Introduction
Singapore is separated from the rest of the Malayan Peninsula to the
north, east and west by the Johor Strait. To the south is the Strait of Singapore, which links the South
China Sea to the east and the Strait of Malacca and the Indian Ocean to the west.
Lying almost on the equator, Singapore is a thriving city-state that has overcome its dearth of natural
resources to become one of the juggernaut economies of Asia.
Some of it's attractions are:
Raffles Hotel - a Singaporean institution which has become a byword for
oriental luxury.
Arab Street
- the Muslim centre of Singapore and a traditional textile district.
Chinatown - Singapore's cultural heart where calligraphers and fortune
tellers are still a part of everyday life.
 Little India -
full of interesting little shops selling obscure items. The Zhujiao Centre is the main market.
Orchard Road - where high-class hotels, shopping centres, nightspots,
restaurants, and bars dominate.
Jurong Town - west of the city centre, Jurong Town is home to the Haw Par
Villa (a Chinese mythological theme park), the beautifully landscaped Jurong Bird Park, Chinese &
Japanese Gardens and the Singapore Science Centre.
Sentosa Island - the
city-state's most visited attraction including museums, aquariums, beaches
(with imported sand), sporting facilities, walks, rides, food centres and a marina.
 Weather
Singapore is an equatorial country with relatively uniform temperature, abundant rainfall and high
humidity. The average daily temperature is 27° C. December and January are generally the coolest
months.
Singapore lies in the path of two monsoons that cause rainfall all year round. Most rainfall occurs
during the northeast monsoon from November to March. During the southwest monsoon season from June to
September, much of the rain falls in short, intense showers that alternate with sunshine.
Charts
Up to date charts are essential as the government has an intensive land reclamation program
and the island is growing annually.
 Tides
Moderate - 3 m range on springs
Cruising Guide
The Cruising Guide to
Southeast Asia Volume One by Stephen Davies & Elaine Morgan covers the South China Sea including the
Singapore, Gulf of Thailand, East Malaysia (northern Borneo), Hong Kong and Macau, the Philippines, and
Brunei.
Text provides sailing directions supported by detailed charts and harbour plans and anchorages. It also
provides important background information on the countries, culture, politics, navigation, and
equipment.
The Cruising Guide to Southeast Asia can be found in bookshops or can be purchased on-line from companies
such as Armchair Sailor Seabooks and Bluewater Charts & Books.
Courtesy Flag
A Singapore courtesy flag should be displayed whenever entering Singapore waters.
 The Singapore Flag is halved horizontally - the red half is symbolic
of universal brotherhood and equality of man and the white half signifies pervading and everlasting purity
and virtue. The crescent represents a young country on the ascent in its ideals of establishing democracy,
peace, prosperity, justice and equality as indicated by the five stars.
Security
With the high standard of living, continued prosperity and increased civic consciousness, Singapore is a
relatively crime-free society by international standards. Singapore's safe-haven image was further boosted
in February 2001 with police reporting a 15 percent drop in reported crime in 2000.
Arrival
Most yachts cruising through South East Asia approach Singapore from the east (The Phillipines) or the
south (Indonesia).
Regulations
An original of the ships papers are required.
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