KUCHING: The Sarawak Regatta 2026 is expected to reach an exciting climax tomorrow (Sunday, Nov. 1), with crews set to battle for honours in a series of championship races on the final day.
The action gets underway at 8.30 am with the 3km Borneo International Marathon in the 30 Paddler Men category, followed by a packed morning programme featuring finals across various local and open categories.
Among the morning highlights is the 20 Paddler Men inter-division final for the SUK Sarawak Cup at 9.15 am, followed by the 15 Paddler Men final for the Unity Cup at 9.30 am.
The programme also features the open 20 Paddler Mixed Kenyalang Boat final for higher education institutions (IPTA/IPTS), comprising 15 men and five women, at 9.45am.
Other events include the open 20 Paddler Men and 15 Paddler Men finals, as well as the local 20 Paddler Men and 25 Paddler Men finals for the Petros Cup.
The morning session also features Kenyalang Boat races involving ministries, agencies, government-linked companies and the private sector, alongside a 10 Paddler Men final for government agencies and departments.
Following a midday break, racing resumes at 3 pm with the open 30 Paddler Men final for the Borneo International MTCP Cup.
This will be followed by the open 20 Paddler Men Kenyalang Boat final for VIPs competing for the Premier of Sarawak Cup at 3.30 pm.
The highlight of the day is expected to be the 30 Paddler Men final for the ‘Raja Sungai’ (King of the River) – Sarawak TYT Cup, scheduled for 4 pm.
The prestigious contest offers RM30,000 in prize money and is expected to bring the three-day regatta to a close.
The Sarawak Regatta 2026, running from October 30 to November 1, features 18 events across local and open categories, including traditional boat races and the 3km Marathon Antarabangsa Borneo.
