The Singapore Sailing Federation (Abbreviation: SSF; Chinese: 新加坡帆船协会), also known as SingaporeSailing, is the National Sports Association (NSA) responsible for the management and organisation of the sport of sailing in Singapore.
The Federation works closely with Sport Singapore, on various fronts and adheres to the various rules and regulations required by Sport Singapore for NSAs. SingaporeSailing works with various clubs and affiliates in Singapore and also the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) and World Sailing on the high performance front.
The Federation is currently headed by Lincoln Chee and it is headquartered at the National Sailing Centre in East Coast Park.
In 1966, the Singapore Yachting Association was founded by Jack Snowden who served as its first president.[1]
In 1994, the National Optimist Sailing Scheme (NOSS) was setup to focus on training sailors on the Optimist class. A National Optimist Certification Scheme was introduced in 2000 to recognise young sailors who take up sailing.[2]
On 29 April 2000, the Singapore Yachting Association was renamed as Singapore Sailing Federation, also known as SingaporeSailing.[3][4]
Organisationedit
In September 2010, Federation revealed a strategic blueprint called The Next Leg.[5] It seeks to steer the development of sailing in the next decade via 10 Strategic Thrusts. These thrusts guide the Federation's efforts as it continues to forge ahead. Besides heightening focus on High Performance operations and programmes, in line with the recommendations put forth by the Olympic Pathway Taskforce in 2011, the Federation also set up a High Participation Committee in 2015 to coordinate efforts in sailing participation islandwide.
SingaporeSailing organises several events and regattas each year to maintain a vibrant sailing landscape and to engage the community. While there are many regattas each year, some are staple regattas that are held every year.
Singapore Youth Sailing Championshipedit
The Singapore Youth Sailing Championship is the largest youth regatta in the local sailing calendar. It is typically held in March, in conjunction with the week-long school holiday in Singapore. The regatta is held at the National Sailing Centre, which is an accredited World Sailing Approved Training Centre.
The Singapore Youth Sailing Championship is also an international regatta where sailors from overseas are allowed to participate in. The regatta typically witnesses around 350 sailors from 11 different countries competing over 3 or 4 days.
The title of the regatta also varies depending on sponsorship as well as the theme of the event. In 2019, the regatta is called the Singapore Youth Team Racing Championship.
Singapore National Sailing Championshipedit
The Singapore National Sailing Championship is the largest regatta in the local sailing calendar, attracting more than 400 sailors from 15 countries. The regatta is typically held in June, coinciding with the month-long June school holidays and it is held over 5 days.
Similar to the Singapore Youth Sailing Championship, the Singapore National Sailing Championship is held at the National Sailing Centre.
NSC Cup Seriesedit
The NSC Cup Series comprises three small regattas where sailors across different boat classes compete over three days of racing. Each regatta has a small awards ceremony, while the third and final regatta determines the overall winner of the NSC Cup Series for the year. Points are calculated and aggregated based on the performance of sailors across all three regattas.
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^ abAuto, Hermes (3 August 2021). "Olympics: Sailors Kimberly Lim, Cecilia Low finish 10th in 49er FX, Singapore's best result at Games". The Straits Times. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
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sailing in Singapore Singapore Sailing Federation SSFIOC nationSingaporeNational flagSportSailingOfficial websitewww wbr sailing wbr org wbr sgHISTORYYear of formation1954AFFILIATIONSInternational federationInternational Sailing Federation ISAF ISAF members pagewww wbr sailing wbr org wbr about isaf wbr mna wbr singapore wbr phpISAF member since1960sNational Olympic CommitteeSingapore National Olympic CouncilELECTEDPresidentLincoln CheeExecutive DirectorTerence HoFINANCECompany statusCharity OrganisationThe Federation works closely with Sport Singapore on various fronts and adheres to the various rules and regulations required by Sport Singapore for NSAs SingaporeSailing works with various clubs and affiliates in Singapore and also the Singapore National Olympic Council SNOC and World Sailing on the high performance front The Federation is currently headed by Lincoln Chee and it is headquartered at the National Sailing Centre in East Coast Park Contents 1 History 2 Organisation 2 1 Executive committee and board members 2 2 Presidents 2 3 Clubs and affiliates 3 Events 3 1 Singapore Youth Sailing Championship 3 2 Singapore National Sailing Championship 3 3 NSC Cup Series 4 Notable sailors 4 1 Asian Games Gold Medalists 5 ReferencesHistory editIn 1966 the Singapore Yachting Association was founded by Jack Snowden who served as its first president 1 In 1994 the National Optimist Sailing Scheme NOSS was setup to focus on training sailors on the Optimist class A National Optimist Certification Scheme was introduced in 2000 to recognise young sailors who take up sailing 2 On 29 April 2000 the Singapore Yachting Association was renamed as Singapore Sailing Federation also known as SingaporeSailing 3 4 Organisation editIn September 2010 Federation revealed a strategic blueprint called The Next Leg 5 It seeks to steer the development of sailing in the next decade via 10 Strategic Thrusts These thrusts guide the Federation s efforts as it continues to forge ahead Besides heightening focus on High Performance operations and programmes in line with the recommendations put forth by the Olympic Pathway Taskforce in 2011 the Federation also set up a High Participation Committee in 2015 to coordinate efforts in sailing participation islandwide Executive committee and board members edit President Lincoln Chee Deputy President Stanley Chan Vice President Jevan Tan Vice President Pamela Goh Vice President Alan Goh Honorary Treasurer James Tan Deputy Treasurer Toh LiyingPresidents edit Jack Snowden 1965 to 1972 Seah Peng Yong 1972 to 1975 C Kuttan 1975 to 1989 6 Ng Ser Miang 1989 to 1991 Peter H L Lim 1992 to 1993 Ong Siong Kai 1993 to 1998 Low Teo Ping 1998 to 2010 Ben Tan 2010 to 2018 7 Lincoln Chee 2018 to Present 7 Clubs and affiliates edit Changi Sailing Club Constant Wind Sea Sports NSRCC Sea Sports Centre Kitesurfing Association of Singapore Marina at Keppel Bay One Degree 15 Marina Club Outward Bound Singapore Raffles Marina Republic of Singapore Yacht Club SAF Yacht Club Seletar Country Club Singapore Disability Sports Council Singapore Polytechnic Student Yacht Club SMU Sailing Club Water Venture PA East Coast Windsurfing Association of Singapore Aloha Sea Sports CentreEvents editSingaporeSailing organises several events and regattas each year to maintain a vibrant sailing landscape and to engage the community While there are many regattas each year some are staple regattas that are held every year Singapore Youth Sailing Championship edit The Singapore Youth Sailing Championship is the largest youth regatta in the local sailing calendar It is typically held in March in conjunction with the week long school holiday in Singapore The regatta is held at the National Sailing Centre which is an accredited World Sailing Approved Training Centre The Singapore Youth Sailing Championship is also an international regatta where sailors from overseas are allowed to participate in The regatta typically witnesses around 350 sailors from 11 different countries competing over 3 or 4 days The title of the regatta also varies depending on sponsorship as well as the theme of the event In 2019 the regatta is called the Singapore Youth Team Racing Championship Singapore National Sailing Championship edit The Singapore National Sailing Championship is the largest regatta in the local sailing calendar attracting more than 400 sailors from 15 countries The regatta is typically held in June coinciding with the month long June school holidays and it is held over 5 days Similar to the Singapore Youth Sailing Championship the Singapore National Sailing Championship is held at the National Sailing Centre NSC Cup Series edit The NSC Cup Series comprises three small regattas where sailors across different boat classes compete over three days of racing Each regatta has a small awards ceremony while the third and final regatta determines the overall winner of the NSC Cup Series for the year Points are calculated and aggregated based on the performance of sailors across all three regattas Notable sailors editGriselda Khng 49er FX Olympian Kimberly Lim 49er FX Olympian 8 Optimist World Championship Champion 9 Ryan Lo Laser Standard Olympian Cecilia Low 49er FX Olympian 8 Jovina Choo Bei Fen 470 OlympianElisa Yukie Yokoyama 470 Optimist World Championship Champion Justin Liu Nacra 17 Olympian Denise Lim Nacra 17 Olympian Audrey Yong Techno 293 Olympian Colin Cheng Laser Olympian 10 Asian Games Gold Medalists edit Andrew Paul Chan Colin Cheng 11 Sherman Cheng Joan Huang Russell Kan Terence Koh Raynn Kwok Jodie Lai Rachel Lee Christopher Lim Kimberly Lim Lim Tze Ting Colin Ng Savannah Siew Siew Shaw Her Maximilian Soh Benedict Tan Ivan Tan Naomi Tan Sarah Tan Renfred Tay Roy Tay Teo Wee Chin Justin Wong Xu Yuan ZhenReferences edit Singapore Sailing Federation Annual Awards Gala Dinner 2015 ASIAN SAILING FEDERATION 15 April 2015 Retrieved 7 January 2022 Youth Class Identified in Singapore sailing org Retrieved 7 January 2022 Yap Koon Hong 30 April 2000 The magic in the formula for Olympic gold The Straits Times History Singapore Sailing Federation 6 April 2016 Retrieved 7 January 2022 SingaporeSailing elects new president Singapore Sailing Federation 4 July 2018 Retrieved 9 November 2018 Office bearers eresources nlb gov sg Retrieved 7 January 2022 a b Kwek Kimberly 28 June 2018 Mission accomplished for Dr Tan The New Paper Retrieved 7 January 2022 a b Auto Hermes 3 August 2021 Olympics Sailors Kimberly Lim Cecilia Low finish 10th in 49er FX Singapore s best result at Games The Straits Times Retrieved 7 January 2022 Sailor Kimberly Lim is new 2010 Asian Optimist champion Retrieved 27 November 2018 Cheng completes Singapore Sailing s largest Olympic contingent Today Online 20 May 2016 Retrieved 11 June 2016 Sari Haiqal 17 May 2015 Olympian Cheng eyes two golds on SEA Games debut The New Paper Retrieved 3 April 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Singapore Sailing Federation amp 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