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Windsurfing in Singapore

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Created by Jethrow > 9 months ago, 3 Jun 2008
Jethrow
NSW, 1282 posts
3 Jun 2008 10:55AM
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Hi Guys, I need some info on Singapore

Looks like I'm going to be having an afternoon/ overnight stopover there. I'm not much of a shopper so I was wondering if it's worth heading down to the watersports club for a sail. I realize there's not much wind but I'm a formula sailer so that doesn't bother me. Can you hire some big gear for an afternoon? Is it worth the effort?

Jethrow

Wet Willy
TAS, 2317 posts
3 Jun 2008 11:48AM
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What day will you be here? Definitely come check out the windsurfing club at East Coast. I'll show you around if I'm free.


Jethrow
NSW, 1282 posts
3 Jun 2008 11:50AM
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Probably Sunday the 20th or 27th July. I'll confirm closer.

Wet Willy
TAS, 2317 posts
3 Jun 2008 12:10PM
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OK! Bring wind!

fionzc
82 posts
5 Jun 2008 3:58PM
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Even if there's no wind, you can always come down, hang around, look around, talk to people.

There's usually a lively crowd at the club (Water Venture) during the weekends.

If you're looking for gear rental, check out www.bluefinz.com/forum and ask around there. This guy, PJSU might be able to set you up with something.

Jethrow
NSW, 1282 posts
6 Jun 2008 12:25PM
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Sorry Guys, Singapore's off. I couldn't get a connecting flight so now I'm flying through Bangkok. Maybe next time...

Jethrow

DavMen
NSW, 1510 posts
6 Jun 2008 1:55PM
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Jethrow said...

Sorry Guys, Singapore's off. I couldn't get a connecting flight so now I'm flying through Bangkok. Maybe next time...

Jethrow


If you still have time to kill you can try this place.

http://www.windsurfing-thailand.com/

Out of season for reliable wind, but you never know - as far as i'm aware the're open all year.

Wet Willy
TAS, 2317 posts
6 Jun 2008 2:07PM
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Never mind. I'm sure you can find something to do in Bangkok...!

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
6 Jun 2008 4:44PM
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Why are the winds so ordinary in Singapore? Close by in both directions there are places with wind.

Hang on..... the same question could be asked about Sydney.

Wet Willy
TAS, 2317 posts
6 Jun 2008 6:48PM
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Mobydisc said...

Why are the winds so ordinary in Singapore? Close by in both directions there are places with wind.

Hang on..... the same question could be asked about Sydney.




Why do you think it's one of the world's biggest shipping ports, and has been for ages? It's SHELTERED; there's no open ocean anywhere in sight. Indo/Malaysia all around.

Jethrow
NSW, 1282 posts
8 Jul 2008 12:51PM
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Hi again Willy and Fionzc

The singapore stopover is on again. I'll drop in Sunday 20th July, later in the afternoon. Hopefully there's some breeze to attract the locals. See ya then.

Jethrow

fionzc
82 posts
8 Jul 2008 11:15AM
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The weekend that just passed had some good wind. Storm induced ones so guess the SW monsoon might be here, but you get loads of wooden planks & other rubbish too.

Seeya at the beach!



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