PRESS 2011

KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Dec 2011

GIANT MALAYSIA Sponsors 10th Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2012

GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the owner of Giant hypermarket and retail chain in Malaysia, will continue its loyal partnership with the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) by supporting and joining on board as a Silver Sponsor for the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) 2012. With its entry into the 10th edition of RLIR 2012, Giant continues to prove its commitment to the regatta and play a key role in aligning to its overall corporate values.
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RLIR 2012 PRESS RELEASE

10th Royal Langkawi International Regatta raises its sails in January 2012

LANGKAWI, the jewel of Kedah, Malaysia will once again be the site of one of the world’s most competitive racing when the 10th Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) 2012 kicks into full gear in early January. The premier sailing event of Asia which is scheduled to take place from 9th to 14th January 2012 in Kuah, Langkawi will host many different classes of competition, including Racing Class, IRC Class, Sports Boat, Multihull, Club Cruising and Ocean Rover.
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Phuket, April 04:

Sabang International Regatta 2011

The Ministry of Culture & Tourism of Indonesia is proud to announce the inaugural Sabang International Regatta 2011, which will be held from 15 to 25 September 2011. Jointly organized with the Technical Assistance from the Indonesia Sailing Federation, this regatta will be a rally from Island of Langkawi at North West of Malaysia to Sabang, at Weh Island at Aceh Province.
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Royal Langkawi: wind plays havoc with racing

LANGKAWI: Although racing was moved to the outside courses, the fickle nature of the wind still posed difficulties to the race officials and competitors alike. Day 2 started with a two-hour postponement waiting for the wind to arrive and by the time competitors reached the racing area it was 12:25 before PRO Mark Pryke could get racing underway. Ray Roberts TP52 Evolution Racing became the first casualty of the day. After winning the start the keel hooked the anchor line of the pin end boat and they lost several valuable minutes before getting untangled. In the desperate chase to catch up, the wind died out leaving them in a big hole in the middle of the course and when it returned did a full 180 degree change, completely reversing the windward / leeward course. The second race today got away in a building sea breeze which looked very promising but the approaching rain clouds soon changed things and once again reversed the wind direction and made a miss match of the order. All classes in both races were shortened except the racing class in the second race.
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http://www.sail-world.com/

Royal Langkawi: hot and bothered and still hoping for some real breeze

It was another long hot day on the water at the Royal Langkawi International Regatta, but with the bonus that two races were completed for all classes in spite of some seriously fluky conditions.
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http://thestar.com.my

Sailors forced to play the waiting game again in Langkawi

KUAH: It was another frustrating outing for the sailors at the Royal Langkawi International Regatta as they were made to play the waiting game for the second straight day.
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http://asianyachting.com

Wind plays havoc with racing...

13:01:2011 LANGKAWI: Although racing was moved to the outside courses, the fickle nature of the wind still posed difficulties to the race officials and competitors alike. Day 2 started with a two hour postponement waiting for the wind to arrive and by the time competitors reached the racing area it was 12:25 before PRO Mark Pryke could get racing underway. Ray Roberts TP52 Evolution Racing became the first casualty of the day. After winning the start the keel hooked the anchor line of the pin end boat and they lost several valuable minutes before getting untangled. In the desperate chase to catch up, the wind died out leaving them in a big hole in the middle of the course and when it returned did a full 180 degree change, completely reversing the windward / leeward course. The second race today got away in a building sea breeze which looked very promising but the approaching rain clouds soon changed things and once again reversed the wind direction and made a miss match of the order. All classes in both races were shortened except the racing class in the second race.
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http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/

A Test of Seamanship at Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2011

Langkawi, 13 January 2011 - Any sailor can thrive during strong winds. But it is a real test of seamanship to race in abysmal wind conditions plaguing these few days at Royal Langkawi International Regatta.
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http://thestar.com.my/

Regatta delayed after wind dies down

GEORGE TOWN: The opening day of the four-day Royal Langkawi International Regatta was marred by a four-hour delay when the winds suddenly died down yesterday.
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January 12, 2011

Royal Langkawi International Regatta by Pachamama @ TOPtoTOP

Schooling with teacher Eliane and Johannes on the passage to Malaysia. We made landfall in Talaga, Langkawi and met Elisabeth from SY Baloo. Baloo we met the first time in Gomera, Canarian Islands in 2003. Since then we are always in contact with our close friends Elisabeth and Gerhard.
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Royal Langkawi: where IS the finish line?

It was a long wait this morning, with picturesque Bass Harbour glassed out in front of the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club. The AP on shore hung limply, and the few boats that had left the marina before it was hoisted – and didn’t know that it HAD been hoisted – spent a long time wondering why everyone else didn’t come out to play, ghosting around where the racing ought to be… good practice for what was to come.
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12:01:2011 LANGKAWI:

Hurry up and wait...

Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2011: After all the running around to get ready for the 0930 hrs start, the wind decided not to cooperate and the postponement flag was raised well before the boats left the marina. Crews patiently waited in the shade for something to happen. Four hours latter, signs of the incoming sea breeze stirred the race committee into action and soon after the crews were mustered onboard at their work stations.
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12:51 AM Wed 12 Jan 2011 GMT

Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2011

RLIR 2011 – with 46 entries, the ninth running of this regatta starts today. Regatta Director Ahmad Zailani ‘Zack’ Bashah is very pleased with the increase in numbers, and welcomes four Hobie 16 catamarans making their debut this year. The underlying aim of this event has always been to provide competitive and enjoyable racing for all crews, irrespective of the design or vintage of their yachts. Since the regatta started, the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces have always been very supportive, and by registering three yachts (Navy 1 in the Sports class, Zuhrah in the Racing class, and Musytari in Club Cruising) this year is no exception.
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Wednesday January 12, 2011

Australian Roberts eyeing sixth title in Langkawi

GEORGE TOWN: Australian ace Ray Roberts will set sail in a bid to win in the annual Royal Langkawi International Regatta for a sixth time, beginning today.
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11:01:2011 LANGKAWI

Rock and roll into the New Year

Forty six yachts have signed on, for the 9th running of this much celebrated and highly regarded regatta, beginning here tomorrow. Regatta Director, Ahmad Zailani Bashah (Zack), is very pleased with the increase in numbers and welcomed four Hobie 16 catamarans making their debut this year and there inclusion is expected to popularise future events. The underlying aim of the event has always been to provide competitive and enjoyable racing for all crews, irrespective of the design or vintage of their yachts. Since the regatta started, the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces have always been very supportive and by registering three yachts, Navy 1 in the Sports class, Zuhrah (Racing class), and Musytari (Club Cruising) this year is no exception.
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Regatta 2011

Strong winds, exciting manoeuvres and close finishes awaits international sailors at the RLIR 2011

Langkawi, Jan 11: The sailing extravaganza that brings seasoned yachtsmen and those who enjoy cruising around the legendary Langkawi islands has attracted a record 47 boats and over 300 sailors this year.
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Bernama

40 yachts to sail in for Langkawi Regatta

LANGKAWI: Forty local and foreign yachts have confirmed their participation in the five-day 'Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2011', beginning here on Jan 11.
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