Sarawak Regatta Press Release
Traditional longboats and dragon boats, each with their own vibrant and varied colours and sails make it a truly spectacular water sport event that draws out interest from around the region. Side competitions such as grease pole climbs and duck catching have also through the years become an integral part of the regatta as noted by their growing popularity among local folk.
What was once the sports of Sarawak's colonial rulers in the past where its enthusiastic ruler, Rajah Charles Brooke used to ferry his distinguished guests from across the country for the event on his own yacht, the "Maimunah 1" to the event.
Then organized and funded collaboratively by the British Resident, the District Office and the Government, as well as public donations, the Sarawak Regatta has, thankfully weathered the changes in social and political tides to remain one of the state's most popular annual highlights.
For more information, please contact:
Resident Office, Kuching Division
Barrack Road
93000 Kuching
Tel : +60 (0)82 241660
Fax: +60 (0)82 244435
E-mail: khuzaimo@sarawaknet.gov.my
Attn: Puan Khuzaimah Othman
Website: http://www.sarawakregatta.com/
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Sarawak Regatta Press Release
Issued on 9th June 2008 at Baitulmakmur, Petra Jaya
Event : The Sarawak Regatta 2007
Date : 1 - 3rd August 2008
Time : 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue : Kuching Waterfront, Kuching
1. Guest of Honour
Opening Ceremony - 2nd August 2008 at 10.00am
The Right Honorable Chief Minister of Sarawak
Closing Ceremony - 3rd August 2008 at 2.00 pm
His Excellency Tuan Yang Terutama Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak
2. Sarawak Regatta Organizing Committee
Advisor : YBhg. Datuk Haji Mohd. Morshidi bin Abdul Ghani, Deputy State Secretary
Organizing Chairperson : Puan Rodziah Haji Morshidi, The Resident of Kuching Division
Sub-Committee
Kementerian Pembangunan Bandar dan Pelancongan
Lembaga Sungai - sungai Sarawak
Jabatan Laut Sarawak
Pejabat Polis Daerah Kuching
Polis Marin
Jurutera Bahagian, JKR
Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara (DBKU)
Kementerian Pembangunan Sosial dan Urbanisasi
Lembaga Pelancongan Sarawak (STB)
Lembaga Penggalakkan Pelancongan Malaysia (Tourism Malaysia)
Jabatan Kesihatan Bahagian
Jabatan Pertahanan Awam Sarawak (Rescue 911)
Jabatan Penyiaran Kuching (RTM)
Jabatan Penerangan Bahagian
Kuching Waterfront Management
RELA
3. Categories of races
i) 7 paddlers (men)
ii) 10 paddlers (women)
iii) 15 paddlers mix (8 men + 7 women)
iv) 15 paddlers (men)
v) 20 paddlers (men)
vi) 30 paddlers men (Trophy TYT Yang Di-pertua Negeri)
vii) 20 paddlers Inter division (men)
viii) 30 paddlers hotels & Tour Agencies (25 men + 5 women)
ix) 20 paddlers VIP (men) A
x) 20 paddlers VIP (men) B
xi) 20 paddlers International
xii) 15 paddlers Tourist
4. New categories
i) 20 paddlers government and corporate agencies (men)
ii) 20 paddlers Inter State
iii) 20 paddlers Inter Varsity
(Depending on participations)
5. Sources of Fund
Grant from:
i) Ministry of Tourism Malaysia
ii) Ministry of Urban Development and
Tourism Sarawak
Sponsorship :
i) Shell Berhad RM100,000.00
ii) Petronas Malaysia Berhad RM 50,000.00
iii) Ta Ann Holding Sdn Bhd RM 30,000.00
iv) Global Upline Sdn Bhd RM 30,000.00
v) Murphy Sarawak Oil RM 30,000.00
6. Open for registration
Starting 9th June 2008 through the website of :
sarawakregatta.com
or
Sarawak Rivers Board
Level 2, Electra House
Power Street, 93000 Kuching\
Registration Fees
1.0 |
| BALOK BOAT 7 PADDLERS |
| RM 70.00 | ||
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2.0 |
| BIDAR BOAT |
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| 2.1 |
| 10 PADDLERS WOMEN |
| RM 100.00 |
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| 2.2 |
| 15 PADDLERS MIX ( 8 MEN + 7 WOMEN ) |
| RM150.00 |
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| 2.3 |
| 15 PADDLERS MEN |
| RM150.00 |
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| 2.4 |
| 20 PADDLERS MEN |
| RM200.00 |
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| 2.5 |
| 30 PADDLERS MEN |
| RM300.00 |
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| 2.6 |
| 20 PADDLERS MEN INTER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & CORPORATE |
| RM300.00 |
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| 2.7 |
| 20 PADDLERS MEN ( INTER-DIVISION ) |
| RM300.00 |
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| 2.8 |
| 20 PADDLERS MEN INTERNATIONAL (OPEN) |
| RM300.00 |
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| 2.9 |
| 20 PADDLERS MEN INTER IPTA/IPTS/IP |
| RM300.00 |
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| 2.10 |
| 15 PADDLERS - TOURIST |
| RM225.00 |
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| 2.11 |
| 30 PADDLERS MEN VIP |
| RM450.00 |
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| 2.12 |
| 30 PADDLERS MEN INTER STATE |
| RM450.00 |
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| 2.13 |
| 30 PADDLERS HOTEL/TOUR AGENCY (OPEN) |
| RM450.00 |
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3.0 |
| TAMBANG BOAT |
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| 3.1 |
| TAMBANG BOAT- MOTORISED |
| RM10.00 |
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| 3.2 |
| TAMBANG BOAT- NON-MOTORISED |
| RM10.00 |
Race Programmes
August 1, 2008 (Friday)
Time | Activities / Events | Event Code | Remarks |
1430 | Bidar 15 Paddlers Men | P04A | Heat A |
1445 | Bidar 15 Paddlers Men | P04B | Heat B |
1500 | Kayak Single Men | K01A | Heat 1 |
1515 | Bidar 30 Paddlers Men | P06A | Heat A |
1530 | Bidar 30 Paddlers Men | P06B | Heat B |
1545 | Kayak Double Men | K03A | Heat 1 |
1600 | Bidar 20 Paddlers Men | P05A | Heat A |
1615 | Bidar 20 Paddlers Men | P05B | Heat B |
1630 | Kayak Double Mixed | K05A | Heat 1 |
1645 | Balok 7 Paddlers Men | P01A | Heat A |
1700 | Balok 7 Paddlers Men | P01B | Heat B |
1715 | Bidar 15 Paddlers Mixed (8 Men + 7 Women) | P03 | Final |
August 2, 2008 (Saturday)
Time | Activities / Events | Event Code | Remarks |
0800 | Open Class Below 800cc | - | Moto 1 |
0825 | Open Class Unlimited | - | Moto 1 |
0850 | Open Class Below 800cc | - | Moto 2 |
0915 | Open Class Unlimited | - | Moto 2 |
0940 | Open Class Below 800cc | - | Final |
1005 | Open Class Unlimited | - | Final |
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1130 | Bidar 20 Paddlers Men | P07 | Final |
| B R E A K |
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1300-1345 | Registration for Tourist Event |
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1415 | Bidar 15 Paddlers - Tourists | P11 | Final |
1430 | Bidar 20 Paddlers Men | P05C | Heat C |
1445 | Bidar 20 Paddlers Men | P05D | Heat D |
1500 | Kayak Double Men | K03B | Heat 2 |
1515 | Bidar 15 Paddlers Men | P04C | Heat C |
1530 | Bidar 15 Paddlers Men | P04D | Heat D |
1545 | Kayak Double Mixed | K05B | Heat 2 |
1600 | Balok 7 Paddlers Men | P01C | Heat C |
1615 | Balok 7 Paddlers Men | P01D | Heat D |
1630 | Kayak Single Woman | K02 | Final |
1645 | Bidar 20 Paddlers - International (Open) | P12 | Final |
August 3, 2008 (Sunday)
Time | Activities / Events | Event Code | Remarks |
0900 | Bidar 10 Paddlers Women | P02 | Final |
0915 | Kayak Single Men | K01F | Final |
0930 | Balok 7 Paddlers Men | P01F | Final |
0945 | Tambang Boat - Non-Motorised | T02 | Final |
1000 | Bidar 15 Paddlers Men | PO4F | Final |
1015 | Bidar 30 Paddlers Men | P06C | Heat C |
1030 | Bidar 30 Paddlers Men | P06D | Heat D |
1045 | Tambang Boat - Motorised | T01 | Final |
1100 | Kayak Double Women | K04 | Final |
1115 | Bidar 20 Inter Division Paddlers | P08 | Final |
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1430 | Bidar 30 Paddlers - Hotel/Travel Agency (Open) | P09 | Final |
1445 | Kayak Double Men | K03F | Final |
1500 | Bidar 20 Paddlers Men | P05F | Final |
1515 | Bidar 20 Paddlers Men (Inter IPTA/IPTS/IP) | P14 | Final |
1530 | Bidar 30 Paddlers Men - VIP (Group A) | P10A | Final |
1545 | Kayak Double Mix | K05F | Final |
1600 | Bidar 30 Paddlers Men - VIP (Group B) | P10B | Final |
1615 | Bidar 30 Paddlers Men - Inter State | P13 | Final |
1630 | Bidar 20 Paddlers Men (Raja Sungai) | P06F | Final |