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    The document describes the Jong Race of Northern Bintan, an annual celebration of the northeast monsoon winds. Unmanned outrigger sailing ships called Jongs are launched from the starting line and race towards the beach. The first three Jongs to reach the semi-finals compete for prizes. Over 140 Jongs from 12 villages participated despite strong 20 knot winds that caused some failures. The event brings together sailors, families and visitors to experience and preserve the traditional art of Jong racing.

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    The document describes the Jong Race of Northern Bintan, an annual celebration of the northeast monsoon winds. Unmanned outrigger sailing ships called Jongs are launched from the starting line and race towards the beach. The first three Jongs to reach the semi-finals compete for prizes. Over 140 Jongs from 12 villages participated despite strong 20 knot winds that caused some failures. The event brings together sailors, families and visitors to experience and preserve the traditional art of Jong racing.

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    JONG

    RACE UTARA 2015


    CELEBRATION OF THE NORTHEAST MOONSON AND HER CONSTANT, PERFECT SAILING
    WINDS.



    The Jongs are unmanned outrigger sailing ships, brought/walked in against the
    wind. They are released from a starting line, 10 at a time towards the beach. The
    first 3 move up to semi finals to race for a trophy, an Adia meaning cash price and
    Honor to play.



    The time of the moon, the sun, the tides, and the winds, the day of the week, the
    available time, effort, skills, dedication, passion, artistry and heart as well as politics,
    business and competitive rivalry need to match in a day for all to be able to play.



    The wind gusting at 20 knots pushed some Jongs to their limits, and some
    didnt make it. 12 different villages from around Bintan (we had to refuse
    players) with 10 Jong each came to the invitation for the love in the art of the
    racing Jong.
    The plastic sails have all disappeared, and the flap of the sails melted with the
    waves lapping on the beach. 140 Jong were open on the beach.



    All the kids didnt sail a race, but they helped in the set up, testing the medium
    size, and got the teaching of a lifetime.
    It took two people to bring some of the Jong out, due to the strong wind
    condition, as a slight mistake would set them off, like a wild horse. The opening
    of a Jong school is to create an entrance point, as they are the teachers and
    practitioner of the art.


    A lot of casualties, with broken masts, outrigger, pierced sails and hull from
    high impact collision, to bring a few truly epic races, with nose dive and sprints,
    sharp turns and recoveries making a seamanship statement on the ultimate
    racing machine design that can be build at home with a few tools.

    The Jongs of the school are being repaired, completely dry-docked, like the
    refurbishing of a fleet after a fierce battle.
    Each Jongs needs to be received at full speed landing on the beaches, inches
    away. You cannot ignore them or stay away. The focus and needed attention is a
    feeling of togetherness. Entire families came to support and watch their village
    competing.

    Some few month old babies were brought along, soaking the creation in. a
    true seamanship school, of design, strategies and skills. Each Jong has a name,
    meaningful.
    Some were decorated as rockets, one as a needlefish, a definite old design, and
    carvings. Rivalry both new and old. But everyone wanted his or her Jong to
    perform well.



    Some were decorated as rockets, one as a needlefish, a definite old design, and
    carvings. Rivalry both new and old. But everyone wanted his or her jong to
    perform well.

    Oversea sailor, friends and visitors, came to be part of the event. The race is the
    heart and purpose of the event.

    The sponsors, Nikoi island, Yves and the Biosphere Foundation, the department
    of tourism through Luki, the Chamad of Gunung Kijang, and a lot of helping
    hands are all part of the success for this epic race.

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