4 Unique Things to See while Sailing in Singapore
4 Unique Things to See while Sailing in Singapore

When we say Singapore, most people, locals and tourists alike, think of a city state characterized by a multitude of towering skyscrapers, a blend of diverse cultures, and a never-ending list of amazing food. Yet, we're also an island country surrounded by the vast sea and beautiful landscapes. And as you explore Singapore, has it crossed your mind that our roots began as a small fishing village? Seawater lives in our blood. If you haven’t got a chance to go out to sea, we’ve compiled a short list of uniquely Singaporean things that you might see within our local waters!

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LEISURE CHARTERSVanessa Limsailing, singapore, yacht charter, yacht rental, marine lifeComment
An Introduction to Sailing Terms!
An Introduction to Sailing Terms!

If you’ve ever been on a boat/ship, you’d be sure to notice that there are certain lingo that the skipper uses to communicate with his/her crew. While this lingo is indeed part of the English language, the terms may sound relatively technical or foreign to most people. We use these terms to convey a wide array of things on board, from directions, to objects, to instructions!

If you’re new to boating, or if you’re learning how to sail, or even if you’re just curious — here’s a list of simple sailing terms to get you started!

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#SAILINGSCHOOLVanessa Limsailing, happy sailor, nautical termsComment
Feature Friend of Ximula Sail - JEN
Feature Friend of Ximula Sail - JEN

Ever since the launch of our Friends of Ximula Sail Open Sunset Cruise in 2018, we’ve met with people from all walks of life, many of which we wouldn’t have had the fortune to meet, if not for this platform. These happy sailors came with many interesting stories and passions, and we thought how awesome it would be to share some of them with you!

So we’re starting a series featuring various Friends of Ximula Sail, and here’s introducing our very first #ximulasailor, Jen!

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FRIENDS OF XIMULA SAILVanessa LimFriends of Ximula Sail, happy sailor, ximulasailor Comment
Is a Sailing Holiday really worth it?
Is a Sailing Holiday really worth it?

Ximula Sail has always been a passion project - our mission is always to inspire more fellow Singaporeans to get out on the water, and to be exposed to the wonders of sailing. On many occasions, our guests are always curious to know more about how we got into sailing, and want to know more about our sailing adventures.

So we’ve put together a list of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received about our sailing adventures:

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SAILING HOLIDAYSVanessa Limsailing adventure, sailing holiday, sai, anam, ind, xComment
Celebrating our Ximufully Party!
Celebrating our Ximufully Party!

To commemorate our 5+ years in business and the 6th birthday of Ximula & Gracefully, we wanted to bring together all our partners, clients and guests for a small get-together, so that we are able to thank everyone for their support over the years. We also thought how nice it would be for all our guests to meet & get to know one another, knowing that we are all happy, warm, and lovely people. (;

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Reflections from our Sailing Holiday to Anambas Islands
Reflections from our Sailing Holiday to Anambas Islands

We asked our guests, Shawne Koh @shawneydepp and Umehara Keiji @umeandhara, and our intern Vanessa, some questions about their experience at our recent open sailing holiday to Anambas Islands on 14 - 19 Jul 2019, and here’s some of their thoughts:

But sailing, the journey itself is also an adventure. It’s not just going to the destination, but the whole sailing part is part of the whole trip, the whole experience.   

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SAILING HOLIDAYSVanessa Limsailing holiday, sailing, sailing adventure, singapore, indonesia, anambas islandsComment
Sailing Holiday to Anambas Islands - an intern's perspective
Sailing Holiday to Anambas Islands - an intern's perspective

Hello everyone! My name is Vanessa and I started my internship earlier on 2 July. My role at Ximula Sail involves assisting with sales and marketing, as well as occasionally serving as a crew on board during charters. 

Well, as a new team member, I was given the opportunity to experience one... Yep that’s right, MY VIRGIN SAILING TRIP!! (And I have a lot to share with you! Just bear with me okay!) 

Honestly, as a grown adult, I can't remember the last time I was THIS excited for anything.

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SAILING HOLIDAYSVanessa Limsailing, sailing holiday, sailing adventure, singapore, indonesia, internship, anambas islands, yacht crewComment
Join our Team! - Assistant Skipper
Join our Team! - Assistant Skipper

Come join the Ximula Sail family! We are looking for an Assistant Skipper to join us in our mission to inspire a happy sailor in everyone!

If you have a passion for the sea and being out under the hot sun (or crazy rain), have a keen eye for safety and are able to manage crazy parties on board, enjoy interacting with strangers and sharing stories with them, and thrive in a constantly evolving environment, we’d love for you to be on our diverse team!

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CAREERSMin Qi Wongyacht crew, yacht skipper Comment
Join our Team! - Marketing Intern
Join our Team! - Marketing Intern

Come join the Ximula Sail family! We are looking for a marketing intern + crew to join us in our mission to inspire a happy sailor in everyone!

If you have a passion for the outdoors and being out under the hot sun (or crazy rain), can multi-task like a pro, enjoy meeting and interacting with strangers, and thrive in a constantly evolving environment, we’d love for you to be on our diverse team!

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CAREERSMin Qi Wongyacht crew, marketing internComment