Police Support Pelalawan Boat Racing to Boost Ecotourism on Kampar River

The exotic charm of the Kampar River captivated tourists once again through the Pelalawan Boat Racing 2026. The boat racing event ran successfully thanks to security support from the Pelalawan Police, which fully backs the advancement of ecotourism in Pelalawan Regency. The event was held in the Kuala Terusan Tourism Village, Pangkalan Kerinci District, on Friday, 10 July 2026. It was officially opened by Pelalawan Regent H Zukri alongside the Pelalawan Regency Forkopimda and was scheduled to last for three days from 10 to 12 July 2026. Pelalawan Police Chief AKBP John Louis Letedara expressed his support for ecotourism. He stated that this event is not only a competition but also a means of promoting the tourism and cultural potential of Pelalawan. “We from the Indonesian National Police fully support positive activities like the Pelalawan Boat Racing. Besides channelling talent and upholding the sportsmanship of the participants, this event also introduces the charm of the Kampar River to the wider community,” said John Louis in his statement on Saturday (11/7/2026). On that occasion, AKBP John Louis invited the community to support positive activities by creating a conducive security and public order situation. “Let us maintain security and order together so that the event runs smoothly and has an economic impact on the Kuala Terusan community,” he added. The opening ceremony proceeded successfully, beginning with the singing of the national anthem ‘Indonesia Raya’, a prayer, and speeches from the Chairman of the Committee, the Head of the Pelalawan Youth and Sports Office, and the Regent. At the peak of the event, the Regent and Forkopimda officials officially opened the Pelalawan Boat Racing. The event was also enlivened by the presence of a guest star, ‘Mama Racing’. The race was divided into three classes: the 500 cc to 550 cc engine class with a maximum 94 mm modified piston, the Ketinting Nelayan class with a 6.5 HP - 8 HP engine and a maximum 75 mm standard piston, and the Mixed Engine class with a maximum 1 piston 95 mm. The Pelalawan Boat Racing was participated in by 63 people from three regencies. The public enthusiastically watched the competition. The Pelalawan Police deployed dozens of personnel to ensure the smooth running of the event. Personnel were stationed at strategic points at the event location and along the river flow to ensure the safety of participants and spectators. Coordination was also carried out with the committee and related agencies. The entire opening ceremony concluded around 17:30 WIB in a safe, orderly, and conducive situation. The implementation of the Pelalawan Boat Racing 2026 is expected to increase tourist visits to the Kuala Terusan Tourism Village while also boosting local UMKM around the Kute Pangkalan Kerinci Beach area.