Phuket King’s Cup Regatta hosts stunning opening ceremony

The official opening for the 26th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta took place at Kata Beach Resort & Spa, and was attended by VIPs, media and hundreds of sailors from around the world. The Regatta, held from 1 to 8 December, 2012, has attracted sailors from over 35 countries along with some of the fastest racing vessels in the region, who came together to enjoy the stunning Opening Party.

The Regatta generates significant revenue for the local economy, and serves to the great benefit of Phuket’s hotels and restaurants which enjoy a surge of custom before, during and after Regatta Week. Kevin Whitcraft, President of the 26th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Organising Committee, joined with Pamuke Achariyachai, President of Kata Group Resorts Thailand and Host Sponsor, Maitree Inthusud, Phuket Governor; the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand and the Royal Thai Navy for the opening ceremony.

As a principal fixture on the Asian Yachting Circuit, the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta under Royal Patronage annually attracts the largest racing fleet in the region, ranging from high tech to live-aboard ocean cruisers, multihulls and classics. International-standard race management is combined with lively beach parties to create this world-renowned yacht racing exhibition.

2012 Phuket Kings Cup Regatta
Maitree Inthusud, Phuket Governor; Vice Admiral Tarathon Kajitsuwan, Commander in Chief, Third Area Naval Command, YRAT representative (2012 Phuket Kings Cup Regatta - Opening Ceremony)



2012 Phuket Kings Cup Regatta
Pamuke Achariyachai, President of Kata Group Resorts Thailand and Host Sponsor; Maitree Inthusud, Phuket Governor; Vice Admiral Tarathon Kajitsuwan, Commander in Chief, Third Area Naval Command, YRAT representative; Kevin Whitcraft, President of the 26th Phuket King’s Cup Organising Committee (2012 Phuket Kings Cup Regatta - Opening Ceremony)

 

About the Phuket King's Cup Regatta – Asia’s legendary yacht race under Royal Patronage

The Phuket King's Cup Regatta last year celebrated its Quarter Centenary year, after first sailing in 1987 to celebrate His Majesty the King of Thailand's 60th birthday. Under Royal Patronage, the Phuket King's Cup Regatta is organised by the Phuket King's Cup Regatta Organising 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.

The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta will be held from 1 to 8 December, 2012. Sponsors of the 2012 Phuket King's Cup Regatta include Kata Group Resorts Thailand, Singha Corporation, Mont Clair Wine by Siam Winery, Thai Oil, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, Boathouse, Haadthip PLC, and Sunsail. Media Partners include The Nation, Phuket Gazette, Phuket Magazine, Sail-World.com, SEA Yachting and YachtStyle Asia.

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