The King’s Sailing Team wins Coronation Cup 2007

by Weber Shandwick Worldwide PR, Malaysia on 25 Nov 2007 His Majesty Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin’s 'Royal Standard' triumphed at the Coronation Cup after one and half day of competition.

His Majesty’s team which included America’s Cup legend Peter Gilmour edged out 'TMKN Endurance' led by His Royal Highness Tengku Mahkota Kelantan Tengku Muhammad Faris Petra Ibni Sultan Ismail Petra.

The 'Royal Standard' finished the competition with four points, with 'TMKN Endurance' settling for the second spot with nine points. The team with the lowest number of points at the end of the competition wins.

The surprise performer was the Pride Angels team comprising breast cancer survivors, which finished a strong fourth. This feat was all the more remarkable as they beat a field of male participants.

Terengganu Menteri Besar Dato Seri Idris Jusoh’s team, 'Wind Dancer' finished in seventh place; fifteen teams took part in the Coronation Cup this year.

The final rankings are as follows:

1. Royal Standard 4 point
2. TMKN Endurance 9 points
3. KBS 13 points
4. Pride Angels 1 13 points
5. Air Asia 14points
6. Kencana Petroleum 16 points
7. Wind Dancer 18points
8. Tourism Malaysia 20 points

Out of the original 15 teams, only the top eight teams qualified for the final round of sailing.

It was another beautiful day for sailing with wind moderately strong and sunny weather. All participants were guided by experienced sailors to ensure proper technique and safety precautions were adhered to.

According to Monsoon Cup Race Advisor and four-time world Match Racing Champion Dato` Peter Gilmour: 'It was a tight race today with strong competition from all sides so we are happy to have helped Royal Standard win the Coronation Cup. I am sure next year; it will be another hard-fought race with increased participation. I was honoured His Majesty sailed with us today'