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Hua Hin Regatta

hua hin regatta Each year in August, Hua Hin hosts a colourful yachting regatta when upwards of 300 competitors take part in a number of different classes for various prizes.

It's great entertainment and takes place at Hua Hin Naval Yacht Club near Klai Kangwong Palace.

This years Hua Hin regatta took place between 1-5 August 2007, starting at 10.00am each day. It's free to spectate and if you're interested in taking part, further details can be obtained from:

The Yacht Racing Association of Thailand
Navy Headquarters
Building No 5
Royal Thai Navy
Bangkok 10600.
Tel: 02 4720852.
Email: sail@yrat.or.th
Website: www.yrat.or.th

Hua Hin Regatta 2007

Press Release
The Sailing Association of Thailand led by Capt. Sutheepong Kaewtab, Public Relations officer of the association, held a meeting for preparing its up coming event, 8th Hua Hin Regatta 2007. It will be held during 1st-5th August on the beach in front of Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort.

The participants and sponsors of this event attended the meeting as did the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort, Hua Hin Municipality, Hua Hin / Cha Am Tourism Business Association, the manager of Naveepirom Building and other organizations. The meeting took place at Naveepirom Building, 1st floor, the retreat centre, Royal Thai Navy, Hua Hin, Prachuab Kirikhan.

‘“We have been organizing the sailing competition, Hua Hin Regatta 2007, for 8 years now. The event is being held in conjunction with the Sailing Association of Thailand and The Royal Thai Navy in order to pay an honor to the King that he had given the “Vega Rudder” as a thank you present to the Sailing Association of Thailand and the Royal Thai Navy for arranging such an excellent event every year. This year it is going to be a grand affair in order to jointly celebrate H.M. the King’s 80 year birthday.” Said Capt Sutheepong, The competition is divided in to 2 schedules 1. “Vega” Championship of Thailand. 2. General Championship of Sailing by the type of Optimist, Supermod, Laser, 420 470, Enterprise, Catamaranand Platu. “We believe that there will be an amazing interest from the public as well as competitors who would like to participate in this event.

If you are interested in joining the competition or would like more information please call the Public Relations Department of The Sailing Association of Thailand 081-583-9689, 02-472-0852 or go onto the website. www.yrat.or.th

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Hua Hin Regatta 2007


Hua Hin Regatta 2007

Dragon Boat Racing

In November each year at Pranburi, which is some 30km south of Hua Hin, there is dragon boat racing. Teams compete against each other over a 1km long stretch of the Pranburi River and it's really great fun to watch.

The competition is taken seriously and teams will practice regularly for months in advance. Last year a farang (western) team took part for the first time and although they were knocked out in the first round, they'll be back for more in 2007. We're sure they'll fare better this year after the invaluable experience gained in 2006.


Pranburi Dragonboat 2006


Pranburi Dragonboat 2006

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