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Andaman Sea regattas
King's Cup
The grandest and longest running of Southeast Asian regattas, the Phuket King's Cup is held each year in December to coincide with the birthday of Thailand's King Bumiphol. Lots of fast boats, serious sailors, socialites and hangers on. The premier event on Phuket's sporting/social calendar.
www.kingscup.com
Raja Muda International Regatta
The first regatta on the Asian Yachting Circuit season sails up the north coast of Malaysia from Port Klang to Pangkor, Penang and Langkawi in November. Attracts both serious racers and more relaxed cruisers. Sea legs are followed by two days of harbour races in Langkawi.
www.rmir.com
Phang Nga Bay Regatta
A sailing race among the towering karst islands in majestic Phang Nga Bay, a regatta for sailors who believe a good time is more important than order of finish. Held over Chinese New Year, which falls in February or March. Initially a three-day event, it was stretched to four days — the extra night's party a temptation too difficult to resist.
www.bayregatta.com
Royal Langkawi Regatta
This annual regatta, begun in 2003, has created much positive buzz among Andaman sailors and those visiting from abroad; well run, good parties and competitive racing.
www.langkawiregatta.com
The Champagne Run
This race is a prelim for Thai-based boats entered in the Royal Langkawi Regatta, a fun, overnight run from Phuket's Ao Chalong to Rebak Island off Langkawi.
Information page
Phuket Race Week
Fitting nicely into an off-season hole in the Phuket yachting calendar, this event in the middle of the southwest monsoon should get lots and lots of wind, and usually does. Race Week is run out of the lovely Evason Phuket Resort.
www.phuketraceweek.com
Andaman Sea Rally
Not a regatta, but a rally for both power and sail from Phuket to the Andaman Islands. Unfortunately, the January 2005 event had to be called off due to the Dec 26, 2004 tsunami which caused much destruction in the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
www.andamansearally.com
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