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SETTING SAIL Posted: 27 Oct 2011 11:09 AM PDT 2011/10/27 By Sim Bak Heng Trainee yachters, aged seven to 20, devote their weekends to train their sea legs in Tanjung Leman, Mersing THE sea is their training ground. Choppy water and unpredictable weather conditions are their challenges. Falling into the water with the boat landing sideways is just part of the game. This is the life for 54 young trainee yachters, aged seven to 20, whose weekends are devoted to yachting practice off Tanjung Leman in Mersing, while their peers enjoy computer games or social-networking indoors. For them, the best time is the weekend, when they can meet up with friends of similar interest from different parts of the state, and have fun with water and wind. While it is fun to sail in the sea, the trainees have to strictly adhere to the discipline set by the Johor Yachting Association. Rain or shine, they have to come for training, except during Ramadan, Hari Raya, school examinations or when they fall sick. Those absent from training for three consecutive weeks without any valid reasons would be expelled and banned from any future training. All trainees are picked up from their respective homes on Friday evening before travelling to Tanjung Leman. They are driven home after their training on Sunday. Training is from 8am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. First-timers undergo talent-identity and water-confidence tests to see if they are suitable for the sport. Muhamad Amirul Shafiq Md Jais, 17, from Kampung Perigi Acheh in Johor Baru, said he took up yachting six years ago when he was in Standard Five, on the recommendation of a teacher. "I join out of curiosity, and after the first try, I knew it was definitely for me. It took me about two years to master the skills," he said. Over the years, Muhamad Amirul has won about 20 medals, 15 of which are gold. He has taken part in many yachting (laser category) tournaments overseas, in Brazil, France, the Middle East, Thailand and Singapore. Naquib Eiman Shahrin, 12, of Kampung Majidee Baru in Johor Baru, said he has been training for three years. It was his friend who encouraged him to take up the sport. He has taken part in more than 20 tournaments, including in Indonesia and India, and won two gold medals. "The sport is interesting. Balance is important, or one will easily fall into the water with the yacht. "Such embarrassing situations are very common, and I have had my share of them quite often," said Naquib, who usually competes in the optimist category. Another trainee, Muhammad Ahda Jamil, 12, of Taman Cahaya Masai, took up the sport when he was seven, after his elder sister encouraged him. "If you know how to keep your balance despite the strong wind and choppy water, you are already great. I fell into the sea many times during my initial stage of training," he said. Muhammad has won two medals in 30 tournaments in the past six years. He takes part in the optimist category. Abdul Aziz Hashim, 62, a retired navy man, is one of the association's four trainers. He had trained others in Pahang for four years, while this is his eighth year in Johor. Over the years, he has trained more than 200 people. Previously, he said, the training ground in Johor was at Tanjung Langsat, but the coastal area there was quite muddy. "We moved to Tanjung Leman which is sandy and provides a real testing ground for tournaments because it is facing the open sea. "Over here, we go for training even when the weather is bad because we have to let the trainees familiarise themselves with the actual situation during competition, especially when overseas," he said. During stormy weather, Abdul Aziz said, training may be limited to inland areas where lessons on theory are taught. Of 54 trainees, 43 of them are in the optimist category, four each in the laser and international categories, and three in the windsurfing category. The Johor Yachting Association was established in 2003 after registering with the Malaysia Sports Commission. It provides a platform for students to excel in the sport and join tournaments at both national and international levels. Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

Luxury homes, affordable prices Posted: 27 Oct 2011 07:29 AM PDT 2011/10/27 By Syed Umar Ariff Zamani Kassim (left) with Zakaria Abu Bakar view a scale model home in Nusantara Prima. — Picture by Zain Ahmed NUSANTARA Prima's residential development in Gelang Patah is set to provide quality, modern living at an affordable price. Located within the nexus of the Iskandar Malaysia development, the housing area, comprising double-storey, cluster and terrace homes, is located 24km from Johor Baru and 28km from the nearest exit to Singapore. Developer Denia Development Sdn Bhd expects the freehold properties -- which for Bumiputeras, is priced from RM323,300 for the Rivonia cluster homes and from RM227,632 for the Artemis double-storey terrace homes -- to be snapped up by locals. "This is the price we expect to be found attractive by potential local buyers," said chief executive officer Zamani Kassim. "For foreign buyers, most of whom would be Singaporeans, their price range is usually RM500,000 and above." There are five phases in all, and 50 per cent of the houses have already been sold. The houses are built to provide a spacious atmosphere, with high ceilings and large master bedrooms. Zamani said all amenities have been provided to ensure that buyers will enjoy luxury at such a price. "Our showhouses have yet to be completed, but people are already buying in droves. I believe this is because of the strategic location of Nusantara Prima," he said. Among current promotions available for the Rivonia and Artemis houses are free auto-gate and alarm systems. "You can consider it as an incentive. We want people to live comfortably, and to make luxury affordable," said Zamani. For more information about the houses , call 07-510 1288 or visit the Denia Development office at Taman Nusantara, Jalan Ulu Choh, Gelang Patah. Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

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