Perhaps it would be easier to rally the sailors if you had an association in Singapore? I suppose there are other classes at your club as well? With an association in place, I would think there could be more structure, organization and opportunities? I would think an association to be a good strategy even if you are all in the same club.

My family would join me in a heartbeat if I began talking about going to Singapore for some sailing <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I can not afford to go yet but in 2.5 years the family budget should be a bit better. AUS is also a place I would like to travel to for an event. USA is not that exotic, but still..