The Phuket Dinghy Series was introduced in 2010 as part of the Phuket King's Cup Regatta, creating a network between sailing clubs to inspire more youths in Thailand to take up the sport, especially the Optimist challenge for the under 15 years. The establishing of the Phuket Dinghy Series has helped bring to the fore many young Thai sailing talents. The program supported in past years by PTT group serves as an accessible means of competition for young sailors from many sailing clubs in Phuket, Phang Nga and Songkhla in order to prepare them for the international competition, and for the Phuket King's Cup Regatta.
International Dinghy Classes will race once more from 7-10 December at Kata Beach as part of the Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2015. Classes are divided into Optimist Boys, Optimist Girls, Laser Standard, Laser 4.7 and Topper. Its inclusion in Phuket King's Cup Regatta has played a part in the development of youth sailing in Thailand, encouraging more young sailors to take up the sport and empowering the development of talented and aspiring skippers.
Sponsors of the Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2015 include Principal Host Sponsor Kata Group, and Strategic Partners The Government Lottery Office (GLO), TCEB, and TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand). Co-Sponsors:Central Pattana, PTT PLC, Montclair, Haadthip, SINGHA Corporation. Media Partners: Phuket Gazette, PGTV, Prestige, SailWorld.com, Yachtstyle, Sea Yachting, Phuket Magazine, Image Asia, Phuket Marine Guide, The Guide Phuket, RL Magazine and Art & Culture.
Official website - http://www.kingscup.com/
Contact information: Phuket King's Cup Regatta Office T/F: +66 (0) 7627 3380. General inquiries: [email protected]. Racing inquiries: [email protected] Entry is now open to competing sailors.
About the Phuket King's Cup Regatta – Asia's legendary yacht race under Royal Patronage
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.
Under Royal Patronage, the Phuket King's Cup Regatta is organized 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.
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