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 Although
unique in format, with 4 separate and widely dispersed shore
headquarters established and removed in the space of a week,
RMIR does not operate in isolation from other events. The link
to the Phuket King's Cup Regatta has been maintained, with the
Singapore Straits Regatta in January forming the third leg of
the stool; this became the Perpetual Cup Series in 1997. The
splendid Sir Thomas Lipton Cup was revived in the Republic of
Singapore Yacht Club, and is awarded to the racing class boat
which performs best in all 3 regattas each season. The Royal
Hong Kong Yacht Club's Easter China Sea Race was included in
a 4 event Asian Yachting Circuit competition in 2001, thus providing
added exposure for sponsors and more competition for the avid
racing sailors.
The Raja Muda Regatta organisers at Royal Selangor Yacht Club
are proud to be associated with such a prestigious and popular
event, and welcome constructive feedback from competitors and
officials, so that improvements can be made in subsequent years.
With renewed Government interest in leisure boating in Malaysia,
as well as in neighbouring countries, new marinas are being
constructed, providing modern facilities for high performance
yachts, as well as for the cruising fleets passing through the
Melaka Strait. The Regatta Patron, His Royal Highness the Sultan
of Selangor, has continued to support the event both on and
off the water, and enjoys meeting and greeting the competing
sailors each year, as well as presenting the magnificent Raja
Muda Cup, which he commissioned in 1994. RSYC welcomes all competitors
to join the Regatta, whether sailing the most modern racing
yacht, or a stately classic vessel, and wishes you all fair
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