Month: August 2026

The famous Taoist parable by Zhuangzi explains that when an archer shoots for fun, he has full skill. When he shoots for a brass buckle, he grows nervous. When he…

Over the years, I have come to realize that the way competitive sailing is managed in Singapore is making the sport increasingly unattractive and inaccessible. To put it plainly, sailing…

Walking into a competitive dinghy boat park usually means encountering an intimidating wall of technical precision: rows of spotless ILCA and Laser dinghies, meticulous rigging lines, carbon-fiber tillers, and sailors…

Primary school students in Singapore carry a heavy load at a very young age. Between attending school every weekday, completing homework, managing enrichment classes, and participating in school Co-Curricular Activities…

I was lucky enough to come across an advert from another sailing parent who was selling a pair of branded sailing shoes. They were kind enough to let them go…

Take a look at this photo. What is the main issue here? While seasonal marine debris from the Southwest Monsoon plays a role, that isn't the core issue I want…

During a regatta, a sailor's life jacket (PFD) is more than just safety equipment—it serves as their pocket survival kit out on the water. Here are four essential items every…

This is a common question almost every novice parent asks when preparing for their child's first overseas regatta: "The sail is so long—how do I travel with it without folding…

The Singapore Sailing Federation Policies Page is the most important resource that all parents and sailors should read. https://www.sailing.org.sg/policies It outlines crucial guidelines and policies covering everything from National Training…

I just love this photo. That’s my daughter out on the water, sailing her Far East Laser with an ILCA 6 rig. How do I know it’s her from a…