Records Set At The 2019 Samui Regatta
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around Austral-Asia and organisers welcomed over 20 nationalities of competitors in what is also the seasonending event in the 2018/19 Asian Yachting Grand Prix.
Known for its high calibre of racing and tropical-chic parties, the Samui Regatta is popular with sailors from
Samui Regatta, however, isn't all about the racing. The social scene is a big part of the Tropical Island Regatta's appeal for the international crews. The boost to the local community from
sia's favourite “Tropical Island Regatta” the Samui Regatta returned to Samui Island's shores May 25th to June 1st. This year the regatta was based at a new venue, the stunning 5-star Synergy Samui Resort.
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accommodation and money spent on the island by the 500-plus participants and friends is significant and a real boost to the local economy. Race Day 1 saw Race Officer Ross Chisholm and his team head north of Chaweng to set the day’s startline off the northern coastline. IRC racers, (“IRC” is a rating rule to handicap different designs of keelboats allowing
