Pirates of Borneo discovered yesterday that the Yacht they were planning to sail in next week, Borneo Cup, which forms part of the Borneo International Yachting Challenge, is no Longer available. The race leaves Miri in Sarawak on 11th October to sail to Labuan, where there is a dinner on 12th October, prior to racing the the second leg to Kota Kinabalu on 13th Oct (thank God its not a Friday) Once in KK there are two short races followed by a prize giving and dinner.
The Pirates of Borneo Crew are already, but just need to have a yacht confirmed, there are two alternatives, one a Yacht which is at present having a new keel fitted, if it is ready in time. or a small pocket racer Miri Magic one of the smallest race boat to enter, quite different to sailing a 46 footer.
Changes in boat size radically alter the tactics to be used so yesterday was spent working out new tactics, equipment and route for racing a 25ft boat., which will hopefully be confirmed today.
Two of the crew will be honing up their racing tactics at the Bi Weekly, twilight sailing event at Sutera Harbour Marina, whilst the remain three crew are arranging to travel to Miri from Tawau.
David Ogden aka seadogs
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