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MEDIA RESOURCES Access to high resolution photographs is available on request. Email gren@image-asia.com Media who would like a copy of press releases in Word/text format, email gren@image-asia.com For low resolution photo gallery from 2007 event, click here Media who wish to be added to Image Asia's regatta mailing list should email gren@image-asia.comIn each case, please state name of publication/media in email. PRESS RELEASE: Phuket, Thailand: 21 December 2007 Six Senses Phuket Raceweek - The 'Green Season' opportunity "I strongly recommend anyone looking for a relaxed but competitive yachting regatta in the middle of next [Southern Hemisphere] winter to consider Phuket Raceweek 2008," wrote Peter Ahern, Rear Commodore of Perth's Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, in the club's publication 'Tidings'. Ahern — a veteran of Asia's regatta circuit — together with a team from Freshwater Bay, had just competed for the first time in Phuket Raceweek. Most exciting regatta The 5th Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2008 — described by Phuket's Ao Chalong Yacht Club Commodore, Mick Kealy, as "The most exciting mixed fleet regatta this region has seen for some time" — will be held from July 23-27, 2008 at one of Phuket Island's top 5-star resorts, the Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa. With racing over four consecutive days, and five nights of magical beachside parties, Six Senses Phuket Raceweek is unique amongst Asian regattas. "After a hard day on the water, the last thing most competitors want is to scramble aboard buses to regatta parties an hour or so away," said Grenville Fordham, Managing Director of Raceweek organisers Image Asia. One regatta, one venue "We do our best to keep as much of the social programme as possible — post-race Regatta Tavern, prizegivings and parties — in the same Evason beachside location, all a stone's throw from the regatta administration office," he added. Great deals on charter and hotels Fordham describes this regatta as the perfect opportunity for overseas participants to take advantage of Phuket's low season hotel and yacht charter rates, while racing at a time of year that usually offers the most reliable southwest monsoon breezes. "Phuket's available-for-charter fleet has expanded dramatically over the last few years, since the Thai government abolished import duties on yachts," said Fordham, adding that some highly competitive boats are amongst the fleet. For participants and their families who want to stay on-site at the regatta HQ, Evason Phuket is offering special regatta room rates which, starting at 3,700 Thai Baht net (about US$ 120), are around 70% below high season Internet rates. Alternatively, close by are many budget bungalow resorts, including Big A Resort, owned and operated by well-known local yachtsman and regatta supporter, Horst Latkis. Your own mini-regatta Visiting participants who like the idea of competing against friends from home, neighbouring yacht clubs or industry colleagues, for a special trophy — within the framework of the main event — should contact the organisers to explore possibilities. "Raceweek is primarily a fun event, although the racing does get serious," said Fordham, adding, "To make it even more fun for visiting competitors who are able to put together a few 'teams', we'd be delighted to explore ways of staging a 'challenge' trophy just for them." Six Senses Phuket Raceweek on international TV For the first time, Six Senses Phuket Raceweek will be broadcast on international television. Image Asia has contracted the UK-based television company, ProActive TV, to produce and distribute a Raceweek TV programme. World-wide distribution is guaranteed, via the Watersports World programme, throughout Asia on ESPN Star, Europe via the Sailing Channel and as a news feature through Eurosport, CNN and Transworld Sport. Based on ProActive TV's current distribution channels, the total potential audience is 140 million homes. ProActive TV is a specialist sports TV production and distribution company that has been covering the Phuket King's Cup Regatta for many years. For more information on Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2008, visit www.phuketraceweek.com or email raceweek@image-asia.com Find out more about Six Senses Resorts & Spas at www.sixsenses.com |
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