AY Race Reports 2001 - 02 News & Views

2001- 02 AY Race Reports - News & Views articles

2002 Coronation Cup
The Securicor Somtum Cowboys skippered by Scott Duncanson (Ao Chalong YC Phuket) snatched victory on the final day from Thai champion helmsman Jaray Thipsuk (Satin) by one point on the annual fleet race regatta for Farr Platu 25's held in Pranburi Thailand to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibhol Adulyadej of Thailand. Read on...

The inaugural Koh Samui Regatta 2002 was a big success - with Keith Moore's Malaysian built International Farr 40 Pla Loma to everyone's surprise narrowly beating Frank Pongs 76ft Jelic on countback with Aussie Ray Roberts on Luna Nuova third. Press releases during the regatta are posted at KoSamui 02 or the official website www.samuiregatta.com

Oh my Gawd! Look what happened to Neil Pryde's regatta winning HiFidelity as the water logged hull was replaced by DK Yachts in Malacca, Malaysia. Follow a photographic progression of events... ENTER

Sailing with Malaysian PM - Cruise Langkawi
The Honourable Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad took time off from his busy political schedule to welcome a group of influential Arab businessman and 38 International visiting yachts on a cruise around the Legendary Islands of Langkawi high lighting the recently completed marina's and mega yacht repair facilities. A pleasure to be there.....read more

Entries are now being taken for the worlds only yacht race to traverse the Pacific Ocean nonstop from south to north by crews of two. The Melbourne / Osaka Double-Handed Yacht Race, held every four years, is expected to again attract an international fleet to take on the 5500 nautical mile course during March 2003. More Details Click Here

2002 Presidents Cup Regatta - Philippines
It's Neil Pryde again with Aussie Maid 2nd Organized by the Manila Yacht Club in the Philippines from the 3rd - 6th April 2002 with an interesting International standard racing and social program planned. 2002 AY Race Reports available as they come to hand... Click Here Race Website http://www.prescup.com
Meanwhile go to the 2001 Race Reports and results

China Sea Race 2002 Line Honours Jelik
After waiting for the remaining IRC racers to finish Neil Pryde's Sydney 46, Hi Fidelity, was confirmed the handicap winner recording a corrected time of 125:08:04, over two hours ahead of John Wardill's ageing Cassidy 55, Australian Maid 2nd...... Click here to view the 2002 AY Race Reports or go to the Archived Press Releases of the 2000 race click here

Sailing Summary & Final Results Click Here

8th Singapore Straits Regatta 2002
Neil Pryde's racing team on Hi Fidelity complete the treble. His most successfull year so far. View the AY Race Reports with photos CLICK HERE Full results at http://www.straitsregatta.com

PHUKET KING’S CUP 2001 - It's Neil Pryde again!
HiFidelity in Racing Class and Malaysia's Yendys Ranhill in Premier Cruising Click here to read latest press release and view Race Reports. Results available from their website www.kingscup.com

2001 RAJA MUDA INT. REGATTA
Neil Pryde's Hi Fidelity triumphs again at Malaysia famous Island hopping regatta. One of the most enjoyable regattas on the Asian Yachting Circuit 2001/2 conducted annually up mainland Malaysia's west coast. Click Here to view the AY Race Reports and Summary

The Phang Nga Bay Regatta is held annually over Chinese New Year among the stunning karsts of Phang Nga Bay and Krabi in Thailand which has a strong focus on fun and is one of the most popular sailing events in the region for cruising yachts and visitors to Phuket. Catch Michele Pippen's 2001 report & results here

Blue Water Rally 2001- 3 to visit Singapore
The latest (and fourth) Blue Water Round the World Cruising Rally (2001-3) The organizer's expect a sizable number of yachtsmen from "downunder" and South-East Asia to join the fleet on the OZ - Med Rally starting in Darwin Australia before they arrive at Nongsa Point Marina in Batam from 17-21 November 2002 and will then be hosted by the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club from 22-26 November 2002. . More Details?

Damien 'Shreda' Duke got his nickname after shredding 3 spinnakers in less than a hour onboard Australian Maid in Ambon harbour a few years back and now the bowman on Volvo 60 -- Team News Corp tells his experiences during the 2001 Sydney Hobart Race and Leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race. View a collection of Hobart photo's and race reports Click Here

Asean Regatta 2001
Hannes Waimers DK 42 showed a burst of speed to clinch the title from some of South East Asia's best yacht racing teams competing at the 2nd Asean Regatta at Admiral Marina. Click Here to view the AY Race Reports and Summary

Hainan Race 2001 - Stella's impresive win
Check out the latest Press Releases and Progressive Results of the Hainan Island offshore race from HK to China which started on Wed 24th and finished with a inshore series in Sanya Bay on Sat 27th October.

2001 China Coast Race Week - It's Neil Pryde!
Race Reports and Results of the 3 days of windward / leewards held over the 19th, 20th & 21st October.

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