Tension reigned all the way to the final races coupled with extremely challenging light airs made Sailing at the 2015 ASEAN Para Games an unforgettable regatta.
To gain expertise in the 2.4mR Paralympic-class keelboat, Singapore sent two APG sailors to the International Sailing Federation's first Paralympic Development Program clinic in Weymouth and Portland, Great Britain.
The high cost and maintenance of the 2.4mR keelboat being a major factor why most developing ASEAN nations are unable to buy these boats proved also a reason there were insufficient sailors for the class to be included in the APG.
However the 2015 ASEAN Para Games which traditionally should have begun 2 weeks after the SEAGames ended, was moved to December to cap Singapore's 50's anniversary celebrations.
The tall buildings and the concrete apron of Marina Bay created unusual sailing conditions that tested the sailors tremendously.
Timely weather reports had on-water safety boats rounding up sailors to return to the dock and hustle everyone into shore shelter, before lightning and thunderstorms hit the sailing area of Marina Bay.