F2000 Powerboat World Cup 2007 Sabah
Monday, December 3, 2007

Briton Colin Jeff dominated the final race which took place this morning off Kota Kinabalu, he lead from start to finish followed by his brother Owen ahead of third place Italian Alex Carrera. Once again the spectators had now idea as to what was going on as the commentary appeared to be only availa.. .. read more..

Farce At F2000 world Championship Sabah
Sunday, December 2, 2007

What promised top be an exciton day in the history of Sabah the first final of the F2000 world cup Powerboat race turned into a farce today. there has been a total lack of information during the the event. it semester the only people who know what is going on are the pit crews. The final race was ab.. .. read more..

Sutera Harbour Marina - F2000 World Cup Powerboat Race
Saturday, December 1, 2007

The F2000 Worlds Cup power boat race is being help of Kota Kinabalu this weekend and a course has been laid out North of Sutera Harbour Marina off the waterfront. the race is the final of a series of races in which two British brothers are sharing the lead. O nthe first practice race hower it was Fr.. .. read more..

Sutera Harbour Marina Meets With Marine Department Malaysia
Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Sutera Harbour Marina had a meeting yesterday with Jabatan Laut Marine Department Malaysia. The meeting was to advise Commercial Operators and Tourists groups about the current regulation that they have to follow. Jabatan Laut will no longer tolerate the bending of rules and overloading of ferries c.. .. read more..

Sutera Harbour Marina -More Room For Visitors?
Saturday, October 20, 2007

Sutera Harbour Marina appear to be making more room for visiting yachts, by moving some of the larger commercial boats to Mediterranean style mooring in the SW corner of the marina. Marina staff are currently carrying out some much repair work on the floating pontoons. David Ogden Yacht Watch Servi.. .. read more..

Monsoon Cup Peter Gilmore is now a Dato Kuala Terengganu
Saturday, October 13, 2007

Monsoon Cup event adviser Peter Gilmour is now a Dato'. He was conferred the Dato' Paduka Mahkota Terengganu (DPMT) in conjunction with Sultan of Terengganu Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin's 45th birthday. The current edition of Yacht TV shows the award ceremony at the Sultans Palace David Ogden Yacht Wa.. .. read more..

Sutera Harbour Marina Buffeted by High Winds
Sunday, September 30, 2007

Last night high winds and heavy rain buffeted yachts moored at Sutera Harbour Marina. Crews of visiting yachts had some worrying times checking that mooring lines and awnings were secure. The morning dawned bright and sunny with a few minor repairs and adjustments required to awnings. David Ogden Ya.. .. read more..

Sutera Harbour Marina - Bad Seamanship By Local Ferry Services
Sunday, September 16, 2007

Once Again the lack of Seamanship and control of vessels entering and leaving Sutera Harbour Marina came to light. Ferries continue to disregards the COLREGS that apply to all vessels of any size in tidal waters. The latest incident involved a yacht that was leaving under power, when a speedboat fe.. .. read more..

Sutera Harbour Marina - Changes To Indonesia Customs Rules
Friday, September 14, 2007

Yachts passing through Indoneasian waters are advised that as from June 2007, they may be assessed by Indonesian Customs for duties, and have to pay 5% of the yachts value at first port of entry. The Duty will be repaid on departure from final port of call. Yachts are no longer required to clear fr.. .. read more..

The Land Below The wind?
Thursday, September 13, 2007

The weather for the passed couple of days has been quite stormy with gusting winds and heavy rain showers, I am not sure for how much longer Sabah can hang onto its catch phrase " The land Below the Wind ". The last tropical storm was "Greg" Christmas 1996 which caused over 100 deaths around Kening.. .. read more..