Langkawi Wilderness Challenge 2008May 3,2008
Our target was simple - Beat our own time and enjoy the race!!!
Heres a run down of the whole thing :
2nd May 2008 (Friday)
-Registration
-Kayak and Roping Skill Test
-Race briefing at night,Bella Vista Ballroom
3rd May 2008 (Saturday)
-Race Day!!! The race starts at 8am
-Kenduri with orang kampung just after the race
-Dinner and Price Giving at Bella Vista Hotel,Kuah
-Press Conference
Race Report
On The Race Day,3rd May 2008-All members woke up at 4 o'clock in the morning.We made last preparation,checked everything for the race and had a breakfast at 5am together.We departed from Bella Vista Hotel,down to Kuah Jetty at 6am.Then we moved to Tuba Island at 7am by Ferry.The Race starts at 8am sharp in the morning.Media coverage was awesome!!!The cameraman shoot us from the helicopter at the starting line shows the event was great and well organized.Big applause to the organizer. There were two categories in the race which is "Slow and Steady" and "Fast and Furious".The AAC sent 3 team for the beginner and 1 team for the expert category.This year,the organizer made some changes for these category.They introduced us new route for slow and steady category.They separated us into two groups with different route.
Route 1 - Corporate,Media and Woman Team
-On road run-Kayaking-On boat game-Kayaking-Mysteries Test-Trail running-Finish
Route 2 - Men and Mix Team
(Reverse)
-Here is the map
Here are the team list sponsored by AAC and Watersports Club,MMU
"Fast and Furious"
Kak siti and Yasmin - (2nd place,Woman Category)
"Slow and Steady" (Overall 125 teams)
Mohd Aizat and Waranya (Siam) - (3rd place,Mix Category)
Izzat and Faiz - (7th place,Men Category)
Mohd Razis and Mohd Iqbal - (8th place,Men Category)
Congrats for all the winners!!!
And thanks for represent the club in an international event!
I will upload the pictures soon..
p/s: For those who interested to join us,do send an email to aac.mmu@gmail.com or directly contact Ajis(012-5516670 / 0163676056)
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