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Phang Nga Bay Regatta

A fun event that sails through the most dramatic marine scenery in the world

Along with Yacht Haven Marina, ARTASIA PRESS is one of the sponsors, and the major organiser, of this new regatta.

A small regatta that began only in 1999, this has quickly become so popular that it is certain to become a permanent annual fixture. It is held over three days during the Chinese New Year holidays, in January or February. In 2000, its second year, it attracted almost 30 boats. In 2001 there were 36 boats, just about as many as this small, friendly event can handle, and there is talk of limiting the numbers if it gets larger in future. The major limitation is the number of boats that can be safely anchored during the overnight stops in the bays of Phang Nga Bay.

Sailed through the islands between Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi, this regatta is not as serious as the King’s Cup, but is great fun in some of the world’s most extravagant sailing scenery.

For full details of the Phang Nga Bay regatta, including dates, photos and instructions for entering, see the website bayregatta.com