Leg 3 OCEAN RACE SAILING INSTRUCTIONS:
Cochin to Singapore.

RACE AREA: Indian Ocean.

BOATS: Volvo 70 Class only.

START: Saturday, December 13th 09:00 UTC (14:00 Cochin Local time).
A laid start line between anchored committee boat and large orange buoy 9.92N 76.20E,
approximately 5Nm due SOUTH WEST of Cochin River and Port Entrance.

COURSE:
Starting from NORTH to SOUTH,

Passing South of Cape Comorin 8.08N 77.54E, India,
leaving the island of Pulau We 5.88N 95.34E, Indonesia, which will be a scoring waypoint to starboard,

North of Indonesia,
Leaving Tangjung Piai 1.29N 103.51E to port, to

FINISH: from NORTH WEST to SOUTH EAST, between Committee Boat and large orange buoy, 1.21N / 103.85E.
approximately 4Nm due SOUTH of Sentosa Island Marina, Singapore.

Distance 1,950Nm approximately


NAVIGATION LIGHTS
Boats shall exhibit navigation lights between sunset and sunrise. (VOR Rule 12)

CAUTIONS:
All mark positions given are approximate and in the format displayed by race client program.

North of Ceylon has Tamil independence fighters and reports of pirates.
The coast of Indonesia and the Straits of Malacca are traditional areas of pirates.
Recommended Reading:
http://noticeboard.volvooceanrace.org/wp-content/uploads/volvo-ocean-race-intelligence-report.pdf

Recent seismic activity, volcanoes and tsunami are possible dangers in this leg.

There are numerous small islands and reefs in the Indian Ocean

Correct large scale charts must be used.
There are no special fairway marks or obstructions.

Leg 3 - Cochin to Singapore
Departing Kochi in mid-December, the fleet will first have to negotiate the southern tip of both India and Sri Lanka. But this leg could be pretty straight-forward, the routing chart shows the north-east Trade Winds just about blowing down to the great circle route from Sri Lanka to the Malacca Straits and on to Singapore. But it won’t be that comfortable; the course puts the average wind a little wider than close hauled on port tack. At least there should be steady breeze.


MOORINGS: proceed to Sentosa Marina, Singapore and clear entry procedures and mooring advice.

PRIZES:
Mount Gay Rum for first “Kiwi” yacht to finish.
Other prizes may be announced.

PRIZE GIVING: The day after 60% of the fleet have arrived, but will be subject to confirmation.

ABOUT SINGAPORE:
For more information visit the official stopover site at www.volvooceanracesingapore.com/
Singapore is tiny compared with its neighbours in the Southeast region, but it packs gigantic fun and excitement.
There won’t be a mad scramble to flag down a cab by Friday night’s revellers stumbling out of clubs at Clarke Quay in the wee hours of the morning. Cabbies are just around the corner ready to ferry them home.
Others who are lucky to have their flats within the Orchard area can just walk off the extra glass of martini. No bruises or missing wallets to greet you in the morning in this clean and safe haven – just perhaps a colossal hangover.
Walking around the city is commonplace to night owls. Orchard, the city’s shopping district (think Tokyo’s Ginza or London’s Oxford Street), takes on a surreal ambience of hushed din and bright lights. Several hours earlier, the area is teeming with shoppers.
But in the graveyard hours you can stroll through the shopping district without being elbowed and pushed by the madding crowd. Sitting on the steps of the gargantuan Takashimaya Shopping Centre, you snatch a peek at what’s to unfold in the next couple of hours when it is roused out of its temporary hibernation. In the meantime, you’re simply enjoying the gentle purring underneath the soles of your feet. This meditative moment – like power napping – makes you ready for the organised madness coming your way.
Regular days at Orchard are a walk in the park. It becomes a little manic when sales like the Great Singapore Sale, commence. This May-to-July shopping extravaganza has major malls at Orchard and beyond offering massive discounts on every conceivable item.
Cynics would lament that it’s not New York or London in scale, which is true to a certain degree, especially when we talk about size. Called Little Red Dot, a sobriquet worn as a badge of honour by the locals and the country’s leaders, Singapore does appear as a Little Red Dot at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in major maps.
Indeed, the Little Red Dot has come a long way since its kampong (Malay word for village) and rickshaw days. The bucolic landscape of halcyon days has given rise to concrete and steel skyscrapers and a diverse society with various ethnicities. Chinese, Malay, Indian joined by American and European expatriates living in one community with each retaining their own identity, traditional ways and religious beliefs.

THINGS TO DO:
Sentosa’s western area contains the majority of the attractions found at the Imbiah Lookout which is the best way to start the Sentosa adventure. Take your pick:
The Sentosa Luge and Skyride (part go-cart and part toboggan ride)
Sky Tower for a panoramic view of Singapore 131 metres above sea level or The Merlion, Singapore’s half-lion, half-fish emblem, standing 37 metres high.
Beach lovers will enjoy sea sports or simply basking under the sun along the 3.2km stretch of beach linking Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong. Siloso is for beach volleyball and other outdoor activities such as canoeing, mountain biking or rollerblading; Palawan is for chilling out with friends; and Tanjong is for solitude or romantic rendezvous.
A new attraction will be ready next year. Skydiving enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the sport in the world’s largest vertical tunnel, iFly Singapore. The air-conditioned skydiving simulator will measure five metres in diameter, give a flying height of 17 metres and will allow up to 20 professional flyers at one time. The transparent tunnel will also offer views of South China Sea, Siloso Beach and nightly fireworks display, from Songs of the Sea.
On the eastern side are the luxury hotels and the exclusive ONE°15 Marina Club where, as Ms Chan put it, “the mood is quieter”.
Exclusive is the password at ONE°15. Only bona fide members – all 3,850 – have access to the marina and land facilities. If you own a yacht, you can park at one of the 270 berths and use the other marina facilities. If you’re not into sailing, there are land facilities that include two tennis courts, infinity pool, fully equipped gym and the Marina Sanctuary Spa. Or you can laze in the bathtub in one of four luxurious club suites to enjoy the scenery. If you’re hungry, you can eat at the Latitude Bistro that has an international buffet menu or something Chinese at the Imperial Treasure restaurant. The Bistro has a deli that can prepare a picnic basket if you’re in the mood.
Visit the ONE°15 Marina Club website at www.one15marina.com.

GETTING THERE:
Sentosa Island, which will play host to the Volvo Ocean Race at the state-of-the-at Oneº15 Marina Club is Singapore’s answer to a mini-resort vacation without leaving the country. Connected by acauseway bridge to the mainland, visitors can reach the island by car, taxi, and the Sentosa Express monorail, which links Harbour Front, Vivocity, St. James Power Station to Sentosa in less than four minutes.
The cable car from Mount Faber is another way to access the island as well as public buses. There is also the frequent orange Sentosa Bus that ferries passengers to and from Sentosa and the Harbour Front Bus Interchange. Getting around the island is easy with the Sentosa Express, beach trams and buses such as Fort Siloso, Open Top and Sentosa.
“Sentosa is themed as a destination on the island and round the island. Shopping, entertainment, leisure and lifestyle are covered. It offers a little difference because we’re an island resort.” said Patricia Chan, Manager for Communications of the Sentosa Leisure Group.
She added: “We’re 25 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes away from the city. We’re in the midst of the airport, the Central Business District and Orchard.”