UNITED BY
PASSION
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.
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.
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
OUR COACH
FORMER MEMBER OF SINGAPORE
DRAGON BOAT NATIONAL TEAMMatthias 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.
2025 CORE MEMBERS
PRESIDENT
ZACHARY BLACK
Drives the team’s vision, growth & strategic direction. Fosters a strong, united culture for long-term success.
SECRETARY
SYRA ISMAIL
Keeps us race-ready with smooth logistics & sharp coordination. Manages membership & team comms.
treasurer
RUI GONÇALVES
Handles all things money, ensures transparent financial tracking from fees to budgets.
TEAM CAPTAIN
LIM AI JIA
Leads the crew, drives performance, & coordinates closely with the coach & VCs to align training & race plans.
VICE CAPTAIN
ANDRÉ TIMMERMANS
Supports the Captain in leading & motivating the team. Drives intensity during training & builds team unity.
VICE CAPTAIN
JASWANTH SRIRAM
Supports the Captain in fostering team spirit, consistency in effort & keeps the energy high on & off the water.
PREVIOUS CORE
MEMBERS
Armada members that have been
part of the Core Team
2 0 2 4
PRESIDENT
LIM AI JIA
SECRETARY
SYRA ISMAIL
treasurer
RUI GONÇALVES
TEAM CAPTAIN
ANDRÉ TIMMERMANS
VICE CAPTAIN
Enzo Acerbi
VICE CAPTAIN
Dennis Palit
2 0 2 3
PRESIDENT
Daniel Crisp
SECRETARY
Charlotte Loh
treasurer
Stan Piskulov
TEAM CAPTAIN
Giulio Giustarini
MEN's CAPTAIN
Kitson Yam
WOMEN'S CAPTAIN
Saarah Lim
2 0 2 2
PRESIDENT
Joost Rompen
SECRETARY
EMJAE Fernandez
treasurer
Stan Piskulov
TEAM CAPTAIN
Andrea Radriguez
VICE CAPTAIN
Giulio Giustarini
2 0 2 1
PRESIDENT
Joost Rompen
SECRETARY
Janice Koehler
treasurer
EMJAE Fernandez
TEAM CAPTAIN
Dominique Herold
MEN's CAPTAIN
Archibald Pontier
WOMEN'S CAPTAIN
Andrea Rodriguez
2 0 2 0
PRESIDENT
Max Steinert
SECRETARY
Marco Antonio Gutierrez
treasurer
EMJAE Fernandez
TEAM CAPTAIN
Dominique Herold
MEN's CAPTAIN
Jose Reales Calderon
WOMEN'S CAPTAIN
Andrea Rodriguez
2 0 1 9
PRESIDENT
Max Steinert
SECRETARY
Marco Antonio Gutierrez
treasurer
Irene Dominguez
TEAM CAPTAIN
Maurizio Vacca
MEN's CAPTAIN
Artemio Guita
WOMEN'S CAPTAIN
Dominique Herold
2 0 1 8
PRESIDENT
Aneet Shukla
SECRETARY
Pearl Low
treasurer
Joyluluvelle Niog
TEAM CAPTAIN
Jose Reales Calderon
MEN's CAPTAIN
Cole C. Casper
WOMEN'S CAPTAIN
Monica Malik
Fitness Coach
Tiago Jorge
2 0 1 7
PRESIDENT
Aneet Shukla
SECRETARY
David Brown
treasurer
Pearl Low
TEAM CAPTAIN
Enzo Acerbi
MEN's CAPTAIN
Jose Reales Calderon
WOMEN'S CAPTAIN
Florencia Kopacz
Fitness Coach
Shakeel Ahmad
2 0 1 6
PRESIDENT
Daniel Crisp
SECRETARY
Cleo Gonzales
treasurer
Grant Rattray
TEAM CAPTAIN
Enzo Acerbi
MEN's CAPTAIN
Shakeel Ahmad
WOMEN'S CAPTAIN
April Tolentino
Fitness Coach
Marco Papa
2 0 1 5
PRESIDENT
Daniel Crisp
SECRETARY
Shaly Sanchez
treasurer
Paul Balaoing
TEAM CAPTAIN
Enzo Acerbi
MEN's CAPTAIN
Marco Papa
WOMEN'S CAPTAIN
April Tolentino
HEAD Coach
Tami Glori
2 0 1 4
PRESIDENT
Daniel Crisp
SECRETARY
Shaly Sanchez
treasurer
Paul Balaoing
TEAM CAPTAIN
Enzo Acerbi
MEN's CAPTAIN
Marco Papa
WOMEN'S CAPTAIN
Marisa Moreno
HEAD Coach
Tami Glori
2 0 1 3
PRESIDENT
Marcin Czaplicki
SECRETARY
Faye Jimiera
treasurer
Daniel Crisp
TEAM CAPTAIN
Enzo Acerbi
MEN's CAPTAIN
Héctor Jonges Tuñón
WOMEN'S CAPTAIN
Faye Jimiera
HEAD Coach
Tami Glori
2 0 1 2
Team Captain, Treasurer & Secretary
Unai Rodriguez
WOMEN'S CAPTAIN
Maria Luisa Ibarz
HEAD Coach
Peter Hayden
2 0 1 0 — 2 0 1 1
Team Captain, Treasurer & Secretary
Unai Rodriguez
HEAD Coach
Silvia Ku
2 0 0 8 — 2 0 0 9
Team Captain & Treasurer
Unai Rodriguez
Secretary
Ignacio Gutierrez
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