This weekend we stumbled upon the Extreme Sailing Series taking place in Marina Bay. The Extreme Sailing Series specifically races 40 foot catamarans that have been doubled in size and speed from the ones raced in the Olympics. With a rectangular shape, they are stable but still kick up on one hull and hit speeds of over 30 knots. It was impressive to see them cutting through the water and turning on a dime. It was actually more fun to see them warming up and cutting around on one hull - once the race started they had to follow a specific course which meant that they lost the wind at certain places and then the races definitely was a little slower.
The weather was just perfect with lots of gusts of wind and there was music playing, beer and popsicles being sold and even Range Rovers being tested out over an obstacle course (which Drayton and the boys enjoyed getting to ride in). A fun way to enjoy the beauty of Singapore with the family.
They are definitely very rectangular.
And lightweight!
Start of the race - cool with the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in the background
Another view of the race with the ArtScience Museum in the background
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