Crew Blog

Reflecting on the race

27 June 2008

Uniquely Sinagpore performs essential headsail repairs

Now that we are on the last leg of the race, with less than a few days of sailing to Cork, Ireland, these questions have been going through my mind;

What will I miss about this adventure?

I will miss the simplicity of life onboard, where we eat, sleep and breathe sailing; having a common destination, and working together with a like-minded and motivated crew with a common focus towards arriving at that destination. In my opinion, that is a powerful thing, being part of a functional team, where the whole is bigger than the sum of its parts.

Moreover, I will miss the people onboard. There is something about doing tough things together that bonds people. We have eaten, slept and sailed together for months, all in the confines of a 68 foot yacht. Apart from the sailing, I have learned so many other things from my fellow crew; astronomy, maritime history, marine life and just life in general. This leaves me hungry for more knowledge!

What are my thoughts now that we are nearing the end?

First of all, I will like to thank my employer, Keppel Group for giving me the opportunity to participate in this race. It has been a great and enriching experience. On a personal level, I feel that I have developed a more global perspective, having sailed and interacted with people from different nationalities and cultures. I am looking forward to going back home to start a new phase of my life and my new posting in Keppel.

Also, in every single one of the port stopovers, I have seen first hand how Keppel’s sponsorship of the Uniquely Singapore boat on this Round the World Yacht Race has raised the profile of not only Keppel as an organisation but Singapore as a country.

Koh Kok Siong

1. Lynn Puttock, Cranleigh, Surrey 27 June 2008

Ange,

Well done to you and all your shipmates - not far to go now - just think of that liquid food waiting for you in Cork! Guinness - have one for me when your’e there!

Can’t wait to see you all arrive in Liverpool a week from now - enjoy the rest of your trip and time together!

What a great adventure you have had - we will miss your help in the chuck wagon tomorrow at the Lions Carnival - still at least you will be back in time for Classic Car Show!

With love from us both Lynn (Mrs P) & Rocket
x

2. Chee Yuh, Singapore 28 June 2008

Yo KS, stimulating summary of your journey. But it’s not the end yet; there’s always still chance for a better finishing at the last penultimate race! Jia you, singers!

3. deb&tony;Povey, maidstone kent england 28 June 2008

reading these last few blogs, it’s hard to believe it will soon be over, what will we do now the followers of the race? thanks for sharing all your adventures with us. what marvoulous memories to treasure.one things for sure your never be stuck for anything to talk about! enjoy cork, dry out,really looking forward to being in Liverpool for the return.
what a birthday Jurgen on the high seas!

4. weiwen, 29 June 2008

the journey will forever be etched in each and everyone’s mind
but it is now almost time to take stock and take the next step on a new sojourn
cheers

5. Hazel and Fred, Morpeth, England 29 June 2008

Congratulations againto Keith and the crew of New York and good luck for the last leg to Liverpool (- just make sure you end the way you began- winning - we’re keeping everything crossed for you), all the best Hazel and Fred x x

6. Eric Ang, Singapore 30 June 2008

Hey Kok Siong,

Time really flies… It seems like yesterday we were discussing over a beer at Vivo City whether you should take up the opportunity to carry on with the sailing trip and now you are coming to the end of this chapter now!

Looking forward to your return! And thanks for making Singapore proud!

7. Taff, Farnborough, Hants 01 July 2008

Ang,(BM)
Well done, what an achievement, one that you and your crew will never forget. Plenty of Becks awaits you!! A bit disappointed though, didn’t see you in you grass skirt in Hawaii!!! Is it Everest next or Sea of Tranquillity? Did you keep a tally of all crew you threw overboard? Look forward to seeing you. Well done to you again and to all your crew. Taff X

8. Cees Kniestedt, N' Chailey - E' Sussex 02 July 2008

To all the crew of Uniquely Singapore, it’s almost over, well done, you had a great time,
just a little time left to make an almighty sprint to the Liverpool finish and show “them” !!!

To Marlena, we are all very very proud of you.
We’ll be there on Saturday to wave you in.
Take care and love to you all.
Sail Ho.
Roberta, Cees, Marina Kniestedt.

9. Dal, Singapore 05 July 2008

Congratulations Singers!! You have made us SO proud!Desmond there is a beer waiting for you at the Marina… or at least a coffee!! HaHa! See you soon. Dal

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