After 4 days of intense racing, the final day greeted sailors with calm waters and wind speeds ranging from 9 to 14 knots. The morning started briskly at 9.30 am with strong winds that gradually eased into a lighter breeze as the day progressed.
Fortune favored the brave as Principal Race Officer (PRO), Simon James made the call to proceed with two races—a shorter one and a longer course extending from Kuah Harbor to the smaller islands in the south and back.
The day’s races featured a dynamic mix of challenges, including a downwind start, windward leeward courses, a long spinnaker run, small island rounding, and a final long upwind beat, concluding at 3.00 pm.
Race Highlights by Class
Racing Class:
Noppakao Poonphat’s Vayu delivered an impressive performance, taking first place, followed by Nick Burns’ Blitz in second and Rolf Heemskerk’s The Next Factor in third.
IRC 1 Class:
Char Chan, skippered by Kazuki Kihara, edged out the competition to secure first place overall, while Steve Manning’s Red Rum One took the win for the 10th race and claimed second place. Vincent Tan’s Mata Hari rounded out the podium in third.
PSC-IRC 2 Class:
Jeremy Camps’ The Blue Angels showed strong form in both races, securing the lead, with Niels Degenkolw’s Phoenix close behind in second place.
Multihull Class:
John Newnham’s Twin Sharks, a Firefly 8.5m catamaran, maintained their dominance, taking first place overall, with Dougal Jackson’s Haruki in second.
Club Class:
Dash once again claimed the top spot, while the classic wooden boat Suraya, skippered by Selwyn Enoch, secured second place thanks to favorable wind conditions in the morning.
Sports Boat Class:
The RSYC Racing Team, led by Rizal Mahadi Sazili, capped off their exceptional regatta by winning both races, securing their lead. Navy 2, helmed by Asmawi Azman, placed second, while Navy 1, skippered by Mohd Akiyuddin, held steady in third.
With excellent water and wind conditions providing thrilling sailing throughout the week, it’s safe to say everyone was eager to gather for the day’s Prize Presentation at 5.30 pm at Charlie’s Bar, followed by the Closing Ceremony and Grand Prize Presentation at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club’s poolside later in the evening.
