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The Bay Regatta 2012
The 2012 The Bay Regatta attracted 44 boats, split into 5 classes. A combination of racing and cruising boats, live-aboard cruisers and multihulls, made for a diverse fleet at this year's 15th Anniversary Regatta.
Registration and the Opening Party took place at The Village resort on Coconut Island off Phuket's East Coast.
Day 1 was a sail up and across The Bay with a finish off Yao Noi Island and party at The Paradise Koh Yao resort. Day 2 was a race into the waters of Krabi Province and around stunning limestone islands. A free night allowed participants to explore what Krabi had to offer. Day 3 and the participants enjoyed island courses in Krabi, with a finish up the coastline off Klong Muang Beach where Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort hosted an elegant party. The final day saw participants set for a drag race back from Krabi to Phuket, with the closing party at the Ao Chalong Yacht Club, organisers of the Regatta.
Phang Nga Bay is famed for it's stunning scenery, with limestone karsts towering vertically from the turquoise waters. A venue for many Hollywood blockbuster, including James Bond movies The Man with the Golden Gun and Tomorrow Never Dies, Phang Nga Bay provides the perfect backdrop for what is arguably the most beautiful regatta in the world.
Phang Nga Bay and surrounds are a natural living ecosystem and for many the region is their livelihood. This can make for some interesting regatta courses.
Travelling from one venue to another, the Regatta takes in some stunning scenery, locations and idyllic beaches. And makes for both beautiful and testing racing courses.
Gastion, competing in the Racing class, was sailed by a Russian crew and pushed hard throughout, scoring podium finishes everyday. She finally lost out to Ruby Tuesday, also sailed by a Russian crew, with former Australian junior champion Scott Duncanson skippering Quantum Fusion into third.
The cruising boats are the foundation of The Bay Regatta. The cruising and charter classes were made up of a good mix of live-aboard, cruiser and cruiser-racers, some racing a little more serious than others, but all enjoying the unique race area and sailing conditions.
In Cruising A Class Phoenix scored three wins from four to take the title from local stalwart Remington, with Aida in third. In Cruising B Class a tight battle finished with a tie on points which Rascal won on count-back from Rusalka in second, and Seventh Heaven in third.
The Bareboat Charter Class saw two Russian entries competing. After four days they were neck-and-neck, tied on points. On count-back, Tonicola 2 took the win from CrËme Brulee with Anchali in third.
Interesting this year was the international make-up of the crews. Traditionally attracting Phuket-based boats and some traveling cruisers, this year saw an increase in charter boats taking part, including five Russian crews which were here for the fun and socializing, and were very successful on-the-water.
The largest class, the Multihull Class, saw 13 boats entered. Hot from her win at the Royal Langkawi International Regatta, Fantasia was pre-race favourite, but she was up against the well campaigned Corsair Miss Saigon, the ever-fast and competitive Fireflys Voodoo and Moto Inzi, Phuket regular DaVinci, and the SeaCart 26 Sweet Chariot who was only sailing competitively for the second time.
After a slow start, DaVinci put in a strong showing to place second overall behind Fantasia, with Voodoo finishing third.
The Bay Regatta has become known as The Fun Regatta. Very appropriate for a regatta that some also describe as the The party that sails around. No matter what happens on-the-water in the day, fun remains the theme throughout, and the evening parties allow participants chance to wind down, cool down and enjoy onshore camaraderie.
The Regatta, now in it's 15th year, has grown from humble beginnings and throughout the years, fun has been the constant. To the extent where at past regattas the skippers briefing has been held in the Men's toilets and any protest, should anyone dare to make one, is settled over a beer at the bar.
The parties are a big part of The Bay Regatta. While sailing to a different venue every night sounds idyllic, this is no easy task for the organisers. As a live aboard Regatta, organisers and participants alike have to take everything with them. Parties range from casual beach parties, where guests can chill-out, to more elegant affairs where sailors party the night away.
After four days of racing, participants arrived in Chalong Bay and headed to the closing party at Ao Chalong Yacht Club where the winners were celebrated, and stories were traded at the bar.
Produced by the Go Yachting team.
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Phuket Best TV - Event News - Charity Fashion Show Black is Back
Phuket Best TV (English Channel) Present: Charity Fashion Show Black is Back at Da Vinci Restaurant
Phuket's Hottest Fashion Show Black is Back will be lighting up the runway at Da Vinci's Restaurant, Nai Harn on Sunday 28th November 2010; tipped to be the most incredible show the South of the Island has ever had the pleasure of hosting!
Talented Phuket-based designers, Noelle Adam & Sash-iko, will be showcasing their Spring/Summer 2011 collections, with leading Bangkok designer Phathanun Poositsuvapon, exclusively debuting his 'Beauty in the Hidden Island' Spring/Summer 2011 line, for the first time at the show. Accademia Italiana, the Bangkok Fashion and Design Institute, will also be unveiling a range of their unique editorial, avant garde and inspirational designs, created specifically for the show.
The event is raising funds for Life Home Project Phuket and Sunshine Village Yacht Association -- two wonderful charities in the community, looking after women and children suffering from HIV and AIDS, and providing safe and secure homes for children no longer able to live with their natural parents.
Sponsors Da Vinci Restaurant, 91.5 FM Phuket Island Radio, Wine Connection, Movenpick, Absolute Vodka, iTree, Luxury Events Phuket, Charlie Lighting and the Make Up Store are all donating their time, products and services in so many ways, to boost the event's profile and fundamentally help catapult the event's success.
Guests will also be able to purchase raffle tickets and win some incredible, generously donated prizes, including Sunday Brunch at The Vijitt Resort, Spa Treatments at Six Senses Evason, Atmanjai Detox Centre and Golden Tulip Mangosteen Resort & Spa, along with the most fabulous prize of all; a Luxury Day Out on Da Vinci's stunning new Catamaran! All guests will also receive a goody bag arranged and donated by the Make Up Store.
In addition to being dazzled and dressed by four fabulous designers, Phuket's top models will be made up for the show by leading Make Up Artist and Hair Designer Lisa Allen, who is also coordinating the show with events coordinator Davine Partridge, model Emma De Ferag and photographer Gina Smith.
To catch up on all the latest backstage gossip, and steal a glimpse of some of the finer details of the show, you can find details about all the girls, designers, sponsors, clothes, make up and more on Facebook Group Phuket Fashion Scene.
The first of the four runway shows will begin at 6:30pm sharp, and guests should arrive at 6:00pm.
Tickets are priced at 2,000THB for standard seats and 2,500THB for VIP front row. Call Emma on 0824129379 to reserve, or pick up tickets at Da Vinci Restaurant Nai Harn and Wine Connection Chalong.
Ticket price includes two cocktails concocted by Absolute Vodka, two glasses of wine supplied by Wine Connection, Swiss Ice Cream provided by Movenpick and an Italian buffet courtesy of Da Vinci.
The exclusive After Party will start in the V Lounge from 10pm onwards.
This event is all about collaborating and bringing the local community together to help raise money for those in need. The show is going to be such a fantastic, memorable night out, a chance to get friends and family together for something that will be THE talked-about highlight for weeks afterwards, so DEFINITELY not one to be missed!
The dress code is simply BLACK, and the more glamourous, the better! And there will be a prize for the best dressed, and the worst, so watch out!