ALOR SETAR: A total of 33 boats with more than 250 participants will take part in the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) 2024 from Monday (January 15) until January 20 (Saturday).
In a statement today (January 12), the RLIR organisers said this year's competition also marks a significant milestone in the event's history as it is the 20th edition.
"The event at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club will see as many as 33 boats from Malaysia, Thailand, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand, China and Vietnam," read the statement.
It added that the RLIR will feature seven competition classes – Racing, IRC1, IRC2, Multihull, Sports Boats, Club Class and Ocean Rover/White Sail – and the winners of each class will be awarded trophies.
In addition, the Tunku Abdullah Sportsmanship Award will be presented to the best team, it said.
The annual event is aimed at positioning Malaysia and the popular island of Langkawi as a prominent sailing destination while promoting sailing and boosting sports tourism in the country. — Bernama