Borneo International Yachting Challenge Entries

This year's Borneo International Yachting Challenge is proving to be a popular event with just under two months to go before the Start in Miri on 24th July. The entry list is lead by Australia with 16 entries followed by the Uk with 5 Entries, New Zealand and the USA with 3 entries. France and the Hosts Malaysia have only two entries at the moment but a further 3 Malysian entires are expected. there a single Entries from Singapore, Germany, Vanuatu and the British Virgin Island.

At least twenty of of the entries are taking part in Sail Malaysia's Passage to the East Rally which finishes in Miri.

The exact race schedule still has to be confirmed as there may be tow inshore races at Miri is the entrance to Miri Marina has been dredged. The longest passage race will be from Miri to Labuan which should be completed in around 24 hours. Labuan Marina is now under new ownership and berths have electricity and running water. Maintenance work is now in progress to improve the floating pontoons. There is now a clubhouse with limited facilities.

The second passage race will see yachts racing from Labuan to Kota Kinabalu where berths are available on a first come first served basis. thereafter there will be two inshore races and Prize giving.

A forum is available at http://borneorace.com/forum which provides further details on weather and tide forecasts, accommodation, shopping and crewing opportunities.

David Ogden
Webmaster borneorace.com