Sail Malaysia

Updated 28 NOVEMBER 2008

AS WE ANNOUNCED THE EVENTS IN PENANG WILL START ON THE 3RD DECEMBER AT 1500 HRS.  THE RECOMMENDED ANCHORAGE POINT FOR THE 3RD IS LAT 05 DEG 19.20' LONG 100 DEG 18.45'.

WE WISH TO THANK OUR HOSTS IN LUMUT - THE PERAK TOURISM ACTION COUNCIL AS WELL AS LUMUT INT'L YACHT CLUB - FOR A GREAT WEEK!

JUST TO REMIND ALL PARTICIPANTS THAT THE AGREED COMMUNICATION CHANNEL IS VHF. 77 FOR THE RALLY GROUP.  ALSO THE RATES FOR REBAK MARINA HAS JUST BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RALLY SCHEDULE UNDER 'REBAK MARINA' DETAILS.

Rally schedule summary:

14 – 16 Nov     Danga Bay, Johor (01 Deg 27’ N, 103 Deg 44’ E) completed

 26 – 28 Nov     Lumut, Perak (04 Deg 14’ N, 100 Dec 38’ E) completed

 3 – 5    Dec    Tanjong City Marina, Penang (05 Deg 25’N, 100 Deg 21 E)

 18 – 20  Dec    Langkawi, Kedah (06 Deg 21’ N, 99 Deg 40’ E)

We invite all sailors to join our events and to discover Malaysia by sea! 

From the unique unspoiled places waiting to be discovered to world-class marinas, Malaysia is a country full of diversity and wonderful surprises. Our role at Sail Malaysia is to welcome you at the rally stops, coordinate events and festivities, and offer a dose of Malaysian hospitality.

Malaysia is blessed with a combination of diverse heritage, natural marine beauty and excellent infrastructure. Rally participants can live freely and safely for long periods in Malaysia, able to travel anywhere around the world from any of our marinas with ease and without worry about the security of their boats.

Visiting Malaysia is hassle-free and ideal for a long-term stopover. Customs and immigration procedures in Malaysia are straightforward and not complicated. In addition, we will also arrange one-stop centre for customs and immigration clearance.

For rally participants please take note that our main mode of communication is through this website and emails only. This website is intended to provide you with updates on the Sail Malaysia programmes for current and future participants. For enquiries and registrations you can email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For 2008 we are organizing two exciting rallies which allow you to discover Peninsula Malaysia! A brief desription is listed below. We invite you to look into the following pages in this website for further details.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 2 EVENTS LISTED BELOW ARE CONFIRMED.

1.   Sail Malaysia Passage to Langkawi (July to December)

This is a continuation of the Sail Indonesia Rally, also previously known as the Darwin-Bali-Langkawi Yacht Rally. Working side by side with our collaborative partners in Sail Indonesia from Darwin (www.sailindonesia.net) and Yayasan Cinta Bahari Indonesia, the organizers of the Indonesian rally stops (www.sail-indonesia.com). Sail Malaysia is responsible for the Malaysian leg of the continuing rally.

Sail Malaysia will also be present in Darwin during the dinner and the technical briefing to provide you with a complete rundown. Please email us if you with to obtain personal information about the events in Malaysia.

In summary, the Passage to Langkawi Rally Schedule are as follows:

2. Sail Malaysia Passage to the East (June to July)

This is an inaugural event which takes you from the west coast of Peninsula Malaysia to some of the lesser known spots on the east coast. The rally schedule are as follows:

A.    TANJONG CITY MARINA, PENANG         25-26 MAY 2008

      (05 Deg 24.9’ N, 100 Deg 20.7’ E)

The marina will be the starting point for rally participants to travel as a convoy before heading southwards. 

B.   ADMIRAL MARINA, PORT DICKSON       1-2 JUNE 2008

      (02 Deg 28.8’ N, 101 Deg, 50.4’ E)

The marina will again play host to Sail Malaysia rally and gives all participants a chance to regroup and enjoy Negeri Sembilan’s hospitality before heading to the east coast. For those stopping in Port Dickson, we will be hold a technical briefing at the marina on 2 June 2008 at 5 pm. 

C.   SEBANA COVE MARINA, JOHOR           7-9 JUNE 2008

      (01 Deg 23.9’ N, 104 Deg, 06.3’ E)

This is the first official rally stop in the eastern side of the Peninsula.  The marina is approximately 10 km from the river mouth and is ideal for a long-term stopover.  We suggest everyone meet here at the reception on 7 June 2008 and a technical briefing will be held on 8 June 2008 at the marina

D. TIOMAN ISLAND, PAHANG                       13-15 JUNE 2008

      (02 Deg 48’ N, 104 Deg, 13’ E)

The east coast of Malaysia is full of long sandy beaches and smaller islands known for dive sites. Complete with its own marina and airport, Pulau Tioman is one of the choice destinations among the east coast islands. 

IV. KUANTAN, PAHANG                                  17-19 JUNE 2008

      (03 Deg 48’ N, 103 Deg, 22’ E)

Kuantan is the capital city of Pahang is ideal stopover for supplies and to see the country. Pahang Tourism will be hosting us at the anchorage spot at Teluk Cempedak.

V. KUALA TERENGGANU, TERENGGANU  25-27 JUNE 2008

      (05 Deg 20’ N, 103 Deg, 8’ E)

Kuala Terengganu is a beautiful capital city that sits on the northeast of Malaysia. It is also home of the Monsoon Cup and its nearby islands are some of the best diving locations in the world.

VI. KUCHING, SARAWAK  10-13 JULY 2008

Kuching is the capital of the largest state in Malaysia (Sarawak) and is the first of many interesting discoveries those sailing in northern Borneo.  The rally will also coincide with the world renowned Rainforest World Music Festival (11-13 July) and the Rainforest World Crafts Bazaar.

VII. MIRI, SARAWAK  30 JULY - 2 AUG

Our final stop for this year's rally, Miri, is the 2nd largest city in the state and the gateway to adventurous northeastern Sarawak.  Being a major oil town of Malaysia, Miri also has a big expatriate population.

Since this is the first time we are running the Passage to the East, we are still finalizing much of the details of the events at these stops. However, please note that this event is CONFIRMED and those interested can email to us to register. We are planning to extend this rally up to Kota Kinabalu for the year 2009.