25 May TO 1 June, 2024

CHAWENG BEACHKOH SAMUI

1st June 2013 - 18:00Samui Regatta

Best Racing in Asia!

Foxy Lady 6 on their way to winning IRC One. Photo by SamuiPics.com.

Samui returned to its glorious tropical ways for the final day of the 2013 Samui Regatta with 10 knots of breeze and building, under a blue sky with calm seas. PRO Ross Chisholm set two windward/leewards for all classes except IRC Zero, who needed just one more to complete their 10 race schedule.

Jelik wins IRC 0

Although Frank Pong's Jelik (HKG) had already wrapped up the IRC Zero title yesterday, he was out on the startline this morning, full of energy and with the bit between his teeth. Some tweaks to the set-up last night following their 1,5 yesterday saw Jelik back upto speed to take the final race win on the two nautical mile windward/leeward course. Jelik was crowned class winner and also the 2012/13 Asian Yachting Grand Prix Championship Skipper (Frank Pong) and Yacht (Jelik) of the Year.

Sam Chan's Freefire (HKG) placed second in the final race to secure second overall and, although finishing strongly with a third in the last race, it was not enough for the Royal Malaysian Navy entry Miri Marina Uranus (MAS), skippered by Mohamad Razali Mansor, to overhaul Ben Copley's Katsu (AUS) who took third place overall on countback.

Close battle for IRC 1

Coming into the last day level on points were Foxy Lady 6 (SIN) and Walawala 2 (SIN) in IRC One. Business in Europe meant Bill Bremner, owner/ skipper of Foxy Lady 6, handed the helm to Steve McConaghy for the final day and the pressure was on.

Two windward/leewards were scheduled and in the shifty winds there was plenty of chance to gain points... and loose them. Foxy Lady 6 and Steve Manning's Walawala 2 battled over the short course to finish second and third respectively, behind the rapidly improving Elektra, skippered by Marcel Liedts.

Going into the final race, it was all to play for with a close three-way battle at the top. Having thrown away the lead last year on the final day, placing fifth in the last race and giving the title to EFG Bank Mandrake, all eyes were on the Foxy Lady 6 crew. Game on.

Windsikher (SIN), skippered by Sarab Singh, put in a good performance to finish second, missing out on the win by less than 10 seconds, and secure a comfortable fourth overall. A third for Elektra in the final race was enough to claim second overall and displace Walawala 2 who finished fourth in the last race and third in the overall standings. After the disappointment of last year, it was Foxy Lady 6's time to shine, triumphing in style with a win in the final race and the overall class title.

There's talk of a new Sydney GTS43 for Sarab Singh in the works, and also possibly for Nick Burns/ Fred Kinmonth, which is likely to add even more spice to the hot 40-footers in the region right now. Watch out for this class at Samui Regatta 2014.

Aussies clear up IRC 2

A perfect ending to a perfect regatta - at least the winners in IRC Two, Bareboat/Cruising and Multihull classes thought as much. In fact, all competitors felt the same. Matt Allen, the Aussie ace from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, left a fellow-Aussie in charge of Ichi Ban (AUS), Scott Duncanson, who continued Allen's succession of wins to win handsomely IRC Two, scoring a total of nine successive firsts.

Pattaya sailor Gary Baguley held on grimly on El Coyote (THA), to be scored second in the class, followed by Thai-based Free Wind (THA), helmed by Nicholas Smith, Bryan Coianiz's Siren (THA) and Mick Grover's Thai entry Moon Shadow (THA).

But, there was additional kudos for these later finishers, as the Race Director sub-divided IRC Two into a Bareboat/Cruising class, with Free Wind taking the top placing, followed, in order, by Moon Shadow, Patinyakorn Buranrom's Thai-crewed Sansiri (THA), Aussie Barry Waugh's aptly-named The Waughship (AUS), and the Sailquest team from Ocean Marina on Paprika ll (THA). Only one point separated the second and third-placed boats.

Multihull success for local team

Last, but definitely not least, was the ongoing struggle for supremacy in the Multihull class. David Liddell's consistency won the day and the Ao Chalong (Phuket) multi Miss Saigon (THA), beat fellow Phuket challenger Henry Kaye, on Sweet Chariot (THA), who finished some six points behind, with Samui team Crazy Horse (THA) dropping out of contention at the half-way mark.

Paddleboard Challenge

A popular addition to this year's regatta has been the Standup Paddleboard Challenge, sponsored by JP Australia, NeilPryde and Kiteboarding Asia, with a competition run daily between sailors, crews, and even select media that took part. The top two of each day went through to a Grand Finale with the winner, Akira Sakai (nickname Splash) representing Walawala 2, taking away an inflatable board, pump and accessories worth over US$1,200.

The 2013 Samui Regatta, organised by leading regatta services provider Regattas Asia, has been a roaring success with some of the highest quality competition and closest racing on-the-water seen at any regatta in Asia, and many sailors announcing it the "Best Racing in Asia". The proceedings concluded with a lavish Gala Dinner and final awards presentation, including awarding the 2012/13 Asian Yachting Grand Prix Championship Skipper and Yacht of the Year, on the lawn at Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui.

Overall Series Results

IRC Zero
1st Jelik, Frank Pong (13)
2nd Freefire, Sam Chan (21)
3rd Katsu, Ben Copley (29)

IRC One
1st Foxy Lady 6, Bill Bremner (19)
2nd Elektra, Marcel Liedts (22)
3rd Walawala 2, Steve Manning (23.5)

IRC Two
1st Ichi Ban, Matt Allen (8)
2nd El Coyote, Gary Baguley (16)
3rd Free Wind, Nicholas Smith (29)

Bareboat/ Cruising
1st Free Wind, Nicholas Smith (10)
2nd Moon Shadow, Mick Grover (21)
3rd Sansiri, Patinyakorn Buranrom (22)

Multihull
1st Miss Saigon, David Liddell (12)
2nd Sweet Chariot, Henry Kaye (18)
3rd Crazy Horse, Team Kunta/ Zanzen (29)

Sun 2 Jun 2024

เรือแซนเนคินจากฮ่องกงคว้าอันดับหนึ่ง สมุยรีกัตต้าครั้งที่ 21 ตอกย้ำไทยฮับท่องเที่ยวเชิงกีฬาชั้นนำระดับโลก

Sat 1 Jun 2024

Hongkong’s Zannekin Claims Victory at 21st Samui Regatta 2024

Fri 31 May 2024

เรือใบสมุยรีกัตต้าวันที่สี่ ลมดีแรงสูงสุด 25 น็อต ประทับใจนักแล่นเรือต่างชาติ

Fri 31 May 2024

17-mile Pursuit Race highlights Race Day 4 of the 21st Samui Regatta

Wed 29 May 2024

เรือ Zannekin จากฮ่องกงยังคงนำจ่าฝูงแข่งวันที่ 3

Wed 29 May 2024

Race Day 3 of the 21st Samui Regatta

Tue 28 May 2024

Variable Light Winds Challenge Sailors on Race Day 2 of the 21st Samui Regatta 2024

Tue 28 May 2024

ผลการแข่งขันวันที่ 2 สมุยรีกัตต้า กระแสลมเบา 7 น็อตท้าทายนักแล่นใบ

Mon 27 May 2024

ผลการแข่งวันแรกสมุยรีกัตต้า ครั้งที่ 21 ปี 2567เรือ Zannekin จากฮ่องกงคว้าที่ 1

Mon 27 May 2024

Hong Kong’s Zannekin Dominates First Day of the 21st Samui Regatta 2024

Sun 26 May 2024

เปิดการแข่งขันเรือใบนานาชาติสมุยรีกัตต้าครั้งที่ 21

Sun 26 May 2024

21st Samui Regatta 2024 Kicks Off Forecasting 100 Million Baht Boost to Local Island Economy

Fri 24 May 2024

The 21st Samui Regatta 2024 Gears Up to Welcome Over 200 Sailors and Spectators to Thailand

Tue 21 May 2024

สุราษฎร์ธานี พร้อมเป็นเจ้าภาพการแข่งขันเรือใบนานาชาติ สมุย รีกัตต้า 2567

Sat 27 May 2023

Freefire captures 20th sailing of the Samui Regatta

Sat 27 May 2023

Great sailing weather continues for the Samui Regatta

Thu 25 May 2023

Samui Regatta stages inaugural pursuit race

Wed 24 May 2023

Close racing with boats only seconds apart at Samui Regatta

Tue 23 May 2023

Samui Regatta celebrates two decades on the water

Mon 22 May 2023

The opening of the 20th Koh Samui International Sailing Regatta 2023.

Sat 30 Jul 2022

A big thank you to The Tourism Authority of Thailand

Sat 30 Jul 2022

Samui Regatta Brings Sense of Optimism to Island

Sat 30 Jul 2022

Light winds, but racing underway.

Fri 8 Jul 2022

Samui Regatta returns to its roots for 2022.

Mon 28 Feb 2022

Samui Regatta Confirmed for 26-30 July 2022

Mon 26 Apr 2021

2021 Samui Regata postponed until 3rd Quarter 2021.

Thu 2 Apr 2020

19th Samui Regatta Postponed until Aug/Sep 2021

Sat 1 Jun 2019

Records set on final day of the 2019 Samui Regatta

Fri 31 May 2019

Getting close at the top after Day 4 of the 2019 Samui Regatta

Wed 29 May 2019

Action galore on Day 3 of 2019 Samui Regatta

Tue 28 May 2019

No racing on Day 2 of Samui Regatta 2019 as sailors regroup onshore

Mon 27 May 2019

Stellar fleet line-up on Day 1 of Samui Regatta 2019

Mon 6 May 2019

Samui Regatta welcomes Synergy Samui Resort as new home.

Sat 2 Jun 2018

Two race finale wraps up successful 2018 Samui Regatta

Fri 1 Jun 2018

Breezy Day 4 sets up final day showdown at 2018 Samui Regatta

Wed 30 May 2018

Seconds in it on Day 3 of 2018 Samui Regatta

Tue 29 May 2018

Variable conditions test sailors on Day 2 of 2018 Samui Regatta

Mon 28 May 2018

A testing Day 1 for sailors at the 2018 Samui Regatta

Sun 27 May 2018

Close racing between young Thai sailors at Samui Youth Challenge

Wed 23 May 2018

17th Samui Regatta to take place 26 May 2 June off Chaweng Beach

Thu 17 May 2018

International Fleet Sets Sail for Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui to Compete in Final Event of the AsianYachting Grand Prix Championship 2018

Wed 9 May 2018

Top yachts heading to season finale at Samui Regatta

Sat 27 May 2017

Photo finishes on final day of 2017 Samui Regatta

Fri 26 May 2017

Challenging winds test tacticians' savvy on Day 4 of 2017 Samui Regatta

Wed 24 May 2017

Consolidation at the top on Day 3 of 2017 Samui Regatta

Tue 23 May 2017

Doubling down on Day 2 of 2017 Samui Regatta

Mon 22 May 2017

Samui delivers the goods on Day 1 of 2017 Samui Regatta

Tue 16 May 2017

Samui Regatta sets the standard for sports tourism on Samui Island

Fri 12 May 2017

International fleet line-up for 16th Samui Regatta

Sat 28 May 2016

20 knots of breeze delivers fantastic finale to 2016 Samui Regatta

Fri 27 May 2016

Classic Samui conditions for Day 4 of 2016 Samui Regatta

Wed 25 May 2016

Coastal course shakes up the standings on Day 3 of 2016 Samui Regatta

Tue 24 May 2016

Consistency proves key on Day 2 of Samui Regatta 2016

Mon 23 May 2016

When the going gets tough: Samui Regatta 2016, Day 1

Sun 22 May 2016

Dinghy racing makes a return at 2016 Samui Regatta

Thu 19 May 2016

World-class fleet to line-up for 15th Samui Regatta

Wed 2 Mar 2016

All ahead to Samui Regatta 2016

Sat 30 May 2015

Final race decides the titles at Samui Regatta 2015

Fri 29 May 2015

Samui Regatta goes down to the wire after a tough Day 4

Wed 27 May 2015

A packed day of racing on Day 3 of Samui Regatta 2015

Tue 26 May 2015

All change on Day 2 of Samui Regatta 2015

Mon 25 May 2015

Changing fortunes on Day 1 of Samui Regatta 2015

Sun 24 May 2015

Samui Regatta 2015 to close out the 2014/15 regional sailing circuit

Wed 6 May 2015

TAT backs Samui Regatta as it sails into the 14th successful year

Sat 31 May 2014

Only seconds in it on final day of 2014 Samui Regatta

Fri 30 May 2014

Stronger breeze and longer courses mix it up on Day 4 of the 2014 Samui Regatta

Wed 28 May 2014

Good wind and three races completed on Day 3 gets Samui Regatta series back on track

Tue 27 May 2014

Tricky winds shake up results on Day 2 of Samui Regatta

Mon 26 May 2014

HiFi and Foxy Lady VI take early leads on Day 1 of Samui Regatta

Mon 14 Apr 2014

Asia's best to compete at 13th Samui Regatta

Wed 15 May 2013

Standby Samui!

Sat 23 Jun 2012

Strong winds decide the places on final day at Samui Regatta 2012

Copyright © 2021 - Samui Regatta - All rights reserved. Website by NGR