LANGKAWI, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Team Mata Hari from Malaysia remains optimistic of accomplishing an eighth victory in the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) 2025 despite being ranked second overall in the IRC1 class.
Vincent Chan's Mata Hari is in second spot with 12 penalty points after seven laps of the race, behind Kazuki Kihara's Team Char Chan of Japan in first position with six penalty points.
Vincent said his team had faced a difficult situation since the first round on Tuesday with the wind conditions being too strong and the waves making it difficult for his crew to control the ship better as the Mata Hari was smaller than the Char Chan vessel.
"The sixth and seventh rounds of the race today were very challenging with strong wind and wave changes. Char Chan which had the advantage, sailed very well and managed to finish both laps of the race in first place.
"However, we have not given up hope yet and will try our best until the race is completely over. I am very touched by the spirit shown by all Mata Hari crew who do not give up and fight for their best," he told Bernama today.
Vincent said his team will look to create an eighth win in the IRC1 class this year, thus retaining the championship won at last year's RLIR.
Meanwhile, Malaysia's The Next Factor team continued to defend their lead position in the Racing Class after collecting eight penalty points, thus leaving the other three challengers adrift.
Hong Kong's Team Blitz is in second place with 14 penalty points, followed by Thailand's Team Vayu with 15 penalty points and Malaysia's ATM Sailing Team in last place with 21 penalty points.
The five-day RLIR 2025 organised at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) started last Tuesday with six categories being contested, namely Racing Class, IRC1 Class, IRC2 Class, Sportboats Class, Multihull Class and Club Class.
THIRD DAY RESULTS:
RACING CLASS (AFTER SEVEN RACES) :
1.The Next Factor (MAS) 8 penalty points
2.Blitz (HKG) 14 penalty pts
3.Vayu (THA) 15 penalty pts
4.ATM Sailing Team (MAS) 21 penalty pts
IRC1 CLASS (AFTER SEVEN RACES) :
1.Char Chan (JPN) 6 penalty points
2.Mata Hari (MAS) 12 penalty pts
3.Team Jolt (SGP) 17 penalty pts
4.Uminoko (KGZ) 30 penalty pts
5.Red Rum One (SGP) 30 penalty pts
6.Sailing Dream (CHN) 31 penalty pts
7.Venture (NEU) 34 penalty pts
8.Kesini (SGP) 43 penalty pts
9.Team Malabar (MAS) 50 penalty pts
IRC2 CLASS (AFTER SIX RACES):
1.Phoenix (DEN) 6 penalty points
2.PDRM Sailing Team (MAS) 10 penalty pts
3.The Blue Angel (MAS) 14 penalty pts
4.Telaga Sail99 - UMT Racing Team (MAS) 16 penalty pts
5.VG Offshore (MAS) 25 penalty pts
SPORTBOATS CLASS (AFTER SEVEN RACES):
1.RSYC Racing Team (MAS) 6 penalty points
2.Navy 2 (MAS) 12 penalty pts
3.Navy 1 (MAS) 16 penalty pts
4.RSYC Sailing Team (MAS) 24 penalty pts
MULTIHULL CLASS (AFTER SIX RACES):
1.Twin Sharks (THA) 7 penalty points
2.Haruki (AUS) 9 penalty pts
3.WOW (GBR) 11 penalty pts
4.Boreas (AUS) 20 penalty pts
5.Trident (GBR) 25 penalty pts
CLUB CLASS (AFTER SIX RACES):
1.Dash (MAS) 5 penalty points
2.Wind of Change (NEU) 11 penalty pts
3.Suraya (AUS) 14 penalty pts
4.Marikh (MAS) 18 penalty pts
5.Onisama Sailing Racing (CHN) 25 penalty pts
6.Red Cap Sailing School (GBR) 29 penalty pts
7.Tofan (MAS) 35 penalty pts
8.Eveline (MAS) 35 penalty pts
-- BERNAMA
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