The Phuket King's Cup Regatta is Asia's biggest and most popular regatta. 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 Royal Patronage, 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.
Dates for 2010
04/12/10 - Registration and Measurement.
05/12/10 - Registration, Practice Race, Skippers Briefing. Opening Ceremony, Candle-light ceremony at Kata Beach Resort & Spa.
06/12/10 - Race Day One.
07/12/10 - Race Day Two.
08/12/10 - Race Day Three.
09/12/10 - Reserve Day.
10/12/10 - Race Day Four.
11/12/10 - Race Day Five. Royal Awards Ceremony.
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Select 2009 Photos
Coca Cola delights sailors with Phuket King’s Cup Lantern Festival
Phuket King’s Cup a winner in the regatta stakes By
Tracey Johnstone, Event Media ,
3:21 AM Sun 6 Dec 2009 GMT
“Best regatta ever” declared Neil Pryde, 2009 winner of the Racing division Phuket King’s Cup trophy, as he joined the other 10 winners yesterday in celebrating the highly successful event. In its 23rd year the Phuket Kings Cup attracted 111 entries, 1000 sailors from 33 countries and a substantial number of event supporters and spectators. The weather was just what the sailors ordered;
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Thailand voted favourite sailing venue in Asia By
Infinity Communications & Consultant, Phuket ,
3:27 AM Sun 6 Dec 2009 GMT
Thailand was voted the favourite sailing venue in Asia and the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta best regatta in Asia, according to a recent survey. The survey found also that the Regatta generated approximately 40 million baht for the Island economy during the 2009 event.
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AY Race Report - Day Five and Final Wrap By
AsianYachting.com, Phuket ,
3:18 AM Sun 6 Dec 2009 GMT
The morning started with the customary sail-past to celebrate His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyedej 82nd birthday. Long Live the King and may there be many more King's Cup held in HM and future Thai monarchs honour. As the wind was already pumping in at around 20 knots it was off to the race course were PRO Jerry Rollin was preparing two further windward/leeward races to conclude this years program.
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Mom Tri’s Boathouse upholds a tradition as old as King’s Cup itself By
Event Media, Phuket ,
2:32 PM Sat 5 Dec 2009 GMT
Known for its outstanding hospitality, as well as its award-winning collection of wines, Mom Tri’s Boathouse commemorates His Majesty the King’s birthday with a time honoured tradition – a special toast by the sea. Nestled on the beautiful shores of Kata Beach the resort provides a superb setting. Mom Luang Tridhosyuth Devakul,
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หม่อมตรีโบ๊ทเฮาส์ ร่วมเป็นเจ้าภาพจัดงานสังสรรค์ในรายการภูเก็ต คิงส์คัพ By
Event Media, Phuket ,
2:32 PM Sat 5 Dec 2009 GMT
หม่อมตรีโบ๊ทเฮาส์ สถานพักตากอากาศซึ่งโด่งดังในด้านการต้อนรับที่อบอุ่นและไวน์ชั้นเลิศที่ได้รับรางวัลมากมาย ร่วมเฉลิมฉลองวโรกาสอันเป็นมหามงคลเนื่องในวันเฉลิมพระชนม์พรรษาของพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวฯ ด้วยการจัดงานสังสรรค์ริมทะเลตามธรรมเนียมของรายการแข่งขันเรือใบชิงถ้วยพระราชทานภูเก็ต คิงส์คัพ รีกัตต้า ครั้งที่ 23 ในรูปแบบของงานเลี้ยงอันหรูหราริมหาดกะตะที่สวยงาม โดยการสนับสนุนจากหม่อมหลวงตรีทศยุทธ เท
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Mont Clair sparkles at Phuket King’s Cup Regatta By
Event Media, Phuket ,
2:27 PM Sat 5 Dec 2009 GMT
Already famous for its South African imported wine, Mont Clair, Siam Winery this year brings a sparkle to the Phuket King's Cup Regatta celebrations this year with the debut of “Mont Clair Sparkling”. A dedicated sponsor of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, this is the very first time the premium South African sparkling wine has been tasted in Thailand. The newly-launched wine will be served speciall
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Records aside, the King’s Cup 2009 is one for the ages By
Event Media, Phuket ,
2:10 PM Sat 5 Dec 2009 GMT
Phuket, Thailand 05 December 2009 - The final day of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, December 5th His Majesty the King’s birthday, wrapped up what was one of the most competitive regattas in memory. Australasia’s best sailors lead a formidable racing class fleet said to be the strongest ever assembled in Asia. The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta is fast building a reputation as one of the world’s best
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งานภูเก็ตคิงส์คัพรีกัตต้า 2009 สร้างสถิติใหม่ของการแข่งเรือใบระดับโลก By
Event Media, Phuket ,
2:10 PM Sat 5 Dec 2009 GMT
สำหรับการแข่งขันวันสุดท้ายของรายการแข่งขันเรือใบชิงถ้วยพระราชทานภูเก็ต คิงส์คัพ รีกัตต้า ซึ่งตรงกับวันเฉลิมพระชนม์พรรษาของพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวฯ นั้น ช่วยตอกย้ำรายการรีกัตต้าในปีนี้ให้เป็นหนึ่งในมหกรรมการแข่งขันในความทรงจำสำหรับทุกคน บรรดาลูกเรือชั้นยอดแห่งเอเชียแปซิฟิกซึ่งนำหน้าในการแข่งขันเรือใบในประเภท Racing ต่างได้รับการกล่าวขวัญว่าเป็นทีมที่แข็งแกร่งที่สุดเท่าที่เคยมีมา ประกาศศักดิ์ศรีง
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Sail pass tribute to honour His Majesty the King of Thailand By
Event Media, Phuket ,
1:22 PM Sat 5 Dec 2009 GMT
In celebration of His Majesty the King’s birthday, the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta sail pass is a proud tradition that unites sailors from thirty three nationalities. Joining hundreds of Thais were Australians, British, Americans, Russians, Japanese, Chinese and many others from around the world to salute His Majesty. The ceremony is a proud moment for all Thais.
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King’s Cup: final races and all results in the balance By
Tracey Johnstone, Event Media ,
11:41 PM Fri 4 Dec 2009 GMT
It’s the final day of racing in the 23rd Phuket King’s Cup and still all 11 division results today are critical to the overall outcome. The weather forecast is for a east-north-east breeze of 13 knots softening off to 8 knots by late morning. After a bruising day on the water yesterday, the fleet will no doubt be looking forward to these gentler conditions.
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Phuket King’s Cup day four - what a difference a windy day makes By
Tracey Johnstone, Event Media ,
10:57 AM Fri 4 Dec 2009 GMT
It was a day of high drama for the international fleet competing in the 23rd Phuket King’s Cup in the windy race day four with damaged boats and gear, and plenty of protests. After gentle, shifty breezes and smooth seas for the first three days of racing, the international fleet were today confronted today with strong winds and choppy sea conditions resulting in sail damage, broken masts, a
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Phuket King’s Cup race day four; anything can happen By
Tracey Johnstone, Event Media ,
11:17 PM Thu 3 Dec 2009 GMT
Today is the second last day of racing in the 23rd Phuket King’s Cup with the international crews coming back onto the water after a day of relaxation and race strategy review. Overnight many of the top crews have been doing their numbers, working out where they need to finish to hold a top three place, which boats could knock them off and how they should race the course on this critical day.
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Neil Pryde on verge of taking top honours at King’s Cup By
Event Media, Phuket ,
12:29 PM Fri 4 Dec 2009 GMT
On a day where winds reached speeds of up 20 knots, and choppy seas took a toll on smaller boats, Neil Pryde’s HiFi logged in a brilliant day four performance to all but ensure overall honours for the 2009 King’s Cup.
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Chang Beer’s regatta under the moonlight shines at King’s Cup By
Event Media, Phuket ,
10:32 AM Fri 4 Dec 2009 GMT
Sailing, sun and the best parties in Southeast Asia, that’s how the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta is often described by visitors old and new. Bringing that reputation to a whole new level, the Chang Regatta under the moonlight saw thousands of revelers dancing until the early hours.
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