Fond Memories of Our Last BBQ in 2011

As we started the year 2012 with our first few training sessions, I found myself reminiscing friendships and bonds that were built during my time with Spanish Armada.  Fond memories of those who were once with us paddling side by side. This Post is my dedication to all the Armadas who were the past, the present and the future. Let not this be the last of our fond memories making but many more to come. United We Stand, let Our Hearts beat as One ”Viva La Armada”!

Our dear Marcin dedicating his precious paddling time to BBQ the food for us. Notice his FOCUS and CONCENTRATION!

Fillip and Elena back from paddling in the rain

WET, wet, wet!!!

Pierre….. always getting caught in the action!!

Everyone is waiting for SANGRIA… check out the anxious faces.

After Sangria LOOK!! FOR YOUR INFOR ……. the ARMADAS make “FANTABULOUS SANGRIA” guaranteed to knock you off your feet!!!

Oh “Captain, My Captain” making Sangria!!!

Luisa: “MORE SANGRIA please”……  Pierre: “”YOU THERE”……. Filip just gives me a SMILE OF APPROVAL!!

I love it when they put on their COLGATE smiles. “ALL NATURAL” ………………. to Haz, Maki & Marcin

“Birthday Boy” with Angeli ( aka the cake bearer while the rest of us were out there paddling, she is always so nice :)  )

Enjoying ourselves despite the rain 8-)

Unforgettable memories of 2011

Hope to update everyone with the latest pictures of our new boat very soon. It’s spanking NEW and sparkling RED!!!

To my fellow Armadas….  see you very soon!

February 17th, 2012 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments are closed

Singapore River Regatta 2011

Lets check out all the faces during Singapore River Regatta 2011. It’s always fascinating to be caught by “The Paparazzi” of Spanish Armada!

Filip, Pierre & Haz being caught on CAM!

 

Bran, who is always ready for a pose

 

The Banner TEAM :)

 

Fabian & Roman engrossed with the on-going race

 

Sylvia, The Coach & Unai, aka “The CAPTAIN of the ship”

 

Mario & Andrew (who is making faces)

 

Ron, Sylvia & Churchill (Strategist)

 

Enzo & Marcin

 

The Boys… “8 .. 9 .. 10″

 

Tami setting up the tent

 

3 Gals, 1 Guy & a coffee place

 

Briefing before the Race

 

 

More Photos of the Regatta Race 2011 can be found in our Gallery. Cheerios 8-)

January 18th, 2012 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments are closed

Check it out.. check it out. RECAP 2011. Singapore River Regatta 2011

Yo yo yo… Everyone. It has been a very eventful 2011 and before we bid the Rabbit year goodbye and welcome the year of the Dragon with the upcoming festive celebrations (this is the actual 2012 marker for Sylvia and I as we are Chinese), Let’s recap 2011 happenings with Spanish Armada!

Firstly a WARM welcome to all new members who joined us last year. It’s been real fun paddling with you all and we are gonna paddle even harder to breathe some fire in the year of the Dragon. So drink up and “Paddles Up”!

As 2011 drew to an end, the season also ended with the last race of the year which was the Singapore River Regatta 2011. It was definitely an inspiring and motivating event for us to work harder towards our 2012 goals.

Our “Lovely” Boys, will have to excuse Maki (in the center) as she was the drummer in this particular race

 

Land Simulation before the Race!

 

“Viva La Armada”

 

The Armadas getting ready,  smiley faces and “Strike a POSE”!

Check out More Pictures of the Regatta 2011 in our next Post & in Our GALLERY. Don’t forget to keep yourselves updated with our weekly paddle schedule!

January 18th, 2012 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments are closed

First race of the year (2011) – MR500 at Marina Reservoir

Spanish Armada has come quite a long way from where we started. It was very apparent when the team arrived at the race site on time … and some even before the appointed meeting time! We were all roaring to go … and couldn’t wait to get wet and wild!

The race site for this year was at the scenic Marina Reservior (a.k.a Marina Barrage).

Our first race of the day was in the category ‘Inter-Club Open’. This category allows the team to decide on the number of male or female paddlers to put in the boat. Thus, almost all the teams had all-men crew for this race … barring us, of course! We are the Armadas … we have to stand out … and we do have some really strong and fierce women in our team. Go Chikas!!!

The race starts … and after a few seconds, our boat veers off course … we bump into the Austchamp (2010 Singapore River Regatta Champion) … TWICE. Nearly capsizing! The official disqualified us … but we appealed (faulty equipment – rudder) and was allowed to re-race against the mighty Aussies.

The third race of the day was our re-race … and it was the best of all the races. We were ahead of the Aussies throughout the race, until the very end when they caught up with us. We both finished with the same time … and yes, the Spanish Armada rejoiced.

We are a bunch of happy people … and we celebrate each and every victory – whether they are big or small!

Viva la Armada!!!

March 22nd, 2011 | Category: Events | Comments are closed

Gallop of the Dragons 15-16 May 2010

Hello All …

I have to admit, the race this weekend was very very interesting. There were a lot of first for us!

  • First time to win a race, beating the Germans, Canadians and Americans. We were no.1 in the heats, but couldn’t make it past the semi-finals.



  • First time to send down an all-women team. Yay … super Armada Chicas!!!
  • First time to have our boat capsized!

I am really proud of the team. We did very well. After we won the heats, there were people from different teams coming up and congratulating us … and telling us how impressed they were that we have come a long way in such a short time. Yes. I am quite impressed too :D
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May 17th, 2010 | Category: Events | One comment - (Comments are closed)

SDBA-AUSTCHAM 10Km Dragon Boat Challenge

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The Spanish Armada did it!!

Our best time was 1h 8.5mins … and we completed the race in 57.5mins!
There were 25 boats racing – and we came in at 22nd position. :D

The last 1K was the BEST. We were spurred on to chase boat no.11, which was 2 boats’ length ahead of us … that would be about 25m. At the last 500m, we were half a boat’s length behind them, and we charged! At the last 200m, we were neck to neck and they started their last charge at this point. They started to pull away. They were tired, so were we! We had been charging for the last 500m, but we really REALLY wanted to finish ahead of them. Continue reading SDBA-AUSTCHAM 10Km Dragon Boat Challenge

September 1st, 2009 | Category: Events | Comments are closed

27th Singapore River Regatta 2009

July 5th, 2009 | Category: Events | Comments are closed

Singapore Dragon Boat Festival

June 30th, 2009 | Category: Events | Comments are closed

Regular Training Reminder

This is just a reminder to the team members that our regular practice starts at 3:30 PM.

By 3:45 PM our boat should already be in the water. This will give us enough time for team updates, stretching, and other pre-training activities prior to the actual paddling.
Please comply accordingly.

June 19th, 2009 | Category: Announcements | Comments are closed