1ST  Virtual Regatta in Malaysia 

After a successful trial of virtual sailing regatta in May 2020, UMT Sailing Centre in collaboration with Terengganu State Sport Council will organise the first virtual sailing league in Malaysia started from 12th June 2020. This regatta is a part of the six series of monthly e-sailing league that will be held from June to December 2020.

Aimed at everyone from expert sailors to students and sports gamers, the UMT-Terengganu e-Sailing League 2020 is to motivate, engage and inspire the next generation of sailors during the hard time of Covid-19. The goal is to bring the excitement in sailing that comes with tactical and race spirit to the smart phone or PC of sailors when they are safely stay at home.

To date, 89 participants from 16 sailing clubs and institutions have registered to join this free of charge event. For the new participant with no basic knowledge in sailing, they are encouraging to undergo a quick familiarisation through the in-game Sailing School which provides a clear explanation of the sport and effective learning tool for better understanding the strategies, tactics and terminology of sailing.

Sailing demands constant inputs and an acquired skill set to manage the relationship between the boat and the forces of nature. These unique qualities are all captured accurately in this e-sailing and enable every one without access to sailing equipment. Governed by the World Sailing Virtual Rules of Sailing, the UMT-Terengganu e-Sailing League 2020 closely matches the real-world rules and formats that govern the sport.

For those who interested to join please click on the link: ENTRY FORM