Sarawak Regatta
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The Sarawak
Regatta
is an annual rowing event held on the Sarawak River
in Kuching
, Malaysia.
Sarawak
Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang , Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah, the second largest state located to the North- East.The administrative capital is Kuching, which...
Regatta
Regatta
A regatta is a series of boat races. The term typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboat race series are also called regattas...
is an annual rowing event held on the Sarawak River
Sarawak River
The Sarawak River is a river in Sarawak, Malaysia. It is an important source of water and transportation for the inhabitants in southwestern Sarawak...
in Kuching
Kuching
Kuching , officially the City of Kuching, and formerly the City of Sarawak, is the capital and most populous city of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is the largest city on the island of Borneo, and the fourth largest city in Malaysia....
, Malaysia.
Current events
The following events were offered at the 2010 regatta:- Balok Boat
- 7 paddlers (men)
- Bidar Boat
- Bidar 15 Paddlers Mixed (8 Men + 7 Women)
- Bidar 20 Paddlers Men (Government Agency & Corporate)
- Bidar 10 Paddlers Women
- Bidar 15 Paddlers Men
- Bidar 20 Paddlers - Inter Division
- Bidar 30 Paddlers - Hotel/Travel Agency (Open) (25 Men + 5 Women) - Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Challenge Trophy
- Bidar 20 Paddlers Men - TELEKOM Malaysia Challenge Trophy
- Bidar 30 Paddlers Men - VIP (Group A)-Cahya Mata Sarawak Challenge Trophy
- Bidar 30 Paddlers Men - VIP (Group B)-Resident Office of Kuching Challenge Trophy
- Bidar 30 Paddlers Men - TYT (Tuan Yang Terutama Negeri Sarawak) Challenge Trophy
- Kenyalang Boat
- 15 Paddlers - Tourists
- 20 Paddlers - International (Open)
- 20 Paddlers Men (Inter IPTA/IPTS/IP)
- Tambang Boat
- Motorised
- Non-Motorised