16th Raja Muda International Regatta

by Event media on 21 Sep 2005 With 80 days to go to the first warning signal of the 16th annual Raja Muda International Regatta, approximately 30 yachts have declared their intention to enter with another dozen looking promising and there are several interesting developments to report.

At present the event is looking forward to the largest and most competitive fleet in five years!

With the impending opening of the new Inner City Marina in Georgetown, the Regatta will return to the heart of Penang for the first time since 1998 and competitors’ stay in Penang will be extended to accommodate a day of harbour racing off Gurney Drive. This means you may like to ask your family or friends to catch up with you in Penang as well as in Langkawi.

As always, the awards dinner for the leg from Pangkor to Penang and the harbour races will be held at the glorious E+O Hotel.

The Societies Shield

The Raja Muda International Regatta is pleased to announce the establishment of the Loyal Societies Shield. All loyal societies in Malaysia (and indeed from anywhere outside) have been invited to enter a yacht in the regatta to compete for this new shield.

Several have already voiced intention to participate including The Royal Society of St George, the St. Andrews Society of KL, and St. Patrick’s Society. Closing date for entry for this event is 1st November

A return to tradition

In years gone by when we berthed for two full days in the Penang, we used to host a crews’ Trishaw race.

This year this race is back to enthrall and entertain the crowds with its Carlsberg fuelled thrills and spills, taking place close to both the marina and hotels on Tuesday November 22 at 17.00 hours followed by a hawker stall feast of Penang’s best treats. Even if you do not wish to race, come for the great food and to watch the fun!

Charters and crew

We are canvassing for crew who are keen to join either the entire regatta for various legs and some boats require additional crew. If you know of someone who is in need of either, please send them to our website and submit the information on the form provided in the ‘Crew & Charters’ section.

Likewise, if you have a yacht you are keen to charter to a party who wants to compete in the regatta, or are seeking to charter one yourself, please submit the information in the same section of the website.

The first gun goes on November 19th at 14.00 hours!

All information: www.rmir.com