The report made by VIRTUAL MALAYSIA – The Official e-tourism Portal for Ministry of Tourism as part of VMY Campaign:
Quantum Racing has done it again
Langkawi, January 11 – The Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) 2008 witnessed an outstanding sailing performance by Quantum Racing from the racing class, skippered by Ray Roberts who again, won the Prime Minister’s Challenge Trophy. Being champion in 2007, they held on to the title and once again, proved to be invincible.
Today marks the last day of the fleet racing that took place at Tanjung Lembong, Kuah for five consecutive days. All classes faired well amidst stiff competition.
Other classes such as club cruising, premier cruising multihull, IRC, sports boat and firefly were won by Sofa So Good (John Ramsden), Xcatriot (Bob Brindley), Phoenix (Neils Degenkolw), Navy1 (Mohd.Razali B. Mansor), and Moto Inzi (Roger Kingdon) respectively.
Skipper Malik Sulaiman of team Zuhal (Team Malaysia) said that there was a lot to learn from the international sailors who had a great deal of experience prior the race. Team Zuhal came in seven in the racing class category.
The most exciting and challenging match area was nearer to Toba Island, which is located at the south of Langkawi. As the area had strong currents, the greatest challenge for them was to not to make any mistakes and make the wind work for them.
After a long sunny race and to celebrate the victory of many, there was a prize giving ceremony at the yacht club presented by Tourism Minister, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor at the dinner to mark the close of the regatta.
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