UNITED BY
PASSION

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VIVA LA ARMADA


ARMADA is a diverse crew of paddle warriors, training grinders & seasoned racers,
united by a shared love for dragon boating.

‍Off the water, we’re friends, fitness junkies, foodies & one big ARMADA Familia.
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From challenging paddling trainings & land workouts, to the buzzing energy of race days & various social events all year round, our journey is driven by passion, powered by teamwork & fuel by the thrill of pushing limits together.

‍Come see what ARMADA are made of.

JOIN US

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ABOUT US

Paddling with power since 2008, Armada began as Spanish Armada — one of Singapore’s most competitive expat dragon boat teams.

‍What started with a tight crew of passionate paddlers has since evolved into a dynamic, multicultural team made up of both expats & locals, united by one mission: to grow stronger, race hard & thrive together!

TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2012

    🥈 SEP Sava Sprint – DB22 Expat Mixed

  • 2015

    🥉 JUN Hong Kong Dragon Boat Fest - Intl. DB22 Women (Viva Britannia)

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    🥉 JUL Singapore Dragon Boat Festival (SDBF) – DB22 Expat Open

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    🥉 JUL Singapore Dragon Boat Festival (SDBF) – DB12 Expat Women

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    🥉 SEP Austchamp 10 Kilometers – DB22 Mixed

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    🥈 NOV Singapore River Regatta – DB12 Expat Women

  • 2016

    🥉 JUL Singapore Dragon Boat Festival (SDBF) – DB12 Expat Women

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    🥇 NOV Singapore River Regatta – IDBC Champion of the year DB22 Mixed

  • 2017

    🥉 MAY Sava Sprint – DB22 Expat Mixed

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    🥉 MAY Sava Sprint – Club Crew Open

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    🥉 MAY Sava Sprint – DB12 Seniors Mixed

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    🥇 JUL Singapore Dragon Boat Festival (SDBF) – DB22 Expat Open

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    🥇 NOV Singapore River Regatta - TYR River Regatta Open

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    🥇 NOV Singapore River Regatta - TYR River Regatta Seniors Mixed

  • 2018

    🥈 AUG Singapore National Games – DB22 International Open

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    🥇 NOV Kaohsiung City Cup Intl. Dragon Boat Championship – DB14 200m Traditional Boat Mixed

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    🥉 NOV Kaohsiung City Cup Intl. Dragon Boat Championship – DB22 500m Open

  • 2019

    🥈 JUN Isang Bangkang Malaya (IBM)

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    🥇 JUL Pesta Sukan - DB12 200m Women

  • 2021

    🥇 MAR SDBA 4th Dragon Boat Century Race - DB5 Premier Mixed

  • 2022

    🥇 DEC Singapore Regatta Waterfest - IDBC DB22 Open

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    🥉 DEC Singapore Regatta Waterfest - SRW DB12 Women

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    🎖️ DEC Hong Kong Cup Open ‘22 - 4th Place

  • 2025

    🥉 NOV Singapore Regatta Waterfest - IDBC DB12 Open

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OUR COACH

  • FORMER MEMBER OF SINGAPORE 
    DRAGON BOAT NATIONAL TEAM

    Matthias Toh Wei Jie

    A highly experienced & respected figure in the dragon boat community, Coach Matthias brings years of paddling expertise & coaching excellence to Armada.

    He is deeply committed to refining technique, building strength, team cohesion & preparing the crew to perform at their best, both in training & on race day.

    By working closely with the Core Members, Coach Matthias ensures Armada’s direction remains focused, united & driven by purpose.

2026 CORE MEMBERS

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    PRESIDENT

    RUI GONÇALVES

    Drives the team’s vision, growth & strategic direction. Fosters a strong, united culture for long-term success.

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    SECRETARY

    ZACHARY BLACK

    Oversees team administration and communications, ensuring smooth operations, governance & race-ready coordination.

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    treasurer

    LOKESH

    Manages the team’s finances, oversees budgeting & payments. Ensures financial accountability & transparency.

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    TEAM CAPTAIN

    VIRGIL REMOLADOR

    Leads the team & drives performance. Works closely with the coach, women’s captain & men’s captain to align training & race plans.

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    WOMEN'S CAPTAIN

    ANUSHA

    Oversees and supports women’s members in training & competition, fostering performance, cohesion & consistent on-water excellence.

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    MEN's CAPTAIN

    EYÜP

    Oversees and supports men’s members in training & competition, setting performance standards, discipline & on-water execution.

PREVIOUS CORE 
MEMBERS

Armada members that have been
part of the Core Team

  • 2 0 2 5

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      PRESIDENT

      ZACHARY BLACK

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      SECRETARY

      SYRA ISMAIL

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      treasurer

      RUI GONÇALVES

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      TEAM CAPTAIN

      LIM AI JIA

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      VICE CAPTAIN

      ANDRÉ TIMMERMANS

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      VICE CAPTAIN

      JASWANTH SRIRAM

  • 2 0 2 4

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      PRESIDENT

      LIM AI JIA

    • Smiling woman with crossed arms wearing a red sports top, standing outdoors with greenery and buildings in the background.

      SECRETARY

      SYRA ISMAIL

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      treasurer

      RUI GONÇALVES

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      TEAM CAPTAIN

      ANDRÉ TIMMERMANS

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      VICE CAPTAIN

      Enzo Acerbi

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      VICE CAPTAIN

      Dennis Palit

  • 2 0 2 3

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      PRESIDENT

      Daniel Crisp

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      SECRETARY

      Charlotte Loh

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      treasurer

      Stan Piskulov

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      TEAM CAPTAIN

      Giulio Giustarini

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      MEN's CAPTAIN

      Kitson Yam

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      WOMEN'S CAPTAIN

      Saarah Lim

  • 2 0 2 2

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      PRESIDENT

      Joost Rompen

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      SECRETARY

      EMJAE Fernandez

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      treasurer

      Stan Piskulov

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      TEAM CAPTAIN

      Andrea Radriguez

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      VICE CAPTAIN

      Giulio Giustarini

  • 2 0 2 1

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      PRESIDENT

      Joost Rompen

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      SECRETARY

      Janice Koehler

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      treasurer

      EMJAE Fernandez

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      TEAM CAPTAIN

      Dominique Herold

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      MEN's CAPTAIN

      Archibald Pontier

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      WOMEN'S CAPTAIN

      Andrea Rodriguez

  • 2 0 2 0

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      PRESIDENT

      Max Steinert

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      SECRETARY

      Marco Antonio Gutierrez

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      treasurer

      EMJAE Fernandez

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      TEAM CAPTAIN

      Dominique Herold

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      MEN's CAPTAIN

      Jose Reales Calderon

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      WOMEN'S CAPTAIN

      Andrea Rodriguez

  • 2 0 1 9

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      PRESIDENT

      Max Steinert

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      SECRETARY

      Marco Antonio Gutierrez

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      treasurer

      Irene Dominguez

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      TEAM CAPTAIN

      Maurizio Vacca

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      MEN's CAPTAIN

      Artemio Guita

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      WOMEN'S CAPTAIN

      Dominique Herold

  • 2 0 1 8

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      PRESIDENT

      Aneet Shukla

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      SECRETARY

      Pearl Low

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      treasurer

      Joyluluvelle Niog

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      TEAM CAPTAIN

      Jose Reales Calderon

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      MEN's CAPTAIN

      Cole C. Casper

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      WOMEN'S CAPTAIN

      Monica Malik

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      Fitness Coach

      Tiago Jorge

  • 2 0 1 7

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      PRESIDENT

      Aneet Shukla

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      SECRETARY

      David Brown

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      treasurer

      Pearl Low

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      TEAM CAPTAIN

      Enzo Acerbi

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      MEN's CAPTAIN

      Jose Reales Calderon

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      WOMEN'S CAPTAIN

      Florencia Kopacz

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      Fitness Coach

      Shakeel Ahmad

  • 2 0 1 6

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      PRESIDENT

      Daniel Crisp

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      SECRETARY

      Cleo Gonzales

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      treasurer

      Grant Rattray

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      TEAM CAPTAIN

      Enzo Acerbi

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      MEN's CAPTAIN

      Shakeel Ahmad

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      WOMEN'S CAPTAIN

      April Tolentino

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      Fitness Coach

      Marco Papa

  • 2 0 1 5

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      PRESIDENT

      Daniel Crisp

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      SECRETARY

      Shaly Sanchez

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      treasurer

      Paul Balaoing

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      TEAM CAPTAIN

      Enzo Acerbi

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      MEN's CAPTAIN

      Marco Papa

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      WOMEN'S CAPTAIN

      April Tolentino

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      HEAD Coach

      Tami Glori

  • 2 0 1 4

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      PRESIDENT

      Daniel Crisp

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      SECRETARY

      Shaly Sanchez

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      treasurer

      Paul Balaoing

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      TEAM CAPTAIN

      Enzo Acerbi

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      MEN's CAPTAIN

      Marco Papa

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      WOMEN'S CAPTAIN

      Marisa Moreno

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      HEAD Coach

      Tami Glori

  • 2 0 1 3

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      PRESIDENT

      Marcin Czaplicki

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      SECRETARY

      Faye Jimiera

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      treasurer

      Daniel Crisp

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      TEAM CAPTAIN

      Enzo Acerbi

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      MEN's CAPTAIN

      Héctor Jonges Tuñón

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      WOMEN'S CAPTAIN

      Faye Jimiera

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      HEAD Coach

      Tami Glori

  • 2 0 1 2

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      Team Captain, Treasurer & Secretary

      Unai Rodriguez

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      WOMEN'S CAPTAIN

      Maria Luisa Ibarz

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      HEAD Coach

      Peter Hayden

  • 2 0 1 0 — 2 0 1 1

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      Team Captain, Treasurer & Secretary

      Unai Rodriguez

    • Red circular badge with a stylized red bull fish hybrid and a yellow sail above, with the word ARMADA below.

      HEAD Coach

      Silvia Ku

  • 2 0 0 8 — 2 0 0 9

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      Team Captain & Treasurer

      Unai Rodriguez

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      Secretary

      Ignacio Gutierrez

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