Here is a link to Gudrun’s latest monthly article that appeared in The Star newspaper on Monday July 25.
http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/7/25/central/9007158&sec=central
Gudrun’s article in The Star July 25
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Recycling plastic back into oil…..a great solution!
http://www.flixxy.com/convert-plastic-to-oil.htm
The link above will take you to a video in Japanese with English sub-titles. It is about a Japanese inventor who has developed a machine that converts plastic waste back into oil from whence it came!
This could possibly be a great adjunct to our Edu-Cat-Malaysia “Clean Up the World” projects in Malaysia. We will do further research and if it looks really viable we will seek sponsors for a pilot plant in KL.
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We ALL must DO something!
We all must DO something!
An introduction to the “RSYC Cleaner Marina Day” October 15 2011
By David Bradley and Gudrun Nienaber
March 2011 THE CATALYST
In March 2011 David went on a sailing training program with the Langkawi Sailing School (read about our first training program in the article on pp 42-43 of the March 2011 issue of The Expat magazine) and we just had to DO something about what he saw on this eye-opening trip!
Our blog http://www.davidandgudrun.com contains the journal of this wonderful experience under the heading Maritime Voyage Journals and below are two extracts from the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper Practical Journal:
1. Wednesday March 16 2011.
“The next morning (Wednesday March 16 2011) we took the opportunity to visit Pulau Kukup (Kukup Island) where we found a very attractive boardwalk leading to a lookout over the extensive mangroves. This island is one of the largest mangrove islands in the world and during our walk we saw a lot of bird-life, including beautiful white breasted sea-eagles. We also saw a wild boar rooting around for a feed, some monkeys, mud-skippers and plenty of rubbish! The quantity of rubbish and flotsam that is ubiquitous in Malaysian waterways is nothing short of disgraceful. The more I see of this tropical utopia and the more use I make of the wonderful tropical oceans and beaches, the more I am becoming motivated to start doing something about trying to “CLEAN UP THE WATERWAYS”. There is wonderful precedent and blueprint that CAN be implemented here in Malaysia with the right connections and support from Government, big business and the community at large. I refer to the “Clean Up the World” campaign. The difference in the quality of the waterways in and around Sydney and the rest of Australia over the last twenty-two years resulting directly from this program has to be experienced to be believed. It can be done here in Malaysia and I will find out how to be the spark that ignites the fire that will get the results! Watch this space!
2. Friday March 18 2011
“In the morning we again marvelled at the incredible amount of flotsam, jetsam and other rubbish that flows up and down the Klang River. There were literally islands of rubbish floating up and down the river on the tides and the place smelled like a sewer. Rats ran up and down berthing lines onto boats at the marina and whereas the RSYC is a very nice place with good amenities it is such a shame that the river is so polluted. This awful situation has hardened my resolve to look for a solution for this pervasive pollution problem affecting all of Malaysia’s otherwise magnificent waterways.
- An island of junk!
Flotsam piled onto the marina pontoon during a spring tide
April and May 2011 THE FOLLOW-UP
Our love of the sea and sailing and the above experiences led us to focus on leading an initiative to fix up and clean up the marinas and local waterways where we spend so much of our time. So we formed an organization called “Edu-Cat” and reserved the URL “Edu-Cat.com”. “Edu-Cat” is the creator and major sponsor of “Edu-Cat-Malaysia”, the name chosen
for the Malaysian arm of our initiative whose prime purpose is to promote environmental harmony through specific environmental fix-up and clean up activities and on-going education campaigns.
In line with our goal “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” demonstrated its commitment to positive environmental outcomes for the marinas and waterways in Malaysia in 2011, by joining the global community based “Clean Up the World” campaign. “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” will now join an estimated 35 million volunteers from 130 countries across the globe taking responsibility for the future of our earth in the 2011 year under the banner of “Clean Up the World”. “Clean Up the World” is a community based environmental campaign, held in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) that inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve the environment. As a recognized member of “Clean Up the World”, “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” will have access to very professional implementation tools and a substantial resource base that will be invaluable in the implementation of our programs here in Malaysia.
June and July 2011 GETTING STARTED
“Edu-Cat-Malaysia” “Clean Up” partners:
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Captain Ali Engin Senyuva, General Manager and Dato’ Alex Nah, Commodore of the Royal Selangor Yacht Club were both very keen to help us promote our idea of “Cleaner Marinas” as we selected the RSYC as the focal point for our first project.
Also quick to come on board in an ownership role was the relatively new Rotary Club of Bandar Buki Tinggi (RCBBT) who meets every week at the RSYC.
RCBBT logo
At a recent organizing committee meeting held at the RSYC, the Majlis Perbandaran Klang expressed support with logistics, a big part of any clean-up project. “Edu-cat-Malaysia” together with its partners RSYC and the RCBBT have set a date for the first “Cleaner Marina” project to take place at The Royal Selangor Yacht Club (RSYC) Jalan Shahbandar, 42000 Port Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia, on Saturday October 15 2011. We are now actively seeking sponsors for this worthwhile event.
David Bradley from “Edu-Cat” said that by taking part in “Clean Up the World” this year, “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” is offering the community a way to take ownership of the local environment and to play their part in its ongoing wellbeing. “As a member of “Clean Up the World”, we are going to clean up the marina and waterways at the RSYC in Port Klang working as a close-knit team with the RSYC and the Rotary Club of Bandar Bukit Tinggi. We’re calling on the whole of the Kuala Lumpur, Klang Valley and the Port Klang community to join us in helping to protect the area we know and treasure.
Right from the start we have the support and sponsorship of The Expat Group as our Media Partner, and Simpson Marine, Asia’s leading yacht dealership and brokerage since 1984. 
We are in discussion with other potential sponsors as we go to press. At this very early stage in our planning we have created tremendous interest in this project from all with whom we have spoken. The campaign theme for “Clean Up the World” in 2011 is ‘Our Place… Our Planet… Our Responsibility’. This is a reminder that by taking action to benefit our own local area, we’re also contributing to something much bigger. We’re part of the global effort to protect our planet for future generations.”
“Clean Up the World” Chairman and founder, Ian Kiernan AO* said “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” will play an important role in the 2011 Clean Up the World campaign. “It was great to learn that “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” is showing leadership in Malaysia by taking part in “Clean Up the World” this year,” he said. “They understand what their local environment needs, and the activities they have planned will make a valuable contribution to both the local area and the global campaign.”
Volunteer to be part of this project. Come join us October 15 2011 at RSYC!
For more information about “Clean Up the World” see: www.cleanuptheworld.org and to see the activities of members http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org.
“Edu-Cat-Malaysia” is a Member of “Clean Up the World”. For more information on this initiative see http://www.educatmalaysia.com call David on +60 17 2844590 or email him at db.educat@gmail.com.
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My favorite maritime poems
“Sea-Fever” by John Masefield
I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.
I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.
By John Masefield (1878-1967).
(English Poet Laureate, 1930-1967.)
The Owl and The Pussy Cat by Edward Lear
| I |
| The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five pound note. The Owl looked up to the stars above, And sang to a small guitar, ‘O lovely Pussy! O Pussy my love, What a beautiful Pussy you are, You are, You are! What a beautiful Pussy you are!’ |
| II |
| Pussy said to the Owl, ‘You elegant fowl! How charmingly sweet you sing! O let us be married! too long we have tarried: But what shall we do for a ring?’ They sailed away, for a year and a day, To the land where the Bong-tree grows And there in a wood a Piggy-wig stood With a ring at the end of his nose, His nose, His nose, With a ring at the end of his nose. |
| III |
| ‘Dear pig, are you willing to sell for one shilling Your ring?’ Said the Piggy, ‘I will.’ So they took it away, and were married next day By the Turkey who lives on the hill. They dined on mince, and slices of quince, Which they ate with a runcible spoon; And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon, The moon, The moon, They danced by the light of the moon. |
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The Royal Selangor Yacht Club Cleaner Marina Project
23 June 2011
“Edu-Cat-Malaysia” taking action to help “Clean Up the World”
“Edu-Cat-Malaysia” has demonstrated its commitment to positive environmental outcomes for the marinas and waterways in Malaysia in 2011, by joining the global community based “Clean Up the World” campaign.
“Edu-Cat-Malaysia” will join an estimated 35 million volunteers from 130 countries across the globe taking responsibility for the future of our earth.
David Bradley from “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” said that by taking part in Clean Up the World this year, “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” is offering the community a way to take ownership of the local environment and to play their part in its ongoing wellbeing. He said: “As a member of “Clean Up the World”, “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” is going to clean up the marina and waterways at the RSYC in Port Klang working in close partnership with the Royal Selangor Yacht Club (RSYC) and the Rotary Club of Bandar Bukit Tinggi. We’re calling on the whole of the Kuala Lumpur, Klang Valley and Port Klang community to join us in helping to fix-up, clean-up and protect the Klang River, an area we know and treasure. The campaign theme this year for “Clean Up the World” is: ‘Our Place… Our Planet… Our Responsibility’.
This is a reminder that by taking action to benefit our own local area, we’re also contributing to something much bigger. We’re part of the global effort to protect our planet for future generations.”
“Clean Up the World” Chairman and founder, Ian Kiernan AO said “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” will play an important role in the 2011 “Clean Up the World” campaign. “It was great to learn that “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” is showing leadership in Port Klang and Malaysia by taking part in “Clean Up the World” this year,” he said. “They understand what their local environment needs, and the “RSYC Cleaner Marina” project they have planned to take place on October 15, 2011, will make a valuable contribution to both the local area and the global campaign.”
“Clean Up the World” started in Sydney, Australia in 1993 and is held in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The annual campaign brings together non-government organisations, community groups, schools, governments, businesses and individuals to undertake activities to improve water quality, clean up local streets, parks, waterways and forests and educate children about the environment.
For more information; visit: http://www.cleanuptheworld.org or http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org
“Edu-Cat-Malaysia” is a Member of “Clean Up the World”.
For more information on this initiative visit http://www.educatmalaysia.com, SMS or telephone David on +60 17 2844590 or email him at db.educat@gmail.com.
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“Edu-Cat-Malaysia” is a member of “Clean Up the World”
Monday, 18 April 2011
“Our Place…Our Planet…Our Responsibility”
“Edu-Cat-Malaysia” is delighted to have been accepted as a member of
“Clean Up the World” (click this link to learn more) and I would like to introduce you to an exciting on-going environmental activity that we will be running in selected marinas around the country. “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” is planning to organize an environmental and water educational fix-up, clean-up and conservation campaign to make Malaysia’s superb marinas and waterways even more beautiful.
As a member of “Clean Up the World” in 2011, our local efforts will be recognized internationally as part of the global campaign.
Supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) “Clean Up the World” is a global environmental initiative that attracts an estimated 35 million participants from 130 countries each year.
We are seeking the support of businesses and individuals to fund, sponsor and staff our activities. By becoming a sponsor of “Malaysia’s Cleaner Marinas” you and/or your organization will have the opportunity to be recognized as a supporter of our localized initiatives, the communities and the environment.
If you would like more information please contact me (David Bradley) by email at db.educat@gmail.com or by SMS or call to +60 17 2844 590 when I will very much look forward to discussing the above opportunities.
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“Edu-Cat” joins “Clean Up the World” as “Edu-Cat-Malaysia”
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Edu-Cat joins “Clean Up the World”as “Edu-Cat-Malaysia”
“Clean Up the World” is a community based global environmental campaign, held in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), that inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve the environment.
“Edu-Cat” and “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” are names coined by David Bradley and his wife, Gudrun Nienaber, for an apolitical non-profit organization whose prime purpose is to promote environmental harmony through specific environmental clean up activities and on-going education campaigns. We will bring together government, quasi-government, businesses, community groups and individuals to conduct a range of activities and programs that positively improve local environments.
Our love of the sea and sailing has led us to focus on leading an initiative to clean up the marinas and local waterways where we spend so much of our time.
We are now seeking organizations and individuals who resonate with our goals to contact us for more information about how you can help us to achieve our mutual objectives.
Please contact:
David by email at db.educat@gmail.com or mobile +60 17 2844590 or,
Gudrun by email at gn.educat@gmail.com or mobile +60 17 2844550.
Gudrun’s column in The Star newspaper June 27 2011
Many things have changed
Above is the article that appeared in The Star newspaper in KL Malaysia on Monday June 27 authored by Gudrun. Below is a copy of the script that is much easier to read.
One day in September 1995, I received a phone call from my company’s headquarters: “We have a vacant position for a country manager in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We would like you to take it. Do you want to go?” I was working for the Global News Agency and Financial Information Provider, Reuters, as German expat based in Budapest, Hungary and ambitious to build my international career. Malaysia… Asia… career opportunity… my thoughts and feelings went on a roller coaster trip. Where exactly is Malaysia?
There was no Google back in 1995, so I rushed to the nearest book shop and bought the Lonely Planet version of Malaysia to learn more about this country. Malaysia was one of the fast developing countries in Asia and a country manager position would be an excellent opportunity and experience. I was curious, excited, also a little bit scared, but I accepted the company’s offer quickly and on December 30, 1995 I was on the Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur with little idea what to expect.
The first few weeks were overwhelming. The heat, the humidity, the chaotic traffic – I felt I needed four pairs of eyes to watch out for all the motorbikes coming from everywhere and on top of it all, I was driving on the ‘wrong’ side of the road. The different smells (the smell of Durian was almost unbearable), the daily heavy tropical rain showers, the horrific thunderstorms, the spicy food …… everything was new and different, exhausting at the time and I started to understand the term: Asia – culture shock. But I settled in quickly and soon started to explore the country, its fascinating culture and history with huge curiosity and lots of fun and it did not take long before I fell in love with Malaysia.
I first travelled to all the easy touristic places such as Malacca, Penang, Langkawi, then travelled to places further afield such as Pulau Redang, Pula Tioman, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and later I became much more adventurous. I did everything from a night jungle walk in Taman Negara to scuba diving in the crystal clear waters of Sipadan, swimming with the turtles and searching for the Proboscis monkeys in Sandakan. My staff and colleagues told me that I have seen more of Malaysia than most Malaysians.
I started to look forward to the refreshing daily rain, which keeps this country so beautifully green, I love the marvellous cloud formations during the thunderstorms and enjoy the variety of food and spices, although I still break out in sweats when the chillies are too hot. I even learned to drive relatively stress-free in the chaotic traffic of KL. I figured the best way to cope with it is simply driving and behaving the same way as the locals do, pushing in, driving in three lanes when there are only two, parking wherever there is space, …… it took me a while to learn it, but I am getting quite good at it.
I also made lots of friends in Malaysia, locals as well as expats. The Malaysian people are very open, friendly and because English is a common language it makes communication among all the races and nationalities very easy.
From a business point of view the three and a half years from January 1996 to April 1999 were immensely fascinating for me. The Malaysian economy was booming, the country was bubbling, the city of KL never stopped, most shops are open until late at night (unknown in Europe) and the people were hungry for success. Coming from a well established and organised, pragmatic Europe, this dynamic energy was refreshing and contagious with so many things happening. Especially the year 1998 became unforgettable for two reasons: the opening of many new KL landmarks and the Asian financial crisis.
Many long-term projects in Malaysia were completed in 1998: the Petronas Twin Towers with the Suria shopping centre and Malaysia’s first philharmonic, Menara KL as well as the new airport KLIA, the F1 Sepang circuit opened soon after, early 1999. Malaysia also hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1998. At Reuters we also completed two fascinating projects, our office move to Petronas Tower 2 and approval as an MSC status company. All of this was very exciting and motivating for the entire Reuters team of about 60 staff members at that time.
Unfortunately the Asian financial crisis also hit Malaysia in 1998 which had a huge impact on the country, but also on the company’s business. Cost cutting became the word of the day which eventually led to my departure from KL back to Europe in April 1999. I was sad and disappointed to leave many friends behind and a country which I had fallen in love with during the past three and a half years. But, I knew I would come back, never mind when and how.
This day became reality nine years later. In April 2008 my husband and I moved back to Kuala Lumpur, we applied for a MM2H visa, bought a wonderful three bedroom apartment in Mont Kiara and are now proud and happy owners of a 10 year MM2H resident visa.
A lot has changed over the last twelve years, but a lot is the same too. There are many more shopping centres, highways, apartment buildings, the SMART tunnel and much more. But the traffic is as chaotic as ever (last Saturday night it took us an unbelievable one and a half hours from the Pavilion back to Mont Kiara), the Malaysian people are as nice and friendly as ever, the food is still fantastic, the cost of living is still relatively low, the infrastructure particularly the internet is competitive to many Western countries. We feel blessed that we may live in this country as guests and will happily tell you more about our MM2H life in Malaysia in my column next month.
Gudrun may have a monthly column in The Star to present “an expat’s view” so stay posted for the next one!
“Edu-Cat-Malaysia” joins “Clean Up the World”
This logo captures the essence of what we represent! Education, caring for the environment in particular the waterways and how to operate catamarans in an environmentally friendly way!
“Edu-Cat” The organisation created by David Bradley and his wife Gudrun Nienaber to spearhead initiatives, activities and ongoing education campaigns to help prevent further environmental degradation is rapidly gaining momentum.
“Edu-Cat” is the sponsor and creator of “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” that is a member of the “Clean Up the World” organization in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). The local activities of “Edu-Cat-Malaysia” will gain global exposure as part of the global “Clean Up the World” program. To learn more about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org. To learn about the activities of Members visit http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org.
Right now we are in the process of organizing our first major initiative which is the “RSYC Cleaner Marina Day”. This will be a fun-filled day with a huge message that we all must take responsibility for Our Place….and……Our Plant. We are actively and successfully recruiting sponsors and after only a few days already have formed a partnership for the “RSYC Cleaner Marina” project with The Royal Selangor Yacht Club and the Bandar Bukit Tinggi Rotary Club, and we have the full support of MPKlang, the local council who will be providing substantial logistical support in the pick-up, sorting and recycling of the enormous amount of flotsam and jetsam we will collect from the Klang River on our special “Clean Up the World” “RSYC Cleaner Marina Day” scheduled for October 15 2011.
Keep an eye on http://www.educatmalaysia.com for regular updates on this exciting initiative.
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Yacht Racing At It’s Best….The Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta 2011
Yacht Racing At Its Best – the 22nd Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta. 18-26 November 2011.
For the 22nd consecutive year, the Royal Selangor Yacht Club (RSYC) in Malaysia is organising the latest edition of the Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta (RMSIR). This challenging international sailing event consists of three overnight passage races, some 250 km in total up the Malacca Straits, plus two days of short distance harbour racing. Competitive sailors from Asia and beyond come to Malaysia each year in their hi-tech racing yachts, to participate alongside local challengers and historic vessels. Along the way, dinners and parties are organised at each port of call, together with trishaw races, trips to heritage sites and lots of opportunities to socialise. For many crew members, these onshore activities can be almost as demanding as the sailing! During the event there are plenty of opportunities for non-participants to experience yacht racing close at hand. Watching around 50 fine yachts with their sails filling in the wind is something quite unique.
The RMSIR is one of the region’s few offshore yacht races, along with the Sydney to Hobart and the Rolex China Sea Race, that is recognised by the prestigious London based Royal Ocean Racing Club. Since its inception, the regatta has attracted a loyal band of followers who turn up year after year, often with bigger and better boats each time. They come from Hong Kong, Australia, Thailand, Singapore and further afield, with crews representing 24 nationalities. Teams are made up of both professional and non-professional sailors, the latter being the majority.
Coastal conditions in the Straits of Malacca set this event apart. Strong tides, unpredictable winds, shallow mud banks, fishing nets strung out across the course and “Sumatra” storms that appear from nowhere all contribute to making the three night passages races uniquely challenging. Local knowledge certainly helps the navigator but it takes a combination of skill and luck to successfully decide if it’s best to hug the coast, sail out offshore or take a more or less straight line up the middle. Most skippers also have to deal with very light winds at some point and this is the time when concentration and stamina really come into play. On the upside, the sun shines regularly, the water is warm and shorts and tee-shirts are the order of the day.
No matter what the weather conditions, the overnight bases of Pankor, Penang and Langkawi offer a tropical island experience to all who take part, including warm, clear water, exotic birds and coral reefs. Malaysian cuisine is world renown, so for many crew members the chance to try out spicy local delicacies like Roti Canai, Curry Laksa, Satay and Char Kway Teow is as important as the time spent on the water. In Penang, an intermediate prize giving ceremony and dinner is organised at the magnificent Koo Kongsai, a Chinese Clan Temple, where the audience are treated to a colourful cultural shows including Lion Dance troops.
This year the regatta will visit the brand new Straits Quay Marina in Tanjung Tokong, Penang for the first time. Developed by the Eastern and Oriental Group, this facility includes serviced apartments, shops and many food and beverage outlets with table and chairs overlooking the water.
A prime destination for visiting boaters, Straits Quay will also offer visitors a range of exciting water related activities, boat charters and excursions. Raja Muda sailors will take part in a land based challenge around the marina perimeter; racing trishaws as in previous years.
Internationally acclaimed sailors such as Frank Pong, Neil Pryde, Ray Roberts and Nick Burns are among former Raja Muda Cup winners who regularly enter their state of the art racing yachts, with professional crews to trim sails and grind winches. Dr Jon Wardill has lost count of the times he has competed in his Cassidy 55 Australian Maid, and there are Singapore and Hong Kong based sailors who claim close to 100% participation. Club sailors are also well represented in the seven entry classes. A unique aspect of the RMSIR is that local crews represent a microcosm of Malaysian society, with the same interesting ethnic mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Expat members.
For this year’s event, the owners of the Historic Sailing Vessel VEGA have agreed to provide their magnificent vessel and crew to transport press and public relations personnel. Built in Norway in 1893-94, VEGA spent 100 years carrying the most difficult of cargos – bricks, building stone, pig iron and cement – through some of the world’s roughest oceans. Now, Vega is dedicated to carrying medical and educational supplies, and whenever possible local medical teams, to the isolated island communities of Papua and the Solomon Islands. VEGA will arrive in Port Klang during the week prior to the start of the regatta and will be at sea during all races. Visitors to the final race day in Langkawi will see her proudly displaying full sails and signal flags.
The Royal Selangor Yacht Club has a tradition of encouraging young sailors. A programme is in place that offers free dinghy training to local youngsters, and club youth teams participate in national and international events. Excess funds from RMSIR are channelled to support these activities and to maintain the boats needed to develop sailing and racing standards. The club is committed to promoting the sport of sailing by giving something back.
Eight days of racing always end with an evening social on the terrace of the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, against a spectacular backdrop of the sun setting over surrounding islands. With speeches and prize giving out of the way, the real party starts on the dance floor. Crews banter about final results and taking each other on at the Kings Cup in Thailand, the next event in the Asian circuit. For long time competitors and first timers alike, taking part in the Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta brings a true sense of achievement.
For further details on all aspects of the 2011 RMSIR and to contact the organisers, visit the regatta web site at www.rmsir.com
The Regatta is organised by Royal Selangor Yacht Club www.rsyc.com.my
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