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Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2007 Third Day Results By Event Media, Phuket , 12:58 PM Thu 6 Dec 2007
The third day of the 2007 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta saw mixed winds with the day starting off light and improving later on. Third day races were sponsored by Kata Group, who hosts the regatta at its Kata Beach Resort and who will host tonight’s prize giving ceremony at its Phuket Orchid Resort on Karon beach. ...[more]

Stopped in Phuket – and stayed By Lynn Fitzpatrick, US Editor, Sail-World.com, 8:06 AM Thu 6 Dec 2007
There are all sorts of accents among the 1,000 sailors at the King’s Cup in Phuket, Thailand this week. While everyone speaks English aboard the boat on which I am sailing and everyone has called Southeast Florida home at one point or another, two members of the crew have accents that have been influenced by their non-stop travels that came to an abrupt halt once they reached Phuket, Thailand. ...[more]

Jelik leads 21st Phuket Kings Cup Regatta By Rob Kothe & Al Constable, 10:31 PM Wed 5 Dec 2007
.The Phuket King's Cup in Thailand is the largest and most prestigious keelboat regatta in Asia. This year the record 103 boat fleet has enjoyed excellent sailing conditions under sunny skies. Before racing started today, the large fleet honoured His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, by taking part in a sail-past to salute the Monarch and to celebrate his 80th birthday. ...[more]

AY Race Report 3 By AsianYachting.com, Phuket , 8:18 PM Wed 5 Dec 2007
Before racing got underway a royal sailpast was held to honour HM the King of Thailand's 80th birthday. A majestic sight to behold as crews lined the 103 competing yachts chanting three cheers, doffing their sailing caps and some even singing Happy Birthday. ...[more]

Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2007 Second Day Results By Event Media, Phuket , 11:23 PM Tue 4 Dec 2007
The second day of 2007 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta saw continuing strong winds off scenic Phuket island. Second day races were sponsored by Thai Beverage Plc, Siam Winery and Had Thip Plc, local distributor of Coca-Cola. The night’s prize giving ceremony was held at Jungceylon luxury shopping center. ...[more]

Perfect conditions at Phuket Kings Cup By Rob Kothe & Al Constable, 10:57 PM Tue 4 Dec 2007
Blazing sunshine and glorious sailing conditions for the record 103 boat fleet on race day two at the 21st Phuket Kings Cup in Thailand. ...[more]

Raimon Land and the Phuket King's Cup Regatta By Nigel Cornick, Bangkok , 10:44 PM Tue 4 Dec 2007
Raimon Land CEO, Nigel Cornick, writes about their involvement in the Phuket King's Cup Regatta and the Phuket Property Market ...[more]

AY Race Report 2 By AsianYachting.com, Phuket , 6:37 PM Tue 4 Dec 2007
After yesterdays passage race around the islands the sailors got down to the serious business of racing on multiple windward / leeward courses. Once again an idyllic day for sailing with 15 gusting to 20 knots of North Easterly breeze fanning the boats along under clear blue skies. ...[more]

Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2007 First Day Results By Event Media, Phuket , 10:41 PM Mon 3 Dec 2007
The first day of races has come to a close at the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2007. Weather conditions were good with the predicted 10 – 15 knot winds holding up to expectations and sailing was competitive. Today’s races were sponsored by TMB Bank and Thai Airways. ...[more]

Motley Crew better than a discard By Guy Nowell, Sail-World Asia, Phuket, Thailand , 9:56 PM Mon 3 Dec 2007
At 1500 hrs yesterday Ray Roberts was to be found in the lobby of the Kata Beach Resort, scooping up likely passers-by to make up the stack on the rail ...[more]

Record fleet for Phuket King’s Cup By Rob Kothe & Al Constable, 9:46 PM Mon 3 Dec 2007
For the 101 boats starting today in the 21st annual Phuket King’s Cup regatta, blue skies and 10-15 knot north easterly winds provided postcard conditions for the first day of the largest keel boat regatta in Asia. ...[more]

Quantum Racing crew in transit By Rob Kothe, 11:14 AM Mon 3 Dec 2007
This morning, the crew racing on the King's Cup Regatta favourite, Ray Roberts Quantum Racing today met for the first time. Most of them have never been on the DK 46. ...[more]

AY Race Report 1 By AsianYachting.com, Phuket , 10:09 AM Mon 3 Dec 2007
Clear blue skies and 8 to 10 knots north easterly breeze greeted the sailors on Day One of racing. Some may have been a little late arriving at the starting area, especially after dancing the night away at last nights welcoming party at the Kata Beach Resort. ...[more]

Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2007 Opens for Another Exciting Year of Races By Event Media, Phuket , 6:47 PM Sun 2 Dec 2007
The 2007 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta will officially launch this evening for another spectacular year of races, bringing regulars and new entries alike to Phuket for a week of sun, sailing and celebration. This year’s event, from December 1 to 8, is being held to celebrate His Majesty the King of Thailand’s 80th Birthday. ...[more]

AY Pre-Regatta Report By AsianYachting.com, Phuket , 12:53 PM Sun 2 Dec 2007
On arrival at the Kata Beach Resort the place is humming with boat registration, sail measurement, race management meetings and the all important media registration in full swing. Just wandering around and taking it all in, gives one a good appreciation of just how much goes on behind the scenes into organising such a large event. ...[more]

Quantum Racing favourite for 21st Kings Cup By Rob Kothe, 6:31 PM Sat 1 Dec 2007
Good fleet and good winds for the premier Asian keelboat regatta, the 2007 Phuket King's Cup, says Chairman of the Race Committee Simon James. Racing will start on Monday morning, with a record race week fleet approaching 110 boats to face the starter. ...[more]

Firefly Frenzy at 2007 Phuket Kings Cup By Roger Kingdon, 12:32 PM Sat 1 Dec 2007
Eight Pescott designed Firefly cats in their very colourful livery will be lining up on the start line this coming Monday in the best of seven races at the 21st Phuket Kings Cup. ...[more]

Kings Cup celebrates Thai Monarch's 80th birthday By Rob Kothe, 6:40 AM Thu 29 Nov 2007
The Thailand's Royal Navy are planning a spectacular yacht parade in honour of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 80th birthday at the Phuket Kings Cup regatta. ...[more]

Nautica Signs Apparel Sponsorship for Kings Cup By Event Media, Bangkok , 6:25 PM Thu 22 Nov 2007
According to the sponsorship agreement, Nautica will outfit all Thai and international sailors, race officers and attending media with their great quality sportswear. ...[more]

'Mont Clair' selected for the prestigious Phuket K By Event Media, Bangkok , 12:54 PM Tue 20 Nov 2007
Siam Winery’s latest imported wine, 'Mont Clair', has been selected to be the official wine being served at this year’s Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, Asia's biggest and most prestigious sailing event, this year all the more important as it honours His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday. ...[more]

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