Malaysia is situated between one and seven degrees north of the Equator and enjoys mostly balmy, year-round weather.  The wet northeast monsoon blows from November to March, along the East Coast of the peninsula as well as Sarawak and Sabah.  Even during this period, there are periods of fine weather and smooth seas.  The southwest monsoon blows from April to October.  Generally, westbound yachters travel during the northwest monsoon and those travelling east, during the southwest.  Malaysia is no longer a place for yachters to pass by; it is at the crosswinds of Asian sailing.  Historically it has been at the centre of regional maritime trade and this continues today.

The Straits of Malacca on the West Coast is the main route taken by yachters traveling from Australia to Thailand, Africa and Europe.  The East Coast is much quieter with many islands offering excellent places to moor, relax, scuba dive and stock up on essential requirements.

East Malaysia becoming increasingly popular for yachting and as stopover for boaters from distant shores.  Those arriving in Sabah from the east can sail westward around the coast stopping at exciting destinations before continuing towards Peninsular Malaysia.

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