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12/01/2009 - 12/31/2009Phuket King's Cup Regatta
Phuket,
Thailand
One of the biggest and most popular sailing events in Asia, the annual Phuket King's Cup Regatta attracts boats and crews from all over the world. First held in 1987, the event was originally raced to honour the Thai King's 60th birthday. It's grown in popularity every year and now includes many harbourside events and entertainment in addition to the thrills and excitement of the race itself. Spectators can see a range of different boats on the water, including keel boats and multi-hulls as well as traditional sailing craft. This is a fun event that is one of the highlights in the world sailing calendar.
Themes:
Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Sport
Hours: Various.
Cost: Free to spectate.
Where: Kata Beach
Phuket is approximately 800km (500 miles) southwest of Bangkok. Kata Beach is on the southwestern tip of the island
Phuket, Thailand
Getting there:
Air: Flying time is about 1 hour 20 minutes on the numerous daily services from Bangkok to Phuket.
Road: Highway 4 connects Bangkok to Phuket.
Bus: Numerous buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal for Phuket each day. The journey for both cars and buses is approximately 12 hours.
Contact Information:
Phuket King's Cup Regatta Office
20/11 Thepkassatri Road
Phuket Boat Lagoon
Amphur Muang
Phuket
83200
Thailand
Telephone: +66 76 273 380.
Email: racing@kingscup.com
Website: www.kingscup.com
