PRESS 2006

14 FEB 2006, NEW STRAITS TIMES

Regatta/Royal Langkawi International Ericsson V060 Take Honours

Langkawi, 14 February 2006 - ERICSSON V060 proved that it was the fastest boat in the Royal Langkawi International Regatta when it romped home to take line honours crossing the finish line way ahead of its competitors.
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14 FEB 2006, THE STAR MALAYSIA

Ulumulu Cruise to Victory on First Day of Langkawi Race

Langkawi, 14 February 2006 - Ulumulu skippered by the King's Cup 2005 winner Ray Roberts of Australia, cruised to victory on the first day of the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) 2006 at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) here yesterday.
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13 FEB 2006, THE MALAY MAIL

Yachting/Royal Langkawi International Regatta: Youth to the Fore

Langkawi, 13 February 2006 - THE Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR), which begins its fourth edition today, has not only gone on to be a regular feature in the Asian Regatta calendar and a "must stop" for "Yachties", but it is also fast becoming a development hub for the sport here.
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13 FEB 2006, ISAF

Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2006

Asian Yachting (as amended by ISAF) 13 February 2006 - At the fourth Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) this coming week, Thomas BLIXT's (SWE) VO 60 ocean racing yacht Ericsson, which took second place in the Volvo Ocean Race four years ago as Assa Abloy, will be gracing Malaysian waters. The team have shipped the yacht direct from Sweden and are kick starting their Asia Tour in Langkawi before going on to visit Singapore, Thailand and China from February through to April.
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13 FEB 2006, SAIL-WORLD.COM

Ulumulu Wins the First Day Race

13 February 2006 - As expected, the yacht "Ulumulu" skippered by the King's Cup 2005 winner, Ray Roberts from Australia cruised to win the first day race in the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) 2006 at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC), here Monday.
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THE NEW STRAITS TIMES

Yachting: Ericsson V060 in the Winds

Yachting: Ericsson V060 in the WindsLangkawi, Feb 13 2006 - FIFTY boats will be at the starting line of the Royal Langkawi International Regatta amidst sunny skies and strong northerly winds expected today to vie for the Prime Minister's Challenge Trophy. The legendary islands were littered with boats yesterday unfurling their multi purpose sails and spinnakers as they carried out their manoeuvres in preparation of the four-day event which ends on Thursday.
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13 FEB 2006, SAIL-WORLD.COM

Royal Langkawi International Regatta Preview

13 February 2006 - For the first time at the RLIR 06, Thomas Blixt's world-class V60 ocean racing yacht Ericsson second placed in the VOR four years ago (as Assa Abloy) will be gracing our waters. They have shipped the yacht direct from Sweden and are kick starting their Asia Tour in Langkawi before going on to visit Singapore, Thailand and China from February through to April.
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11 FEB 2006, SUNDAY MAIL

Yachting/Royal Langkawi International Regatta: Wicky Confident of Reaching Target

13 February 2006 - THE legendary island of Langkawi will bear witness to the 4th Royal Langkawi International Regatta which flags off today.
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11 FEB 2006, THE MALAY MAIL

Yachting/4th Royal Langkawi International Regatta: Debut Entrance of 'SOFA.SO.GOOD'

Langkawi, Feb 11 2006 - THE sea around Langkawi will once again witness international sailors battling it out in the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) which begins next week.
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13 JANUARY 2006, THE STAR

40 Yachts to Compete in Langkawi Race

Langkawi, January 2006he fourth edition of the Royal Langkawi International Regatta promises to be even bigger than previously with more than 40 yachts having confirmed participation for competitions scheduled for Feb 13-16.
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JANUARY 2006, PRESS RELEASE

Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2006: Raring to Go

Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2006: Raring to GoLangkawi, January 2006 - The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) announces the forthcoming Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2006 (RLIR 2006), to be held from 12 February to 17 February 2006. The forth edition of Malaysia's premier sailing event promises to be even bigger than the previous years with more than 40 yachts already registered. A total of 50 yachts are expected to compete in this year's regatta.
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SEPTEMBER 2005, PRESS RELEASE

Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2006: Raring to Go

Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2006: Raring to GoLangkawi, September 2005 - The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) announces the forthcoming Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2006 (RLIR 2006), to be held from 12 February to 17 February 2006. The forth edition of Malaysia's premier sailing event promises to be even bigger than the previous years with more than 40 yachts already registered. A total of 50 yachts are expected to compete in this year's regatta.
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