Sunday, December 12, 2021

Langkawi Swimming Festival ~ 2021

 

 
Date              : 12 Dec 2021
Venue            : Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi
Time             : 0800
BIB No.        : 839
Categories    : 8 km
 
Timing           : 03:41:26 

This is my longest open sea swimming event. 4km x 2 loop open water swim to the Pulau Gasing and Puland Pasir island then return. I estimate to finish the swim about 4.30hr but surprisingly i manage to finished is a good timing for myself below 4hrs which is about  almost as i swim in the pool.
The swim course layout   

Safety is Top Priority in Open Water Swimming


Self PCR test before heading to Langkawi

Car park is so empty in KLIA 2

More that a year never take flight.

We arrived Langkawi safely 

Alcohol shopping is the top priority in Langkawi


My 1st visit to Dataran Lang after so many years.

A 12 meter height Sea Eagle pre flight pose in Kuah town



Visited Langkawi Yacht Club

Beer is so cheap, RM10 for 3 mug. Will visit tomorrow night

 

Going for Chinese breakfast 

Jhin started his 1st drink 11am 

Setting up by organizer 



This is the island that we need to swim over tomorrow. Looks a bit far rite. 
Pulau Gasing and Pulau Pasir







 
Scarborough Fish & Chips- Tanjung Rhu, highly recomended for visotor 
if you are near by Tanjung Rhu. Best Fish & Chip in Langkawi.

 


Another round of red wind and fish & chips 

Race pack collection @ 4pm

Checking my timing chip







Test swim for just a short distance 







Have some bites before heading back to hotel for rest

Mali Mali Beach Resort is on renovation.
 
My favorite place to hang out in Chenang beach, Kalut Bar


Chees Burger with Corona a perfect match with the Sunset.

Get a Mee Soup before sleep 

Nice Carrera GT3


 
Thanks Paparay for the pic.  

 
Jhin 1st loop of 4km

 
Me 1st loop of 4km 

Yes, we survived 8km open water swim

Great medal, my longest swim in my life.







The next challenge will be OceanMan 10km Swim for me. 


We when to visit Telaga Tujuh and hike up to explore Blue Lagoon after the race

Refuel with KFC and red wine
 
Jhin is so happy with loading protein
 
Tan line after swimming 
 
one red and one white then take a power nap before heading out for dinner 

Maha Tower is the flagship component of Langkawi city and poised to be the pulse of 
Kuah town and Langkawi Island. It’s a multi-feature development standing 138 meter tall


Colourful Maha Tower City Langkawi
Cant find this Langkawi KM0in the morning, finally found it at night.
As promise, we come to try the RM10 for 3 mug beer

Nice Thaid Food they serve

Tom Yam Kung

Finished up the balance bottle before check out

My 1st time walk till end of Chenang beach

Bye bye Langkawi, see you next year

Official results
 

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