Phuket Kings Cup Regatta, Thailand |Nov 30 – Dec 7, 2024

Overview

Since its inception in 1987, the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta has grown to become Asia’s premier yacht racing event. Traditionally held in early December, the Regatta was conceived to honour His Majesty the King of Thailand’s 60th birthday.

Many years on and the event has grown from strength to strength, both in size and reputation. The King’s Cup now boasts an enormous contingent of keel boats, multihulls and traditional craft.

King’s Cup races are always hard fought affairs, although the atmosphere off the course is usually very relaxed and there is great camaraderie amongst participants. After each race, participants enjoy post race parties hosted by race sponsors. With drinks at crew-friendly prices and ample space to gather, the atmosphere of these post race gatherings is difficult to resist.

Pricing and Booking Information

For full pricing and to book your place on the Phuket Kings Cup Regatta, please contact a member of the sales team on +27 (0)21 200 1837 or fill out the form below. 

Background Racing Information 

When racing, it is better to have a lower rating. This means that when you are taking part in the race, there will be less time added to your racing time. The higher the rating is; the more time that is added to your racing time. Charterers will obviously wish to have the lowest rating possible.

If the yacht has a furling mainsail, then their rating is lower, as, in theory, it takes longer to get around the course, whereas if they have a fully battened mainsail, the rating is higher as in theory the yacht will get around the course quicker.

What’s Included in Regatta Package

• Race Entry Fees
• Welcome Cocktail
• Race Support
• Yacht Preparation and Hull Cleaning
• Yacht Measurement
• Pre-Race Briefing

What’s Not Included in Regatta Package

• Flights
• Taxi transfers
• Local cruising taxes
• Mooring fees
• Departure taxes
• Provisioning and beverages
• Spinnakers, poles, cruising chutes—not available in the Caribbean
• Delivery charges to/from race locations (if required)
• Tickets and entry to official functions

Official Regatta Information

The information given in this section is just to give you a basic idea about the various regattas.

For more up-to-date information about organising authorities, racing rules and regulations, programmes, racing classes, handicap systems, entry, etc., visit https://kingscup.com/.

Find out more

For more information about this event and pricing call us at +27 (0)21 200 1837 or check out the regatta website here.