Now for something completely different

03:02:2010 This regatta appeals to the serious, the not-so-serious and the not-at-all-serious 'racing' sailors, combines spectacular scenery and lively parties with some sail boat racing thrown in. If your tired of gear breaking racing then the Phang Nga Bay Regatta will be more to your liking. The region’s yachting community will visit three of Thailand's most scenic provinces Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi. As this regatta has a reputation for being the 'FUN Regatta' over 40 yachts in six classes have entered with many crews coming from around the world. If four days of racing and five days of partying is not a big enough incentive then being the most scenic regatta on the Asian racing calendar should prove attractive.

The Regatta is organised by the PNBR 2010 Organising Committee under the auspices of the Ao Chalong Yacht Club and the courses which the fleet sail every day are set by local Phuket sailing personalities Andy Dowden and Simon James. The classes are Racing, Cruising A & B, Firefly 850 Sports, Multihull Racing & Cruising.

The route takes the fleet through the scenic provinces of Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi and includes some secluded yet favoured anchorages and party venues, all of which are familiar locations. Registration is at Absolute Chandara Resort and Spa, Ao Po who are sponsoring and hosting the opening of the Regatta this evening.

Tomorrow morning, the first day’s race sponsored by QBE Insurance sees the fleet head over to Chong Lat with the prize giving held at Laem Sak Seafood, a short long-tail ride away. Race Day 2 has the fleet heading down to Ko Yao Noi with boats anchoring off The Paradise Koh Yao, the Race Day sponsor and host. On Race Day 3, the course will take the boats through some secluded and pristine islands ending up off the beach at the Sheraton Krabi for the function hosted and sponsored by them. The final day, Race Day 4, sponsored by Silolona and Diva Andaman, has the fleet heading back to Ao Chalong in what should be a magnificent and fast downhill run under spinnaker to end up with the final prize giving presentation and party at Kan Eang 2. Overall prizes for the Regatta will be presented by The Regatta committee and the Ao Chalong Yacht Club.

Thai government sponsorship is bestowed through the Tourist Authority of Thailand and the Sports Association of Thailand.

More info and results can be found at: http://www.bay-regatta.com/

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