Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2009
Long recognised as one of the top events in the yachting world, both regionally and internationally, the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta is this year also being saluted as a major tourism attraction for Phuket. The annual event generates income and regional and global publicity highlighting Phuket as a world class marine lifestyle and sports destination. The regatta not only underscores the benefits of the greater Andaman Sea as a world sailing destination, but brings in around 2,000 additional high spending tourists who provide a 40 million baht direct boost to the island’s economy. Inaugurated in 1987 to mark the 60th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyedej, the regatta has been held each successive year during the first week of December and with the 2009 event already promising to live up to its reputation as the ultimate showcase for Thailand’s seafaring heritage epitomised by His Majesty himself, the event’s organisers are anticipating the event will also demonstrate its value as an iconic tourism magnet. Kevin Whitcraft, president of the regatta’s organising committee said, “Perhaps more than any other event, the annual Phuket King’s Cup Regatta represents the island’s maritime tradition and unsurpassed natural beauty that combine to make it both a top international yachting and tourism destination. The seven-day regatta not only provides a direct boost to the local economy it creates global media attention on a daily basis at the beginning of the high season ushering in the holiday season with stirring images of the competition and Phuket’s stunning seascapes reaching an estimated 150 million households worldwide each year.” Registration for this year’s Phuket King’s Cup Regatta opens on 28th November with a practice race, skippers’ briefing, and the official opening ceremony taking place at Kata Beach Resort on November 29th. Competitors in this truly international yachting event regatta come from Australia, UK, China, Russia and beyond. Under Royal Patronage, the Regatta is organised by the Phuket King's Cup Regatta Organizing Committee under the auspices of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket.
The 23rd Phuket King's Cup Regatta will take place 28 November - 5 December, 2009, off Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand. Under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, the Regatta is organised by the Phuket King's Cup Regatta Organising Committee under the auspices of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket.
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