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| 2013 Phuket King's Cup Regatta | ||
| Date | 30 Nov - 6 Dec | |
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With Royal Patronage, the Regatta is organised by the Phuket King's Cup Regatta Organizing 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. Dates and Schedule for 2013 29/11/13 - Sail Measurement. 30/12/13 - Registration and Measurement. 01/12/13 - Registration, Practice Race, Skippers Briefing. Opening Ceremony. 02/12/13 - Race Day One. 03/12/13 - Race Day Two. 04/12/13 - Race Day Three. 05/12/13 - Race Day Four. 06/12/13 - Race Day Five. Royal Awards Ceremony.
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| Event Type | Regatta | |
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| Event Cycle | Annually | |
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King's blessing as crews consolidate the scores... Day 3 report
By AsianYachting MultiMedia, Phuket ,
11:47 AM Thu 6 Dec 2012
The days proceedings started with a sail past the Royal Thai Navy vessels from the Third Naval Area Command at Cape Promthep, to honour HM the King of Thailand's 85th birthday. Crews lined up on their yachts chanting three cheers, doffing their caps and some even singing Happy Birthday ... [more] 
Phuket King’s Cup stepping up to the next level
By Rob Kothe,
10:47 AM Wed 5 Dec 2012
The Phuket King’s Cup sailing regatta has, over the last 26 years, had a significant impact on sailing across Asia. It is the largest sailing event in Asia. On the world stage it has become the keelboat regatta that has the greatest number of nations competing each year. ... [more] Phuket King's Cup 2012 Windsurfing update – Day 5 By Windsurfing Association of Thailand, Phuket , 10:19 PM Wed 5 Dec 2012 The Phuket King's Cup Regatta windsurfing event came to a close today on His Majesty the King of Thailand's birthday, with three races (7, 8 and 9) back-to-back of Kata Beach. Strong winds gusting to 22knots delivered an exciting finale to what has been a great windsurfing series. ... [more] 
The ongoing internationalization of the Phuket King's Cup Regatta
By Duncan Worthington/ MarineScene.asia, Phuket ,
9:30 PM Wed 5 Dec 2012
There are lots of international regattas around the world, and here in Asia there are many that make the claim. There's no official way to decide what is international and no official formula to decide how international a regatta is. Here we take a look at the Phuket King's Cup Regatta – arguably Asia's largest international regatta – and the ever-changing participation demographics. ... [more] 
Thousands gather for Phuket King's Cup Regatta sail pass to celebrate
By Event Media, Phuket ,
8:52 PM Wed 5 Dec 2012
The whole Phuket King’s Cup Regatta fleet took part in an inspiring sail pass outside of Nai Harn Bay today before the start of the third day of racing. Royal Thai Navy yachts lead the procession of Regatta boats from around the world, as they sailed past three Royal Thai Navy ships positioned off Nai Harn Bay. ... [more] 
Royal Salute followed on Day 3 of 2012 Phuket King's Cup Regatta
By Event Media, Phuket ,
8:30 PM Wed 5 Dec 2012
The morning of Day Three at the 2012 Phuket King's Cup Regatta started with the traditional Sail Pass and royal gun salute in honour of the birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, followed by some very competitive racing in 15+ knots of wind gusting to 20. ... [more] 
Haad Thip PLC and Royal Thai Navy host second superb party
By Event Media, Phuket ,
4:32 PM Wed 5 Dec 2012
Haad Thip PLC, one of the region’s leading bottler and distributor for Coca-Cola products in Southern Thailand, joined the Royal Thai Navy in sponsoring the race day 2 of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2012 with price giving party for the day’s racing results at Katathani Phuket Beach Resort. ... [more]
Thar' she blows... Day 2 report by AsianYachting
By AsianYachting MultiMedia, Phuket ,
12:47 PM Wed 5 Dec 2012
With the North Easterly gusting to 20-25 knots, many yachts reached their upper wind range, which caused a high rate of attrition today. Several mainsails blown out, spinnakers shredded and one dismasting were amongst the early retirements littering the anchorage at Kata Beach. The sail lofts will be busy long into the night. ... [more] Phuket King's Cup 2012 Windsurfing update – Day 4 By Windsurfing Association of Thailand, Phuket , 12:56 AM Wed 5 Dec 2012 The fourth day of the Phuket King's Cup Regatta windsurfing event started with great planing conditions thanks to strong, but gusty, winds (22 to 25 knots). In fact, the wind turned out a bit too strong for some and a number of windsurfers could not finish the trapezoid course with outer loop. ... [more] Strong winds shake up the leaderboard on Day 2 By Event Media, Phuket , 12:36 AM Wed 5 Dec 2012 The weather from the first day only got better on Day Two with strong winds delivering some great sailing for the fleet, while being a little too strong for some others. While the sailors enjoyed the conditions, the Jury were a little less happy working long into the night to handle a raft of protests in response to a finish line 'issue'. ... [more] Dinghy classes find it tough in strong winds on Day Three of Series By Event Media, Phuket , 12:15 AM Wed 5 Dec 2012 The winds were up today and on the 'big boat' courses reports of carnage were coming in as the dinghy fleets headed out to their start south of Kata Bay. Principal Race Officer Mark Pryke, ably assisted by Royal Thai Navy personnel, set the courses and completed three races in the Optimist class, bringing the series total to eight races with just one day to go. ... [more] Phuket King's Cup 2012 Windsurfing update - Day 3 By Windsurfing Association of Thailand, Phuket , 11:28 AM Tue 4 Dec 2012 After yesterday’s heavy showers, weather conditions improved for the second day of the windsurfing competition at the 2012 Phuket King's Cup Regatta. Light easterly winds prevailed on the race course allowing two races to be sailed. ... [more]
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