Faced with the inevitability of a venue change after eight successful years, Phuket Raceweek organisers, Image Asia Events, today announced the conclusion of multi-year deals with new Title Sponsor, Cape Panwa Hotel and Host Venue Sponsors,Cape Panwa Hotel and Kantary Bay Hotel. Read more....
For details of rooms at Cape Panwa Hotel and Kantary Bay Hotel, click Accommodation
Phuket Raceweek was voted ‘Best Asian Regatta of the Year’ in the Asia Boating Awards 2011, which recognise the cream of Asia’s marine industry across 23 categories, from boat builders to marinas to regattas.
The awards ceremony was held at the Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club in Hong Kong on May 6, 2011.
Phuket Raceweek is only the second of Thailand’s six regattas to win this prestigious award. “We’re delighted with the accolade, which reflects what our participants have been telling us for the past several years,” said Grenville Fordham, MD of regatta rights owners and organisers Image Asia.
An intro to your regatta
Coming into its ninth year, Phuket Raceweek comprises four days of world-class yacht racing and five nights of magical, beachside parties at the 5-star Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket – all captured for international TV broadcast to 140 million households.
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.”
An exceptional regatta!
What past participants at Phuket Raceweek had to say...
“I must say it was an exceptional regatta! The whole of our crew thoroughly enjoyed the week. Congratulations to you and your team on putting on one of Asia’s finest regattas. We will definitely be returning next year.” Anthony Hastings, Baby Tonga
“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.
Raceweek 2010 summary
Wow! What a spectacular ending to the regatta. Over the years competitors have experienced anything from dead calms to sailing straight into the blustery teeth of the SW Monsoon. Combine this with five gala parties, free-flow of drinks, great food and live entertainment at Evason’s ‘Into the Beach’ venue and Da Vinci restaurant, this regatta is certainly the most memorable for all the right reasons.
The Racing Class sailors always look forward to this event as it wipes away last season's results and kick starts the 2010-11 Asian Yachting Grand Prix Championship with a clean sheet - which this year has a new ranking system.
Meanwhile judging by all the applause and happy faces at the final prize presentation, they will be dancing to the all girl Thai band long into the night. Six Senses hosting the regatta has become a trademark for this event and long may the successful partnership with Image Asia continue into the future.
Capt Marty - Asian Yachting
Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek enjoys the support of Tourism Authority of Thailand, Sports Authority of Thailand, Yacht Racing Association of Thailand and Ao Chalong Yacht Club
Four days of world-class yacht racing in Phuket, Thailand, combined with four nights of magical, beachside parties at the 5-star Cape Panwa Hotel – all captured for international TV broadcast to 140 million households.
