Take part in FCAS International Dragon Boat Race call

KOTA KINABALU: The fifth edition of the Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race 2018 will be held at Likas Bay from May 11 to 13.

Participating teams can go for training either at Sutera Harbour Marina or Kampung Gayang, Tuaran daily from March 30 to May 10, 8am to 6pm.

Event chairman Tan Sri Dr T.C. Goh said the race had gained popularity among the neighbouring countries, including China, Southeast Asian countries as well as the states in Malaysia.

He urged associations, private companies and members of the public to take part in the competition.

Those who wish to participate can contact the FCAS Secretariat at 088-253433 or Grace at 0168062177.

Meanwhile, organizing chairlady Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen said participants can opt to train at Sutera Harbour Marina or Kampung Gayang.

She said the teams could make appointments to train for an hour anytime from 8am to 6pm, adding that participants were required to pay a deposit of RM100 to register for training.

Wong said the Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race 2018 had expanded to 11 categories, while the total cash prizes had increased from RM81,000 last year to RM93,000 this year.

She added that FCAS would also invite its 150 associate members to join the race.

“The dragon boat race this year is going to be an exciting event.”

Goh (third from right) and Susan (third from left) with other FCAS leaders and members showing the trophies and medals for the dragon boat race winners.