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.
Event Type
Regatta
Event Website
Event Cycle
Annually
sail-world.com -- News - 2013 Phuket King's Cup RegattaSat, 30 Nov 2013 to Fri, 6 Dec 2013
Latest News
Peter Herning, former Regatta President, passes away
By Event Media, Phuket ,
2:22 PM Mon 28 Jan 2013
Peter Herning, former President of the Phuket King's Cup Regatta, past Commodore of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club and long-term supporter of sailing in Thailand recently passed away. ...
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Phuket King's Cup 2012 - incredible finale to last day’s racing
By Event Media, Phuket ,
3:30 PM Tue 11 Dec 2012
Beautiful sunshine, blue skies and consistent winds marked the final day of the 2012 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta in fitting style as teams and their boats assembled at the start line in a final bid to resolve their class contests. Some results had effectively completed yesterday, but a majority of classes were anticipated to host some thrilling final day action. ...
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PKCR 2012 closes to magnificent Singha Corporation celebrations
By Event Media, Phuket ,
3:30 PM Sun 9 Dec 2012
The last day of racing at the 2012 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta came to a close with partyfun and exciting musical performances amid the natural beauty of Phuket. Singha Corporation, the Title Sponsor of the 2012 race, provided a superb closing party and prize-giving ceremony in front of hundreds of sailors, partygoers and media from around the world, held at the luxurious Kata Beach Resort and Spa. ...
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Glorious Royal Awards Ceremony marks end to Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
By Event Media, Phuket ,
2:24 AM Sun 9 Dec 2012
Competitors, VIPs and media came together to celebrate a fantastic week of Phuket King's Cup Regatta sailing at the Royal Awards Ceremony held at Kata Beach Resort & Spa. A formal occasion presided over by H.E. Admiral Mom Luang Usni Pramoj, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the Royal Awards is something unique to this Royal Regatta, and a highlight for all. ...
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Best of the best crowned 2012 champions: Phuket King's Cup 2012
By AsianYachting MultiMedia, Phuket ,
1:55 AM Sun 9 Dec 2012
Ten to twelve knots from the East North East greeted sailors on the last day of racing. The IRC and Multihull's were sent on a long windward/leeward course and Premier Cruisers one windward/leeward before setting off with the Cruising Classes on a passage race around nearby islands. ...
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Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2012 success a result of its great diversity
By Event Media, Phuket ,
2:30 PM Sat 8 Dec 2012
The fleet of the 2012 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta comprises a broad mix of boats crewed by an international assemblage of sailors from over 35 countries. In all, the fleet has grown to encompass an extraordinary 168 entries this year. Among them are 78 ocean-going racers and cruisers, 50 dinghies and 40 windsurfs. ...
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Light wind brings a change in the order... Day 4 report
By AsianYachting MultiMedia, Phuket ,
2:19 AM Sat 8 Dec 2012
Going out to the left paid off big time earlier in the week but today the skippers that went right, picked up a favourable shift and gained over half a leg by the time they reached the bottom mark. As a result of the light wind, windward/leeward courses were set for all classes. ...
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Phuket King's Cup Regatta - December 6 weather forecast
By Weather Routing Inc,
1:15 AM Fri 7 Dec 2012
Phuket King's Cup Regatta weather forecast for December 6, 2012
Synopsis: The latest satellite imagery shows scattered squalls near/south of Phuket into the northern Malacca Strait as well as ne'ward from there across s'rn Thailand and far n'rn Malaysia. A weak tropical low is also noted near far s'rn Vietnam and this is expected to weaken further and dissipate as it continues across Vietnam ...
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Jousting at the top of the table on fourth day
By Event Media, Phuket ,
11:20 PM Fri 7 Dec 2012
With winds easing off slightly on the fourth race day, competitors looked to maximise every possible advantage as valuable points were up for grabs. ...
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Kevin Whitcraft President of the PKCR Organising Committee's Interview
By Event Media, Phuket ,
8:53 PM Thu 6 Dec 2012
Kevin Whitcraft, owner and crew member of Wan Marang and President of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Organising Committee talks about the development of Thailand as a sailing nation, and one truly classic Regatta. ...
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Kata Group hosts candle ceremony in honour of His Majesty the King
By Event Media, Phuket ,
2:39 PM Thu 6 Dec 2012
Kata Group Resorts Thailand, an operator of leading luxury beachside resorts in Thailand, hosted an elegant candle ceremony to honour His Majesty the King of Thailand’s 85th birthday. ...
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