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LANGKAWI BASE DETAILS ADDRESS OF THE BASE DYC LANGKAWI Royal Langkawi Yacht Club Jalam Dato Syed Omar, Kuah Langkawi Kedah, 07000 MALAYSIA GPS position: 6°18’13.11'’N - 99°51’05.36’'E Opening hours: 9AM - 6PM Pontoon Number: C Code to Access the pontoon: 24/h security gards MAP OF THE BASE CONTACTS AT THE BASE BASE MANAGER: Martinez Clement Contact number: +6012 442 9010 [email protected] FACILITIES AT THE BASE ☒ Electricity ☒ Wifi ☒ Water ☒ Restaurant(s) ☒ Toilets ☒ Bar(s) ☒ Showers ☐ Supermarket / Grocery store ☒ Laundry ☐ ATM ☒ Swimming Pool ☐ Post Office CAR PARK Parking is available. PROVISIONING & SUPERMARKET The base can provide a provisioning service: ☒ Yes ☐ No If applicable the provisioning list will be sent by email with your booking confirmation. BILLION SUPERMARKET Monday 10.30AM – 10.30PM Tuesday 10.30AM – 10.30PM Langkawi Fair shoping mall Wednesday 10.30 AM– 10.30PM 5 minutes walk from the base. Thursday 10.30 AM– 10.30PM Taxi available at the supermarket as well Friday 10.30AM – 10.30PM as ATM and post office. Saturday 10.30AM – 10.30PM Sunday 10.30AM – 10.30PM Opening hours may differ during public holidays and are subject to change without notice. USEFUL INFORMATION Local Currency: Malaysian Ringgit The base can accept: ☒ Visa ☐ Mastercard Amex ☒ Cash ☐ Boating licence required: ☒ Yes ☐ No COUNTRY INFORMATION On land electricity is: 220 V Area code from abroad is: +60 INTERNET Cell Phones can work depending on zones but don’t forget the roaming fees! There is internet access via cafes and Wi-Fi hotspots, but you may need to pay. BAGAGE TYPE Please only take soft bags and not suitcases as they would be too cumbersome onboard. Information subject to change without notice. HOW TO GET THERE? ACCESS BY PLANE Langkawi international Airport (20 km from the base – 30 minutes by car) TRANSFERS FROM AIRPORT TO DYC BASE LANGKAWI If you need organized transfer from airports, please contact our Base manager or your agent. Information subject to change without notice. HOTELS & RESTAURANTS SUGGESTION OF HOTELS: • LANGKAWI YACHT CLUB HOTEL: http://langkawiyachtclubhotel.com/all-amenity-list/fishermans-wharf • WESTIN HOTEL: https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Hotel_Review-g298283-d301798-Reviews- The_Westin_Langkawi_Resort_Spa-Langkawi_Langkawi_District_Kedah.html SUGGESTION OF RESTAURANTS: • WONDERLAND • https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/ShowUserReviews-g298283-d948684-r123478875- Wonderland_Food_Store-Langkawi_Langkawi_District_Kedah.html • LANGKAWI FISH FARM RESTAURANT https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Restaurant_Review-g298283-d1432057-Reviews- Langkawi_Fish_Farm_Restaurant-Langkawi_Langkawi_District_Kedah.html .

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