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Sail Malaysia Passage to Langkawi

RALLY INFORMATION  (Updated 9 August 2008)

 

THE EVENT WILL START AT DANGA BAY ON 14 NOVEMBER 2008.  FULL ITINTERARY DETAILS ARE PROVIDED IN THE THE RALLY SCHEDULE WEBPAGE.

1.      Malaysia.  The Sail Malaysia Passage to Langkawi refers to the Malaysian leg of the Sail Indonesia/Sail Malaysia event which starts in Darwin in July.  The rally stops and events in Malaysia are organised by us.

2.      Organisers.  Sail Malaysia Passage to Langkawi is owned and managed by PassionAsia Sdn. Bhd. (765587-U), a private limited company registered in Malaysia.

3.      Our Role.  Our role is to organize the rally stops for you in Malaysia and to coordinate with our friends in Australia, Indonesia and Singapore on your journey to Malaysia.

4.      Partners.  This event is a collaborative arrangement with our partner friends, Sail Indonesia, the organizers of the rally start in Darwin and Indonesia (website:  www.sailindonesia.net).

 

5.       Planning Your Journey.

a.      Although we encourage you to visit all the rally stops, you are free to pick and choose the stops that suit your schedule.  The main event for 2008 will be the Rally Dinner in Langkawi on 20 December 2008 and we encourage all Sail Indonesia/Sail Malaysia participants from past years and present to join us.

b.     Our goal is to introduce to you to the destinations and provide local knowledge and hospitality to make your stay memorable.

c.      The rally flag will be used to identify all participants at the Malaysian stops.

d.     Regular updates will be posted on the website on the rally events as well as other local events happening during your stay in Malaysia.

 

6.      Security. For precautionary purposes, we recommend that all yachts entering Malaysia notify themselves with the Royal Malaysian Marine Police. 

7.      Marina Berthing.  All yachts are required to communicate directly with the marinas to confirm bookings.  Most of the marinas along the rally stops will offer Rally discounts to registered Sail Malaysia participants and these will be posted once an official confirmation is issued by the respective marinas.

8.      Communication.  Emails and this website will be the main form of communication due to the duration and distance of the rally.  All correspondence to the organizers of Sail Malaysia should be directed via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Please include the name of your yacht in the subject section of your emails.

9.      We will update you on a regular basis via the website and email on the Malaysian leg arrangements.  Please email us if you need to get in touch with us via mobile or our office address.

10.  Insurance.  Sail Malaysia does not provide insurance for rally participants.  Insurance covering medical or emergencies is recommended and is easily obtained in Malaysia if you don’t already have one.

11.  Yacht Repairs.  Repair facilities can be found nearby all the marinas in Malaysia.  For a listing of marine facilities please refer to the Association of Marine Industries of Malaysia (www.amim.net).

12.   Laundry, food and provisioning.  CLaundry facilities are easily available nearby all the rally stops. The stimated rate for cleaning at a local cleaner is usually between RM 1.20 – RM 2.00 (AUD 0.45 - 0.70) per kg for a normal laundry and most marinas can send your laundry to these shops for a small fee.  Provisioning for food and beverage is not a problem in Malaysia.  Western food and delicatessen are available in most towns and are not expensive.  Fuel docks are available at most marinas.

 

2008 Rally Schedule Summary

Refer to Rally Schedule webpage for details

 

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

 

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

  

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)

Entry Costs per yacht (for the Malaysian leg)

a.  Early Bird (before 26 July 2008)            AUD 50 (MYR 175)

b.  After 26 July 2008                              AUD 75 (MYR 250)

Entry fee includes:

i.  4 organised rally stops in Malaysia with a host of dinners, activities, tours and goodies,

ii.  Sail Malaysia Rally Flag,

iii. 2 Sail Malaysia T-shirts

iv. Berthing discounts from our marina/host partners (where applicable)

Not included in the fee:

i.  Marina Costs

ii. Port clearance charges, if applicable

iii.Optional tours

 
Last Updated ( Monday, 11 August 2008 01:38 )