Nippers returned after the summer break and we were ready for it! This new season we’ve taken on a decidedly more Hawaiian theme, being directly positioned for action in front of Ola Beach Club on the freshly cleaned beach at Siloso.
Already a destination for many other watersports, Siloso beach is one of the best spots on Sentosa, with slightly deeper water, and a great watersports vibe. Ola itself is not only a beach club, but one of Singapore’s most comprehensive watersports centres.
Swimming & boarding
We’re super-excited about our new home – and with good reason. Firstly, the beach is long and wide, and the water is deeper here, which makes it ideal for the many varied activities that the nippers do, but especially swimming and boarding. The kids are loving having so much time in the water and their confidence, especially the youngest age groups, is growing fast.
Secondly, we have shade (beautiful, wonderful, glorious shade!). There are trees and structures that make it much cooler while watching the nippers do their thing. Plus, there’s takeaway coffee right there. As ANZA Nipper parent Jonathan Walbridge said, “I used to get on a rental push bike and balance a tray of coffees with medium results and lots of spillages. So yeah, this is clearly better.”
Thirdly, we have the use of the beach club. Ola itself is a fantastic spot, with wonderful and accommodating staff, and delicious food and drinks. Ola is actually a direct translation from the Hawaiian word for life, good health and wellbeing, and the club describes itself as the ultimate destination for a life well-lived right by the sea. We think they’ve got it nailed.
Pool party
The post-nippers pool party has already become an institution (although the inflatable unicorn struggles to keep up with the melee of passengers), and booking a table by the pool, chatting with old and new friends and sharing some food is a great way to round out the session. The well-kept and clean changing rooms and showers are also a big improvement for families that have other plans after the ANZA Nippers session.
After many changes over the past few years, we are all hoping that Ola Beach Club becomes a permanent fixture for our group. We encourage everyone to come along, book a table, and enjoy nippers in an entirely new way!
