Nautica Signs Apparel Sponsorship for 21st Phuket

by Event Media on 16 Nov 2007 Nautica, a leading apparel brand from the USA, has agreed to support the 21st Phuket King’s Cup Regatta for this year’s exciting week of races, to be held from December 1 – 8, 2007 in Phuket.

According to the sponsorship agreement, Nautica will outfit all Thai and international sailors, race officers and attending media with their great quality sportswear.

In support of this apparel sponsorship, Khun Chantra Sangsrirattanakul, Division Manager, Bara, Windsor & Co., Ltd – Nautica’s brand representative in Thailand – said 'The Nautica brand and its design was originally inspired by the sea and sailing. We are proud to support the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, which is the largest race of its kind in Asia. This sponsorship is also in line with Nautica’s global policy of supporting the sport of sailing, a sport that relies on teamwork, athleticism – and a sport which is environmentally friendly.'

'Nautica's brand and reputation for quality are known worldwide. We are very happy to have such a strong clothing brand involved with our great week of races. We’re sure their contribution will be appreciated by all,' said Santi Kanchanabandhu, President of the 21st Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Organizing Committee.

The Phuket King's Cup Regatta this year will be held to celebrate His Majesty the King of Thailand’s 80th Birthday from December 1 to 8. Another exciting year of races is expected after a record turnout of over 100 boats last year. This year is expected to see another large turnout of sailors from Thailand and around the world.

In the picture (second left): Khun Santi Kanchanabandhu, President of the 21st Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Organizing Committee and Khun Chantra Sangsrirattanakul, Division Manager, Bara, Windsor & Co., Ltd .