Penang International Dragonboat Regatta · 2026

The Fitness League

Team Race Pack — race information, crew, roles, checklist, logistics, accommodation and travel tips.
27–30 Nov 2026
Straits Quay Retail Marina
Penang, Malaysia
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Updated 17 October 2026 Pending Official event schedule, layout, tent allocation and team list
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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
Race venue map ↗ChecklistCrew lineupRMT contactsDinner map ↗
01 · Admin

Race Week

Key dates and the essentials for the team.

Race Dates
27–30 Nov

Friday to Monday · 2026

Venue
Straits Quay

Retail Marina, Penang

Open in Google Maps ↗
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
28 Nov (Sat) · Opening Ceremony & 250m Events10:00 am · Opening ceremony
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 ↗
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

Steer: Tan Eng Hee

Drummer: Not specified.
LeftRight
Chloe LeeRachel Khoo
EdinaTrudy
JunMichelle Nah
NerissaSaarah Lim
CindyRachel Low
AliceKelly Low
DoreenNorlita
See MingYana
Chai YinFiona
WendyStella Loh
ShirleyJacinda
CharleneBritnie
Peri
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

Open PIDBF Competition Regulations & Rules of Racing ↗

Safety

Open PIDBF Safety Notes ↗

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.
2
Forward lean
Approximately 45° from the hips.
3
Catch & exit
Exit at mid-thigh; no overpull.
4
Fast recovery
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

Category-specific 250m 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.

Open 2025 Official Results ↗

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

HouseMembers
1JunIN · Michelle Nah · Tian Wen · Chuanghou · Calvin · Khai erOUT
2Peri · JeianOUT · Zara · Ng Beng SeeIN · Trudy Sin · Leong Chai Yin
3Norlita · AliceIN/OUT · Shirley · Fong See Ming · Doreen
4Hee · KT · Shik MingIN/OUT · Darius · Jay
5Edwin · Sean Yap · Dex · KonIN/OUT · Nawat
6Johan · Peh · WilsonIN/OUT · Shah
7Jacinda · Wendy Chan · CindyOUT · Edina Lim · BritnieIN
8Brendon · 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.

Flight Reference

DateFlightTimePassengers
26 NovSQ13815:20–16:20Hee · Wilson · Shah · Norlita · Fong See Ming · Rachel Khoo + Tan Jin Yee · Doreen · Ng Beng See · Alice · Shirley
26 NovAK172011:45–13:00Jeff Yaw · Xavier · Kon · Mark
26 NovAK172213:50–15:10Chloe Lee · KT Tan
26 NovAK172418:20–19:35Peri · Britnie
26 NovAK173020:50–22:50Kevin · Edwin · Jeffri · Jay · Dex · Calvin · Darius · Peh · Michelle Nah · Jacinda · Wendy Chan · Cindy · Zara · Jeian
27 NovSQ13409:45–11:15Charlene Tan · Yana + Yanti · Kelly Low · Rachel Low · Stella Loh
27 NovTR42414:55–16:25Leong Chai Yin · Nerissa Ng · Nur Saarah Lim
27 NovTR49819:50–21:20Fiona Lim · Nawat · Johan
OtherIndependentTeam arrangementShik 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
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.