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282 RIVERS, LAKES & THE SEA
An aerial view of Miri Marina, showing its perfect location - just metres from the open sea yet just walking distance from nearby beaches and 5 minutes’ drive to the City Centre.
Boating & Yachting
ANCHORAGES
Santubong
At the mouth of the Sarawak River, Santubong offers an alternative anchorage to Kuching. Directly at the foot of the spectacular rainforest-
clad Mount Santubong,
it is one of the most picturesque anchorages
in Sarawak. There are no mooring facilities available to the public but there is
a private jetty where fresh water can be obtained. A popular seafood restaurant is directly onshore, the friendly Malay fishing village of Santubong is only a short walk away, and
there are regular transport links to Kuching City Centre.
Miri Marina
Miri Marina was built to
put Sarawak firmly on the international yachting map. The marina’s
elegant design makes
use of reclaimed land
and features the unique seahorse lighthouse (Miri’s city emblem). It offers 78 berths for boats up to 115 ft (35 metres) with another 45 berths in the pipeline, including some for larger vessels. With a tidal range of 2.1 metres, the depth
in the marina is 5 metres (LLW) which is adequate for all types of boats likely to dock. The four pontoons enable direct mooring with
no anchorage required. Modern pedestals offer direct access to electricity and water for every boat. The pontoons also have fire hoses, good lighting and dustbins for waste disposal, and there are showers
and toilets onshore. Other facilities include a good seafood restaurant, a bar and karaoke lounge, and free WiFi.
The Marina is only a short distance from the city centre and an easy walk
to many good hotels and restaurants. It has received glowing reviews from yachtsmen and is noted for its security should sailors wish to leave boats for extended periods. As Miri is a major centre for the offshore industry, outboard