Will you be among the 3,500 people attending the King's Cup Regatta in Phuket?

If you happen to be in Phuket, Thailand between November 30 and December 6 2014, make your way to Kata Beach for Phuket's famous yatching event 'The King's Cup Regatta'. Launched in 1987 to celebrate His Majesty the King's birthday on December 5, it is held annually in the first week of December. This year is the 28th edition of the King's Cup Regatta, which also coincides with the auspicious Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Thailand's beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest reigning monarch. 

With international participants from Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand , USA and Canada, approximately 180 teams are expected to compete for a much sought-after trophy, this year. So far approximately 86 yachts from 18 countries have been entered. People sign up as teams, not as countries with one skipper and about 6-10 crew members in each team. This edition also marks the fifth year of the Phuket Dinghy Series which falls under the umbrella of Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. A fleet of over 20 Optimists and Laser will race the Phuket Dinghy Series 2014 on December 1 and December 2 and are followed by the yacht races. The Series race will start at Cape Panwa in front of the Sailing Club of the 3rd Naval Command Center with three back to back races on December 1 and another three on December 2. 
With about 1,500 sailors and 2,000 attendees, the week-long event promises to be more than just a regatta with great parties, sailing and lots of fun.