DRAGON BOAT
Story by Red Sports reader Pauline Wan.
The Mountbatten CSC Dragon Boat Team is planning to hold an event on Sunday, 16 December to commemorate the five deceased dragon boaters. With the support and assistance from the Singapore Dragon Boat Association (SDBA) and other interested dragon boat & kayaking teams, a simple memorial service will be held in conjunction with the 5th SDBA Master Series at the Bedok Reservoir. (http://www.sdba.org.sg/)
The Singapore national dragon boat team running at the Singapore Marathon in memory of their fallen teammates. (Photo © Shaun Chook)
Programme
7:30-8:15am: Gathering of dragon boat teams to sign on a symbolic quilt / commemorative book to be placed at SDBA
8:15-8:20am: Address by emcee and observation of 1 min of silence
8:20-8:45am: Symbolic paddling with reps from the various clubs
8:45am onwards: Commencement of 5th Master Series
In conjunction with the event, there will be boxes available for all present to make donations to help the families of the deceased. There’ll also be a section to display some of their pictures, personal articles and memorabilia.
You may contact the organisers at cheehong73@singnet.com.sg for more details.
Ed’s note: If you would like to cover the service as a photographer and submit your pictures to Red Sports for the benefit of other readers, please feel free to do so.
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i believe its the master series going on, doubt they may let any new entry.
You may email the organizers at cheehong73@singnet.com.sg. Its best to write instead of contact over the phone as the organizors are rowing as well and thus access to mobile would be limited. Do come down to support the cause if you have time.
Hello, anyone knows how to contact mountbatten team manager? My team is keen to participate in the memorial service. Thanks
unles leslie me cynthia chong going fer this event yo, not sure bout Shaun and his new toy camera