Asian Yachting Championship Kicks off in Phuket
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ver 450 sailors, families and friends from more than 20 countries made Cape Panwa Hotel their home as they participated in the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, 17 – 21 July. Raceweek welcomed top sailors from around Asia and beyond, and charterers from as far-afield as Australia, China and the UK. The event enjoys the support of the
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Tourism Authority of Thailand, Sports Authority of Thailand, Phuket Yacht Club and the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand. The event is in its sixteenth year. Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek comprises four days of world-class yacht racing and four nights of beachside parties. Phuket Raceweek has gained a reputation for its competitive racing for the seasoned boat crews
and moderate courses around islands for the less experienced racers. It is also the first event of the prestigious 2019/20 AsianYachting Grand Prix. A total of thirty-five boats over six classes including IRC, multihull, charter and one-design classes competed in this year’s event. Competitors on Day One were greeted with glorious blue skies and sunshine, but this was quickly replaced
