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
Showing posts with label Borneo International yachting Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Borneo International yachting Challenge. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Brunei Excluded From Borneo International Yachting Challenge
The 7th International Yachting Challenge will not include include Brunei as a destination this year as the authorities have been two slow in putting together a suitable package for competing yachts.
The first passage race from Miri will end at Labuan where yachts will overnight before competing in the second passage race to Kota Kinabalu. Inshore races will be held in Miri before the start of the passage races and at Kota Kinabalu at the end of the passage race.
for more details please Visit http://borneorace.com. this regatta is one of the few events which are free to enter, in fact early entries benefit from a bounty paid by the 0rganisers to yachts that compete each of the scheduled races.
David Ogden
Webmaster@borneorace.com
The first passage race from Miri will end at Labuan where yachts will overnight before competing in the second passage race to Kota Kinabalu. Inshore races will be held in Miri before the start of the passage races and at Kota Kinabalu at the end of the passage race.
for more details please Visit http://borneorace.com. this regatta is one of the few events which are free to enter, in fact early entries benefit from a bounty paid by the 0rganisers to yachts that compete each of the scheduled races.
David Ogden
Webmaster@borneorace.com
Monday, March 22, 2010
Borneo International Yachting Challenge
Latest news from Brunei.
Brunei Tourism have confirmed the scope of their sponsorship etc. So prospect are high that there will be a stop over at Brunei. Details will be added to the website at a later date.
Other News.
Malaysian Marine police have confirmed they will provide and escort craft to accompany the race through Malaysian waters for security, they will also have a small medical team during the passage races. Yachts which which may have to anchor outside Sutera Harbour Marina will also be covered with a marine police presence.
A new links page has been added to the site which includes links to Radio weather forecast for Brunei bay and Tidal information for North Borneo, together with other sailing links.
Brunei Tourism have confirmed the scope of their sponsorship etc. So prospect are high that there will be a stop over at Brunei. Details will be added to the website at a later date.
Other News.
Malaysian Marine police have confirmed they will provide and escort craft to accompany the race through Malaysian waters for security, they will also have a small medical team during the passage races. Yachts which which may have to anchor outside Sutera Harbour Marina will also be covered with a marine police presence.
A new links page has been added to the site which includes links to Radio weather forecast for Brunei bay and Tidal information for North Borneo, together with other sailing links.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Borneo International Yachting Challenge
At least three cruising yachts who are taking part in Sail Malaysia - Passage to the East sailing rally have so far signed up for the this years Borneo International Yachting Challenge which start in Miri on 24th July.
The sailing challenge provides an excellent chance to pit your yacht against other rally participants and thanks to a special handicap system, which has proved its worth over the past six years, its generally the best skippers and crews who come out on top rather than a particular boat design. If winds are light you can always motor sail.
Each port of call provides free entertainment at receptions/prize giving and good fun is had by all.
Serious racers with IRC class 3 certificates are also invited to take part, and challenge the winning entry for the past three years from the Philippines.
The sailing challenge provides an excellent chance to pit your yacht against other rally participants and thanks to a special handicap system, which has proved its worth over the past six years, its generally the best skippers and crews who come out on top rather than a particular boat design. If winds are light you can always motor sail.
Each port of call provides free entertainment at receptions/prize giving and good fun is had by all.
Serious racers with IRC class 3 certificates are also invited to take part, and challenge the winning entry for the past three years from the Philippines.
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