Racing
Phuket King's Cup Regatta
December 2-9, 2006
http://www.kingscup.com/
Phuket's largest and longest running sailing race event, the King's
Cup was inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His
Majesty the King of Thailand. It is now part of the Omega Asian
Yachting Circuit, which includes the Raja Muda International Regatta,
the Singapore Straits Regatta and the China Sea Race. With glitzy
parties every night, King's Cup is a big part of Phuket's annual
social circuit too.
Phuket Invitational Superyacht Rendezvous
December 19-20, 2006
http://www.phuket-invitational.com/
Phuket Invitational is for the owners, guests, captains and crew
of all superyachts visiting the Phuket area in the week before Christmas.
Yachts may join the event by invitation only. The event features
fun boating activities, cocktail parties onboard the participating
yachts and a gala dinner party.
Andaman Sea Rally
January 13-27, 2005
http://www.andamansearally.com
Inaugurated in 2003, the Andaman Sea rally takes sail and power
boaters on a race between Phuket and the remote and stunning Andaman
Islands of India. For those completing the return portion of the
race, the event lasts two weeks, with several days in the middle
of the race left open for sailors to explore the 572-island archipelago.
Phang Nga Bay Regatta
February 16-20, 2007
http://www.bayregatta.com/
A relaxed and smaller event on the Phuket racing scene, the Phang
Nga Bay Regatta has been running every year during the Chinese New
Year since 1998. The four-day race takes yachts around some of Phang
Nga Bay's most spectacular sites, including Phi Phi and the bays
and islands of Krabi.
Koh Samui International Regatta
May 2007 (exact dates to be announced)
http://www.samuiregatta.com/
Inaugurated in 2002, the Koh Samui regatta has grown to become the
largest sailing race on the Gulf of Thailand. Laid-back fun is the
overriding atmosphere at this event, with a week-long schedule of
racing, parties and leisure activities.
Phuket Race Week
July 2007 (exact dates to be announced)
http://www.phuketraceweek.com/
The first Phuket Race Week was held in 2004 and is expected to become
an annual event. Takes advantage of the brisk southwest monsoon
winds in a race off the east coast of Phuket. Lots of social events
throughout the week.
Exhibitions
Phuket International Marine Expo (PIMEX)
December 7-10, 2006
http://www.phuketboatshow.com/
PIMEX, an annual event that began in 2003, features about 100 national
and international exhibitors of luxury yachts, charter boats, marine
equipment and services, as well as Phuket property, resort and lifestyle
businesses. Open to both trade visitors and the general public.
Social Scene
http://www.acycphuket.com/
The Ao Chalong Yacht Club is a gathering of local sailors who organize
races and social events throughout the year. Clubhouse located just
a 5-minute walk north of the Chalong Pier, down a small road behind
the old Phuket Fishing Lodge building. Restaurant-lounge open to
both members and non-members, from 3 pm to 11.45 pm daily.
Phuket Yacht Club
The Phuket Yacht Club is based in Ao Yon, on the Makham Bay headland
opposite Ao Chalong. A low-key, family-oriented club with regular
activities such as fun races and sailing lessons for kids. Can also
arrange moorings for long-stay yachts. For further details, call
076 211 470 or 01 087 5614, or email yindi@ksc.th.com.
The Marinas
Phuket's marinas - Boat Lagoon, Yacht Haven, and the Royal Phuket
Marina - are also popular gathering places for local and visiting
yachties. Lots of services, shops, and restaurants catering to the
yachting community. All are located along Phuket's east coast for
easy access to Phang Nga Bay, with the Yacht Haven at the northern
tip of the island.
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