Mark your calendars for an adrenaline-packed weekend at Pangkor Laut Resort, the luxurious private island that will host the sixth edition of The Chapman’s Challenge from May 10th to 12th, 2024.
This event, named after the incredible feat of British Colonel Freddy Spencer Chapman, promises a thrilling blend of physical challenge and historical adventure.
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The Chapman’s Challenge Highlights
- The Chapman’s Challenge: The Chapman’s Challenge promises to be an exciting event, commemorating the remarkable feat of the late British Colonel Freddy Spencer Chapman, who, in 1945, crossed enemy lines and swam across Emerald Bay to safety after hiding from the Japanese army for more than three years. The race, which comprises a 3.8km road run around the island and a 2.4km trek through the island’s pristine rainforest, culminates in an invigorating 1km swim in the crystal-clear waters off Emerald Bay, concluding at Chapman’s Bar.
- Luxurious Setting: The event is set in the beautiful backdrop of Pangkor Laut Resort, where nature meets luxury.
- Swiss Precision Timing: NORQAIN, the independent Swiss watch brand known for its innovative craftsmanship, returns as the Official Timekeeper.
Take a look at what to expect for The Chapman’s Challenge.
Post-Race Festivities
After the race, participants can relax at Chapman’s Bar for cocktails, followed by a barbeque dinner at Emerald Bay where the prize-giving ceremony will take place.
Memorable Rewards
The top finishers will have their times immortalised at Chapman’s Bar, and the top three in each category will win luxurious stays at YTL Hotels’ properties globally. The overall champions in the men’s and ladies’ divisions will receive a high-performance NORQAIN ADVENTURE SPORT timepiece, valued at RM11,200.
This unique watch will serve as a reminder of the treasured moments and treasured places where the watch owners ran the race of their lives in Colonel Freddy Spencer Chapman’s footsteps.
Exclusive Weekend Package
- The Chapman’s Challenge Weekend offers a 3-day, 2-night stay for two, starting from MYR2,600++ (approximately SGD800++) per villa.
This package includes entry to The Chapman’s Challenge 2024 and features daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the resort’s exquisite restaurants. On the event day, guests can enjoy post-race refreshments at Chapman’s Bar, pre-dinner cocktails, and a beach barbecue dinner at Emerald Bay.
Booking and Contact Information
- You can make reservations here.
- For more details, contact the YTL Travel Centre at +60 3 2783 1000 or email travelcentre@ytlhotels.com.my.
About Pangkor Laut Resort
Pangkor Laut Resort is set along the Straits of Malacca, three miles off the west coast of Malaysia, surrounded by the emerald sea. Here, guests discover a piece of paradise two million years in the making. Of the island’s 300 acres, only a fraction has been developed to house this peaceful luxury resort and its Estates.
This private island resort was declared a paradise by the late Pavarotti and voted ‘Number One in the World’ by Condé Nast Traveller U.K. in its sixth annual Readers’ Travel Awards Top 100 list in 2003.
Here, wooden buildings blend seamlessly into the forest, walls curve around foliage, and roofs open up to allow trees to continue on their journey to the sky. Nature is respected here, almost revered and it rewards visitors in ways that simply need to be experienced.
About NORQAIN
Founded in 2018, NORQAIN is celebrated for its dedication to the craft of Swiss watchmaking and adventure-ready timepieces. The brand is a respected timekeeper at major global sporting events, underscoring its commitment to precision and excellence.
Join us for The Chapman’s Challenge at Pangkor Laut Resort to test your limits, celebrate history, and enjoy a weekend of unforgettable luxury and adventure.
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