The 13th SMU-RM Western Circuit Sailing Regatta is back once again and this year, expect the fun and excitement to be better than ever. Held over 3 weekends on the 15th, 21st, 22nd & 28th of August, this Singapore Sailing sanctioned regatta has become one of Singapore’s biggest keelboat events and has become well-known for its challenging courses and fun filled post-race parties.

The usually calm and serene waters off Raffles Marina will be the setting for top local and international teams to pit their skills and wits against each other as the sea becomes a fierce arena where boats (and crews) of different shapes and sizes fight it out in a varied range of classes. Coinciding with the notorious South-West monsoon, sailors will have to be at their best as the winds fill in.

Teams will be put through the grinder with the racing format as the traditionally demanding windward-leeward courses mean sailors have to be tactically astute to plot their advance up the race track while passage races add in a different but interesting element to the racing. Up for grabs once again will be the SMU President’s Cup which will be awarded to the winner of the passage race on the 3rd day. This splendid trophy was donated by the former Singapore Management University President in conjunction with the 10th edition of this regatta and has been one of the highlights ever since.

Do your bit for the community by contributing at the ever-popular charity auction or visit our car wash booth at the car park and for a small fee have your car (not your boat!) sparkling once again. Look out too for the vibrant and exuberant performances from the SMU arts and cultural fraternity which are sure to thrill the crowd and set the mood right for the after parties.

With SMU students injecting their signature enthusiasm and passion in organizing this regatta, the SMU-RM Western Circuit Sailing Regatta promises much and has always delivered. Mark out the dates NOW and see you on the 15th August 2010 for a regatta you won’t forget!