Samui Regatta 2012: May 26th - June 2nd
Regatta Fleet Begins Arriving In Tropical Koh Samui
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 on 31st May and the first regatta challenge on Monday 1st June.
And competitive it will be, with six boat classes expected and the return of many regatta favourites. Classes in 2009 will include Racing, Premier, IRC, Bareboat, Sports Boats and Multihulls. Neil Pryde’s Hi-Fi and Ray Roberts’ Quantum Racing will provide a formidable challenge in the Racing Class and will be joined by Boracay (Jelik II), Foxy Lady IV, Freefire 52, Mandrake, Katsu, Windsikher and Ichi Ban – making this a must-watch class in Samui.
Others returning to Samui to take up the challenge include Pornstar (Sports Boat Class), Constanza (Bareboat Class) and Cedar Swan (Multihull Class). In all, over 40 boats will compete for honours in their class, providing a fantastic on-water spectacle.
The Sawadee.com Regatta will bring much to the island of Koh Samui when it begins in just over one week’s time. In addition to a spike in the number of spectators and tourists that will pour in to experience the regatta and its great evening parties and fun social events – the regatta is also fast earning itself a name as ‘The Regatta That Gives Back’. The schedule will feature the second running of the ‘Samui Junior Sailing Squadron Challenge’ – an event that gives island children the opportunity to experience just what it’s like to be in a yachting race – competing just off the beach in a challenge every bit as competitive as a full regatta.
The regatta week will also see the launch of the ‘Sawadee.com Regatta Samui Bluewater Scholarship’ – a new scholarship programme to support education at the island’s Bluewater School. Donations from crews and spectators and a first time ‘beach clean-up’ on the regatta lay day, will all raise funds towards giving local children a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend Bluewater School.
The regatta, which welcomes new title sponsor Web Sawasdee Plc, one of Thailand’s leading inbound travel companies, along with co-partners Centara Grand Beach Resort, Dunlopillo and Singha, will also feature a 12ft Skiff Challenge in the run-up to the main regatta.
Callum Laing, Chairman of the Sawadee.com Regatta, commented, “Not only do we have a full fleet registered and already arriving on the island, but the social and party schedule is sure to make this one of the most memorable Asian sailing events of 2009. With the great on-water viewing opportunities, we know that spectators will be in for a real treat. I’m also particularly happy that we can give back to the community – a community that continues to support this regatta and that has helped make it the great spectacle that it is today”.
The Sawadee.com Regatta begins in Koh Samui, Thailand, on 1st June with the final race on 6th June.
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For additional Sawadee.com Regatta Media Updates, please reference: www.samuiregatta.com/group/newsmedia
Media Contacts:
Citrus Public Relations or MobyElite Sports
Ian Grundy Siobhan Kennedy
ian.grundy@citrus-pr.com siobhan@mobyelite.com
Tel: +65 83226890 Tel: +66 (0) 8 60028458
About the Sawadee.com Regatta 2009, Samui
The Sawadee.com Regatta 2009, Samui, is an annual event that takes place on the beautiful Thai island of Koh Samui. Now in its eighth year, this ‘Tropical Island Regatta’ has become one of the main events on the Asian sailing circuit and attracts an international fleet.
Along with title sponsor Sawadee.com, co-partners are Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui, Dunlopillo and Singha – supported by Event Partners: Samui Villas & Homes, Dhevatara Properties, Nikki Beach Samui, The Moorings, Central Wine Cellar, Samui Emerald Condominiums, Thai Rent a Car, Seatran Discovery and T.A.T.
For further details see www.samuiregatta.com
Press Release - Sawadee.com Regatta Fleet Begins Arriving In Tropic...
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 on 31st May and the first regatta challenge on Monday 1st June.
And competitive it will be, with six boat classes expected and the return of many regatta favourites. Classes in 2009 will include Racing, Premier, IRC, Bareboat, Sports Boats and Multihulls. Neil Pryde’s Hi-Fi and Ray Roberts’ Quantum Racing will provide a formidable challenge in the Racing Class and will be joined by Boracay (Jelik II), Foxy Lady IV, Freefire 52, Mandrake, Katsu, Windsikher and Ichi Ban – making this a must-watch class in Samui.
Others returning to Samui to take up the challenge include Pornstar (Sports Boat Class), Constanza (Bareboat Class) and Cedar Swan (Multihull Class). In all, over 40 boats will compete for honours in their class, providing a fantastic on-water spectacle.
The Sawadee.com Regatta will bring much to the island of Koh Samui when it begins in just over one week’s time. In addition to a spike in the number of spectators and tourists that will pour in to experience the regatta and its great evening parties and fun social events – the regatta is also fast earning itself a name as ‘The Regatta That Gives Back’. The schedule will feature the second running of the ‘Samui Junior Sailing Squadron Challenge’ – an event that gives island children the opportunity to experience just what it’s like to be in a yachting race – competing just off the beach in a challenge every bit as competitive as a full regatta.
The regatta week will also see the launch of the ‘Sawadee.com Regatta Samui Bluewater Scholarship’ – a new scholarship programme to support education at the island’s Bluewater School. Donations from crews and spectators and a first time ‘beach clean-up’ on the regatta lay day, will all raise funds towards giving local children a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend Bluewater School.
The regatta, which welcomes new title sponsor Web Sawasdee Plc, one of Thailand’s leading inbound travel companies, along with co-partners Centara Grand Beach Resort, Dunlopillo and Singha, will also feature a 12ft Skiff Challenge in the run-up to the main regatta.
Callum Laing, Chairman of the Sawadee.com Regatta, commented, “Not only do we have a full fleet registered and already arriving on the island, but the social and party schedule is sure to make this one of the most memorable Asian sailing events of 2009. With the great on-water viewing opportunities, we know that spectators will be in for a real treat. I’m also particularly happy that we can give back to the community – a community that continues to support this regatta and that has helped make it the great spectacle that it is today”.
The Sawadee.com Regatta begins in Koh Samui, Thailand, on 1st June with the final race on 6th June.
Ends /
For additional Sawadee.com Regatta Media Updates, please reference: www.samuiregatta.com/group/newsmedia
Media Contacts:
Citrus Public Relations or MobyElite Sports
Ian Grundy Siobhan Kennedy
ian.grundy@citrus-pr.com siobhan@mobyelite.com
Tel: +65 83226890 Tel: +66 (0) 8 60028458
About the Sawadee.com Regatta 2009, Samui
The Sawadee.com Regatta 2009, Samui, is an annual event that takes place on the beautiful Thai island of Koh Samui. Now in its eighth year, this ‘Tropical Island Regatta’ has become one of the main events on the Asian sailing circuit and attracts an international fleet.
Along with title sponsor Sawadee.com, co-partners are Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui, Dunlopillo and Singha – supported by Event Partners: Samui Villas & Homes, Dhevatara Properties, Nikki Beach Samui, The Moorings, Central Wine Cellar, Samui Emerald Condominiums, Thai Rent a Car, Seatran Discovery and T.A.T.
For further details see www.samuiregatta.com
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