Koh Samui Regatta 2015

by Event Media on 24 May 2015 It's Koh Samui Regatta time - the unofficial end of the racing calendar in Asia. Held 23rd to 30th May off Chaweng Beach, Samui Regatta comprises five days of racing in the tropics with six nights of beachside parties. The fleet includes many of Asia's best. Tight racing is expected in IRC 0 with Jelik (HKG), FreeFire (HKG), Oi! (AUS) and the former HiFi, Windsikher 2 (SIN), battling it, out whilst the Regatta welcomes back a Premier Class after a few years hiatus with El Coyote (AUS), Lawana (THA), Uranus (MAS) and the all-new Spirit 65 (GBR) named Chloe Giselle headlining the class.

Hong Kong and Singapore entries dominate the “40-something” class including EFG Mandrake (HKG), Siren (HKG), Blue Note (SIN), Foxy Lady VI (SIN), Fujin (AUS) and Jessandra II (RQ), who are competing for the IRC 1 honours, while in IRC 2 Thai boats Moon Shadow (THA), Windstar (THA) and Magic (THA) are up against the Swedish entry Amanda (SWE).

“The fleet is looking to be competitive and we are aware of some more boats that have not yet entered but will sail in for registration this weekend and join in the fun,” said Race Director Simon James.

“Depending on final entries, we are considering dual scoring the IRC 2 class and possibly also the Premier Class with IRC and a performance-based handicap. This should prove interesting for the sailors and will keep them on their toes with some fair and competitive racing.”

Organisers have brought back the mid-week party which will be Hawaiian-themed and at KC Beach Club on Wednesday 27th May, allowing the sailors to let off some steam and relax the following day, which is the Reserve Day. On-the-beach prize-presentations take place each day after racing while the official Opening Party is at Zico's Brazilian Restaurant & Bar on Sunday 24th May and the final party, prize-presentations and Gala Dinner is hosted by Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui on the resort's lawns under the stars on Saturday 30th May.