National Sailing Centre
The National Sailing Centre is located at the south-eastern tip of Singapore along the East Coast Park. It occupies 2.4 hectares of land.[1]
History[]
Opened in June 1999, the National Sailing Centre is approximately 51 minutes away from the via the highway.
Equipped with a large berthing area for boats, it also comprises an administration block, a multi-purpose sports hall, a cafeteria, a dormitory and an auditorium, the Centre has been the first-choice location for regional and international competitions.
An ideal location for sailing competitions, the National Sailing Centre’s strategic position makes full use of the south-west and north-east winds for year-round sailing. Since its opening, the National Sailing Centre has hosted many international and regional events. These include the (2003), the (2005), the (2006), the (2006), and the (2007).[1]
2010 Summer Youth Olympics[]
The National Sailing Centre will be used as a competition venue for sailing during the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.
Notes and references[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "First youth Olympic Games: National Sailing Centre". Archived from the original on 2009-05-02. Retrieved 2009-05-19.
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Coordinates: 1°18′53″N 103°57′41″E / 1.314851°N 103.961472°E
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