About

This website is dedicated to the appearance of Malik Sulaiman (Cdr., RMN) in newspapers and electronics media especially in the field of yachting and asian sailing. The following biography is as published in wikipedia. The website is also meant to accumulate Malik’s achievement, anticipation and involvement to the development of Malaysian Yachting.

Commander Malik Sulaiman (born 1968) June 0, 1968 (1968-06-00) (age 41)^[2].^{[citation needed]} is a Malaysian yachtsman and Navy officer of Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). Born in June 1968, at Muar, Johor, Malaysia, he joined the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) at the age of 18. He was promoted to the rank of Commander (Cdr) on 2 June 2008.^[3].

His interest in sailing started at age 17. His debut in racing was made in the Armed Forces National Championship, and he won the competition. He was then 19 years old. The first boat that he has sailed is of Laser class. His primary training session started when he undergone his intern as a warfare electrician at HMAS Nirimba , Sydney, Australia.

In addition, other than competing in Laser class, he has also competed in other classes including Dragon, Enterprise, [J24], and OK Dinghy. Present class that he put his interest is in [2] Platu 25 and IRC racing in Farr 52. He has also been competing in various international sailing competitions and was the Silver Medalist of Super Moth Class of Regatta event at the Bangkok 1998 XIII Asian Games (ASIAD)^[4]. Prior to the Games, he has represented the nation in the series of South East Asia Games (SEA Games) including Manila 1991, Singapore 1993 and Chiang Mai 1995. He is also a sailor with high profile and competing actively in Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta Royal, Langkawi International Regatta and Terengganu Monsoon Cup^[5] which are held annually coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Currently, he is attached to RMN Yacht Club and has been coaching since 1986 for various classes.

Besides coaching at his yacht club, he is currently hold the National Sailing Technical Director Malaysian Yachting Association. He is naval Electronics Engineer specialised in naval weapon system and training system. His academic qualification is in microelectronics. He is a graduate of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) (i.e. Malaysian National University) with the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)(Microelectronics).

Types of Yachts

OK Dinghy Specifications Under Current Rules
Class Symbol
Crew	One
LOA	4.00 m (13 ft 1 in)
LWL
Beam	1.42 m (4 ft 8 in)
Draft
Hull weight (with fittings)	72 kg (159 lb)
Mainsail area	8.95 m2 (96 ft2

Laser Class Specifications Under Current Rules
Crew	One
LOA	4064 mm (13′ 10″)
LWL	3810 mm (12′ 6″)
Beam	1422 mm (4′ 7″)
Draft	787 mm (2′ 7″)
Hull weight (with fittings)	59 kg (130 lb)
Mainsail area	7.06 m2 (75 ft2)
DPN	91
PHRF	216
Olympic Class

Farr Yacht Design

Headed by Bruce Farr, is a highly respected racing yacht design team with a worldwide reputation. Its well-known yachts measure from 25 to 125 feet (7.5 to 38 m). Farr develops custom and production yachts, including: interiors, sails, and hull design. Farr uses outside research and development with tank testing and wind tunnels; this benefits Farr’s ongoing experience.

Farr-designed yachts have won and placed well in a broad range of races, and have received recognition from many racing organizations, and even states and nations.

Farr Designed Boats

NOTE: PHRF rating shown is the Northern California Base Rate full keel with standard mast unless otherwise described.

Design	PHRF
Farr 10/20 ODR	108
Farr 12-20	81
Farr 30 1/2 ton	156
Mumm 30	54
Farr 33	102
Farr 36	96
Mumm 36	42
Farr 38	84
Farr 38-1	84
Farr 395	24
Farr 40 1 ton	69
Farr 40 ODR	6
Farr 42	66
Farr 44	48
Farr 46	66
Farr 68	-39
Farr 727	192
Farr 740 Sport	162