16th Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta - 2005
AY Race Report 3

RMSIR AY Race Reports with associated photos can be browsed at: http://asianyachting.com/news/RMIR05.htm

Rain causes abandonment of Penang Harbour races...
Persistent drizzle throughout the day with little or no wind caused the race committee to abandon all scheduled harbour races in Penang today. All competitors made the effort to motor out into the harbour and take lunch under makeshift awnings in wet weather gear. After three hours of waiting with no signs of improving Race Officer Jerry Rollin's had no other option than to call it a day. However all was not lost as the media boat had the pleasure of the International Jury, headed by Brian Willis of America's Cup fame onboard, who openly discussed any rule interpretations and their roles at the regatta.

Discussions are ongoing as to whether any races can be held tomorrow morning before the passage race to Langkawi or fitted into the schedule at Langkawi. Whatever happens the fleet will be heading out on the Penang to Langkawi passage race tomorrow and the next AY Race Report will be on Friday.

This AY Race Report with associated photos can be browsed at: http://asianyachting.com/news/RMIR05.htm