SINGAPORE IS A SMALL CITY-ISLAND, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERNMOST TIP OF THE MALAYSIAN PENINSULA. IT’S JUST ONE DEGREE NORTH OF THE EQUATOR AND THE TROPICAL CONDITIONS ARE PERFECT FOR SAILING. THE SB20 CLASS IS THE BIGGEST ONE DESIGN FLEET IN THE COUNTRY WITH AROUND 25 BOATS. ALTHOUGH THE WARM CLIMATE IS PERFECT FOR SAILING ALL YEAR ROUND, THE BEST SAILING SEASON IS FROM JANUARY TO MARCH WHEN THE PREDICTABLE NORTHEASTERN MONSOON SETS IN.
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO SAIL IN SINGAPORE?
THE BIGGEST CLASS REGATTA – THE ASIAN GRAND SLAM AND ASIA PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP HAVE BEEN ARRANGED IN THE MONSOON SEASON IN THE PAST YEARS, AND THE GREAT SUCCESS OF THESE REGATTAS HAS LEAD TO DESIGNATE ONE°15 MARINA SENTOSA COVE IN COOPERATION WITH SINGAPORE SAILING FEDERATION AS HOST FOR THE SB20 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. THE SINGAPORE SB20 ASSOCIATION IS VERY EXCITED TO WELCOME THE BEST SAILORS IN THE WORLD TO COMPETE ON THE WARM, TURQUOISE WATERS SURROUNDING THE ISLAND, AS WELL AS SOCIALISE AT THE FABULOUS FACILITIES AT THE LUXUROUS ONE°15 MARINA.
LATEST NEWS FROM SINGAPORE
POLLARD’S PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF WITH SB20 WORLDS VICTORY
Written by Andy Rice After competing in 14 previous editions of the SB20 World Championship going back as far as 2009, British sailor John Pollard has finally fulfilled his ambition of winning the big prize in Singapore… John Pollard and his team on Xcellent have won the SB20 World Championship after a week of predominantly…Continue reading→
UNFORGETTABLE DAY FOR BORGHESI FAMILY AT THE SB20 WORLDS 2025
Day 4 of the SB20 World Championship had everything: shifty, light winds that tested everyone’s patience, heroic efforts by the Race Committee to squeeze in two races and a truly emotional milestone for one special family. The top three teams held firm on the leaderboard today. Team Xcellent, led by John Pollard, continues to dominate…Continue reading→
POLLARD AT THE TOP OF THE LEADERBOARD ON DAY 3 AT SB20 WORLDS 2025
Day 3 of the SB20 World Championship brought light and shifty winds challenging the 53-strong fleet to stay sharp and adapt quickly. Despite the puffy breeze, two exciting races were completed offering intense competition and some standout performances. As the championship sets toward its second half the British-flagged team Xcellent of John Pollard, David Chapman…Continue reading→
