(In photo, from left): Narong Pattamasaevi, Chairman Boathouse Inn and Restaurant Co., Ltd. (2nd left); Marie Fleury, General Manager of Boathouse Resort (3rd left), Daniel Schwalb, Commercial Director of Siam Winery (4th left); and the winners from the all Japanese team The Beaver (2nd and 3rd right), at the awards ceremony on the first day of racing at the legendary Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, hosted jointly by Mont Clair and Boathouse Resort on the Beach.
Siam Winery, South-east Asia’s leading wine company and Boathouse Resort, a timeless architectural and culinary landmark on Kata Beach, co-hosted the celebratory party on the first day of racing at the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. Enthusiastic sailors eagerly awaited prizes from sponsors of the day, Siam Winery and Boathouse Resort. The exquisite wines from Siam Winery, plus refreshing soft drinks were all part of a magnificent occasion, closing the first day of racing in style. Over 1000 sailors and guests enjoyed great food and entertaining grooves. The party set the scene for a week-long racing extravaganza and one of the best beachside regatta party scenes to be found anywhere in the world.
About the Phuket King's Cup Regatta – Asia’s legendary yacht race under Royal Patronage
The Phuket King's Cup Regatta last year celebrated its Quarter Centenary year, after first sailing in 1987 to celebrate His Majesty the King of Thailand's 60th birthday. Under Royal Patronage, the Phuket King's Cup Regatta is organised by the Phuket King's Cup Regatta Organising 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 1 to 8 December, 2012. Sponsors of the 2012 Phuket King's Cup Regatta include Kata Group Resorts Thailand, Singha Corporation, Mont Clair Wine by Siam Winery, Thai Oil, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, Boathouse, Haadthip PLC, and Sunsail. Media Partners include The Nation, Phuket Gazette, Phuket Magazine, Sail-World.com, SEA Yachting and YachtStyle Asia.
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