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2010 PASSAGE TO THE EAST RALLY SCHEDULE

2-3 May  -  Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Langkawi

6-7 May - Lumut, Perak

11-15 May - Melaka Marina, Melaka

24-27 May - Marina@ Danga Bay, Johor

30-31 May - Desaru/eastern islands, Johor

5-15 June - Tioman

16-17 June - Kuantan, Pahang

21-23 June - Kapas Island, Terengganu

24-26 June - Kuala Terengganu

9-15 July - Kuching-Santubong, Sarawak

26-27 July - Miri, Sarawak

28 July-5 Aug - Borneo Int'l Yacht Challenge (Miri-Labuan-KK)

6-7 Aug - Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

25-27 Aug - Sandakan, Sabah (extension)

30-31 Aug - Tawau, Sabah (extension)

Notes:

1.  The schedule above may still change slightly (but not by more than 2-3 days variation)

2.  Main meeting points in Langkawi (2 May) and Danga Bay (24 May) is fixed.

3.  Borneo Int'l Yacht Challenge joint format - under discussion

4.  Most of the itinerary details below are still tentative.  

5.  The actual programme, however, will not differ much from the tentative schedule.

2010 SAIL MALAYSIA PASSAGE TO THE EAST RALLY SCHEDULE

2-3 May 2010 - Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Langkawi

Marina

Royal Langkawi Yacht Club

Host Address

 

 

 

Royal Langkawi Yacht Club
Jalan Dato Syed Omar
07000 Kuah Langkawi, Malaysia
Tel +604 966 4078
Fax +604 966 5078

Key personnel

Abdul Rahman Mahani
H/P : + 6012 4089488
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Website

www.langkawiyachtclub.com

Geographic Location
(marina)

06 Deg 18.2’ N, 99 Deg 51.1’ E

Marina Proximity

Kuah (city centre) : 3 km
Jetty terminal to mainland : walking distance
Langkawi Airport : 35 mins drive

EVENT ITINERARY

2 MAY

1600-1800 hrs  Hi-tea reception & Press Conference

3 MAY

0600-0800 hrs  Start Sail

6-7 May 2010 - Lumut, Perak

 Overall Host

 Perak State Government

Host Address

 

Key personnel

Website

www.peraktourism.com

 

Rally Partner

Marina Island

Host Address

Marina Address

Marina Island Development Sdn Bhd
KM 1, Teluk Muroh,
32200 Lumut, Perak,
Malaysia.

Tel: 605 - 6805 888
Fax: 605 - 6805 800
Hotline: 6016 - 505 3600
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Key personnel

Mr. James Khoo, Director, Marina Operations

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Geographic Location (marina)

04 Deg 12’ N, 100 Deg 36’ E

Marina Proximity (drive)

Ipoh (state capital) : 90 mins
Kuala Lumpur International Airport : 4 hrs

Marina Details

Marina ready by October 2009 (clubhouse by Jan 2010).

80 wet berth. Marina charges MYR 1 per ft per day (around AUD 0.36).  Water charge MYR 1.30 per cubic metre, Electricy RM 0.50 per kWh.

70 hardstand space for sailing yacht up to 65 ft.  45 tonne sea lift up to 65 ft scheduled to be ready by Jan 2010.

Dry dock 130 ft x 30 ft for quick repairs/checks available.

 

Associate Partner

Intel Marine Yacht Services and Faciilties (Uni-KL Marine University marketing arm).

Contact person:  Massimo Barfucci

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website:  www.intelmarine.asia

Anchorage for 23 & 24 Nov

off Lumut International Yacht Club (100 metres from the riverbank - barge lane in between)

Yacht Club Address

Lumut International Yacht Club
Lot 4182, Jalan Titi Panjang,
Lumut, 32200 Perak, Malaysia

Tel: +605 680 4200 Fax: +605 683 7700

Key personnel

En. Abdullah bin Hasibun, Operations Manager

mobile 012 565 6902, direct line 05 680 4207

Email

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For communication, best method is to contact the mobile phone above.

Geographic Location (marina)

04 Deg 14’ N, 100 Deg 38’ E

Marina Proximity (drive)

Ipoh (state capital) : 90 mins
Kuala Lumpur International Airport : 4 hrs

EVENT ITINERARY

6 MAY 

Expected arrival to Marina Island or Yacht Club anchorage (choice open)

7 MAY 

1500 hrs  Tour to Marine University 

1800 hrs   Dinner 

 

13-15 May 2010 - Melaka Marina, Melaka

Details are still being organised. 

EVENT ITINERARY (TENTATIVE) 

13 MAY

Official Reception (time to be decided)

14 MAY

Tour of Melaka

15 MAY

Afternoon Function

 

24-27 May 2010 - Danga Bay, Johor Bahru

 Anchorage/ Marina

 Danga Bay, Johor

Host Address

Rampai Fokus Sdn. Bhd.,
Lot 20704, Bat. 4 1/2,
Jalan Skudai, 80200 Johor Bahru,
Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia.

Tel: +607 2352333 Fax: +607 2329088

Key personnel

Donny Lim
Events & Operations Manager
Mobile : +6012-233 5151 / +6017-777 2228
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Website

www.dangabay.com

Geographic Location

01 Deg 28.3’ N, 103 Deg, 43.2’ E

Proximity (drive)

Johor Bahru (state capital) : anchorage in town
Senai International Airport (M’sia) : 30 mins
Singapore : 5 mins to causeway
Singapore Changi Int’l Airport : 40 mins

Note

Berthing Charges waived from Apr '09 - Apr '10

EVENT ITINERARY (tentative, except for 24th)

24 MAY

1600 - 1830 hrs  Reception, Registration, Rally Briefing

25 MAY

Rally Dinner

26 MAY    

Activities/Supply Day.  

27 MAY

Activities/Supply Day.                         

  

30-31 May 2010 - Desaru/T.Pengelih

Details are still being organised. 

EVENT ITINERARY (TENTATIVE) 

30 MAY

Expected arrival, Reception

31 MAY

Johor Tour (fruit farm, Fisherman's museum, homestay, etc. - full day) 

1-4 JUNE

FREE AND EASY START SAIL TO EASTERN ISLANDS

SELF DISCOVERY.  No format.

Suggested sites to visit: 

Desaru, Jason Bay, Mersing,  Pulau Aur, Pulau Besar, Pulau Pemanggil and neighbouring islands.

 

5-15 June 2010 - Tioman Island, Pahang

Tioman Island is one of the most beautiful islands in Malaysia and full of history since early AD. 

Protected anchorages available in Teluk Tekek.

Marine Authority & Marina

Jabatan Laut Marina

Key personnel:  Nur Azidi Mat Nor (mobile: 019 967 3645)

Office Tel: 609 4191581, Fax: 609 4191582

Teluk Kekek anchorage (02 Deg 48' N, 104 Deg 13' E)

Small public marina nearby,

Host Address

Lembaga Pembangunan Tioman (Tioman Development Authority)
Aras 143-147, Tingkat 1 & 2,
Lorong Tun Ismail 6, Sri Dagangan,
25000 Kuantan, Pahang
 

Key personnel

YBhg. Dato' Hashim Mat Tahir, General Manager, Lembaga Pembangunan Tioman.

Alternate:  Wahialkhan bin Ibrahim (Wahi)

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Mobile: +6013 9210908/ Office: 09 5141206

Website

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Geographic Location:

02 Deg 48’ N, 104 Deg, 06’ E

Proximity (drive)

Airport available on the island (Kuala Lumpur 1 hour by flight)

EVENT ITINERARY (tentative)

5-6 JUNE

Expected arrival of yachts

7 JUNE

Reception, Sukan Rakyat (Games with the locals), Dinner

8 JUNE

Trekking (optional)

9-15 JUNE

Free and Easy.  Based on our feedback last year, most sailors would like to spend extra time here. 

16 - 17 June 2010 - Kuantan, Pahang

Anchorage

Teluk Chempedak

Host Address

Frasers Hill Development Corporation
Bangunan JKR,
300 Jalan Masjid,
25000 Kuantan, Pahang
 

Key personnel

Y. Bhg. Dato' Hanapiah Abdul Khalid, General Manager, Pahang Tourism

Website

www.pahangtourism.com.my

Geographic Location

03 Deg 50.2’ N, 103 Deg, 23.1’ E
 

Proximity (drive)

Kuantan Airport                  30 mins
Kuala Lumpur                     3 hours drive

EVENT ITINERARY (tentative)

16 JUNE

Expected arrival, Reception at Teluk Chempedak at 1700 hrs

 17 JUNE

Tour, Rally Dinner

 

18-22 JUNE

FREE AND EASY EAST COAST.  No format.  Reconvene at Pulau Kapas 23 June.

Suggested sites to visit:

Sungai Chukai, Kemaman, Pulau Tenggol, Dungun and on to Pulau Kapas. 

  

21-23 June 2010 - Pulau Kapas, Terengganu

Pulau Kapas is a favourite among divers and the first of the many world renowned islands in Terengganu

The regroup point (anchorage) is between 2 islands, Pulau Kapas and Pulau Gemia (Gem Island). 

Anchorage

Bay in between Pulau Kapas and Gem Island

Host Address

State Tourism Department of Terengganu
Pej. Setiausaha Kerajaan, Tingkat 9, Wisma Darul Iman
20503 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu

Key personnel

En. Junaidi Hashim (coordinator)

Mobile: +6016 9865011
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Website

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Geographic Location

05 Deg 13.4’ N, 103 Deg 15.4’ E

 

Proximity

Kuala Terengganu 30 mins by speedboat

EVENT ITINERARY (tentative)

21 JUNE

Expected arrival P. Kapas

22 JUNE

Free and easy 

23 JUNE

Reception, Games

24 JUNE

0700 - 1200 hrs Sailing convoy to Kuala Terengganu (see below) 

 

24-26 June 2010 - Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu is a heritage city and its nearby islands are some of the best diving locations in the world.

Marina

The Ri-yaz Heritage Marina

Host Address

Pulau Duyong, 21300 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
Tel: 09 627 7888
Fax: 09 622 9903

VHF Ch. 69/16 Call sign "Heritage Bay"

Key personnel

to be advised

Website

www.ri-yazheritage.com.my

Geographic Location

05 Deg 20’ N, 103 Deg, 9’ E 
 

Proximity (drive)

City Centre:  Boat shuttle 5 mins

Airport : 20 mins

EVENT ITINERARY (tentative)

24 JUNE

1930 - 2200 hrs  Rally Dinner

25 JUNE

0900 - 1500 hrs  Heritage Tour of Kuala Terengganu

26 JUNE

Optional Tour to Kenyir Lake (one of the largest freshwater lakes in Malaysia)

27 JUNE - 2 JULY

SELF DISCOVERY TERENGGANU.

Suggested sites to visit:  the northern islands - Pulau Redang, Pulau Perhentian

We may plan a reception for those who are still around on 1 July (not confirmed).

3 - 8 JULY

Crossing the South China Sea.  Boats to arrive in Santubong on their own accord.

 

9-15 July 2010 - Santubong-Kuching, Sarawak

Kuching is the capital of the largest state in Malaysia (Sarawak) and the first of many interesting discoveries in Borneo. 

The rally will also coincide with the world renowned Rainforest World Music Festival (9-11 July).

Anchorage

Santubong 
(A private jetty is available where you can leave your dinghy. 

Further information will be provided at the Sebana Cove briefing). 
 

Host Address

Sarawak Tourism Board

Key personnel

Mr. Benedict Jimbau, Chairman, World Rainforest Music Festival

Alternate: 

Mr. Mark Justin Sylvester

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Website

www.sarawaktourism.com

www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com

Geographic Location

01 Deg 42.6’ N, 110 Deg 19.6’ E

Proximity (drive)

Kuching city centre                                45 mins 
Sarawak Cultural Village                         3 mins
  (Rainforest Festival venue)
Kuching International Airport                  45 mins

EVENT ITINERARY (tentative)

9-11 JULY

WORLD RAINFOREST MUSIC FESTIVAL (optional)

12 JULY

0900 - 1700 hrs  Tour of Kuching and National Park

13 JULY

Reception in Santubong.

14 JULY

Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary tour and Kuching stopover.

15-24 JULY

SELF DISCOVERY SARAWAK.  No format.

Suggested places to visit:  Kuching, Sibu, Sg. Rajang, Bintulu.

 

24-26 July 2010 - Miri, Sarawak

JOINT FORMAT WITH BORNEO INTERNATIONAL YACHT CHALLENGE (BIYC)

Marina

Miri Marina

Host Address

Duyon Development Sdn. Bhd

Lots 271-272
Brighton Centre
Jalan Temenggong Datuk Oyong Lawai Jau
98000 Miri - Sarawak - Malaysia
Tel: 00-60-85-423033
Fax:00-60-85-417249

Key personnel

Michael Veno

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Website

www.mirimarina.com

Geographic Location

04 Deg 23.7' N, 113 Deg 58.2' E

Proximity (drive)

Miri city centre                                    5 mins 
Airport                                               15 mins

Brunei border                                    1 hour

EVENT ITINERARY (tentative)

21-24 JULY

Expected arrival of yachts

25 JULY

Rally Dinner.

26 JULY

BIYC STARTS 

26 July - 4 August 2010 BIYC

EVENT ITINERARY still tentative.

The race will lead you to the following destinations:  Miri, Labuan, Kota Kinabalu 

6 - 7 August 2010 - Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Sutera Harbour Marina is the final stop to this memorable journey. 

Kota Kinabalu is the capital city of Sabah and the largest city in North Borneo.

Marina

Sutera Harbour Marina

Host Address

1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard
Sutera Harbour
88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Tel: 088 318888
Fax:088 308110

Key personnel

Mr. Simon Farmer
Director of Operations, North Borneo Yachting
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Mrs. Annie Johnny
Marina Manager
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Website

www.suteraharbour.com

Geographic Location

05 Deg 58' N, 116 Deg 03' E

Proximity (drive)

city centre                                    5 mins 
International Airport                     15 mins    

EVENT ITINERARY (tentative)

5 AUGUST

End of the BIYC

6 AUGUST

1830 - 2130 hrs  Rally Dinner

7 AUGUST

1000 - 1200 hrs  Post-event get together (highly recommended that you attend!)

EVENT EXTENSIONS:

These extensions will be organised provided we have enough group to sail.  We shall be discussing the numbers during our journey.

25-27 August 2010 - Sandakan, Sabah

30-31 August 2010 - Tawau, Sabah

Celebrating Independence Day.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 16 February 2010 13:27 )