Phang Nga Bay Regatta, Krabi

Posted by Mari Nicholson Feb 4, 2008

The Phang Nga Bay Regatta is now in its 11th year and this year promises to be even greater fun for those taking part. The fleet sails a different course each day, taking them through some of the most spectacular scenery in Asia. They cruise from Phuket to Phang Nga through the stunning islands that rise out of the sea, on to Krabi, the Phi Phi Islands and back to Phuket.

Regatta Parties

The parties are a tradition of the regatta, and hotel parties are mixed with beach parties (plus a few smaller, intimate, parties held on the boats, no doubt).

Registration and PrizesRegistration and the opening party will take place on February 6th at the Chandara Resort & Spa on Phuket's East Coast. The regatta will then sail through the bay before ending at the Royal Phuket Yacht Club on Nai Harn Beach on February 10th, where the final party will be held.

Prizes are distributed at the eventing party at the end of each race day, February 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th.

What boats?

Most of this year's entries are local yachts, many of them the Phuket made and designed Firefly catamarans which are known as "the Formula One boats of Asia". The Bangkok Post reports that Sunsail, the biggest yacht charter company in the world, has rented out seven of its yachts to competitors in this year's regatta.

All in all, it promises to live up to its reputation for fun, frolics and fast racing in the sun.