Sarawak Regatta

Annual paddling event

The Sarawak Regatta is an annual paddling event held on the Sarawak River in Kuching, Malaysia.[1]

## History[edit]

The Regatta traces its origins to the era of James Brooke who instituted the use of boat races to settle conflict between tribes in Sarawak.[2]

## Events[edit]

### Current events[edit]

The following events were offered at the 2010 regatta:

* Balok Boat
* 7 paddlers (men)
* Bidar Boat
* Bidar 15 Paddlers Mixed (8 Men + 7 Women)
* Bidar 20 Paddlers Men (Government Agency & Corporate)
* Bidar 10 Paddlers Women
* Bidar 15 Paddlers Men
* Bidar 20 Paddlers - Inter Division
* Bidar 30 Paddlers - Hotel/Travel Agency (Open) (25 Men + 5 Women) - Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Challenge Trophy
* Bidar 20 Paddlers Men - TELEKOM Malaysia Challenge Trophy
* Bidar 30 Paddlers Men - VIP (Group A)-Cahya Mata Sarawak Challenge Trophy
* Bidar 30 Paddlers Men - VIP (Group B)-Resident Office of Kuching Challenge Trophy
* Bidar 30 Paddlers Men - TYT (Tuan Yang Terutama Negeri Sarawak) Challenge Trophy
* Kenyalang Boat
* 15 Paddlers - Tourists
* 20 Paddlers - International (Open)
* 20 Paddlers Men (Inter IPTA/IPTS/IP)
* Tambang Boat
* Motorised
* Non-Motorised

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Sarawak Regatta - Brief History". Sarawak Regatta Committee. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
2. ^ "Sarawak Tourism - Sarawak Regatta". Sarawak Tourism Board. Retrieved 2015-03-25.

## External links[edit]

* Official Website

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