Ragata Benak – The Water sports
“Ragata Benak” is a water sports event along Batang Lupar River during Pesta Benak. Events includes long boat, row boat, pump ski etc. Many will gather along the River Front of Sri Aman along Batang Lupar to witness these amazing sports.
After the race, all contestant gathered around.
close view of the long boat.
The long boat going up to the starting line.
The Rest Spot by the noon.
People sitting below the huge trees along the river to shade away from the heat.
The Main Stage for the Ragata Benak event. It is closed to public. Notice the trophies beside the stage.
Hot sun never stop people from sitting near the edge of the fence.
At the Habour, Canopies are set up for comfort of public viewing of the water sports.
People gathering along the River Front to witness the water sports.
Close competition between two Pump Ski racer.
Pump Ski Racer Over taking.
Towards the finishing line. Pump Ski at maximum acceleration.
Pump Ski Race along Batang Lupar.
Pump Ski cruising along the river near the Audience stage.
A Pump Ski Racer in action.
People flooding the nearby hill to spectate the event.
Audience at the Observation Canopy to spectate the Ragata Benak event.
The Long Boat Race across the finish line.
The escort vessels for the long boat race along the Batang Lupar River.
A closer view of the Long Boat.
A closer view of the Long Boat.
One team of the Long Boat race.
Rowing the Long Boat Up Stream.
The Rescue and Police security boats are always on standby during the event.
Long Boat pass by the Main stand.
Each Long Boat racer team have a unique team number.
Greeting from the Long Boat racers.
People standing by the fence watching the Ragata Event.
Long boat heading upstream to the starting line.
At the main stand beside the river side.
Long Boat racers racing towards the finishing line.
All the escort boat are tailing behind the Long Boat racers.
Last minute rushing towards the finishing line.
All Long Boat teams cross the finish line.
Next Page: Klinik Bergerak 1 Malaysia – The first Mobile Clinic in Sarawak >>
