Johor
Johor shares a border with Singapore. As you sail through the Straits of Johor, the Singapore Coast Guard monitors your every movement closely. We are approaching the Second Link Bridge, which is 25 metres high. Our vessel, Sedna, is 23 metres high from the mast to the waterline. I have the camera ready for the […]
Malacca
Malacca City is in southwestern Malaysia. Jonker Street, the main thoroughfare of Chinatown, is famous for its antique shops, shoe shops, delicious food, and night market. We left our boat at the marina and split the cost of a rental car with our friends, Wayne and Debbie. We were excited to explore Malacca. During our […]
Bohey Dulang Island
Moored at Bohey Dulang Island, our temporary haven, we disembarked for a few hours, intending to tackle the Bohey Dulang Nature Trail. Unfortunately, heavy rainfall had triggered mudslides, rendering the 650-meter steep ascent impassable. We were disappointed that we didn’t get to see those breathtaking views. Our anchorage is a 45-minute speedboat ride from Semporna’s […]
Tawau
The lively Tawau Yacht Club set the stage for a joyful reunion with friends John and Sara. Tawau’s restaurants delighted us with great food and drink, allowing us to indulge in exploring the local cuisine. Our days were occupied with exploring and shopping, and Sara and I were fortunate to find a superb shoe shop […]
Samporna
Leaving our picturesque anchorage, we navigated to Semporna port opposite the Seafest Hotel, a vibrant harbor filled with local fishing boats. Stilt homes lined the surroundings, and locals warmly waved, observing the arrival of new visitors. Exploring the Dragan Inn floating hotel offered an intriguing walk, with bustling market stalls, vendors eager to sell, and […]
Kuching
On our way to Kuching Motor-sailing aboard our Lagoon Catamaran Sedna as part of the Sail Malaysia Rally Passage to the East, our next destination is Kuching, Malaysia, following a delightful visit to Natuna Island in the South China Sea. While cruising, flying fish respond to our motors, showcasing their remarkable speed and agility. A […]
Kudat
We visited the northernmost tip of Borneo and spent several fun-filled days enjoying the Kudat Festival. The festival includes a strong man competition. The guys from the Sail Malaysia Rally were a little reluctant to enter the competition, happy just to watch from the sidelines. I can’t say I blame them! I’m not sure how […]
Sandakan
Sandakan North Borneo Malaysia The Sail Malaysia Rally collaborated with Trash Hero Volunteers and local community members for a major cleanup at Pasir Putih Beach. The beach was littered with a considerable amount of plastic waste, including diapers, fishing nets, plastic bottles, and wrappers. Thanks to their efforts, the beach was restored to its original […]