SINGHA proud to be part of Phuket King’s Cup Regatta history with fourth year of sponsorship

SINGHA will be the sponsors for Phuket King’s Cup Regatta

SINGHA Corporation recently announced its 4th year of sponsorship for the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, the annual international sailing competition that has been now held for 28 years in the crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea, and scheduled to take place again from29 November – 6 December 2014.

Mr. Chutchai Wiratyosin, Assistant Vice President, SINGHA Corporation, said, “It is a proud moment for SINGHA to be a part of this prestigious event in honor of His Majesty the King for the 4th consecutive year. This year, as always, we aim to make the beach parties after the race as vibrant and fun as possible for all of the competing sailors and visiting VIP participants. It’s great to be part of this legendary race and equally legendary party series.”

Kevin Whitcraft, President of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Organizing Committee, said, “We are delighted to be partner with SINGHA, the leading Thai brand that has become an essential element of the after-race parties. Our guests rely on enjoying excellent hospitality year on year, and having superb sponsors like SINGHA makes it much easier for us to achieve a consistently excellent Regatta. I would like to express my keen appreciation for the time and effort they dedicate to the King’s Cup, and we strongly believe the beach party will be another memorable event as in previous years.”

The region’s largest regatta includes dinghies (International Dinghy Classes), keelboats and multihulls amongst its competitive classes, and will feature a Sail Pass to celebrate His Majesty the King's birthday (scheduled to be held on the morning of 5th December). The Royal Awards Ceremony is to be held on 6th December. Competing sailors come from USA, Australia, England, Russia, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, China, and Cyprus, along with renowned Thai sailors of exceptional ability, including Ithinai Yingsiri, Radab Kanjanavanit, MR Biranubongse Bhanubandh and CPO.1 Wiwat Poonpat.

About the Phuket King's Cup Regatta – Asia’s legendary yacht race under Royal Patronage

Inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the event has been held every year since, during the first week of December.

Under Royal Patronage, the Phuket King's Cup Regatta is organized by the Phuket King's Cup Regatta Organizing Committee under the auspices of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket.

The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta will be held from November 29 to 6 December, 2014. Sponsors of the 2014 Phuket King's Cup Regatta include Kata Group Resorts Thailand, PTT Global Chemical, Jaguar Land Rover, FINCA de MALPICA by Siam Winery, SINGHA Corporation, and Haadthip PLC. Media Partners include Phuket Gazette, Phuket Today, Sail-World.com, SEA Yachting, YachtStyle Asia, Prestige, Real Life Magazine, The Guide Phuket, Image Asia, Art & Culture, and Phuket Marine Guide.