By Dragonboating EXCO ‘26
“Are you ready!”
All heads low, anticipating the call.
“Attention…”
Deep breath. Focused.
“GO!”
Paddles in – Pull – Recover – Set up – Repeat.
1 minute – a test of mental grit and physical limits. At the end of that 1 minute? Bliss. Not just at the sweet victory, but at the blood, sweat, and tears put into preparing for the race that have finally paid off.
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By Eitan Oh (26S03I, Batch ‘26 Captain) and Angela Sabbatino (26S06N, Batch ‘26 Vice Captain)
Adapted from CCA Previews ‘25
To some, venturing into the middle of the ocean might sound daunting and intimidating, but for a sailor, it’s just another day out at sea.
Close your eyes and try to picture a sailboat. If you envision a white boat with a sail, then you’re spot on! It’s crucial to note that sailing is not the same as canoeing or dragon boating. How does sailing work? Well, there are three key aspects to the sport: control, balance, and direction.
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By Josiah Lo (26S06Q, Vice-Captain) and Kayla Tan (26S03E, Vice-Captain)
Adapted from CCA Previews ’25
Hello! Welcome to Raffles Basketball, a CCA where we have fun and work as a team.
Our team is not just about competing on the court, but a tight-knit family that supports and uplifts one another off the court as well. Our trainings are more than just perfecting our skills but also about strengthening the bonds we have with one another and camaraderie which makes our team unique.
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By Julian Lee (Captain), Seira Yang (Captain), Reagan Cheng (Vice Captain), and Victoria Koh (Vice Captain)
Founded in 1924, Raffles Swimming is among the oldest and most established CCAs in Raffles Institution. Some notable alumni from the Raffles Institution Swim Team (RIST) include Mr Goh Chok Tong, the former Prime Minister of Singapore between 1990 and 2004, and Ms Quah Ting Wen, Olympian and 26-time gold medallist at the Southeast Asian Games between 2007 and 2022.
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By Ahmad Irfan Kaysan Bin Ahmad Mudzakkir (26S03E, Captain)
The whistle blows. The water explodes. It’s you and six teammates against the world. In water polo, everything happens all at once. Legs kicking, balls whizzing, voices roaring. Constant swimming up and down the pool requires elite endurance and mental toughness to last the entire game. And when that goal lands, the stands erupt. If this is where you thrive, this is definitely the CCA for you!
