Borneo International Yachting Challenge 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010

Borneo International Yachting Challenge 2010 16th - 23rd July Following the success of Last year race for the Borneo Cup, which added Kota Kinabalu to the racing schedule plan are in hand to include a stopover in Brunei This year. IOR class 1 Yachts, cruiser/racers, cruising and Multihulls will gat.. .. read more..

Sutera Harbour Marina - Twilight Sailing New years Eve
Friday, January 1, 2010

Rain threatened the final twilight race of the year at Sutera Harbour Marina, however as it cleared away a small fleet of optimist dingies made their way to the start line outside the marina. The sausage course had been set up earlier, however with the change of wind direction, it resulted in a broa.. .. read more..

Twilight Sailing 15th December
Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Heavy rain during the afternoon nearly forced the abandonment of the fortnightly optimist racing for crew of yachts visiting Sutera Harbour Marina. However, as the rain petered out  the race officer carried out a  a quick inspection outside the marina nad there was a good land breeze build.. .. read more..

Set Back To Pirates Of Borneo , Borneo Cup Hopes
Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Pirates of Borneo discovered yesterday that the Yacht they were planning to sail in next weeks, Borneo Cup, which forms part of the Borneo International Yachting Challenge, is no Longer available. The race leaves Miri in Sarawak on 11th October to sail to Labuan, where there is a dinner on 12th Oct.. .. read more..

Pirates of Borneo Enter Borneo Cup
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Pirates of Borneo have a put out a call out to the brethren of the sea for crew members to enter this years Borneo International  Yacht race from  Miri via Labuan to Kota Kinabalu. The commences on 9th October and the Pirates hope to be carry a wait some booty on the 15th October, to thei.. .. read more..

Twilight Racing
Wednesday, September 23, 2009

This week there was a good turnout for the bi-weekly fun racing in Optimist dinghies. There was a good wind and breaking waves which promised some interesting racing. Even before the start there were a few capsizes and lots of bailing as sailors soon leant to  stay away from the bow as these s.. .. read more..

Pirate Wins Twilight Race at Sutera Harbour Marine
Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Yes, There are still pirates in the waters off Kota Kinabalu. One of the owners of Pirates Rib Shack Diner took on the crews from visiting yachts and beat them all at their own game, sailing in Optimist Dinghies in the fortnightly  twilight sailing fun event. Some nine boats contested the even.. .. read more..

Pirates Of Borneo Online Store
Sunday, August 30, 2009

Pirates of Borneo who are based in Asia City, Kota Kinabalu have today launched an online store to sell Pirates Booty. Many visitors to the Pirates Rib Shack Diner already purchase Pirates of Borneo T-Shirts, Polo shirts, Bandanas and Caps. The online store will allow international visitors to purc.. .. read more..

Twilight Racing
Saturday, August 29, 2009

Earlier this week I  took part in the bi monthly twilight sailing at Sutera Harbour Marina. Crews from visiting  yachts are invited to take part in this fun even, sailing Optimist dinghies. It makes quite an amusing spectacle  seeing the older generation squeezing themselves into a b.. .. read more..

Sutera Harbour Marina -Tuesday Nights Fun Sailing
Thursday, July 30, 2009

Visiting yacht crews and member of Sutera Harbour Marina and Golf club can enjoy fun racing on two Tuesdays a month. Initially the idea was based on yacht racing, however due to handicapping difficulties and the fact that many yachts would need to spend time re stowing equipment for a short race th.. .. read more..