SAILING ADVENTURES PRESENTS THE KING S CUP REGATTA KATA BEACH PHUKET - THAILAND
THE KING S REGATTA Introducing you to the King s Cup Regatta. a wonderful series of sailing races around the islands of the west & south coast of Phuket, taking in some of the most beautiful scenery and islands this region has to offer. This Regatta is Asia's biggest and most popular regatta. Inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the event has been held every year since then during the first week of December.
THE REGATTA With Royal Patronage, the Regatta is organised by the Phuket King's Cup Regatta Organising Committee under the auspices of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket.
OUR RACE BOAT Australian Maid The 55 ft. Cassidy designed ocean racer, Australian Maid will be our racing boat for this year s King s Cup. Commonly known as Aussie Maid, she has tackled races from Sydney to Hobart, to Cowes Week in the UK and Antigua Raceweek in the Caribbean, spanning a 35 year racing career. Some of her best results have come in the Asian Regattas, winning numerous Darwin to Ambon Races and at least once, the Raja Muda, Kings Cup, Rolex China Sea Race and Singapore Straits races.
PHUKET & THE RACE AREA Phuket and its surrounding islands comprise one of the most spectacular sailing grounds in the region, with beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters and stunning geography. Lying in the Andaman Sea, Phuket is Thailand's premier island destination and the country's wealthiest province outside Bangkok. Phuket's warm winter climate is one reason that a few million tourists visit Phuket each year. The northeast monsoon wind blows from November to April bringing with it clear, sunny skies and an average temperature of 30-32degC.
SAILING ADVENTURES Another Day...Another Bay IN THE NORMAL SPIRIT OF SAILING ADVENTURES TOURS... FUN, FOOD AND FABULOUS PEOPLE... SAILING ADVENTURES HAS BEEN RACING IN THE KING S CUP AND RAJA MUDA REGATTAS SINCE 2010. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON PROVIDING THE BEST IN GREAT RACING, FAST YACHTS, REGATTA PARTIES, HOSPITALITY, NEW FRIENDSHIPS AS WELL AS RENEWING OLD ONES...
THE ITINERARY B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner DAY 1. FRIDAY Welcome Cocktails & Drinks Arrive at Phuket Airport then transfer to your luxury accommodation. Welcome drinks and then a free night to roam and familiarise with the area in and around Kata Beach. DAY 2. SATURDAY B.L.D. Breakfast at hotel. Registration, preparation and short sail to familiarise ourselves with the boat. Dinner at one of the fabulous Thai Restaurants around the area. DAY 3. SUNDAY B.L.D. After breakfast we will be taken to the beach to be transferred by Long Tail to the boat to head out for the Practice Race. Welcome dinner. DAY 4, 5 & 6. MONDAY, TUESDAY WEDNESDAY B.L.D. The first three of the formal races of the regatta. Regatta Party, Presentations and dinner at one of the fabulous resorts around the Kata Beach area. DAY 7. THURSDAY B. The Regatta Lay Day. A day to explore, get clothes made or fitted, visit the tourist areas, or whatever takes your fancy. DAY 8 & 9 FRIDAY & SATURDAY B.L.D. The last two races of the Regatta with presentations, dinner with Saturday, the formal closing party and the major awards ceremony by the Royal Family. DAY 10. SUNDAY B. Departure to points around, some will stay, some will make further travel plans and some will return home, vowing to do the King s Cup again & again
THE PACKAGE KING S CUP REGATTA PACKAGE Price Includes:- Racing Boat Charter, First Class Accommodation (9 nights), All meals as indicated, Soft Drinks, Beer & Wines at events and dinners, Shore activities associated with the regatta, Opening and Closing Dinners, Parties associated with the regatta, Race Fees, Crew entry to all parties, Uniform and Airport Transfers. NOT INCLUDED:- Spirits, Drinks at leisure, Travel Insurance, Air Fares. **Corporate packages available** CONTACT: BRIAN POZZEY brian@sailingadventures.com.au +61 402 892 812