Sawadee.com Regatta Samui's Page

The final Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions and Course Book have now been uploaded in the Participate Section

Or you can download them here:

- Notice of Race (FINAL VERSION)
- Sailing Instructions
- Course Book (3mg)

Just click the below link to launch the live webcam.

mms://wms.th66.com/regatta

Many thanks to Sawadee.com and IT Complex for setting this up for us.

You can now watch the yachts arrive even if you are stuck at your desk.


*CAUTION* This cam also carries audio from around Tradewinds and as such might not be suitable for children... ;-)

Bangkok, Thailand. May 22, 2009 – Boats, crews and spectators have already begun arriving for the Sawadee.com Regatta. Now in its 8th year, this international yacht regatta takes place off Chaweng Beach in Koh Samui from 1st-6th June.

The well-anticipated early arrival is typical for this regatta – which has developed into one of Asia’s leading sailing events. The festival atmosphere and fun build-up provides crews with some time for rest and relaxation before the social events calendar begins… Continue

Thanks to John at Kandaburi for sending me this newsletter from the Thailand Hospitality Association of Samui who are focusing on keeping the island Green.

THA Green News Letter May 0912.pdf

John and Kandaburi are great supporters of the Regatta and will be around for the Beach Cleanup on Thursday 4th of June.

Come and join us,… Continue

Chairman of the Regatta Callum was recently interviewed by the Nation newspaper to see how an event like the Sawadee.com Regatta Samui can positively impact the economy of a country like Thailand.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/search/read.php?newsid=30102711

You can see the full transcript of the interview here:

- What’s the outlook of yachting business in Thailand and in Samui Island this year compare to previ… Continue