Assam Laksa
Tangy and spicy rice-noodle soup with tamarind fish broth, herbs and torch ginger.
Try around Air Itam or New LaneRace-Day Quick View
What’s happening
The essential weekend schedule, links and reminders in one place.
Race weekend · 27–29 Nov
Friday · Arrival & Preparation
- 9:00–10:30 AMTug of War
- 2:00–3:00 PMPractice at race site
- 3:00 PMRace team briefing
Saturday · 250m Race Day
- 10:00 AMOpening ceremony
- Race programme250m events
- Team lunchPrepared for racers
- 6:00 PMPrize presentation
- BringAthlete card, jersey, paddle, seat pad and water
Sunday · 400m Race Day
- Race programme400m events
- Team lunchPrepared for racers
- 5:00 PMPrize presentation
- 7:30 PMCelebration dinner · Cherita Manik Nonya Cuisine
01 · Admin
Race Week
Key dates and the essentials for the team.
Race Dates
27–30 Nov
Friday to Monday · 2026
26 Nov (Thu) · Team Manager registrationCollection of race tags · mandatory Team Manager's Meeting in the evening
27 Nov (Fri) · Tug of War & Practice9:00–10:30 am · Tug of War
2:00–3:00 pm · Practice at race site
3:00 pm · Race team briefing
2:00–3:00 pm · Practice at race site
3:00 pm · Race team briefing
28 Nov (Sat) · Opening Ceremony & 250m Events10:00 am · Opening ceremony
6:00 pm · Prize presentation
6:00 pm · Prize presentation
29 Nov (Sun) · 400m Events + Celebration Dinner5:00 pm · Prize presentation
7:30 PM · Cherita Manik Nonya Cuisine
Open dinner location in Google Maps ↗
7:30 PM · Cherita Manik Nonya Cuisine
Open dinner location in Google Maps ↗
30 Nov (Mon) · Sightseeing / DepartureOwn arrangements.
02 · Crew
Race Crew
Select a race category to view its crew.
Important: The source document explicitly states that this is not the lineup. Final crew combinations remain subject to race strategy and last-minute changes.
Lineup selection: mainly based on boat balance and commitment. Penang Racers are prioritised, followed by weight balance and master side. Final lineup may change on race day according to race strategy.
DB22 Premier Women · 250m
Drum: Britnie (R/D) · Cox: Hee
| Seats | Left | Right |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Chloe Lee | Rachel Khoo |
| 3–4 | See Ming | Yana |
| 5–6 | Nerissa | Trudy |
| 7–8 | Chai Yin | Rachel Low |
| 9–10 | Jeian | Saarah Lim |
| 11–12 | Cindy | Fiona |
| 13–14 | Edina | Kelly Low |
| 15–16 | Jun | Michelle Nah |
| 17–18 | Doreen | Jacinda |
| 19–20 | Alice | Norlita |
| Reserved | Shirley | Stella Loh |
| Reserved | Si Jing | |
DB22 Premier Open · 250m
Drum: Vincent Chan (L/D) · Cox: Shik Ming
| Seats | Left | Right |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Chongwei | Xavier |
| 3–4 | Charles | Jeff Yaw |
| 5–6 | Kev | Dex |
| 7–8 | Wilson | Nawat |
| 9–10 | Khai Er | Calvin |
| 11–12 | Johan Ngan | Darius |
| 13–14 | Brendon | Kon |
| 15–16 | Shah | Edwin |
| 17–18 | Mark | Andy Lin |
| 19–20 | CH | Peh |
| Reserved | Jeffri | Sean |
| Reserved | Vincent Chan | Jay |
DB12 Premier Mixed · 250m
Drum: Charlene (L/D)
| Seats | Left | Right |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Peri | Zara |
| 3–4 | Charlene | Bengsee |
| 5–6 | Wendy | Jeffri |
| 7–8 | Vincent Chan | Peh |
| 9–10 | Mark | Jay |
DB22 Premier Women · 400m
Drum: Britnie (R/D) · Cox: Hee
| Seats | Left | Right |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Chloe Lee | Rachel Khoo |
| 3–4 | See Ming | Yana |
| 5–6 | Nerissa | Trudy |
| 7–8 | Chai Yin | Rachel Low |
| 9–10 | Jeian | Saarah Lim |
| 11–12 | Cindy | Fiona |
| 13–14 | Edina | Kelly Low |
| 15–16 | Jun | Michelle Nah |
| 17–18 | Doreen | Jacinda |
| 19–20 | Alice | Norlita |
| Reserved | Shirley | Stella Loh |
| Reserved | Si Jing | |
DB22 Premier Open · 400m
Drum: Britnie (R/D) · Cox: Shik Ming
| Seats | Left | Right |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Chongwei | Xavier |
| 3–4 | Charles | Jeff Yaw |
| 5–6 | Kev | Dex |
| 7–8 | Wilson | Nawat |
| 9–10 | Khai Er | Calvin |
| 11–12 | Johan Ngan | Darius |
| 13–14 | Brendon | Kon |
| 15–16 | Shah | Edwin |
| 17–18 | Jeffri | Andy Lin |
| 19–20 | CH | Peh |
| Reserved | Mark | Sean |
| Reserved | Vincent Chan | Jay |
DB12 Premier Mixed · 400m
Drum: Charlene (L/D)
| Seats | Left | Right |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Peri | Zara |
| 3–4 | Charlene | Bengsee |
| 5–6 | Wendy | Jeffri |
| 7–8 | Vincent Chan | Peh |
| 9–10 | Mark | Jay |
DB6 Tug of War
| Seats | Left | Right |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | KhaiEr | Calvin |
| 3–4 | Edwin | SM |
| 5–6 | Brendon | Kon |
Meet the Team
Our Crew
Crew and Race Management Committee members, shown once. Portraits from the team photo folder; unmatched members show a placeholder.
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03 · Checklist
What to Wear / Bring
Pack this before leaving for Penang.
☑ PIDBR Athlete Card
☑ TFL2026 Jersey
☑ Penang Race Jersey
☑ Paddle
☑ Team PFD provided by TFL
☑ Seat pad
☑ Slippers / water shoes
☑ Water bottle
☑ Sunscreen
☑ Umbrella / raincoat
☑ Groundsheet
Race Fuel
100PLUS
Bread / bananas
Lunch will be provided on 28 and 29 November.
Race morning: Please have a light breakfast before the race.
PFD note: TFL will provide the team PFD. You do not need to bring your own PFD. Bring your own seat pad if you have one.
04 · Management
Race Management Committee
Know who is responsible for what.
Race Advisor
Alice
Strategic oversight and guidance; final decision-maker if disagreements arise on race day.
Race Manager
Shik Ming
Oversees team readiness, organiser coordination and race-day reporting.
Race Logistic
Dex · Calvin · Michelle · Kevin H
Coordinates team logistics, equipment, transport and accommodation support.
Race Coach
Tan Eng Hee
Training programmes, technical/performance guidance, race lineups and crew combinations.
Helmsperson
Shik Ming / Tan Eng Hee
On-water safety, steering, race instructions, water conditions and hazards.
PIDBF Regulations & Rules
Safety
Open SDBA Governance & Safety Resources ↗
Refer also to the SDBA safety-control guides for Steersperson, Boat Captain, Buddy System and Capsize Drill.
05 · Race Information
Technique & Strategy
Key technical reminders from the team race pack.
Race Technique
1
Paddles up
Ready just above water.
Ready just above water.
2
Forward lean
Approximately 45° from the hips.
Approximately 45° from the hips.
3
Catch & exit
Exit at mid-thigh; no overpull.
Exit at mid-thigh; no overpull.
4
Fast recovery
Return quickly to setup.
Return quickly to setup.
Race Start
Buoy Start
Field of play: Race lane information is not available yet.
Detailed race strategy will be shared along with training.
Category Strategy
Select the boat category and race distance. Each tab is treated separately so crews do not assume that one strategy applies to every race.
DB22 Open · 250m
1
Push the boat
20 strokes
20 strokes
2
Increase boat speed
30 strokes
30 strokes
3
Ride the glide
Long pull all the way · open chest · high top arm · long and deep stroke.
Long pull all the way · open chest · high top arm · long and deep stroke.
DB22 Women · 250m
Category-specific 250m strategy will be confirmed during training.
DB12 Mixed · 250m
Category-specific 250m strategy will be confirmed during training.
DB22 Open · 400m
400m strategy will be confirmed separately during training. Do not assume the 250m stroke plan applies.
DB22 Women · 400m
Category-specific 400m strategy will be confirmed during training.
DB12 Mixed · 400m
Category-specific 400m strategy will be confirmed during training.
06 · Race Day
Event Information
Sections that can be updated as official information is released.
Pending official release
Event Layout
Map to be inserted when available.
Pending official release
Tent Allocation
Tent map to be inserted when available.
Pending official release
The Teams
Team list to be inserted when available.
Pending official release
Event Schedule
Official schedule to be inserted when available.
Past Year Results
Official 2025 results are available for the 400m and 250m DB12/DB22 Open, Women and Mixed categories.
07 · Logistic
Accommodation, Flights & Transport
Team travel arrangements in one section.
Transport Rules
1. All racers arrange their own transport.
2. Arranged accommodation is walkable to the race site.
3. Airport transfers: use e-hailing.
4. Recommended: Grab — same app as Singapore; region auto-detected; card payment available.
5. Alternative: AirAsia Move — local e-hailing app; card payment available.
Important: To reduce risk of being scammed, the source pack advises the team not to use hailed taxis.
Housemates & Accommodation
| House | Members |
|---|---|
| 1 | JunIN · Michelle Nah · Tian Wen · Chuanghou · Calvin · Khai erOUT |
| 2 | Peri · JeianOUT · Zara · Ng Beng SeeIN · Trudy Sin · Leong Chai Yin |
| 3 | Norlita · AliceIN/OUT · Shirley · Fong See Ming · Doreen |
| 4 | Hee · KT · Shik MingIN/OUT · Darius · Jay |
| 5 | Edwin · Sean Yap · Dex · KonIN/OUT · Nawat |
| 6 | Johan · Peh · WilsonIN/OUT · Shah |
| 7 | Jacinda · Wendy Chan · CindyOUT · Edina Lim · BritnieIN |
| 8 | Brendon · Kev · Jeff Yaw · ChongweiIN/OUT · Xavier · Jeffri |
Note:
1. Only those staying with the team are mentioned. Please contact Calvin / Michelle if you require accommodation but your name is not here.
2. House leaders are identified by role: Blue IN is the check-in leader and first to reach Penang; Green OUT is the check-out leader and last to leave Penang. If a house has no green leader, its blue leader handles both check-in and check-out and is marked IN/OUT. Please contact Calvin / Michelle to join the ABNB trip.
1. Only those staying with the team are mentioned. Please contact Calvin / Michelle if you require accommodation but your name is not here.
2. House leaders are identified by role: Blue IN is the check-in leader and first to reach Penang; Green OUT is the check-out leader and last to leave Penang. If a house has no green leader, its blue leader handles both check-in and check-out and is marked IN/OUT. Please contact Calvin / Michelle to join the ABNB trip.
Flight Reference
| Date | Flight | Time | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | SQ138 | 15:20–16:20 | Hee · Wilson · Shah · Norlita · Fong See Ming · Rachel Khoo + Tan Jin Yee · Doreen · Ng Beng See · Alice · Shirley |
| 26 Nov | AK1720 | 11:45–13:00 | Jeff Yaw · Xavier · Kon · Mark |
| 26 Nov | AK1722 | 13:50–15:10 | Chloe Lee · KT Tan |
| 26 Nov | AK1724 | 18:20–19:35 | Peri · Britnie |
| 26 Nov | AK1730 | 20:50–22:50 | Kevin · Edwin · Jeffri · Jay · Dex · Calvin · Darius · Peh · Michelle Nah · Jacinda · Wendy Chan · Cindy · Zara · Jeian |
| 27 Nov | SQ134 | 09:45–11:15 | Charlene Tan · Yana + Yanti · Kelly Low · Rachel Low · Stella Loh |
| 27 Nov | TR424 | 14:55–16:25 | Leong Chai Yin · Nerissa Ng · Nur Saarah Lim |
| 27 Nov | TR498 | 19:50–21:20 | Fiona Lim · Nawat · Johan |
| Other | Independent | Team arrangement | Shik Ming · Jun + Chuang Hou · Edina Lim · Chong Wei · Khai Er + Tian Wen · Vincent Chan · Andy + Sidney · Trudy · Chloe Lee + Lee Shun Jie · Charles · Brendon · Sean |
| Date | Flight | Time | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | SQ141 | 21:15–22:40 | Charlene Tan · Fiona Lim · Brendon · Dex · Wendy Chan |
| 30 Nov | SQ131 | 10:10–11:35 | Trudy · Ng Beng See |
| 30 Nov | TR425 | 17:25–18:55 | Nerissa Ng · Nur Saarah Lim |
| 30 Nov | AK1725 | 16:20–17:55 | Jun · Chuang Hou · Britnie |
| 30 Nov | AK1729 | 18:55–20:20 | Shik Ming · Kevin · Jeff Yaw · Edwin · Vincent · Jeffri · Jay · Xavier · Calvin · Nawat · Kon · Darius · Peh · Michelle Nah · Jacinda · Cindy · Zara · Peri · Jeian |
| 30 Nov | SQ137 | 17:45–19:20 | Hee · Wilson · Norlita · Fong See Ming · Doreen · Alice · KT Tan |
| 1 Dec | SQ141 | 21:15–22:40 | Kelly Low · Rachel Low · Stella Loh |
| Other | Independent | Team arrangement | Khai Er + Tian Wen · Edina Lim · Chloe Lee + Lee Shun Jie · Yana + Yanti · Shirley · Andy + Sidney · Leong Chai Yin · Mark · Charles · Shah · Chong Wei · Johan · Rachel Khoo + Tan Jin Yee · Sean |
08 · Travel Tips
Penang Race-Weekend Guide
Practical local guidance for getting around, staying connected and preparing for race day.
MYRLocal currency
999Emergency number
Getting Around
- Penang includes the Island and Mainland; the race venue is on the Island.
- Save the race venue and accommodation addresses before arrival.
- Use Grab or AirAsia Move for airport transfers and local journeys.
- Allow extra travel time during peak periods and around lunch or dinner.
- Share rides with teammates where practical and confirm the pickup point in advance.
Traffic pattern: Weekday mornings are generally busier north → south and Mainland → Island; weekday evenings are generally busier south → north and Island → Mainland.
Money & Connectivity
- The local currency is Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
- Cards are commonly accepted, but keep some cash for smaller merchants.
- Confirm overseas card usage and activate roaming or an eSIM before departure.
- Join the team communication group and save the Race Manager and House Leader contacts.
- Keep your phone charged and bring a power bank if required.
Weather & Race Fuel
- Prepare for warm conditions and possible sudden rain.
- Carry sunscreen, a cap, rain protection and drinking water.
- Choose familiar, easily digestible food before racing.
- Take note of food hygiene and avoid unfamiliar food immediately before race day.
- Team lunch will be prepared on 28 and 29 November.
Penang Food Trail
A quick guide to local dishes worth exploring around George Town and Air Itam. Save the richer or spicier options for after racing, and verify operating hours before travelling.
Char Koay Teow
Flat rice noodles stir-fried over high heat with prawns, egg, bean sprouts and chives.
Try around Cecil Street or Carnarvon StreetNasi Kandar
Rice served with your choice of curries and side dishes; ask for mixed curry if preferred.
Try around George Town or Air ItamPenang Hokkien Mee
Yellow noodles and rice vermicelli in a savoury prawn broth, commonly served with sambal.
Try around Presgrave StreetWhite Curry Mee
Noodles in a lighter coconut-based curry broth, finished with chilli paste to taste.
Try around Air Itam or Chulia StreetMee Goreng / Mee Sotong
Spicy wok-fried yellow noodles with egg, tofu, bean sprouts and optional squid.
Try around Esplanade or New World ParkKoay Teow Th’ng
Silky flat rice noodles in a clear, comforting broth with meat or fish balls.
Popular as a lighter breakfastOyster Omelette
A crispy-edged, soft-centred egg and starch omelette served with oysters and chilli sauce.
Available at many hawker centresLor Bak
Five-spice marinated meat wrapped in bean-curd skin, fried and served as a sharing snack.
Try around Chulia StreetChar Koay Kak
Rice-cake cubes wok-fried with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion and preserved radish.
Try around Kimberley StreetChee Cheong Fun
Steamed rice rolls served Penang-style with sesame, chilli and a rich shrimp-paste sauce.
Try at New Lane Hawker CentreRoti Bakar
Charcoal toast with butter and kaya, often paired with soft-boiled eggs and local tea.
Good for breakfast around George TownSuggested food zones: New Lane and Chulia Street for evening hawker food; Kimberley and Presgrave Streets for supper; Air Itam for laksa and curry mee.
Read the full 20-food reference guide ↗
Safety & Emergency
- Malaysia's emergency number is 999.
- Use licensed e-hailing services and avoid unsolicited transport offers.
- Keep your passport, athlete card and valuables secure.
- Tell teammates when travelling away from the accommodation and agree on a return time.
- Contact the Race Manager or your House Leader if assistance is needed.
Quick links: Accommodation map and team contact buttons can be added once the final links and phone numbers are confirmed.