REACH Dragons at Spore River Regatta 2009

Guys,

I think it's too limited to use words to describe the whole experience that we had at Regatta this year. It's just totally indescribeable. To those that were with us in the water, you could feel the rush. To those that were on shore looking at us, you could see the whole team's spirit and efforts.. Well done!

Our Sat's heats, we fought against Filippino Dragons, SP and NP. Guess what.. we were not that far! all within 1 sec difference! wahahaha! that's really something amazing, considering that we are not school team like them who train more than once a week!

Our Sun's heats, we learnt our lesson and made the 1 sec difference and we came in 1st! What a joy! And we proceeded to the Semi-finals. Our competitors were strong, we fought against Taman Jurong CSC, a legend. And we came in 2nd. There were many other Csc teams that were strong. Well though our story ends here and we din make it into the finals, due to some reasons which it's not really important.. It's really the beginning of a great journey!

More to come!

Cheers!
Joe
REACH Dragons
Team Manager

27th Singapore River Regatta 2009 final brief

Hey REACH Dragons,
Do take care note of the following instructions and details for the race/s k? Don't mix up the timings k?

Sat 21st Nov:
20men open category
Reporting time - 10am
Race time - 1155am
Event no: 36

Lane 1: Filippino dragons
Lane 2: SP "A"
Lane 3: NYP "B"
Lane 4: PA Tnet Club (Sembawang REACH Dragons)

Sun 22nd Nov:
PA CSC Race
Reporting time - 745am
Race time - 920am
Event no: 5

Lane 1: Bishan East CSC - REACH Dragons!
Lane 2: Nee Soon CSC
Lane 3: Sengkang West CSC
Lane 4: Punggol North CSC

Note to all rowers:
Attire - Compression top (black or white also can, preferably white) on the inside with the new team jersey over on the outside.
New team jersey - will be at $8/pcs pay on actual race itself
Finisher Tee - Will be given to all rowers/drummers and reserves on the day itself.

Any questions pls contact me k?

Cheers!
Joe

REACH Dragons Team Jerseys and Finisher Tee for Regatta 2009

Hey REACH Dragons,

Just a sneak preview of the team jerseys and Finisher Tee for Regatta.

This will be roughly what it will look like.

For the Finisher Tee, a piece will be given to everyone who participate in the race including reserves and drummers.

As for the team jerseys, it will be at $8/pcs k? This can be purchased during Regatta itself.

REACH Dragons, JIAYOU! 9 more days!

Joe
REACH Dragons Team Manager

New Regatta Line Up for REACH Dragons

Hi REACH Dragons,

Pls note that there will be some changes to the line up for Regatta k?

We will be combining with Paddlers of Tomorrow for the 20men open Category under National Championship. The other 3 boats in the CSC race will be done by ourselves. Here is the line up as of now k? Weihua may make some changes later if there's a need.

CSC Boat 1:

Daryl Pek

Lucus

Sean Chng

Joe Chan

Wong Poh Ee

Bryan

Kok Yew Teck

Chan Huan Kai

Raymond Goh

Darwina Bte Azmi

Drummer - Peirong / Sharon

CSC Boat 2:

Ronald Ng

JinGuan

Dian

Su Yuan

Darryl Gan

Jiawei

Lam Wei Chong

Too Chin Siang

Heng Sheng

Kamen Pek

Drummer - Peirong

CSC Boat 3:

Alan Bong

Jia Yu

Yue Cheng

Benjamin

Joe Charn

Ruhaya

Priscilla Lum Siying

Hansheng - from NUS Alumni Edmund - from NUS Alumni

Drummer - Sharon

20 Men Open Category: Sean Chng Joe Chan Ronald Ng Lucus Darryl Gan Raymond Goh Kow Yew Teck Chan Huan Kai Too Chin Siang Bryan 10 other rowers and drummers from Sembawang side.

REACH Dragons River Regatta 2009 Line Up

Hey all,

After the 5-crew Dragonboat Challenge, we are not siting back and relax! We are getting ready for the River Regatta 2009 on 21, 22 Nov 2009.

We will be sending 4 boats. 3 boats under Bishan East CSC and 1 boat in the National Championship Men's Open category.

CSC boat 1:
Joe
Ray
Poh Ee
Darwina
Sean

Drummer - TBC
5 other paddlers from Paddlers of Tomorrow team

CSC boat 2:
Suyuan
Dian
Lucus
Darryl Gan
Bryan
Yew Teck
Huan Kai
CS
Kamen

Weichong

Peirong - drummer

CSC boat 3:
Fernell
Alan
Jiayu
Yue Cheng
Yaya
Pricilla
Heng Sheng

Jin guan

Siying
Ronald

Sharon - Drummer

National Championship Mens Opens - Boat 4:

Sean

Joe

Ronald

Lucus

Darryl

Ray

Yew Teck

Huankai

CS

Bryan
10 other rowers from Paddlers of Tomorrow team

Kamen - Reserved
Weichong - Reserved

Suyuan - Drummer

For all those that are in boat 1 and 4, it's very crucial for us to train with sembawang together during the weekdays. As far as you can, join us k? For those not in these 2 boats, you are also welcome to join to build up your fitness for the race.

For this Regatta, besides preparing the team physically, we are also getting a "new" look.

The above are rash guards which have:

1. UPF50+ rated for UVA and UVB protection.

2. 4-way stretchable fabric for comfort fit and superior flexibility.

3. Flatlock stitch construction to prevent chafing and abrasion.

4. Content and weight of fabric material optimised to achieve compression effect for muscular support so as to enhance sports performance and recovery.

5. Black and white options

It's offered at a special rate of $15/pcs for short sleeve and $20/pcs for long sleeve to REACH Dragons.

Pls note that there is no more XXS and XS for short sleeves k.

So all those keen, pls place orders with Suyuan k?

Cheers!

Joe

REACH Dragons

Team Manager

Results of REACH Dragons at National 5-Crew Dragon Boat Challenge 2009 Heats

Results of REACH Dragons at today's 5-crew challenge heats:
REACH Dragons Team A: 1.10min
REACH Dragons Team B: 1.11min

Great strokes and team work today at the race by both boats. Keep it up!

For all e rest of REACH Dragons & Alumni & other friends, do come down and support tomlo if you can. Our race is at Jurong Lake, beside lakeside MRT and our semi finals is at 330pm and finals at around 4pm.

REACH Dragons! Woosh!

Joe Chan
REACH Dragons
Team Manager

REACH Dragons @ National 5-Crew Dragonboat Challenge 2009

Hey REACH Dragons,
Here are the details of this Sat/Sun race.

Report at Jurong PA by 1145am on Sat 10th Oct. Meet at Chinese Garden station control 1115am.
Report at Jurong PA by 230pm on Sun 11th Oct.

Things to note:
- Bring your own drinks and snacks
- Wear the black team jersey
- Make sure you don't be late
- Lastly, make sure you eat/sleep enough. This race will have a few heats for those who make it into the finals. Therefore, must be able to last a few sets of the race.

Rowers:

Team 1:
Huan Kai
Darryl
Jiawei
Ronald
Coxswain - Weihua/Ang

Team 2:
CS
Suyuan
Yew Teck
Lucus
Coxswain - Joe

Reserve: Jin Guan

Anything not sure, contact me k?

Supporters do come join us!

REACH Dragons
Team Manager
Joe