Kayaking Team

SMUX Kayaking has been active since 2000 when SMUX was first established. It was until year 2007 that SMUX Kayaking Team finally formed its very own Team Exco. And we are now in the 4th year of our Team status, under the umbrella of SMUX as the CBD.

SMUX Kayaking Team is mainly expedition-based. Its main objectives are to spread the passion of kayaking and paddling related activities to the SMU community through the organising of expeditions and courses. Our main activities includes Kayaking STAR courses, local and overseas expeditions, and whitewater rafting! Local expeditions allow us to explore the waters around Singapore and itsneighbouring islands for example: Sisters’ Islands and Pulau Hantu. In 2010, we also held our very first overseas expedition to the beautiful Johor Lama, Malaysia!

Besides the activities planned for SMU students, SMUX Kayaking members also do meet up fortnightly for their regular dose of kayaking. Some regular places include Pulau Ubin, Punggol Beach and the Kallang Basin (where the Marina Bay Sands, Esplanade and Helix Bridge is at).

In mid 2006, a new initiative – Canoe Polo, has also been set up within the Kayaking Team. The sport, which is already very established in many other tertiary institutions, is slowly gaining more members as their training progresses. Weekly trainings are held at Kallang River, although the Team is still in the process of sourcing for a better and more ideal training ground.

 

Mission Statment

On the water, there are no boundaries
The only limits are mental

We seek to share our passion for adventure-based paddle sports,
Together we strive to challenge our limits
Let us venture to experience new horizons

Our true work is this voyage, this adventure, this family

70% of the world is covered by water, spend your time accordingly


 

SMUX Kayaking Team Video 2009

SMUX Kayaking Team Video 2009 from Lim Kian Hean on Vimeo.

SMUX Kayaking Team Video 2008

SMUX Kayaking Team Video 2008 from lim on Vimeo.

 

Current Exco 2010-2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cassandra has a background in Dragon Boating, she fell in love with Kayaking during SMUX Kayaking’s first cross-border expedition to Johor Lama, Malaysia!

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Celestyn’s passion for Kayaking started with Bay Escapade - her first expedition with SMUX Kayaking in 2010!

Germaine is bubbly and full of energy, she became a 1 Star Kayaker in her very first year in SMU!

Niklas has a background in competitive kayaking, but he has developed a newfound passion for expedition kayaking in SMUX!

Shyanne is sociable and fun-loving, she simply loves making new friends! To her, the journey is more important than the final destination!

Tyler is Mr. Muscles of the Kayaking Exco, he is also the Overall-In-Charge of our inaugural expedition to Batam!

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