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Rani and Noe: Aceh Bound
Rani and Noe took off at 7:50am this morning to Aceh via Medan. Rani will be attending the First International Conference of Aceh and Indian Ocean Studies led by Prof Anthony Reid and friends. It would be interesting to hear…
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Class Afloat: Studying Aboard a Tall Ship
Our dear friend Natasha forwarded a story about a Canadian school on a 57-metre-long traditionally rigged sailing ship called the Concordia. The program is called Class Afloat and is open for students who are about to complete their high school…
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BERITA: Diusut, Renovasi Gedung KBRI di Singapura
Betapa menariknya apabila ada berita korupsi di surat kabar ternama yeng menceritakan perkara korupsi dalam sebuah badan pemerintah Indonesia yang berada di negara “bebas korupsi” seperti Singapura. Baca: Diusut, Renovasi Gedung KBRI di Singapura Diusut, Renovasi Gedung KBRI di Singapura…
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Great Inspiration for Me and Rani
After thinking hard enough, ocean cruise sailing is the kind of lifestyle Rani and I will adopt over a course of 5 years. Out of a hectic life exists a simple and joyful life propelled by the natural force of…
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From Vladivostok with Sail
We are enjoying long weekend here in Singapore with 4 days off until Tuesday. While Rani took her regular French lesson I brought Noe to visit Carpe Diem Kidz on Alexandra. We will enroll Noe there in March after Rani’s…
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Sailing Lesson Day 3: I am a Sailor now
Finally, I can call myself a Competent Crew for Keelboat! From now, I can legally offer my skills and expertise to any sailboat owner who needs a crew. Technically, this means I’ve learned the basics of boat handling. I can…
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I Cannot Stop Reading Sailing Books
Thanks to Singapore National Library! I have been bombarding myself with a wealth of sailing knowledge that I could hardly absorb in such a short time (but persistently and curiously asking for more!). It is such a blessing to be…
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Sailing Lesson Day 1 and 2
I got bitten by sailing bug! Last Saturday and Sunday I took my first sailing class at Republic of Singapore Yacht Club instructed by Derek Mazzone, a UK citizen who has been living here for the past 25 years. He…
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Sailing on My Mind
Boy oh boy, I cannot get my mind off sailing especially after reading about the Hacking family, whose 45 catamaran cruiser sailboat have taken them on a series of adventure. To tell you the truth, since last week I have…
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Friends on Land, Friends on Water
Yesterday was a busy Sunday for our family. At 8:45am Noe took his regular lesson at Marsden Swim School. Unlike him, he was not too happy in the water yesterday. Maybe because he did not have enough breakfast and there…
