Coffee Table Book Now Available in Major
Bookstores
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 14,
2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- T-Best Events, the organisers behind the
hugely successful World Match Racing Tour event, the Monsoon Cup,
recently released their in-house publication, the hardcover
coffee-table book, Monsoon Cup 2010: The
Memories. The King of Malaysia, Yang
di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin
will officiate the launch of the coffee table
book, which chronicles the history of the Monsoon Cup and its
impact on the Malaysian sailing scene.
The book is timely as so much has been accomplished by the Monsoon
Cup over the last six years from the beginning in 2005, when former
Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi guided the
ground-breaking ceremony of the opening of Ri-Yaz Heritage Marina
Resort & Spa; to 2010 when Monsoon Cup was recognised for its
achievements at the World Match Racing Tour Awards.
Monsoon Cup 2010: The
Memories provides a fascinating glimpse into how
the yacht race grew from a simple vision into an internationally
acclaimed event. Captured through stunning images and inspiring
blurbs, each page is an account of Monsoon Cup's voyage of sailing
the dream. As you cruise through the book, soak up the sights,
enjoy the adventure and experience the myriad of emotions seen in a
people consumed by a love and passion for sailing. All these have
been skillfully photographed by Sub Zero Images, Slick Angle Studio
and Markless Photography in pictures that paint a thousand words
and bring a million smiles.
Monsoon Cup 2010: The
Memories also recognises those whose endeavours
have contributed to the growth and development of sailing in
Malaysia. From the country's Prime Minister, Dato' Sri Mohd Najib
to Malaysia's regal sailing champion, our very own King of
Malaysia, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan
Zainal Abidin, the energetic Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk
Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek and Datuk Sri Ahmad bin Said, Chief
Minister of Terengganu and many more, whose support has made the
sport what it is today. The spirit of sailing comes alive in this
book that brings with it a hope and a bright future for
sailing.
Chairman of T-best Events, Tan Sri
Sabbaruddin Chik said, "We are proud to have published a book that
is a photographic celebration of what Monsoon Cup has
achieved. Monsoon Cup 2010: The
Memories is a tribute to the people who have
dedicated their lives to the development of the sport of sailing in
Malaysia. We celebrate their passion, we recognise their success,
and we document their unforgettable moments in this special
publication. This book illustrates our national ambitions
presenting Malaysia as a young, energetic and very vibrant
colourful country."
Note: Monsoon Cup 2010 The
Memories is priced at RM148.90 and is available at all major
bookstores nationwide.
For full information on WMRT, please
visit: www.wmrt.com
For more information, please
contact:
Audrey Lakai
Communications Department
World Match Racing Tour
+60-12-502-2206
[email protected]
SOURCE Monsoon Cup