Sarawak Regatta

Last updated September 04, 2025

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

History

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

Current events

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

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

External links

Official Website

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[History-1] "Sarawak Regatta - Brief History". Sarawak Regatta Committee. Retrieved 2011-10-01.

[Origins-2] "Sarawak Tourism - Sarawak Regatta". Sarawak Tourism Board. Retrieved 2015-03-25.

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