Sail Malaysia

Sail Malaysia Passage to the East 2010 Rally Information:

Introduction

Malaysia is situated between 1 and 7 degrees north and has traditionally been the centre of regional trade due to its strategic location.  With the growing number of marinas around the country is fast becoming accessible to cruisers and no longer a place to just pass by.

The west coast of Peninsula Malaysia has always been the main route for cruisers sailing from Australia to Europe.  The eastern side of the country (east coast of Peninsula Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah) offer a much quieter scene.  This rally is meant to unearth some of the less traveled but spectacular destinations of the east.  You will quickly discover long sandy beaches and idyllic islands, unspoiled and unhurried.  Some of the best diving sites in the world are located here and some still waiting to be discovered.

Sail Malaysia welcomes you to the rally stops, where you will again be showered with a warm Malaysian style welcome.  For the year 2010 we intend to cover the breadth of the country, from Langkawi to Kota Kinabalu, with a possible extension to Tawau. There is so much to look forward to.  The journey is as much about self discovery as it is about visiting our friendly hosts.

Visiting Malaysia, as many of you already know, is hassle-free and convenient for long-term stopovers.  The destinations that you will visit are also easily accessible by air.  Travelling to any part of the world or receiving friends and family at the rally stops should not be a problem to anyone.

We would like to thank Tourism Malaysia for their advice, direction and support in helping us to establish this event annually.

This event is a continuation of our efforts to promote marine tourism in Malaysia and we invite all sailors to join the Sail Malaysia Passage to the East and Discover Malaysia by Sea!

RALLY START

The start of the rally will begin in Danga Bay, Johor Bahru (01 Deg 28.5' N, 103 Deg, 43.5' E) on 24 May 2010.  The 1st day itinerary for the rally start is as follows:

1600 - 1700 hours            Welcoming Reception

1700 - 1900 hours            Rally Briefing

For those arriving from the north, we shall start our regroup in the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Langkawi (06 Deg 18.2' N, 99 Deg 51.1' E) on 2 May.  The itinerary is as follows:

1600 - 1700 hours            Hi-tea reception

1700 - 1800 hours            Press Conference

(sail the next day at 0800 hours)

Please inform us where you will be starting your journey as it will help us manage our resources better.

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RALLY ENTRY

How to Register

 1. Registration Form - you can text the details in the form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we shall confirm your slot in the rally once we receive the email.

 2. Two copies of the registration form complete with the details given to us will be handed to you at the reception in Danga Bay ready for your signature. One copy will be returned to you and one for our records.

 3. If you fax in the completed form we will provide you with a copy during the above reception.

Entry Costs

1. A registration fee will be charged as below to cover our administrative expenses.

                      Early Bird (before 8 April 2010)      - RM 390 per yacht

                     Normal fee (after Early Bird date)   - RM 430 per yacht

Note - the dates above refer to the time when we receive your confirmation for being a participant, together with the Registration Form or text details.

In return for the registration fee, we offer you the following benefits:

i. Organised rally stops in the locations listed in the Rally Schedule. The events, activities and discounts on offer will differ at each location.

ii. One Sail Malaysia Rally Flag

iii. Two Sail Malaysia T-shirts

iv. Other souvenir and goodies provided to you by our hosts.

The following are not included in the registration fee:

 i. Marina costs

ii. Port clearance fee and charges, if any.

iii. Optional tours or events, if chargeable by the host venue, such as the Rainforest World Music Festival.

Payment methods 

i. The entry fee is payable in cash to Sail Malaysia representatives at any of the rally stops and regroup points. 

ii. Alternatively, if you are already in Malaysia, you can also deposit the amount to our account (please email for the details). You will need to email us a scanned copy of the bank in slip or fax to 03 77106019 (Attn: Sazli) for our documentation.

 If you need alternative arrangements, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

IMPORTANT RALLY INFORMATION

The notes below are relevant for the Sail Malaysia Passage to the East registered participants only.

A.  INTRODUCTION

1. Malaysia. The Sail Malaysia Passage to the East 2010 refers a Malaysian yacht rally event starting from the west coast of the Peninsula to the east to Sabah. The event is open to all cruising boats, motorized and non-motorized.

2. Organiser. This Sail Malaysia event is wholly owned by PassionAsia Sdn. Bhd. (765587-U). Our role is to organize the rally stops for you in Malaysia and to coordinate with our friends in Southeast Asia and Australia on your journey within Malaysia. 

3. Our objectives. The overall objective of this event is to introduce Malaysia by sea to cruising boats. This is done by organizing rally stops along the route and welcoming you with our Malaysian-style hospitality. In addition, we also aim to create awareness among Malaysians about the cruising lifestyle.

B.  YOUR JOURNEY

1. Planning Your Journey.  Your will obtain an Information Booklet at the Rally Briefing containing useful information during your visit.

2.  Security. We will be sending the information in the Registration Form to the Royal Malaysian Marine Police solely for precautionary purposes. During the event period, we also recommend all participants to let us know of your travel plans if you do not intend to join us at the next designated rally stop.

3. Communication 1. Emails and our website will be the main form of communication. You will also be able to make enquiries to us at any of the rally stops.

4. Communication 2. A Vhf communication channel for the morning sked will be determined at the Rally Briefing.

5. Customs and Immigration.  Customs and immigration clearance in Malaysia is typically 'hassle-free'.  Notwithstanding that, we will advise you on the procedures of each stop at the technical briefing.

6. Marina Berthing.  All yachts are required to communicate directly with the marinas to confirm their bookings. 

C.  ABOUT THE EVENT 

1. Event Format.  Free and Easy - although we encourage you to visit all the rally stops, you are free to pick and choose the stops that suit your schedule.

2. Rally Stops 1.  The rally stops are listed in the Rally Schedule.  Each will contain a mix bag of events such as reception, dinners, tours, games, activities, etc.  The details are currently being discussed with our rally partners.

3. Rally Stops 2.  You will find some amazing stops along the way adn it is very tempting to stop and skip some of the others.  However, we recommend that you make plans to go to all of the m as each destination have their own set of wonderful surprises and discoveries otherwise missed.

4. Filming. There is a high likelihood that we will be filming the Passage to the East as a documentary series. Notwithstanding this, we will ensure strict privacy to all those who do not wish to be filmed in this production. This item will be discussed at the Rally Briefing on 10 May.

5. Press Conferences and Boat Visits. These activities will be included in this year's rally as part of our program to create awareness about the cruising lifestyle. These activities are optional and it is perfectly understandable if you do not wish to take part. Please do not hesitate to inform us and we will maintain strict privacy.

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AFTER THE RALLY

Getting Around

If you wish to travel or receive friends & family by air, the following stops are very close to airports.

Airports that connect to Kuala Lumpur:  Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu, Miri, Sandakan, Tawau

International airports:  Langkawi, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu

*Melaka is an hour drive from Kuala Lumpur InternationalAirport (KLIA)