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INTRODUCTION: Picture yourself in a bamboo raft with family or friends crushing down a crystal clear river and surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Mother Nature all along the way. That is what the Padawan Raft Safari 2009 is about, a chance to get close to nature, enjoy its natural wealth and possibly win attractive prize too! Comprising of both bamboo rafts and kayak categories, the event is divided into Men, Ladies Open & Government Department, Hotel and Tour Agencies for rafting while the kayak is an open category will be held on 31st October 2009. The starting is at Kpg. Danu and finished at Kpg Git, a total of approximately 26km in the Padawan area.

The main reason why many participants come back for this rivers the great scenery and chances to get close up to nature along the ride down the river. With dense forest lining either side of the river bank, the huge outcrop of rock at various stretches of the river is a marvel to see. The water is relatively clean and of varying depths and participant can experience the Giam Rapids as part of the riverside. It would be very difficult and costly for anyone to experience this river ride on their own an so this Raft Safari is the opportune time to enjoy nature’s bounty here.

Jointly organized by the Padawan Municipal Council, Ministry of Social Development and Urbanization, this year’s race promises even more fund with a host for other activities. On the same day a open sale and exhibitions beside Cultural show and Poco-Poco Competition will be held at Kampung Git for the entrainment of the participant & general public.

Register yourself or team at Padawan Municipal Council today as the event is on first come first served basis and there is a limit to the numbers of teams eligible to participate.

Rafting and Kayaking River Route

CATEGORY & PRIZES

TYPES OF CRAFT/RAFT

1. Kayak which can participate in the Kayak Competition are K1, K2, C1, C2 and RR.  Competitors are requested to bring their own kayaks or rent the Kayak for the race.
2. Raft.  Raft should be made of bamboo only.  Size:  The width of 1.1 metres (3 ½ ft) and length of not more than 7.6 metres (25 ft).

Competitors are requested to bring their own raft or purchase/rent from the local raft maker.

SHAPE OF THE RAFT

THE SCORING
The Winner is the competitor completing the race in the shortest total time. In the event of a tie, the competitor win the best time in the final leg (Kpg. Semedang bridge towards Kpg. Git) will be the winner.

PARTICIPATING FEE
(i) Rafting Competition – RM120.00 per registered participating team (inclusive personal accident insurance) + RM 20.00 Deposit for Raft disposal
(ii) Kayak Competition – RM60.00 per registered participating team.

What is included
Participation fee, Transportation from Kpg. Git. (Finishing Point) for those need to take their vehicles from Kpg. Danu the Starting Point.

What is excluded
Airfares, Airport Transfers, Camera and Video fees, alcoholic and non-alcohol beverages, transportation of kayak, optional tours and all other expenditure of a personal nature. Participants are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements.

TERMS AND CONDITION OF ENTRY

1.  The Padawan Raft Safari 2009 under the rafting and kayak competition are open to both Malaysian and foreign participants above the age of 18 years.  The rafting and kayaking is not limited to countries and is considered an international race.
2. Entry to rafting and kayaking opens on 4 September 2009 (Friday).  Receipt of the entry form will constitute the participant’s intent to enter the race and further acknowledges the participant understands and agrees to comply with each and every rule as stated.  Closing date will be on  21 October 2009 (Wednesday) at 5:00 pm.
3. Entries are determined on a first come, first served basis upon full payment of race entry fees.  Intending competitors are required to register as early as possible.  The organizer, Padawan Municipal Council reserves the right to reject any entry without giving any reasons whatsoever.  There will be no refunds for withdrawals after entries have been accepted, except when the competition is cancel due to unforeseen circumstances.
4. Only 2 persons are allowed in one team for the kayak competition of which can comprise sorely man, women or mix double.  A maximum of 4 persons in one team for the rafting competition either under the men’s open , ladies open or Tourist and Government Department Category.  Under the Tourism and Government category, only the Hotel, Tour Agencies and Government Department can participate. In this category, it can be a  mixed gender or a single gender and should be registered under the Department or Company’s name.
5. It is compulsory to wear a safety jacket at all times during the race.  Non-compliance will result in immediate disqualification.
6. Outside technical assistance or any powered assisted is not allowed during the race.  Competitors  may have exchange paddles as assists each other.  Any competitor deemed by Organizer to have used outside assistances or any form of powered assisted will be disqualified.
7. Conduct that, to the opinion of the organizer, threatens the safety of competitors, spectators, officials or member of the public, foul languages, and other unsporting or anti-social behaviour will be considered cause for disciplinary action.  Such on the part of participant will subject him or her to either warning or immediate disqualification.
8. The organizer reserves the right to enforce the withdrawal of any number of competitors whenever the safety or health of competitors  are endangered.
9. Protest must be submitted in a protest form provided by the organizer with a deposit of RM200.00 and delivered to the jury of appeal within  30 minutes of the posting of the results.  The protest should contain information, such as description of incident, names of witness, name(s) of the affected party (ies), local address of complainant and the signature of the complainant.
10. Each participant or quest is expected to have his or her insurance coverage.  The organizer will be not be responsible for any illness, injury, death, loss of baggage and personal items, cancellation occurring before, during or after the event.
11. While the organizer tries to keep the published itinerary as closely as possible, changes to schedule may be made to cope with the inclement weather or other factors, as may arise, at the discretion of the organizer.
12. Participants must agreed to abide by all rules and regulations for the duration of the race.  The Local law will prevail at all times.

For more information, please contact the organizer at Padawan Municipal Council, Kota Padawan, Kuching Sarawak for :
Cr. Isabell Julau Mejat H/P 019-8498413
Cr. Wadel Bayou H/P 013-8184550
En. Lim Kim Hin H/P 019-8592432
Tel: 082-615566. Fax: 082-611832,
Email:mpp@tm.net.my,Website:www.mpp.gov.my

DOWNLOAD FORMS (in PDF format)

PADAWAN RAFT SAFARI RAFTING COMPETITION FORMS
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PADAWAN RAFT SAFARI KAYAK COMPETITION FORMS
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MPP POCO-POCO DANCE COMPETITION FORMS (DOWNLOAD)

EXHIBITION FORM (DOWNLOAD)