Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek celebrates 10th Anniversary and Cape Panwa Hotel title sponsorship extension through 2015

“2013 is a milestone year for the event. We look back at the last nine years in which Raceweek has built a reputation for delivering one of the best regatta experiences in Asia, and we celebrate this the 10th Anniversary year while looking forward to the next decade and develop on the success of this award-winning regatta,” said Mr. Byron Jones, Managing Director of co-organiser Media Business Services (MBS).

The luxurious Cape Panwa Hotel is an ideal regatta venue with its established international reputation, private beach and pier, and spectacular sailing grounds right on the hotel's doorstep. Following their successful first hosting of the event last year, Cape Panwa Hotel recently extended their title sponsorship and committed to be the home of Phuket Raceweek through 2015. Read more

Green for go in Phuket!!!

It’s all systems go for the 10th Anniversary Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek with just over two months until final registration day on the 17thJuly.
Simon James, the Principal Race Officer takes charge of the racing and the Notice of Race can be found here or download the NOR here

Early bird bookings and the special regatta accommodation rates available at Cape Panwa Hotel and Kantary Bay Hotel are seeing brisk activity and no doubt accommodation will be another sell out. Check the accommodation page here

EARLY BIRD only available up to 14th June 2013
NOW extended until Friday 21st June.

Boat entry - All classes: Thai Baht 10,000
(The entry fee includes one ticket for all official functions and parties of the Regatta)
Crew tickets - Additional crew tickets are Thai Baht 3,850
Full details of the Early Bird Offer
Find out more and GET INVOLVED on the registration page

The Latest News.

The news has been flowing after the “doors open” registration launch at the Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX).The new face at Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek,Byron Jones, has been working tirelessly with Grenville Fordham and Paul Poole to ensure the 10th Anniversary event is going to be another Phuket Raceweek to remember.

The big news is that the Sports Authority of Thailand have officially recognized the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek and joins The Tourism Authority of Thailand as a co-sponsor alongside DaVinci Yacht Charters and recently welcomed back to Jaguar/Land Rover, who join us for a third regatta. More here http://www.phuketraceweek.com/news.htm

Looking for crew or need crew feel free to use the regatta facebook page

Wednesday the 17th July is registration day, with skippers briefing followed by the Opening Ceremony and The Mount Gay Rum Thailand Party, sponsored by our presenting sponsor Mount Gay Rum with a sumptuous Caribbean Buffet from our hosts Cape Panwa Hotel and Kantary Bay Hotel. Full programme details are here

Phuket Raceweek delivers the goods

An intro to your regatta

The regatta is run over six or seven classes, including cruising/bareboat/charter yachts. It’s competitive, high-octane racing for the serious boats and fun courses around the islands for the less serious racers.

The evening parties are legendary. According to one competitor, “It just gets better and better. It’s my favourite. We're very lucky to have such a regatta on the doorstep.”

Faced with a venue change after eight successful years, Phuket Raceweek organisers, Image Asia Events, concluded a multi-year deal with new Title Sponsor, Cape Panwa Hotel and Host Venue Sponsors, Cape Panwa Hotel and Kantary Bay Hotel.

Best Asian Regatta!

What the racers say...

“We've been to many international regattas and this was world class standards. It's an excellent regatta - one of the best in the world - both for the sailing and bunch of people it attracts.” Neil Ayre, Shanghai Baby

“I've had a fabulous time. It's my first time at this regatta and it's possibly the best experience I've had in Asia… I came here expecting the regatta to be much less competitive, but it was very tight racing… where the gap between first and second was [sometimes] less than 10 seconds.” Ray Roberts, Evolution Sails

“Great Regatta! The best in Asia. We recommend Raceweek wholeheartedly to all prospective participants.” Mike Downard, CEO of Sail in Asia

“This is a fantastic regatta which is professionally run and meets all of the requirements for sailors at all levels." Rob Azzopardi, Prosafe Cunning Plan

“The regatta just gets better and better - and the winds continue to co-operate. It has to be my favourite. We're very lucky to have such a regatta on the doorstep; visitors must be jealous.” Roger Kingdon, Moto Inzi

“What a great regatta Phuket Raceweek has turned into. Hard racing during the day and plenty of entertainment at night. What more could a sailor wish for? It does not get much better than this, anywhere in the world, I can assure you.” Capt. Marty Rijkuris, CEO Asian Yachting.