched in 2012. A 42
m built by Tansu Yachts of Turkey
arrived in Monaco as Nomade and
left as Bar Tender, having changed
hands during the four-day event.
Waiters must get huge tips here.
Informa Yacht Group hasn’t had
much luck with attempted Monaco
spin-off shows in Florida, Abu Dhabi
and Gold Coast Australia, and its
acquired Phuket Boat Show has been
held at three different times in the
last three years in the perennial quest
for better business. A start-up IYG
Singapore Yacht Show was tried at
One 15 Marina on Sentosa last year,
resulting in about ten rather assorted
boats on display. Singapore-based
expats were in Monaco promoting
the second edition of SYS, as were
others selling the 20 th Boat Asia,
a situation that is proving a little
confusing for potential European
and American exhibitors.
Julian Chang of Yantai Raffles
and co-owner of the 90 m Asean
Lady berthed at Raffles Marina, was
as usual prominent on the docks
and at social networking events in
Monaco. He has an 88 m project in
its early stages, and recently said
that he is looking at building Yantai
Raffles’ big white boats in Shanghai
instead of at their more industrial
yard at Yantai on the Bohai Gulf in
Shandong Province, because custom
owners would probably prefer to
visit Shanghai during 3- to 4-year
Night panorama of the cannes Festival de la Plaisance
periods. Also present were Jade
Yachts and Horizon again, Kingship
which is located up the Pearl River
from Hong Kong, and MCC-Marco
Polo single screw 45 m vessels built
at Cheoy Lee.
45,000 visitors throng cannes’ quays
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& Seen Heard
Eight players “chalked” up to play 8-ball at the
Discovery Pub on Friday, 11 November 2011.
Refereed by Ms Lily Liew, the evening got
underway after a briefing of the game’s rules
and regulations.
Mr Ernie emerged the victor, followed by
Mr Dennis Krishnan and Mr Calvin Tan,
first and second runner-ups respectively.
Congratulations to our winners and a big
thank you to all participants and supporters.
Details of the next tournament in February can
be found in this issues’ "On The Horizon".
Pool Tournament
- November Challenge

Lady Helm Race-In Support
Of The Breast Cancer
Foundation
It was the ladies who stole the limelight at the Lady Helm Race on
Saturday, 15 October 2011. From 2pm to 3.30pm, a total of 12 yachts
raced in a Round The Cans format with dual scoring in the IRC and
Club Handicap (CH) categories. Joining in the excitement was 20 Breast
Cancer Foundation (BCF) members (all cancer survivors). Some sailed
together with our members while others were either on the committee
boat or spectators. Congratulations to Foxy Lady 5 and O’Blue Eyes for
taking top spots in the IRC and CH categories respectively.
From noon to 6pm, the Club was a hive of activity. For a small
donation, people could take the world’s first electric super car
(TESLA) for a spin, while others could experience the onboard thrill
of a SEALEGS 7.1m RIB. The Wine Vault had a special wine sale. All
proceeds from these activities went towards the BCF, with additional
funds from BCF product sales and donations from sailors. The event
raised over $6,100 for the BCF.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors – CT Venture, The Wine
Vault, Luminox, evHUB, Azurea, XSP and North Sails.
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Pirates of the West
A Family Adventure
Raffles Marina New Year’s

Eve Countdown Dinner & Party 2011

All Hands
on deck!
Mir at ASL Shipyard
Mir undergoes massive repairs to her deck
to prepare for a better future full of hope and
continued conservation work in remote island
communities. By Abigail Alling
The time had come again for
our crew to head into another
dry-dock – this time to replace
the entire deck of our beloved
101-year old vessel Mir. This daunting
task has been on our minds for one
year ever since we returned to Raffles
Marina after the Red Sea / Indian
Ocean Voyage.
During that adventure on the high
seas, we discovered that the old deck
was in trouble. With rain, it leaked;
but with waves rolling over the deck,
it poured. So the inevitable had to
happen. In the next six months we will
replace the old wooden deck with a
steel deck below and teak deck above.
That means replacing all hatches
and cowl vents, re-fitting masts and
rigging, and reconfiguring deck boxes
and accessories.
As a charity organisation, we knew
we had a chance to accomplish this
Herculean feat when our friends at Seagull
Marine Pte Ltd started the project by
giving us overall assistance and steel
for the deck. With this generous offer
and the ongoing support from friends
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at Raffles Marina and Deepblue Pte Ltd,
the last major piece of the puzzle fell
into place when a good friend from
the shipping business secured the
help of ASL Shipyard on our behalf.
We dry-docked our last ship at this
impressive industrial shipyard in 2001,
and were thrilled to learn that we
could do this project at their dockyard
as well as have the support of their
professional team to install the deck.
On the heels of this wonderful news,
the impossible happened – our Maltese
friend, Joe Mallia, agreed to join us for
five months to oversee the teak deck
construction. Wow! With our network
of Singapore friends and supporters
cheering us onwards, a space to do
the work at ASL Shipyard, and the
steel deck and woodworking now in
capable hands, Captain Mark flew into
motion organising not only our own
crew but a bright-eyed team of nine
that jumped in on the weekends to
help dismantle Mir. Before we knew
it, there was no turning back and Mir
seemed to dance at dock in anticipation
of her new makeover.
Mir’s arrival to ASL Shipyard
captain Mark removing the turnbuckles
the volunteer team helping to remove the deck of Mir
What a relief, what a gift! Finally,
you could see in all our eyes, that we
had a future again. Soon we would
sail the South China Sea onboard a
watertight lovely vessel. This time,
though, Mir will be entirely reborn
from her wooden deck into a new steel
/ teak millennium yacht – a blend of
old and new.
We are beaming from ear to ear
and wish to thank our dear friends at
Raffles Marina, and all of our sponsors
(old and new) including Sika, Jotun,
Phoenix Solar, Mercury, Mooreast, LFA
Global, Scandia Marine Pte Ltd, Cyclect,
Samson Ropes, Viking, Festool, Hayward,
Jabsco, Shurflo, Bluewater Books &
Charts, Venus Express, Oceanic, Diver
Airman, Fish Head, Kevin & Kels and
Northern Lights!
For More Information
Please join us at biospherefoundation.org
and http://mir-makeitreal.blogspot.com/

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Tasty Breaks Special
1 January to 29 February 2012
Standard/
Deluxe
Room
@$180++
Celebrate
the Year of the Dragon
with Raffles Marina
CNY Lo Hei Package
Discover our special Lo Hei menu packages starting
from $488++ for a table of 10 persons
(minimum of 3 tables per booking).
Package includes complimentary nian gao, free
flow of soft drinks, a complimentary 20-litre
barrel of beer, 20 oranges and red packets for
every table, use of a private function room and
complimentary parking for all guests.
Prices are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing GST.
Leave the cares of the world behind for a moment.
Give yourself a break.
INCLUDES:
2D1N stay in Standard or Deluxe Room
$20 meal voucher for two, redeemable at any F&B outlet
Welcome drinks for two, redeemable at any F&B outlet
All rates are subject to the prevailing tax • Advance reservation is required • The above room rate is not applicable for Private functions /
Events and Corporate bookings • 10% surcharge applicable to non-members
Reservation Hotline: 6861 8000 • Email: recept@rafflesmarina.com.sg
For booking and enquiries,
please contact Banquet Sales
Department at 6869 2233 / 1802
/ 2222/ 1880, fax 6863 0231, or
email sales@rafflesmarina.com.sg.

Dear Members,
GOlF GOING PlACeS
66 golfers including some guests tee'd off at the Raffles Marina Golf Tournament on 14
September 2011. This figure augurs well for the Golf Section as we now know that our club
has many keen golfers, which means the Golf Section needs to come up with some exciting
golf programmes/tours to engage them.
Mr Gordon Maxted and Mr Ray Parry, who participated in the recent golf event, together with
their wives will, I hope together with my Committee members, spearhead and lead some of
these upcoming events!
We are definitely going places! Just look at the following golfing events arranged for your enjoyment for the year 2012.
The first tee-off is at Ria Bintan, Indonesia, on 22 February. Flyers and e-broadcasts will be out soon. (See information
below). Interested parties please contact the Membership Services Department at 6869 1835/ 1830/ 1808.
For those who are unaware, the Golf Driving Range at the Raffles Country Club is open to members of the public. Why
not hit a bucket of balls in the evening before heading into the city, and avoid the rush-hour traffic.
We truly need the support of our own members, so please step forward and be counted.
This is a new beginning to a bright future in our golfing arena.
Happy Golfing.
Nelly Ho
Chairperson (Golf Sub-committee)
GOLF GETAWAY
IN BINTAN
If you want a fabulously memorable outing on a world-class golf course, join us for a game of golf at Ria Bintan, one of the
most beautiful and playable courses in Asia. Play the Ocean Course, designed by Gary Player, Grand Slam winner and
designer of over 200 golf courses worldwide.
Date: Wednesday, 22 February
Ferry departs Singapore at 9.10am
Ferry arrives Singapore at 6.35pm
$185 (Member or Member’s Guest)
$190 (Walk-ins)
Price inclusive of green fee, twin-share buggy and caddy, lunch, return ferry and lucky draw.
Closing date: 16 February. For registration and more details, contact 6869 1830 / 1835 / 1808,
Nelly at 9626 6424, Nair at 9832 0525 or email events@rafflesmarina.com.sg

ONTHEHORIZON
Buzz In The Club
Wedding Shows
Do we hear wedding bells? Need ideas for that one special day?
Visit us at the two biggest wedding events of the year. Let our
professionals assist you with your wedding preparations and plan
that perfect day.
BOWS (Blissful Outdoor Wedding Show)
Date: Friday to Sunday, 6-8 January, 12pm-10pm
Venue: Dhoby Ghaut Green – Booth Number B1
Mega Wedding & Lifestyle And Exotica Indonesia 2012
Date: Thursday to Sunday 12-15 January, 10am-10pm
Venue: Singapore Expo Hall 6 - Booth Number N2
Lady Olivia Johor Straits Cruise
Start the year with this wonderful opportunity to cruise the Johor
Straits on board the Lady O. You and your family will be guaranteed a
relaxing time as well as an enriching education on the flora and fauna
of our neighbouring islands.
Date: Sunday, 12 February, 9am-12noon
Saturday, 18 February, 2pm-5pm
Fee: $40 (M); $45 (G)
Participants are to bring their own food and beverages.
Minimum 5 pax to commence; Maximum 10 pax.
Closing date : 6 February
Lady Helm/ Boaters and Members’ Night
Calling all ladies to take the helm and sail in honour of women all
around the world. Our popular Lady Helm Race in March will be held
in celebration of International Women’s Day. Enjoy a great afternoon
of sailing, followed by a prize-giving ceremony, live music and dinner.
Bring along your family, there is no better way to spend a Saturday.
Date: Saturday, 3 March, 12pm-5pm
Prize-giving and dinner from 7pm
Venue: Lawn
Price: $29 per pax for dinner and music entertainment
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For more information or to make reservations for all
events listed here, please call 6869 1830/1835/1808 or
email events@rafflesmarina.com.sg.
M: Members | G: Guests
Friendly Pool Challenge
Our pool challenge has become a regular
fixture in the diary for anyone interested in
playing competitively, for relaxation, or for
sheer enjoyment. Open to men and women,
professionals and amateurs are all welcome.
The best part is that there are prizes to be
won. Join in the fun among friends at the
Discovery Pub.
Date: Friday, 17 February, 7pm
Venue: Discovery Pub
Fee: $20 (M), $25 (G)
Price inclusive of 1 mug of beer.
Minimum 8 pax to commence.
Closing date: 11 February
the Reefgatta in support of Planetary
Coral Reef Foundation (PCRF)
Mark your calendars for this exciting regatta.
Open to all sailors, avid racers and leisure boaters
alike. This race is for anyone who sails mono or
multihull boats. The format consists of distance
racing towards the Woodlands Causeway and
Round-The-Cans.
Date: Saturday and Sunday,
17 and 18 March,
12pm-6pm
Fee: $53.50 per boat

Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) Course
PPCDL is required for operators of engine-powered/ jet-propelled pleasure crafts (with SZ or SZH licence prefixed) within the port limits.
It is to ensure that operators are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate their craft safely within port waters. The
PPCDL also allows relevant enforcement agencies to easily identify the operators. Requirements: Be at least 16 years of age, physically fit,
no colour blindness and no physical handicap.
theory Lessons Day / time Venue Practical Lessons Day /time Venue
Jan: 9, 10 & 12
Feb: 6, 7 & 9
Mar: 5, 6 & 8
Fee: $299.60 (M); $267.50 Student (M); $342.40 (G)
Malay/Mandarin language classes are also available at $342.40.
Minimum 6 pax to commence.
Singapore Sailing Federation Dinghy Proficiency
Certification, Level 1 (Recreational Sailor)
Ideal for both absolute beginners and those who have had some sailing
experience but wish to formalise their training and gain a proper
understanding of the dynamics of a sailing boat.
Requirements:
Monday, Tuesday &
Thursday
6.30pm-10.30pm
• Rig a dinghy on land and name the parts of a boat and their
function
Scout HQ, Bishan Jan: 14 or 15
Feb: 11 or 12
Mar: 10 or 11
• Launch and return to shore in a seaman-like manner
• Sail one class of dinghy on all points of sail in wind conditions
of up to 10 knots
• Demonstrate the “man overboard” manoeuvre
• Perform heave-to
• Right a capsized dinghy
• Know the requirements for boat and personal buoyancy
• Aware of personal and boat safety, safety in distress
• Demonstrate the use of these knots: figure of 8, sheet-bend,
bowline, clove-hitch and round turn, and two half-hitches
• Know and apply the basic International Regulations for the
prevention of collision at sea
• Know the basic principles of tides, tide table, spring and neap
tides
theory / Practical
Lessons
Feb: 19, 25 & 26
Mar: 24, 25 & 31
Apr: 22, 28 & 29
Boat : Dinghy, Laser Pico
Fee : $321 (M); $374.50 (G)
Day / time Venue
Weekends
10am-6pm
Raffles Marina, Tuas
Saturday or Sunday
from 9am
Raffles Marina, Tuas
Movies On the Lawn
Making a comeback to the Club are our free movie
screenings. The Movie On The Lawn series will feature
all-time favourite classics such as King Kong, Back To
The Future, Indiana Jones, to name a few, for the whole
family to enjoy. Held every last Sunday of each month,
the screenings will start at 7pm. Mats and popcorn are
on the house, additional snacks and beverages can be
purchased at the Discovery Pub.
Date: 29 January, 7pm - Back to the Future 1
26 February, 7pm - Indiana Jones & the
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DISCOVERYPUB
Riba Of Portugal
Located in one of the best terroir
of the Ribatejo region – about
100km from Lisbon in Alpiarca – is
the vast estate of Quinta da Atela.
With vineyards that span 10 years
to over 45 years of age, this multigeneration-family
business has won
numerous awards in both national
and international competitions. It
is no wonder that Quinta da Atela
is one of the main references of
the Tejo wine region.
$46++ per bottle; Daily.
1 January to 29 February 2012.
Tiger,
Tiger
Burning Bright
Another new year brings with
it, new hopes and dreams.
Celebrate new beginnings with
old friends at old prices here
at the Discovery Pub. Raise a
glass and say cheers to lasting
friendships.
From 1 January to 29 February 2012.
Happy Hours run on Weekdays
(from 3pm till closing); Weekends
and Public Holidays (from 2pm
till closing) at $5.50++ per glass,
$11++ per pint and $22++ per jug.
enjoy 1-for-1 tiger Beer Special
on tuesdays at $7++ per glass
and $26++ per jug.
Opening Hours:
Weekdays (from 12noon till closing);
Weekends & Public Holidays (from 2pm till closing).
Riba White 2009
aglow with a citrus hue, the wine gives
off very clean aromas with some floral
and tropical fruits. a balanced mouthfeel
with good acidity, it conjures a
distinctive bouquet coupled along
with a fresh finish.
Riba Red 2008
tinted ruby red, the wine gives off aromas
of crimson ripe fruits with a touch of wood
character. there’s a good balance on the
mouth, with favourable acidity and quality
soft tannin on the finish.
Teacher’s
Origin
This blended scotch whiskey, founded by William
Teacher, has come a long way since its conception
in a small grocery shop in Glasgow 175 years ago.
“Old Thorough’s” (Teacher’s nickname due to his
attention to detail) secret to his great blend lay in
four key areas: It contains no less than
65% malt whisky; it uses the uniquely
fully peated Ardmore Highland single malt;
it is matured in a combination of large
European oak puncheons, American
white oak ex Bourbon barrels and
also 19th century style Quarter Casks;
and lastly, it depends on the master
blender’s nose to denote when it
is ready. The round, smooth taste
of Teacher’s Origin is full of
crunchy ‘maltiness’. It’s like
biting into peanut brittle, then
toffee, then licorice.
$138++ per bottle; Daily.
1 January to
29 February 2012.
15% surcharge is applicable to non-members, on all food and drinks at Discovery Pub.
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A brand new year and a grand way of ushering in the new year at the same affordable prices as last year.
Our ever-popular a la carte buffet, highlights the best of Chef’s Special Cuisine. Feast on a range of 40
dishes that include Steamed Sea Bass with Black Bean Sauce, Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs, Tossed Pigs’ Ears
with Spicy Chilli Sauce, Braised Chicken with Sesame Oil, Deep-fried Prawns with Spices, Stir-fried Prawns
with Cream and Butter, Century Eggs Fried Rice, Hokkien Mee, Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables and one order
of Braised Sliced Abalone with green vegetables (weekday selection of 30 items excludes abalone dish).
adult $28.80++ Child (below 10 years old) $18.80++. Dinner only on Weekends and Public Holidays.
adult $23.80++ Child (below 10 years old) $16.80++. Dinner only on Weekdays. Minimum of two people
to dine-in. 1 to 15 January 2012 and 8 to 29 February 2012.
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EPICUREaN
CAPTAIN'S TABLE
eat-all-You-Can a La Carte Buffet (Chef’s Special Cuisine)
CHINeSe NeW YeaR OPeNING HOURS
Sunday, 22 January 2012
(Eve of Chinese New Year)
Marina Bistro: 8am to 4pm
Discovery Pub: 2pm to 11pm
Captain's table: 11am to 2pm and 6pm to 10pm
Monday, 23 January 2012
(First Day of Chinese New Year)
Marina Bistro: 8am to 10pm
Discovery Pub: 12pm to 11pm
Captain's table: Closed
All F&B outlets will resume their normal operating hours from
Tuesday, 24 January 2012.

Chinese New Year Set and a La Carte Menus
A festival that’s synonymous with symbolism and
calls for dishes that ensure luck and prosperity for
the coming year. Our chef has specially created
a feast fit for royalty: Prosperity Fa Cai Yu Sheng
(Salmon or Ikan Parang), Braised Bird’s Nest Soup
with Crabmeat and Dried Scallop, Braised Whole
Abalone with Sea Cucumber served in Mini Claypot,
Steamed Ocean Cod with Homemade Chilli Sauce,
Wok-grilled Pork Tenderloin with Special Chinese
Sauce, Fried King Prawns coated with Passion Fruit
Mayonnaise, Wok-fried Lobster with Salted Egg Yolk,
Chilled Honey Lotus Seeds with Red Dates and Figs.
From $118++ (2 people to dine-in) to $888++
(10 pax). Lunch and dinner. 24 January to
6 February 2012.
Chinese New Year takeaway
For the second year running, our fuss-free takeaways
will put the joy back into entertaining, especially
during the busy festive season. Enjoy a sumptuous
reunion dinner without slaving over the stove.
Savour our roast items which include Barbecued
Suckling Pig (whole) $168++, Garlic Chicken
(whole) $38++, Roast Duck (whole) $50++; Poon
Choi (a big bowl dish consisting of many layers
of different ingredients) $198++ (medium),
$298++ (large); and an assortment of Yu Sheng
– Salmon Yu Sheng $48++(small), $68++ (large);
Ikan Parang Yu Sheng $38++(small), $60++
(large); Sliced abalone Yu Sheng $68++(small),
$98++(large); Live Lobster Yu Sheng $88++
(small/500g), $138++(large/1kg).
Lunch and dinner. 6 to 22 January 2012.
Chinese New Year Shou Gong treat
Using only the freshest ingredients
and time honoured recipes, savour the
splendour of a mouth-watering Shou Gong
menu. Highlights include Yu Sheng (Ikan
Parang), Braised Crabmeat Soup with Fish
Maw and Honey Lotus Seeds, Crispy Roast
Chicken, Braised Garoupa with Salted
Vegetables in Spicy Sauce, Braised Black
Mushrooms and Bailing Mushrooms and
Vegetables, Deep-fried Mango Prawns
Wrapped With Rice Paper, Fried Rice with
Assorted Beans and Seafood, Hot Yam
Paste with Gingko Nuts to name a few.
$ 3 9 8 + + , $ 4 9 8 + + , $ 6 0 8 + + a n d
$888++. Lunch and dinner. 1 January to
20 January 2012.
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Crabs Promotion
Start the year with our famous medley of crabs. We continue to cook
them in our tried-and-tested styles: Chilli, Black Pepper, Steamed or
Buttered. They are so delicious that we have established a loyal group
of crustacean lovers in the club.
Spend $100 & above and receive one voucher for 1 kg of crab
FRee. additional orders for crabs are at $20++ per kg. a table of 1
to 5 persons can redeem a maximum of 2 vouchers. a table of 6 to
10 persons can redeem a maximum of 4 vouchers. two days advanced
order is required. Dinner only on Weekdays. Lunch and Dinner on Weekends
and Public Holidays. 1 January to 29 February 2012.
Crab redemption voucher not available during Chinese New Year (9 January to 6 February 2012).
Sandwich Set Lunch Promotion
Reunion Dinner
Welcome in the Year of the Dragon as you gather with your
family for the traditional Chinese New Year reunion dinner.
Commemorate this special and loving time as you feast on
exquisite dishes such as Salmon Yu Sheng, Braised Crabmeat
Soup with Fish Maw and Aloe Vera, Crispy Roast Chicken
Topped with Minced Golden Garlic, Steamed Black Garoupa
in Traditional Home Style, Braised Sliced Abalone with Flower
Mushroom and Sea Cucumber, Deep-fried King Prawns coated
with Cream and Butter, Fried Rice with Seafood and Assorted
Beans, Red Bean Soup with Glutinous Rice Balls.
$468++, $568++ and $888++. 22 January 2012.
Week One features Classical Reuben Sandwich (home cured corned beef served with sauerkraut on rye
bread topped with Swiss cheese) or Barbecued Chicken & Bacon Sandwich (charbroiled chicken served
with grilled crispy bacon on focaccia bread). Week Two offers a choice of Wagyu Beef Brisket Sandwich
(grilled slices of Wagyu beef on French bread topped with spicy black pepper sauce) or Salmon Burger
(grilled salmon patties served on sesame bun with horseradish dressing). All sandwiches come with
salad and French fries. All set lunches include soup of the day and dessert (a slice of cake or a single
scoop of Movenpick ice cream).
From $18.80++ per person. Monday to Friday, Lunch only. 1 to 31 January 2012.

Indian Buffet Lunch
Sample the best of Indian cuisine with
a variety of foods that span the Indian
continent. We bring it all to you under one
roof! Start off with entrees such as Bombay
Chicken Soup, Madras Soup, flavourful
salads such as Chicken Tikka and Chickpea,
appetisers of Chilli Pakora, Eggplant Fritter
and Samosa. Proceed with main dishes such
as Mutton Masala, Fish Madras, Aloo Palak
accompanied by Naan and Briyani. Sweeten
your palate with Kheer and Payasam.
$19.80++ per person. thursday and
Friday, Lunch only. 1 to 31 January 2012.
Wagyu Beef Brisket On Hot Stone
Bring out the succulence of this tender cut of premium
meat by sealing in its juices on a hot stone. Enjoy
it Korean Bulgogi style, complete with green leaves
and a spicy barbecue dip.
$28.80++. Friday to Sunday, Dinner only.
1 to 31 January 2012.
Valentine’s Day
On this international day of love, pull out all the
stops for that special someone. Wine and dine your
beloved with a decadent four-course dinner that
starts with Cured Atlantic Salmon in Dill served on
a bed of chilled salad, capers and Spanish onion
chutney, followed by Cappuccino of Cep Mushroom
Soup served with bread sticks. Two tantalising choices
await for mains: Charbroiled Fillet of Beef topped
with foie gras and served with rosemary potatoes
and spring vegetables in burgundy sauce, or Grilled
Black Cod Fish served on a bed of truffle-scented
mashed potatoes with spring vegetables topped
with garden-ripe cherry tomatoes. Dessert consists
of Strawberry Mousse garnished with chocolate.
$98++ per couple. From 7pm, 14 February 2012.
Guests at the valentine’s dinner, will receive a
chance to win a 2 nights’ stay at Raffles Marina.
Indian Chicken tikka Roll
For a quick Indian meal that’s spicy and satisfying,
reach out for our delicious Chicken Tikka cradled
in Naan and served with salad, mango chutney
and yoghurt dip.
$8.80++. Friday to Sunday, Dinner only.
1 to 29 February 2012.
Semi-buffet Lunch
Order a main course and help yourself to a salad,
soup and dessert buffet. We have four main courses
for you to choose from: Roast Beef with Forest
Mushroom Sauce, Roast Chicken with Barbecue
Sauce, Poach Salmon with Vegetable Broth or Roast
Leg of Lamb in Mint Sauce. Proceed to our salad bar
offering Mixed Garden Greens; Tomato, Onion and
Olive; Chicken and Artichoke in Vinaigrette; Beetroot
and Orange; Beans, Bell Pepper and Celery; Broccoli
and Crabmeat; Arugula, Avocado and Onion; Greek
Salad, Potato Salad, Mixed Seafood Pasta Salad and
Caesar Salad. Our variety of soups include Cream
of Asparagus, Cream of Mushroom, Minestrone and
Chicken Broth. Complete your meal with sweet treats
such as Fresh Fruit Platter, Assorted French Pastries,
Chocolate Cake, Oreo Cheesecake, American Carrot
Cake and Black Forest Cake.
$20.50++ per person. thursday and Friday,
Lunch only. 1 to 29 February 2012.
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tUAS/LAt 01º 17.4’N LoNG 103º 39.9’e
JANUARY 2012 HOURLY HEIGHTS OF RISING AND FALLING TIDES IN METRES Time Zone: +0800
hour
day 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
01 1.2 1.6 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.0
02 1.1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.2
03 1.2 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.4
04 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.8 1.7
05 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.0 2.0
06 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.1 2.2
07 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.5 2.9 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.1 1.6 1.2 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.9 1.3 1.8 2.1 2.3
08 2.3 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.8 3.1 3.1 2.9 2.5 2.0 1.4 1.0 0.7 0.6 0.7 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.4
09 2.5 2.4 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.8 2.5 3.1 3.3 3.2 2.9 2.3 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.7 1.2 1.8 2.3
10 2.6 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.4 2.1 2.8 3.3 3.4 3.2 2.7 2.1 1.5 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.9 1.5 2.2
11 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.2 1.7 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.4 3.1 3.4 3.4 3.1 2.5 1.8 1.2 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.6 1.1 1.9
12 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.1 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.8 2.6 3.2 3.4 3.3 2.9 2.2 1.5 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.8 1.5
13 2.2 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.4 1.8 1.3 1.0 0.8 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 3.3 3.3 3.1 2.6 1.9 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.7 1.1
14 1.9 2.5 2.8 2.9 2.7 2.2 1.6 1.2 0.9 0.8 1.0 1.5 2.2 2.8 3.2 3.1 2.8 2.3 1.6 1.1 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.9
15 1.5 2.2 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.6 2.2 2.7 2.9 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.8
16 1.2 1.8 2.4 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.4 1.9 1.4 1.1 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.0 0.9 0.9
17 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.8 2.9 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.1
18 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 1.9 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.6 1.4
19 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.0 1.9 1.8
20 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.1 2.2
21 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.0 3.1 2.9 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.1 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.8 1.3 1.8 2.1 2.3
22 2.3 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.7 2.3 2.9 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.5 1.9 1.4 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.8 1.5 2.0 2.3
23 2.5 2.4 2.0 1.6 1.2 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.8 2.5 3.1 3.3 3.3 2.9 2.4 1.7 1.2 0.8 0.5 0.4 0.5 1.1 1.8 2.3
24 2.5 2.6 2.4 1.9 1.4 1.1 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.9 2.8 3.3 3.4 3.2 2.8 2.2 1.5 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.7 1.5 2.1
25 2.5 2.7 2.6 2.2 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.4 2.2 3.0 3.4 3.3 3.1 2.6 1.9 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.4 0.5 1.1 1.9
26 2.4 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.0 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.6 2.5 3.1 3.3 3.2 2.8 2.2 1.6 1.1 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.8 1.6
27 2.3 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.3 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.9 2.7 3.1 3.2 3.0 2.5 1.9 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.7 1.3
28 2.0 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.1 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.5 2.2 2.7 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.1 1.5 1.1 0.8 0.6 0.7 1.1
29 1.7 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.7 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.2 1.7 1.3 0.9 0.8 0.7 1.0
30 1.5 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.4 2.0 1.5 1.2 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.9 1.0
31 1.3 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.1
FEBRUARY 2012 HOURLY HEIGHTS OF RISING AND FALLING TIDES IN METRES Time Zone: +0800
hour
day 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
01 1.3 1.6 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3
02 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.5
03 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.7
04 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.0
05 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.1 0.8 0.7 0.7 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.2
06 2.1 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.7 2.3 1.8 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.7 1.1 1.7 2.2 2.4
07 2.4 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.4 1.9 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.1 2.7 2.1 1.5 1.1 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.8 1.4 2.1 2.5
08 2.6 2.5 2.1 1.6 1.2 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.4 2.1 2.9 3.3 3.3 3.1 2.5 1.9 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.4 0.5 1.0 1.8 2.5
09 2.7 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.5 2.4 3.1 3.4 3.3 2.9 2.3 1.6 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.7 1.4 2.3
10 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.4 1.8 1.2 0.8 0.7 0.7 1.0 1.7 2.6 3.2 3.4 3.2 2.7 2.0 1.3 0.8 0.5 0.4 0.5 1.0 1.9
11 2.6 2.9 3.0 2.7 2.2 1.6 1.0 0.7 0.6 0.7 1.2 2.0 2.8 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.4 1.7 1.1 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.8 1.4
12 2.3 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.6 2.0 1.4 0.9 0.6 0.6 0.8 1.3 2.2 2.8 3.1 3.0 2.7 2.0 1.4 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.7 1.1
13 1.9 2.6 3.0 3.1 2.9 2.4 1.7 1.2 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.5 2.2 2.6 2.8 2.7 2.3 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.7 0.7 1.0
14 1.5 2.2 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.7 2.2 1.6 1.1 0.8 0.7 0.8 1.1 1.6 2.1 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.0 1.5 1.2 0.9 0.9 1.0
15 1.3 1.8 2.4 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.6 1.2 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.1
16 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.4 1.3
17 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.4 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.8 1.7
18 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.1
19 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.2 2.6 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.4 1.9 1.4 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.8 1.3 1.8 2.2 2.3
20 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.6 2.2 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.4 1.8 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.4 0.5 1.0 1.6 2.1 2.4
21 2.5 2.3 1.9 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.7 2.4 3.0 3.2 3.1 2.8 2.2 1.6 1.1 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.7 1.4 2.1 2.4
22 2.6 2.6 2.2 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.9 2.7 3.1 3.2 3.0 2.6 1.9 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.5 1.1 1.9 2.4
23 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.0 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.9 1.4 2.2 2.9 3.2 3.1 2.8 2.2 1.6 1.1 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.8 1.6 2.3
24 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.3 1.7 1.2 0.8 0.6 0.7 1.0 1.7 2.5 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.5 1.9 1.3 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.7 1.3 2.1
25 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.4 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.7 1.2 2.0 2.7 3.0 3.0 2.7 2.2 1.5 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.6 1.0 1.8
26 2.5 2.8 2.9 2.7 2.3 1.7 1.1 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.6 2.3 2.7 2.9 2.8 2.4 1.8 1.2 0.9 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.5
27 2.3 2.7 2.9 2.8 2.5 1.9 1.4 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.7 1.2 1.8 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.4 1.9 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.9 1.3
28 2.0 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.6 1.2 0.9 0.7 0.7 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.2 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.2
29 1.7 2.3 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.4 1.9 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.3 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.2

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