Reflecting over the 1998 RAJA MUDA SELANGOR INTERNATIONAL REGATTA, it was combined with the joy of winning and dispensed with some unfortunate moments of despair and disappointment for some. As no major sponsors could be found, the Club had to rely on local advertisers and smaller sub-sponsors to undertake some of the costs involved in running the RMIR '98.

Although the number of international competitors who came to Malaysia to contest decreased to 17 yachts, the quality of the 27 strong fleet (which included 10 of the best prepared Malaysian yachts), assembled around the RSYC pontoons in Port Klang on 22nd November was impressive. The Raja Muda of Selangor, hosted a grand opening dinner and welcomed back past competitors.

In a nutshell, the 9th Raja Muda International Regatta, which was from the 21st to 29th November 1997, was a memorable event that saw the recipe for success.