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BORNEO INTERNATIONAL YACHTING CHALLENGE Venue: Miri Marina Miri Sarawak  |  Start Date: 07.31.2013  |  End Date: 07.31.2013 Borneo International Yachting the first truly international yachting event in the waters of Borneo, it’s a joint effort of two Malaysian Borneo States, Brunei and Federal Territory of Labuan. Since 2003 we have had an average of 20 boats from all over the world participating, from as far as St Vincent. This year the start of the race has been timed to coincide with the schedule of Sail Malaysia Passage to the East Rally, so it is expected many more cruising yachts will join for some friendly racing. PADAWAN RAFT SAFARI Venue: Kampung Annah Rais, Kampung Temurang, Kampung Danu, Kampong Git River Safari in Padawan is a bamboo rafting competition.  The journey down river, which will take more than three and a half hours, passes some amazing picturesque scenesand rapids which are the natural obstacles of the Safari. Picture yourself in a bamboo raft with family or friends crushing down a crystal clear river and surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Mother Nature all along the way. That is what the Padawan Raft Safari 2012 is about, a chance to get close to nature, enjoy its natural wealth and possibly win attractive prizes too! The events had been held for more than 5 years and the main reasons why many participants come back to this river are the great scenery and chances to get close up to nature along the ride down the river. With dense forest lining either side of the river bank, the huge outcrop of rock at various stretches of the river is a marvel to see. The water is relatively clean and of varying depths. Participants can experience the famous Giam Rapids as part of the challenge. It would be difficult and costly for anyone to experience this river ride on their own and therefore this Raft Safari is in fact a great opportunity to enjoy the very nature’s bounty here. The Padawan Raft Safari 2013, a not-to-be-missed nature ride, guarantees once again, a smashing time along Sungai Sarawak Kiri in the Padawan area.  Local as well as international participants will get to enjoy the great scenery and get close up to nature along the ride down the river. The dense forest lining either side of the river bank and the huge outcrop of rock at various stretches of the river is a marvel to see. One can also get to experience the challenge of the famous Giam Rapids and enjoy the clean and cool water.  Jointly organized by Padawan Municipal Council,  Ministry of Tourism Malaysia in collaboration with government agencies and NGOs, the site also see a line up of other activities this year such as open stores, exhibition booths, sale of food, arts, crafts and souvenirs with cultural and entertainment shows contributing to a fun filled, wholesome nature experience. The event will be held on 7th July 2013 (Sunday). The starting points are at Kpg Annah Rais, Kpg Temurang and Kpg Danu(flag-off from 7.00 am to 9:00a.m. according to category) and finishing at Kpg Git (closing ceremony at 3:00p.m.). There will be a total of approximately 40 km for the Rafting Expert category and Kayaking and 26 km for the other rafting categories along the Sungai Sarawak Kiri.   Rafting Category: 1. Expert; 2. Men Open; 3. Women; 4. Government Departments 5. Hotels & Tour Agencies.  Category: Open. Come along now with your family and friends and experienced the Kayak and Bamboo Raft ride  down the crystal clear river water, surrounded by beautiful mother nature scenery all the way. While giving yourself a chance to enjoy its natural wealth, one can also win attractive cash prizes and trophies and at reasonable entry fees. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPURTUNITY! REGISTRATION  Registration is open now and to be made on official entry form together with payment of entry fee at the office of Padawan Municipal Council during normal office hours.