April Newsletter

We're nearly there!

Dear Friends of the Samui Regatta,



30 days to go and counting.......Please refer to the website for all the details you need to prepare for the Regatta.


Am on the verge of leaving for the Top Of The Gulf where a large mix fleet is preparing to race off the Ocean Marina from the 1st to the 4th of May. We wish ALL THE BEST to Organisers and Participants.


Back to Samui and latest entertainment news is the return of the Margaritas Bar at the Tavern sponsored by Coyote Bar Samui. Additionally, on some nights we will have a neck and shoulder massage service for tired sailors courtesy of Magnolia Spa. AND for the Gala Dinner we have a special performance by famed singer, Josee Koning from Amsterdam.


Also this year for the first time we are going to have a Spectator Boat and Regatta Beer Tent which will be open to the public and let people see images of the days racing and find out the results as they happen. More information here soon.

Next door from Centara, Capt' Squally is testing the deadly welcome cocktails and preparing the green strobe light for skippers to navigate their way in.


On behalf of Sawadee.com Regatta Samui and the organising committee Good wind and fair weather on the way to Samui, we are waiting for you.


Frankie Brancaccio
Regatta GM

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From the Race Committee

Update


New Race Officer.
The Race Committee has announced that Ross Chisholm will be joining us as Race Officer for this year's Regatta.
Ross is an experienced IRO based in Darwin, Australia and recently worked with the on water team at the 2008 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. – Welcome Aboard.


For the rest of information including Class Divisions, Sports boats Handicaps, IRC and Course diagram information please follow this link

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Exclusive Thai Rent A Car Offer!

Thai Rent A Car would like to offer special promotion for Samui Regatta participants as follow:


1) Toyota Camry = 2,900 Baht/ day for standard rate. Receive 50 % discount = 1,450 Baht/day.
2) Toyota Fortuner =3,400 Baht/day for standard rate. Receive 50 % discount = 1,700 Baht/day.


Full details of offers here.

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From Cap'n Squall

With barely a month to the regatta, Samui's juniors will be fielding some 17 boats on the regatta lay day to compete for the one day Koh Samui Regatta Juniors Trophy.


The Samui Yacht Club is sending a team to compete in the Top of the Gulf Regatta in Pattaya early May while Samui Yacht Club Regatta team has been training in strong winds off Chaweng this month.



Once again the kids are expected to get strong support from the big regatta yachts' skippers and crews and to party with them at the traditional lay day evening BBQ party at Tradewinds.


Last year Jelik's popular owner Frank Pong from Hong Kong presented the 1st price to the dimunitive Mai and world famous yacht designer Juan Kouyoumidjan ( designer of America's Cup boat Oracle and most of the current Volvo Race yachts ) presented 2nd place to our Amanda.


Foxy Lady's skipper Bill Bremner gave the third prize to Martin and then generously donated a new boat to the kids!

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Other News and Media

For the latest news and media on the regatta please go to http://www.samuiregatta.com/group/newsmedia

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Featured Event Partner - Dunlopillo

This month we talked to Dale Lamb of Dunlopillo, a co-partner of the regatta for the first time.



So who are you and what are your responsibilities?
I am the Marketing and Manufacturing Director of Dunlopillo (Thailand) Limited. I have been working with Dunlopillo for over 10 years managing all aspects of the business.

People spend over a third of their lives on a bed and therefore the designs and theory of putting together the right mattresses are of fundamental importance to me.

What is your interest and Dunlopillo’s interest in Koh Samui?
We have been working with resorts and hotels in the area for many years and have seen a large increase in housing developments, apartments, Hotels and 5 star holiday homes.

For instance we recently supplied the 5-star Dhevatara developments with all their mattresses, linen and toweling. We believe in developing close, long-term, professional relationships with all our clients so we can work together to satisfy their unique needs and requirements.


What is your favorite thing about the island?
Koh Samui is a great place. I have been visiting the island for over 22 years, including coming here for my honeymoon, my wife’s 30th birthday, and one of best friend’s wedding last year.

I know it’s a cliché but I think that Samui offers something for everyone from incredible nightlife and restaurants and amazing design hotels, to outdoor sports, holistic retreats and quiet secluded spots for those who are just looking to relax and let the world pass by.


What is your relationship with sailing and when did it start?
I have always been a keen water enthusiast. From sailing ‘Hobie cats’ with my daughter on the weekends in Hua Hin to a 48 hour (4 hour shifts) sail from Bangkok to Koh Samui a few years ago.
Whereever I go on holiday I need to be close to water. Whether it’s fishing, sailing or kite surfing - a good day on the water is the best day in the world.


What are you looking forward to most about the regatta this year?
Being a co-partner for the first time I am looking forward to meeting the experienced crews of the yachts and being able to listen and hopefully learn new things about sailing and the lives they lead.
The Parties and the socializing is an important part of the week as well. Last year the atmosphere was fantastic and everyone had a great time.
I am also looking forward to meeting many of the developers and owners of new and old resorts on the island.



Please tell us more about Dunlopillo
Dunlopillo is the longest serving international bedding brand in Thailand. We have used customer service and product quality as our guiding principles and have become one of the leading brands in the Kingdom.
We provide a full range of mattresses, pool side waterproof sun beds, linen, pillows and toweling as a one stop shop to assist all our partners.


From my whole team we wish the participants, sponsors and spectators a fantastic and enjoyable week. Most of all sleep well. A quality nights sleep will make the difference between a good holiday and a fantastic one.

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