Happy 1st Quarter of 2025!
Happy 1st Quarter of 2025!

This year, we go back to our core of what it means to be a happy sailor - bringing forth those experiences that resonated with all of you, while continually generating new ideas and reasons to get everyone together! That’s why in this blog, we want to share with you exciting news on our new launch - Amore for all things romantic, and upcoming events, such as our monthly Dockside Chillout sessions, Valentine’s Day Open Cruise, Women’s Day Open Cruise, and promotions to look out for, such as a CNY Lohei Promo, Iftar Cruise Promo, and Women’s Day Promo!

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10 Years of Sailing Ximufully!
10 Years of Sailing Ximufully!

Can you believe it? It’s been 10 full years since our 2 yachts Ximula & Gracefully arrived in Singapore, and 9+ years since we’ve started Ximula Sail.

It feels like a blink of an eye, yet also a non-stop adventure of a journey. We overcame some intense curveballs, especially the pandemic, but we’ve also welcomed many new guests and celebrated many highs, thanks to the massive support from all of you, our amazing guests and partners!

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Sailing to Anambas Islands - CIQP Formalities
Sailing to Anambas Islands - CIQP Formalities

In this blog, we share about the formalities for sailing to Anambas islands. In its efforts to boost tourism in this beautiful archipelago, Anambas Islands has now opened its port for international arrivals such that yachts can clear directly at Tarempa, which was in the northern region of the cluster. There are 2 options you may consider: 1) engaging an agent to process the clearance on your behalf, or 2) doing it yourself. We’ll share about the pros and cons of each option.

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Sailing to Anambas Islands Team Trip 2022 - Part 2
Sailing to Anambas Islands Team Trip 2022 - Part 2

The port of Tarempa is a bustling, colourful town with many shops selling fresh fruits and produce, toys and wares, restaurants serving simple yet delicious-looking Indonesian meals, offices, schools, residences and a mini-highway leading to the prominent mosque. It is a warm and comforting sight to arrive at after 40 hours of endless sea view. It is worth spending a few hours here to explore the town by foot and perhaps have a hearty lunch at one of the warungs (a small Indonesian retail, eatery or café).

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Sailing to Anambas Islands Team Trip 2022 - Part 1
Sailing to Anambas Islands Team Trip 2022 - Part 1

We are so excited to share with you about our 7D6N sailing holiday to Anambas Islands, Indonesia! It has been almost 3 years since the whole team has sailed together overseas (no thanks to the pandemic), so this trip was very much anticipated by every single one of us! This was a part-retreat, part-recce for us, as we were not sure how things have changed during the covid years, so we had to ensure all was in smooth order before bringing our guests in the future. In this blog, we will share all about how the pre-trip work and our sailing journey!

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Competent Charter Crew (CCC) Training Program 2023
Competent Charter Crew (CCC) Training Program 2023

Designed for anyone who is keen to join the yacht charter industry, our Competent Charter Crew (CCC) Training Program will cover everything you need to know about becoming a yacht charter crew, and prepare you with the right skills, mindset and knowledge to be a part of this ever-growing industry. We are launching our next run in March 2023, read on to find out more.

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Competent Charter Crew (CCC) Training Program
Competent Charter Crew (CCC) Training Program

We’re really excited to announce the launch of our very first competency program - a training program for people who are keen to join the yacht charter industry, and learn more about what it takes to be a yacht charter crew.

Over the years of operating yacht charters, we have experimented with countless methods in all aspects our business operations - from taking care of our yachts (fixing, servicing, maintaining the ins & outs), to managing clients during charters - we are proud to say that we have created our very own success formula, and through this course, you will get to learn them too!

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6 Best Ideas for Anniversary Celebrations / Date Nights
6 Best Ideas for Anniversary Celebrations / Date Nights

Heightened Measures, Heightened Pleasure.

For those of us who are beginning to run out of date ideas as we continue to be stranded in Singapore due to the pandemic, we’re launching some never-before-seen, once-in-a-lifetime, for-limited-time-only couple promotions! Ideal for celebrating an anniversary, a surprise birthday event, or an engagement proposal, this series of packages will certainly impress and guarantee an unforgettable experience for your loved one. Heighten your pleasure with more value out of your time on board and feel like you own the yacht for the day.

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Sailing Movies not to be missed!
Sailing Movies not to be missed!

How is everyone doing? We hope you guys are still flourishing, and staying resilient amidst the pandemic!

While we’re all working from home, we thought of putting together a list of sailing related film recommendations from our team, to keep you entertained during this almost-lockdown period.

Each movie/documentary/series is a personal recommendation from our skippers and crew, and trust us they’re worth a watch. :D

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#SailExplore!
#SailExplore!

Calling all our adventurers and cycling enthusiasts! We are very excited to share with you guys about our upcoming collaboration with Mobot Singapore:

For the next 3 months from 19 Aug 2021 to 20 Nov 2021, you can test ride the convenience of these foldable bikes when you book a yacht charter or a sailing holiday with us!

The best part is, it’s free! You can book 5 bicycles as a complimentary add-on* to your day charter or sailing holiday, where you can:

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Join our Team! - Trainee Skipper & Crew
Join our Team! - Trainee Skipper & Crew

Come join the Ximula Sail family! We are looking for 1 x Assistant Yacht Skipper & 1 x Yacht Crew to join us in our mission to inspire a happy sailor in everyone!

If you have a passion for the sea, sun (and rain), have a keen eye for safety, enjoy interacting with strangers, and thrive in a constantly evolving environment, we’d love for you to be on our diverse team!ing 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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Feature Friend of Ximula Sail - SHI HUI
Feature Friend of Ximula Sail - SHI HUI

Hey sailors! While we’re all trying our best to stay home due to Phase 2 guidelines, we hope you’re still connecting with your friends and loved ones! We’re doing the same too - which is why this week, we’d like to introduce another one of our #happysailors - Shi Hui, who has been on board our Friends of Ximula Sail sunset cruise with her family and friends a few times, and also won our #BondVowyage yacht photoshoot giveaway contest for her parents’ anniversary!

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Points of Sail
Points of Sail

If you’ve ever been out on a yacht experience with us, you might have watched us hoist our sails!

None of our team members are professional sailors, but we all fell in love with sailing. Over the years, we picked up sailing from each other and through many of our expeditions overseas - the art of harnessing the wind to move such a heavy vessel like our yachts never cease to amaze us. Every yacht charter is like an opportunity for us to hone our sailing skills, and at the same time, share our amazement with our guests.

Sailing is an art form, period.

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Feature Friend of Ximula Sail - JOLIE
Feature Friend of Ximula Sail - JOLIE

It’s inspiration time again! This week, we’d like to introduce you to one of our dear friends from our #happysailors community - meet Jolie!

Hello, my name is Jolie, and I got to know about Ximula Sail’s sunset cruise when I was working at ONE15 Marina and helped out during the Singapore Yacht Show in 2018. I thought the open sunset cruise was a very affordable deal and decided to purchase a set for myself and ended up bringing my friends along as well!

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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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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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