DBS Marina Regatta x Artbox 2018 – BLAZE THE BAY
Not sure how to spend your weekend? You're in for a treat! Back for another edition this year, DBS Marina Regatta is happening for not just, but 2 weekends!
Dates: 26 - 27 May & 2 - 3 June
Location: The Promontory@Marina
Recommended Times: 10am – 8pm
Price: Free admission
DBS Marina Regatta is the biggest bay festival that has made its appearance for 7 years! In partnership with the Singapore Dragon Boat Association, the event organises the dragon boating competition and supports other activities like obstacle courses for the adrenaline junkies, yoga & fitness classes by Pure Fitness for the athletes/yoga lovers and even a clean living workshop experience. There's something for everyone at the DBS Marina Regatta!
HIGHLIGHTS @ MARINA REGATTA 2018
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Battle Bay Extreme
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Test your fitness at Southeast Asia’s largest land and water obstacle course, the Battle Bay Extreme and choose from 3 different levels of difficulty:1. Beginner (Initiate) - 9 obstacles in the water
- $10; $8 for DBS Cardholders/Staff
2. Intermediate (Intense) – 10 obstacles like 4-Foot Hurdle and Sandbag Throw
- $48; $28 for DBS Cardholders/Staff
3. Advanced (Insane) – 8 obstacles like Rope Swing and Traverse Fall
- $48; $28 for DBS Cardholders/Staff
Thrill seekers who dare to push themselves to their limits can sign up for the obstacle courses and participants will get a Finisher Pack (worth over $100) – drawstring bag filled with exclusive DBS Marina Regatta branded products like water bottles & TripleFit discount passes. Those who sign up for the intense and insane courses will get an extra Under Armour race tee + Finisher medal upon completion of the course.
Winners get to lay their hands on cash prices – $500 for the 1st place!
*Pssst Fun Fact: Local athletes Joseph Schooling, Griselda Khng and Olivia Chen will be leading a Celebrity Challenge on 3 June!
Minimum age limit applies. Registration starts from $8. For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.dbs.com/marina-regatta/battle-bay-extreme.html
Similar to last year, proceeds from Battle Bay Extreme registration fees will go to Thye Hua Kwan Charities (by the way, I have volunteered here before for CSR efforts and they have quite a few charity homes so let's all play our part – all for a good cause!). This year, DBS will donate SGD50,000 in addition to all registration fees to Thye Hua Kwan, supporting Active Ageing for seniors with the use of innovative digital solutions.
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Creators’ Market
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In partnership with Mahota, the Creators’ Market will house a communal social kitchen. Already filled with adrenaline and could use relaxation?Indulge in a bazaar of healthy snacks & drinks and even participate in some wellness / healthy-living workshops, where you can make your own superfood snacks e.g. granola bars and acai bowls.
Calling all coffee lovers! You can test your abilities to be the next barista in town by trying your hand at the latte art or taste artisanal coffee with Bettr Barista, a Social Enterprise that empowers women and youth-at-risk.
Don't worry, there is also something for the kids where they can make their own DIY recycled bottle art, sand art and even make a lit-up FilmArt bottle lamp with Terra SG.
All workshops are priced at a reasonable price of less than $20! Register on-site at the Creators market and go have fun!
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Dragon Boat Tug-of-War + Sailing by the Bay
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Catch exhilarating dragon boat races by the bay for their 500m and 200m races, like never before and support your friends if they are participating! You can even join in the action at the Dragon Battle tug-of-war competition, which is open to the public.Not forgetting more water sports – Sailing by the Bay, where the sailboats accommodate between 4-8 people. Slots are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis so hurry to get your once-in-a-lifetime experience & a scenic view of the Singapore skyline!
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Artbox
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My favourite event of all time, which also reminds me very much about Bangkok. Back for yet another edition in Singapore too! Supported by the DBS foundation, you may shop from over 20 social enterprises from across the region, ranging from a unique and electric range of fashion, handcrafts, food and more! You can even enjoy some busking and music at Artbox! Busking by the Bay will take place from 1 & 2 June (5:30pm to 8:30pm) and 3 June (3pm onwards) at the Bay area; and watch buskers and street artists showcase their talents to you. All contributions collected from the public for their performances will be donated to a charity of choice.
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Free Yoga & Fitness Classes
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At the Play Dome, get to enjoy a range of fitness classes (like HIIT, Circuit Blitz) and strike some yoga poses (Vinyasa Yoga). In collaboration with Pure Yoga and Pure Fitness, all these classes are free! Plus, yoga mats are provided in the Play Dome. Now there's seriously no more excuses to not workout... oops.
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Bay Passport Game Card
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Don't forget to participate in the Bay Passport Game Card to win a Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10, Scoot flight tickets to Berlin, Maldives and Kuching, plus many other attractive prizes! The game is open to public.
Win, play, workout and do good! Plus it's free, what are you waiting for – see you there at DBS Marina Regatta 2018! #DBSMarinaRegatta #livemorebankless #BlazeTheBay #DBSturns50
*Picture credits: DBS
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