An Inflatable dinghy was so much fun in the 1970s

The first two inflatable boats I co-owned in 1976

We carried the inflatable canoes on the bus to Ponggol, inflated them and paddled to Coney Island

The inflatables doubled as seats and storage 

The was an old sign board at Coney Island where we pitched our shelter against

Paddling out towards the anchored ships off East Coast Park

These must have been the very few photographs that my buddies saved over the years. Back then cameras were rare and it costs quite a bit to have the negatives developed into photos.
Those fun filled days boating off the East Coast and Coney Island will always be my most cherished memories. I'm glad for those adventures. They represented the real me. Care-free, fun loving, adventurous and daring.
I must get back to those days of Innocent living soon. Today at 59 yrs old, my thoughts are filled with a desire to live unrestricted without worry, free from the tolls of responsibilities of being husband, father and provider. It's time to let my adult kids live their own lives, whatever way they choose.
Life goes on, no matter what, so I too must live my life to the fullest it will allow me and not miss what it has to offer. The world is my oyster.

Gratitude

Grateful to be alive and grateful to have lived a fabulous fun filled life. This picture was taken on a friend's boat off Port Blair (Andaman Islands) in 1999. I was technically bankrupt and was facing a mountain of debt as a result of the Asian Financial crisis. This fishing trip opened my mind. I became a salesman and made enough commissions selling health supplements to pay the bank and get my life back. I never though I would make it, but I did. I thought I was finished,but the end never came. Sometimes you just gotta forget all the troubles for a while and change the scenery. I did and I'm glad the outcome turned out well...... Today, 20 years later, I'm debt free and own my own home. I may never be "rich" but I'm grateful for the food on the table each day and a strong roof over my head. My family is happy and content.         

The Wim Hof Breathing Method

This gentleman Wim Hof, affectionately known as the Iceman has an incredible discovery leading to wellness and well-being.  Learning his breathing technique is a must if your'e interested in good health.

Advancements in Sea Rescue using technlogy

Modern innovations are amazing. They can turn everyday equipment into new and clever applications not though of before. Such is the power of creativity. Simpler being better. Take a look at the applications of the humble PWC, once associated with the young and reckless. It's now being used for good.    

I'm not a good angler

It always amazes me how local Anglers catch good size fish each and every time they go fishing. These experts hardly ever come back empty handed. Not so for me. I seldom catch big fish and often end up catching the smallest of fish namely; whip tail, 7 banded grouper (Arumugum) and Blueline grouper. These fish are not favored for the kitchen and hence seldom sold in wet markets. 

Whip Tail 

Seven Banded Grouper (Arumugum)

Blueline Grouper

However last week I finally landed the big one. Large enough to fill the length of the ice-box and good enough for the dinner plate. They were 1.5kg parrot fish. Sizable for local waters

WF with a 1.5kg Parrot fish caught off Bukom

Boon with a 2kg Parrot, caught off St Johns Island

Labrador Park Fishing Jetty re-opens

I ust found out that the long awaited re-opening of Labrador Fishing Jetty was reopened in Dec 2017. Many anglers mush have been waiting for this ever since they started  renovating the site. Must make the time to try fishing there soon.

The Grady White F26 Tiger Cat 20 years on

It was built 20 years ago in 1998. For the first 10 years she cruised the waters of the United States of America before being shipped to Singapore in 2008. The Grady F26 Tiger Cat is incredibly reliable and low cost to run. She has never broken down mechanically, never ran out of fuel and her twin 150HP Yamahas have never refused to start so long as I replace the batteries every 2 years. She truly is one hull of a boat for coastal fishing and day cruising in fair weather. The furthest she sailed from her Marina at RSYC (Repblic of Singapore Yacht Club) was to Karang Mas (Eastern Bank) just North of Horsburgh Lighthouse where we spent an entire night fishing. Well, after 20 short years, she is running better than ever and her hull is still rock solid. What amazes be most is, almost all of the original fittings and electricals are still in good working order.

My trusted brother-in-law with his durian farm kaki and sons

My fishing & diving buddy Fred Chua. We've been boating since the SAFYC days in 1990

It is rare for a catamaran to be able to be lifted by a Marina Bull forklift. The Tiger-Cat is the only exception at RSYC

I love the Grady Tiger Cat... It has never broken down