Singapore Southern Islands

Think of Singapore islands, what comes to your mind? Sentosa island with Resorts World putting it larger on the world map? Pulau Tekong, home to most Singaporean sons serving their National Service? Or is it Pulau Ubin, a flashback of Singapore in the early 60s before high rise buildings took over? Fact is that there are many more islands belonging to the island state of Singapore, many of which are in the south.

The infamous Sentosa is just south of mainland Singapore, now accessible by a road, monorail and the more traditional cable car. In the past my parents brought me to Sentosa by ferry, don't think that's in operation now. Ferry used to be the only alternative to the more expensive and touristy cable car option. Nowadays I just tap my Islander card at the monorail station to get in for free (technically it's prepaid). 

In the previous month I used to go Sentosa RWS hotels quite frequently to do lifeguard duty. This time I went straight to the Siloso Beach, beside the Wave House, to be a kayak guide for a bunch of SJI International students on their southern islands expedition. Thank Kayak Asia for 2 new guides, most of the kayaks and equipment were already prepared the day before. :) The students will use the amazingly trusty and rugged Gumotex Solar doubles inflatables. The guides and their outdoor teacher will use single expedition kayaks. A jet ski acts as safety boat, towing a sit-on-top kayak with 3 full jerry cans of water as logistic support. 

Doubles inflatables fully loaded with (at least) 1 bag per paddler. 

Photo from KayakAsia.