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9th May 2018 - 09:42Event Media

Top yachts heading to season finale at Samui Regatta

Samui Regatta organisers are expecting one of the most competitive line-up of boats ever at this year's regatta.

The countdown is on for the 2018 Samui Regatta as boats from around Asia are heading to Thailand's second most popular island destination for the final event showdown of the 2017/18 AsianYachting Grand Prix from 26th May to 2nd June. Now in its 17th year, Samui Regatta has been dubbed the 'Tropical Island Regatta' where daily prize-givings are on the beach at Host Sponsor Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui, the racing conditions are fast and the weather is warm. Top yachts and sailors from around the region come to compete each year and this year the fleet looks to be one of the most competitive ever.

Leading the charge in class IRC Zero is the 66-foot Alive (AUS), skippered by Duncan Hind. A newcomer to Samui Regatta, but a familiar face in Hong Kong and on the Australian circuit, Hind and his crew are up against some tough competition in the form of five TP52s – defending champion THA72 (THA), skippered by Kevin Whitcraft; Ark 323 (CHN), lead by Li Honguan and sailed with an all-Chinese crew; Freefire (HKG), skippered by Sam Chan; Team Hollywood (AUS), skippered by Ray Roberts; and Team Ulumulu (MAS), skippered by Troy Yaw. These are joined by Sarab Singh's well-campaigned Windsikher II out of Singapore, a past winner in Samui.

“This is one of the most competitive IRC Zero line-ups we've ever had. Five TP52s plus the Welbourne 52 Windsikher II and 2017 Hong Kong to Vietnam Race Line Honours winner, Alive. It's going to be an exciting five days of racing,” commented Simon James, Samui Regatta Race Director.

IRC One looks to be equally competitive with defending champions Loco (SIN) taking on Mandrake (HKG), who have competed in all Samui Regattas to date, Zannekin (HKG), skippered by Marcel Liedts, the China Cup team Ocean Night (CHN), Fujin (AUS), skippered by Timothy Fox, and Gary Baguley's El Coyote (AUS).

In the Performance Cruising Class Tim McMahon's SailQuest Hi Jinks (USA) are up against local favourite Moon Shadow (GBR), skippered by Mick Grover while the Multihull Class consists of four one-design Corsair Pulse 600s, all chartered to international crews.

The larger yachts will be joined by a dinghy fleet of youth sailors from Samui, Phuket and Phangan Island, who will be competing in the Samui Youth Challenge on the opening weekend (Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May), and for the first time at the regatta there will be Kiteboard foil racing with the event hosting the first round of the 'Asia & Oceania - KTA Hydrofoil Series' which will be held 31st May to 2nd June.

Known as the “Home of Samui Regatta”, Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui has been the Host Sponsor and headquarters since the very first year in 2002, and has become well known for its regatta hospitality which culminates in the final night's Gala Dinner – the highlight of the Asian yachting circuit. Centara are joined by a host of other sponsors and island businesses, which together have gotten behind the regatta and supported the event as a platform to promote Samui's marine tourism credentials to the world.

“From local businesses to award-winning hotels and international brands, the support we receive is incredible and it's these sponsors and partners that help to make Samui Regatta such a great event for both participants and Samui Island. The positive images and media coverage that spans the globe shows Samui Island in its best light and we're very proud to be working with all our sponsors and partners, many of which have been with us since day one,” added James. 

The 17th Samui Regatta will take place 26th May to 2nd June, 2018 headquartered at Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui, and is organised by Regattas Asia in conjunction with the Samui Yacht Club Regatta, under the auspices of the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Municipal of Koh Samui and the Sports Authority of Thailand.

For more information:
Website: www.samuiregatta.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SamuiRegatta 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/samuiregatta 
Videos: www.samuiregatta.com/media/video

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About Samui Regatta
Since its birth in 2002, Samui Regatta has grown to attract the best yachts in Asia and a large spectator following who come to Samui for great sailing, parties and to experience all the island's world-acclaimed hospitality. Samui Regatta is the final event of the AsianYachting Grand Prix season.

2018 is the regatta's 17th year and is proudly hosted by Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui, which is widely regarded as the "Home of Samui Regatta". The regatta is organised by Regattas Asia in conjunction with the Samui Yacht Club Regatta, under the auspices of the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Municipal of Koh Samui and the Sports Authority of Thailand.

The 2018 Samui Regatta takes place 26th May – 2nd June and comprises five days of tropical sailing and six parties.
www.SamuiRegatta.com. 

Samui Regatta Sponsors
The regatta is supported by Host Sponsor Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui.
Organising and Supporting Authorities include Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Sports Authority of Thailand, Province of Suratthani, Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, Municipal of Koh Samui, Tourism Association of Koh Samui, World Sailing, Samui Yacht Club Regatta, Kiteboard Tour Asia and Regattas Asia.
Co-sponsors include Tourism Authority of Thailand, Amari Koh Samui Resort, OZO Chaweng Samui Hotel, Resotel Group, Mount Gay Rum, ThaiBev, Chang, Mekhong and Budget Car Rental.
Official Supporters include Bangkok Hospital Samui, Le Murraya Resort, Synergy Samui Resort, Manathai Koh Samui Resort, The Bay – Koh Samui, Phuket Boat Lagoon, Seascape Beach Resort, Haad Thip, True Internet, ISS Security Services, Samui Boat Panmas, Peace Resort Koh Samui, TIP Life, The Beach, VMC Phuket, Surf Spot, Moose, B&G, Electrical Marine and Infinity Communications.
Media Partners include AsianYachting Grand Prix, aBOAT magazine, Fragrant Harbour, Check In Magazine, One Coast Magazine, Samui Holiday, Samui Channel, SEA Yachting, Phuket Magazine and MarineScene.Asia.

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Media Contacts
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