The Phuket King's Cup Regatta is Asia's biggest and most popular regatta. More than a regatta, the week long event consists of great parties, great sailing and lots of fun.
Inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the event has been held every year since during the first week of December.With the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, 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.
Schedule of events.
Registration for the 2008 Regatta and the functions listed below will take place at the
Racing for all classes will be held in the waters around Phuket. The following schedule is provisional and subject to weather conditions.
Saturday 29 November 2008
10.00 - 17.00 Registration
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO RECENT CHANGES IN REGULATIONS FOR YACHTS ARRIVING IN PHUKET. CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION FACILITIES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION.
ALL YACHTS ARRIVING IN PHUKET MUST CLEAR CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION AT THE ONE-STOP SHOP SITUATED AT AO CHALONG PIER.
13.00 Practice race
16.30 Skippers briefing
18.30 Opening Ceremony
Monday 1 December - Saturday 6 December 2008
5 racing days and 1 reserve day
Saturday 6 December 2008
18.00 Royal Awards Ceremony and Closing Party
Entry Fees
The entry fee of 17,600 Baht (8a,800 Baht for Sports Boats and Ocean Rovers) must accompany the Entry Form. Entries must be received by 1 November 2008. For late entries after 1 November 2008, the entry fee is 25,000 Baht (12,500 Baht for Sports Boats and Ocean Rovers).
The entry fee includes participation of skipper. An additional Crew fee of 4,000 baht is payable at or before registration for each additional crew member and supporter participating in official functions and parties of the Regatta.
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