Sarawak Regatta

The Sarawak Regatta is an annual paddling event held on the Sarawak River in Kuching, Malaysia.[1]

History

The Regatta traces its origins to the era of James Brooke since 1872 who instituted the use of boat races to settle conflicts between tribes in Sarawak.[2] During that time, "The Rajah's Cup" and "The Champion Cup" offered the highest monetary rewards to boat race participants.[3]

Events

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

References

  1. ^ "Sarawak Regatta - Brief History". Sarawak Regatta Committee. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  2. ^ "Sarawak Tourism - Sarawak Regatta". Sarawak Tourism Board. Archived from the original on 2016-03-08. Retrieved 2015-03-25.
  3. ^ Sarawak Regatta . 1907. p. 7 – via Wikisource.


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