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Brunei
Darussalam Yachting Association
The Brunei Darussalam Yachting
Association is Brunei's official representative at the International
Sailing Federation.
The BDYA is recognised by the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports in Brunei Darussalam as the
National body responsible for recreational (engine and sail powered) yachting.
The coastal waters of Brunei, and Brunei Bay,
provide numerous opportunities for boating based recreational pursuits such as fishing,
sailing, diving, and motor cruising. The waters are warm, the weather hot and the seas
generally calm.
The inaugural Brunei Challenge yacht race was held in
January 1997. It is the most
demanding yacht race in the region. From Singapore to Brunei, approximately 700 nm upwind,
against the North East Monsoon.
The race is
timed to be a link event for yachts moving from the end of year regattas in
Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, to the Philippines, for the President's Cup,
or Hong Kong for the China Sea/San Fernando race .
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Trophies were presented by Dato Paduka Hj Danial bin Hj
Hanafiah, then Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. |
The competing yachts from
Brunei, Hong Kong and the Philippines stayed within 30 nm of
each other throughout the 5 day event. Fickle winds on the
fourth night spread the fleet out, with Rama Rama
crossing the finish at dawn, taking both Line Honours and
first on Handicap.
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Rama
Rama, Klaus Lineau's J 130 moving quickly away from
Singapore following the start of the 1997 Brunei Challenge.
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The BDYA has also established a
National Training Scheme (for engine and sail powered recreation
vessels) based upon the Royal Yachting Association and
Australian Yachting Federation curriculums, with adjustments for
local conditions.
This training scheme aims to promote
competence and safety in the handling of engine and sail powered
recreational vessels. Certificates issued under this scheme are
recognised by recreational boating organisations and Yachting
Associations around the world.
The BDYAs President, Hj Idris bn Hj
Abas, encourages all yachtsmen, whether power or sail, to take advantage
of the BDYA services, advisory equipment lists, safe operating
procedures, and training schemes to make their boating experiences safe
and fun for family and guests.
The
BDYA administers IRC handicap applications and
renewals.
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Brunei
Darussalam Yachting Association
For inquiries click here to email Brunei Darussalam Yachting Association
Brunei Darussalam Yachting Association
PO Box 2234
Bandar Seri Begawan BS8674
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
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