Nineteen boats are so far signed up for the “fun” regatta – the annual Phang Nga Bay Regatta, which goes under the gun on February 4.
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Tasar dinghies set to do battle at Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Eight of the internationally popular, fast, Tasar dinghies will appear for the first time at this year’s Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.
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International interest in Phuket’s regattas is growing, with one of them joining the Asian Yachting Grand Prix circuit and another anticipating the participation of a potential British Olympian.
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There was a time when Phuket had two international regattas. One was the Phuket King’s Cup, in early December, and the other was the picturesque Phang Nga Bay Regatta, usually in February.
The problem with both of these regattas was the wind – all too often there wasn’t any, and crews sat around in the blazing sun with sails flapping dismally, rather wishing they were onshore in the shade with a nice frosty beer.
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