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DISCOVER MALAYSIA BY SEA!
Sail Malaysia Passage to the East 2022 Yacht Rally
an introduction
Malaysia is situated between 1 and 7 degrees north and has traditionally been
the centre of regional trade due to its strategic location. While the west coast
of Peninsula Malaysia is well traveled and documented, the eastern side of
the country (east coast of Peninsula Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah) offer a
much quieter scene.
For circumnavigators, we understand the passion to continue west. If you just
did that, you will really miss some of the most spectacular destinations the
sailing world has to offer. Eastern Borneo has the most diverse marine ecology
in the world and is known as the ‘Manhattan’ of the underwater world.
You will quickly discover long sandy beaches and idyllic islands, unspoiled
and unhurried. Some of the best diving sites in the world are located here
and some still waiting to be discovered.
Sail Malaysia welcomes you to the rally stops, where you will again be
showered with a warm Malaysian style welcome. Along the way, you will also
discover the vast range of diversity in heritage, religion and culture that is
inherent in our country.
There is so much to look forward to. The journey is as much about self-
discovery as it is about visiting our friendly hosts. This event is a continuation
of our efforts, and on behalf of the many sponsors and supporters along the
way, to promote marine tourism in Malaysia. We invite all sailors to join the
Sail Malaysia Passage to the East and Discover Malaysia by Sea!
www.sailmalaysia.life
This Pre-Entry Information Booklet is
RALLY
intended to provide interested 2022
participants a general overview of the event
and what to expect. This document also
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comes attached with the entry form. The
information contained in this document and
the website www.sailmalaysia.life is the
OFFICIAL information published by Sail
Malaysia. Regular updates about the event
will be posted on the website and sent via
Pangkor Marina Island, Perak email to interested parties on the mailing list.
Organiser Contact Details
9 MAY 2022
The Sail Malaysia Passage to the East is
owned the Cruise Marine Tourism Association
The Pangkor International of Malaysia and managed by SM Yachting
Sdn. Bhd. (1184683-V), a private limited
Marine Conference 2022,
company registered in Malaysia. All
organised by the Perak correspondence to the organizers of Sail
Malaysia should be directed via email to
Tourism Association, will
mail@sailmalaysia.life
mark the official start of the
For easy reference, include the name of your
rally
yacht in the subject section of your emails.
the rally
discover Malaysia by sea!
SECTOR: PENINSULA MALAYSIA
24 April Royal Langkawi Yacht Club
8-12 May Pangkor Marina Island
20-22 May One15 Puteri Harbour Marina
23 May Sail around Singapore
24-26 May Desaru
28-30 May Tioman
Options after:
1-14 June Anambas / Natuna
(with Sail2Indonesia) or
1-14 June remain in Tioman or
4-11 June Kapas / Redang / Perhentian
(to be customised)
SECTOR: NORTHERN MALAYSIAN
BORNEO
16-21 June Kuching / Santubong
28-2 Je/Jul Miri
5-8 July Labuan
10-12 July Tiga Island
14-20 July Kota Kinabalu
25-27 July Kudat
SECTOR: EASTERN MALAYSIAN BORNEO
29 July Turtle Islands
30-2 Jul/Aug Sandakan
3-9 Aug Kinabatangan River
12-14 Aug Lahad Datu
15-16 Aug Silam
17-22 Aug Tun Sakaran Marine Park
25-27 Aug Tawau
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
PENINSULA MALAYSIA
Royal Langkawi Yacht Club
Regroup area. Get together. Possible reception
Pangkor Marina
Major stop. You will be a participant to the
inaugural Pangkor International Marine Tourism
Conference. Reception, official dinner, tour to
Taiping & Sepetang, full conference packages.
Technical briefing on sailing around Malaysia
here.
Admiral Marina Port Dickson / Melaka
Stopover. No activities planned.
One15 Marina Puteri Harbour
Last port before sailing around Singapore to
the east. Scheduled dinner/reception and
activities with marina team planned.
Desaru Ferry Terminal
New location. Ideal for refuelling. Reception &
tour of eastern Johor being planned.
Tioman Island
Major stop. Games with locals (Sukan Rakyat)
always popular among cruisers. Guided hike to
waterfall planned.
Johor Islands, Chukai River, Kapas
Island, Redang Island, Perhentian
Island
East coast Peninsula Malaysia is full of hidden
less traveled gems for self-discovery
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
NORTH MALAYSIAN BORNEO
Kuching / Santubong
Major stop. Entry point to Malaysian Borneo.
Official check in, Semenggoh Wildlife
Rehabilitation Centre, a town full of museums,
reception/dinner. Cruisers favourite. World
Rainforest Festival being planned 17-19 June.
Rajang River
Longest river in Malaysia. Self discovery. See
www.sailmalaysia.life/article-blogs/rajang-river.
Miri Marina
Famous oil town and a stopping point for
everyone. Optional tour to the Niah Caves and
Mulu Caves planned.
Labuan Island
Duty-free island. Provisioning opportunities here.
Excellent hosts. Reception/dinner, tour planned.
Sutera Harbour Marina Kota Kinabalu
Major stop. Club access, reception/dinner, games at
Kinabalu Yacht Club. Major provisioning stop.
Optional tour opportunties with steam train,
Kinabalu Mountain, and a lot more in store here.
Anchorages in nearby islands too. Nearby boatyard
offers incentives for quick haul out. Security
briefing on eastern Sabah here.
.
Kudat Marina / Duck Pond
Last date to join Sail Malaysia - 26 June 2022. Start
of convoy here. Visit to Misompuru homestay and
other sites being planned.
.
Tiga Island, Manukan Island, Mamutik Island, Sapi Island, Gaya Island,
Dinawan Island, Sepanggar Island, Mengalum Island, Mantnani
Islands you can visit near Kota Kinabalu
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
EAST MALAYSIAN BORNEO
Convoy with ESSCOM
.
Turtle Islands
Weather permitting. 1,500-2,000 turtle
hatchlings are released into the sea each day.
Sandakan Yacht Club
Major provisioning area. Dinner function at the
club planned. Sandakan Memorial Centre,
Sepilok Wildlife Centre, Sun Bear Conservation,
Rainforest Discovery among the many
attractions here. Superb seafood.
Kinabatangan River
Major stop for self discovery. This is why you join the
rally, to have the opportunity to sail 50 nautical
miles inland to see some of the best of nature.
Lahad Datu
Provisioning stop and ESSCOM headquarters.
Major reception/tour planned.
Silam
Natural anchorage and a most excellent host,
Joe. Optional dive tour to the Blue Hole from
here.
Tun Sakaran Marine Park (Semporna)
Major stop. Access to nearby famous dive sites.
Optional day tour to Sipadan, the crown jewel of
dive sites in Southeast Asia from here.
Nearby town of Semporna offers provisioning
opportunities.
.
Tawau
Last port of call in Malaysia. Indonesian
consulate available here.
Sipadan, Mataking, Mabul, Kapalai,
Pom Pom, Sibuan, Matabuan
Major island destinations near Semporna
RALLY
ENTRY
The registration form is attached with
this document:
Once completed, send the form to
mail@sailmalaysia.life in pdf or jpeg
format.
Upon receiving your details, we deem
that you have read and agreed to the
details in this document.
We shall confirm your participation
by replying to your email.
Benefits:
Organised rally stops in Malaysia as
listed in the Rally Schedule
Entry permits to Pulau Tioman
marine park and all of Sabah Marine
Parks
Two Sail Malaysia t-shirts and Sail
Malaysia rally flag
Other souvenir and goodies provided
to you hosts
RALLY FEE (per yacht)
Full rally RM 1,950
Peninsula Malaysia only RM 600
Northern MalaysiaN Borneo only RM
750
Eastern Malaysian Borneo only RM
1,200
Items not included in the rally fee
Marina costs
Port clearance charges, if any.
Items classified as ‘Optional Tours’.
Events in eastern Sumatra, Anambas
& Natuna, and/or Brunei.
IMPORTANT RALLY INFORMATION
THE JOURNEY
6) Communication 1. During the rally, all
1) Planning Your Journey. A technical briefing official information will be disseminated by
will be held at Pangkor Marina Island during the organiser to the rally team via either
the Pangkor International Marine Tourism email, whatsapp or direct communication
Conference on 10 May 2022. Your attendance by our official representative in the area. If
is vital in helping you plan your journey across you need to communicate immediately
Malaysia. with us, mobile phones (call & whatsapp)
will the main mode. All mobile operators
2) Rally Pilot. The text-only version of the Sail have excellent coverage throughout
Malaysia Cruising Guide is available for free Malaysia and the charges are relatively
download on the homepage of our website, cheap.
www.sailmalaysia.life. This guide is a
compilation of notes from past rally 7) Communication 2. During key areas of
participants. the rally, we will designate a Vhf Channel
for the rally team communication. This will
3) Health protocols. All participants will need be discussed at the Technical Briefing in
to adhere to policies and guidelines given out Pangkor on 9 May 2022.
by the relevant State Governments and Health
Ministry of Malaysia at all times. Information 8) Bookings for marina berthing. All
will be regularly updated to all participants marinas along the route are aware of the
via email and the rally whatsapp group. rally and welcome the participants.
However none will provide us with a
4) Security. All participants will need to blanket booking for berth. Therefore, for
adhere to all policies and instructions given those who wish to berth in the marinas, you
out by the relevant security agencies (Marine will be required to communicate directly
Department, Marine Police, Coast Guard, Navy, with them to confirm bookings.
ESSCOM) during the rally period.
9) ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE FULLY
5) Official statements. All contents in the Sail VACCINATED. A vaccination booster shot is
Malaysia website (www.sailmalaysia.life) and highly recommended.
Sail Malaysia Facebook can be considered as
official statement by Sail Malaysia.
IMPORTANT RALLY INFORMATION
RALLY FORMAT
5. Technical briefings. The main briefings
1. Event Format. The rally schedule is also will be done in 3 locations:
planned in such a way that you have ample
time for self-discovery in the most I) Pangkor Marina at the above mentioned
interesting places. We do recommend that conference (9 May)
you plan your journey through all the rally II) Kuching / Santubong - after crossing the
stops. This is the best way to observe the South China Sea*
diversity of our country. III) Sutera Harbour Marina, Kota Kinabalu-
briefing on eastern Sabah convoy*
2. Event Format. The event format is free
and easy up to Kudat. Between Kudat and 6. Eastern Sabah. In Eastern Borneo,
Tawau you will be required to be in a ESSCOM (Eastern Sabah Security
convoy coordinated by ESSCOM. Command) will take charge of your security,
where rally fleet will be under by multiple
3. Rally Stops. The rally stops will contain a layers of coordinated protection. ESSCOM’s
mixed bag of events. Sometimes we do get rules are easy to follow and as long as we
the unexpected impromptu activities that follow to their instructions we will be able
surprises us all. All events/activities are to enjoy what is known as some of the best
included as part of the rally package unless cruising grounds in the world.
it is stated as “Optional”. These are usually
activities that are highly recommended that It is likely that you will need to sign an
are not sponsored. agreement to adhere to ESSCOM’s
guidance. This is unfortunately necessary
4. Press Conferences and Boat Visits. This is because in the past there have been some
important to us and our sponsors to help rogue yachts who think they are better
create the rally for all of us. It doesn’t take than our security forces and decide to
place in all locations, just some. These wander off on their own with total
activities are optional and it is perfectly disregard of other team members and
understandable if you do not wish to take ESSCOM. If you think you are likely to be
part. Please do not hesitate to inform us the next ‘wanderer’ then eastern Sabah,
and we will maintain strict privacy. then this rally post-Kudat is not for you.OTHER THOUGHTS...
CRUISING NOTES INDONESIA
In the homepage of our website Following the inaugural success in 2015,
Anambas and Natuna are eagerly waiting to
www.sailmalaysia.life, you will see a Rally
host you again this year.
Pilot - Cruising Guide for sailing around
Malaysia - which is available for free
In addition to this, at the end of the rally, our
download. This is a collection of notes
partner, Wonderful Sail2Indonesia will host a
received by past rally participants and
rally from Nunukan back to Australia / New
compiled by Patrick Southall (SV
Zealand.
Labarque).
Please note that a separate registration and fee
Likewise, we value your input to this is necessary for Indonesia.
invaluable guide for the benefit of
everyone. If you wish to contribute your For more information contact Pak Raymond
input please email Patrick at Lesmana at raymondlesmana@ymail.com.
svlabarque@gmail.com.“On a day when the wind is perfect,
the sail just needs to open
and the world is full of beauty.
Today is such a day.”
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