PRESS 2005

SEPTEMBER 2005, BOB MOTT

The BMW Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2005

A WINNING PACKAGE The third Royal Langkawi International Regatta was once again hosted by the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club and BMW. Numbers were down to 47 entrants, not unexpected after the recent December 26th Tsunami. A sensible decision by the organizers bringing the regatta forward to early March, and into the more dominant monsoon wind and weather patterns, paid off with constant breezes giving excellent sailing conditions.
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MARCH 2005, THE NEW STRAITS TIMES

This Year's Regatta In Langkawi the Best Yet Despite Smaller Field

Langkawi, 7 March 2005 - The third edition of the BMW Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR), which ended on Saturday, proved to be the most exciting and challenging yet in the series. Although the number of entries dwindled this year, it has to be noted that the tournament organisers managed to host a successful regatta in South-East Asian waters during the post-tsunami period.
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MARCH 2005, THE NEW STRAITS TIMES

Strong Winds, Choppy Seas and a Collision

Langkawi, 5 March 2005 - Strong winds, choppy seas and a collision at the start were the highlights of the BMW Royal Langkawi International Regatta which entered its third day yesterday. It was smooth sailing for most of the yachts though.
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MARCH 2005, THE STAR

Collision Between Fistral and Regolarita Spoils the Day

Langkawi, 5 March 2005 - YO! captured its third consecutive BMW Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR)'s Prime Minister's Challenge Trophy yesterday but it was nature that stole the thunder, and the biggest talking point of the day was a collision between two yachts. Choppy waves and wind speeds of up to 21 knots, the highest ever registered in the three-year history of the RLIR, made conditions challenging.
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MARCH 2005, THE STAR

Ulumulu's Young Crew Making Heads Turn at Regatta

Langkawi, 4 March 2005 - Six months ago, an idea was mooted to have a Malaysian racing yacht with an all-Malaysian crew to challenge for top sailing honours in the region. The Miri-registered Ulumulu, painted in the Sarawak colours of yellow, red, black and white, is making heads turn in the ongoing BMW Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR).
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MARCH 2005, THE STAR

Navy Boat Beats Somtam on Corrected Time in Race 3

Langkawi, 3 March 2005 - Stronger winds bring more exciting sailing conditions in competitions, including the ongoing BMW Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2005. But the Royal Malaysian Navy boats Kapal Diraja Pelanduk (KDP) I and II are hoping for less wind for the final two days of the competition tomorrow and Saturday.
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MARCH 2005, SAIL-WORLD.COM

Royal Langkawi International Regatta

Langkawi, 3 March 2005 - At most top class events, the early winners are usually the most prepared and aim to build on their success, or as they say in the classics "the rich get richer". This is no different and as Mark Pryke the Race Officer got the fleet started in a light 5 knot breeze, which increased to 10 knots during the race, it was evident that yesterday's winners had quickly taken a leading role again.
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MARCH 2005, THE STAR

Yo! Quick Off the Mark

Langkawi, 2 March 2005 - Defending champion YO! started off with a bang to win the opening two races in the BMW Royal Langkawi International Regatta here yesterday. After two out of the scheduled six races for the racing yachts' vying for the Prime Minister's Challenge Trophy, the Malaysian-registered YO! is on pole position in the country's premier yachting event.
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MARCH 2005, THE STAR

Yo! Gunning for a Hat-trick

Langkawi, 1 March 2005 - The third edition of the BMW Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) begins today with the promise of being a bigger and more exciting event for sailing enthusiasts. Although a more competitive fleet have been lined up for the four-day competition, one yacht is again the clear favourite to emerge as the champion.
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FEB 2005, THE STAR

Smooth Sailing for Somtam

Langkawi, 28 February 2005 - The tsunami-lashed Somtam Express clinched a second consecutive victory in the Phuket to Langkawi Rebak Champagne Run 2005 yesterday. The Thailand-registered boat, which was berthed at the Ao Chalong Yacht Club in Phuket, suffered minor damages when the tsunami struck on Dec 26 last year.
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FEB 2005, THE MALAY MAI

Sundram - In the Middle of and Island

Langkawi, 27 February 2005 - For a man who spends considerable time staying away from the water, Wicky Sundram has a singular occupation. He's general manager and director of the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC).
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FEB 2005, THE MALAY MAIL

BMW Royal Langkawi International Regatta: Yo! Eyeing hat-trick

Langkawi, 27 February 2004 - The winds will be mercurial, the yachts are built to cope and, where possible to exploit their moods. It is time once again for anchors aweigh in this year's BMW Royal Langkawi International Regatta at Kuah in Langkawi, starting tomorrow.
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FEB 2005, THE STAR

Destinations: Avast Me Hearties!

Langkawi, 20 Februari 2004 - We weren't exactly sailing, sailing over the bounding waves, but for our group of five landlubber journalists, a recent day out on the water off the southern coast of Langkawi at the invitation of BMW was quite an experience.
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FEB 2005, THE MALAY MAIL

Regatta in Langkawi

Kuala Lumpur, 20 February 2004 - The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club will play host to an anticipated 55 boats in this year's BMW Royal Langkawi International Regatta. The regatta has become part of the Asian Regatta Calendar, which includes the prestigious Phuket King's Cup Regatta and the Singapore Straits Regatta.
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FEB 2005

BMW Press Release

Kuala Lumpur, 7 February 2004 - The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) and BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd today announced the forthcoming BMW Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2005 (BMW RLIR 2005), to be held from 27 February to 5 March 2005.
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FEB 2005, BERITA HARIAN

Penajaan Acara Sukan Konsep Unik BMW

Kuala Lumpur, 14 Februari 2004 - BMW Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. melihat pembabitannya dalam penajaan acara sukan utama sebagai konsep unik untuk meningkatkan pengurusan perhubungan pelanggan, kata pengarah urusannya Wolfgang Schlimme.
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FEB 2005, UTUSAN MALAYSIA

Regatta: Gaya Hidup Pelayar Moden

Kuala Lumpur, 12 Februari 2004 - Apa istimewanya sukan kapal layar atau regatta? Bagi yang belum mencuba sukan ini pasti tidak manganggap tiada apa yang menarik selain memaksa pelayar bermandikan terik mentari di tengah laut.
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FEB 2005, THE NEWS STRAITS TIMES

Come Sail Away

Kuala Lumpur, 11 February 2004 - The closest many of us will ever get to owning a boat would be the vessel carrying meatballs, prawns, noodles and vegetables in the sea of broth. We're speaking of the steamboat. So when we do venture to the sea, it is usually aboard a ferry or on cutthroat-price jet skis rented from beach boys.
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FEB 2005, UTUSAN MALAYSIA

BMW Regatta Jadi Dorongan

Kuala Lumpur, 9 Februari 2004 - Pelayar solo negara, Datuk Azhar Mansor menyifatkan perlumbaan kapal layar BMW Regatta Antaranbangsa Langkawi (RLIR) 2005 awal bulan depan mampu menjadi pemangkin dalam memajukan sukan kapal layar Malaysia.
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DEC 2004

Langkawi Tidal Wave Tsunami: No Damage to Royal Langkawi Marina

Royal Langkawi Yacht Club came through the Tsunami caused by the Indonesian earthquake with no damage. The orientation and position of the marina provided shelter from direct impact, and the excellent engineering of the marina stood up to the repeated increase and decrease in water levels without any problem.
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DEC 2004

BMW Press Release

The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) and BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd proudly present the BMW Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2005 (BMW RLIR 2005). One of Asia's premier sailing events, the regatta sails into its third chapter from 27 February to 5 March 2005 in Malaysia's legendary Pulau Langkawi. BMW RLIR 2005 will mark the second year of BMW's involvement as title sponsor.
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SEPTEMBER 2004

Multihull World Magazine

The picturesque Island of Langkawi on the west coast of Malaysia once again has been the host to The Royal Langkawi International Regatta and this year to the largest fleet of multihulls ever assembled in South East Asia. This year's event attracted numbers that allowed for two divisions Racing Multihull and Cruising Multihull. This is again another first for the area giving cruising multihulls the chance to compete in their own division.
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