Saturday, January 9, 2010

Borneo International Yachting Challenge 2010

Borneo International Yachting Challenge 2010

16th - 23rd July

Following the success of Last year race for the Borneo Cup, which added Kota Kinabalu to the racing schedule plan are in hand to include a stopover in Brunei This year.

IOR class 1 Yachts, cruiser/racers, cruising and Multihulls will gather in Miri Marina for two inshore races, followed by a passage race to Brunei. From Brunei there will be a short passage race to Labuan and then another passage to Kota Kinabalu, followed by two inshore races.

It is expected that there will be incentives to cover expenses, including limited accommodation, and free marina berthing during the event.

Draft Schedule of Events

Fri 16/07/10

All day Registration and measurement

1600 Skippers briefing - Everly Park Hotel

1900 Welcome dinner and reception - Everly Park Hotel

Sat 17/07/10

1000 Race 1, Harbour Race- Miri 10 miles

o/c race 1 Race 2, Harbour Race – Miri 10 miles

1900 Prize presentation and dinner – Ulumulu Restaurant

Sun 18/07/10 1000 Race 3, Passage Race Miri to Brunei 75 miles

Mon 19/07/10 1900 Prize presentation and dinner reception - Empire Hotel

Tues 20/07/10

1000 Race 4, Passage Race - Brunei to Labuan 30 miles

1900 Prize presentation and reception Labuan Sports Center

Wed 21/07/10 1400 Race 5, Passage Race - Labuan to Kota Kinabalu 65 miles

Thurs 22/07/10 Rest day. Spare day for re-sail of races 1 and 2 if required – IRC only

Fri 23/07/10

1000 Race 6, Harbour Race – KK 10 miles

o/c race 6 Race 7, Harbour Race - KK 10 miles

1900 Prize presentation and farewell dinner Sutera Harbour

More details will be publish at end of January

David Ogden
Yachtwatchservice
0198428702

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