Sport
Thailand's hottest upcoming sporting events
Top Of The Gulf International Regatta
May 3 – 7
Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Jomtien Beach
ATTRACTING large keelboats and multihulls, dinghies, beach catamarans, and youngsters sailing Optimists, the annual Top of the Gulf Regatta has become one of the biggest sailing events in Asia and this year is expected to welcome more than 600 sailors in more than 300 crafts. The event is supported by the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand (YRAT) and awards the international standard from International Sailing Federation or ISAF.
www.tourismthailand.org
Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Jomtien Beach
ATTRACTING large keelboats and multihulls, dinghies, beach catamarans, and youngsters sailing Optimists, the annual Top of the Gulf Regatta has become one of the biggest sailing events in Asia and this year is expected to welcome more than 600 sailors in more than 300 crafts. The event is supported by the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand (YRAT) and awards the international standard from International Sailing Federation or ISAF.
www.tourismthailand.org
Phuket International Rugby 10s
May 24 – 26
Phuket
THE 2013 edition of this popular tournament will be held at the Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (located 10 minutes from Nai Yang beach near the airport). Both the Coffin Dodgers Vets and main competitions are filling up fast so interested teams should sign up soon to avoid missing out.
www.phuketrugby10s.com
Phuket
THE 2013 edition of this popular tournament will be held at the Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (located 10 minutes from Nai Yang beach near the airport). Both the Coffin Dodgers Vets and main competitions are filling up fast so interested teams should sign up soon to avoid missing out.
www.phuketrugby10s.com
Laguna Phuket Triathlon
June 9
Laguna Beach Resort, Phuket
BUDDING athletes have just over two months left to get in some last minute training for this popular international triathlon, which is expected once again to attract over 4,000 participants from around the world. Marathon and Half Marathon runners follow the course out of Laguna and then head north through local villages, pineapple and rubber plantations. Other categories include 10.5km and 5km runs, and a 2km kids run.
www.goadventureasia.com
Laguna Beach Resort, Phuket
BUDDING athletes have just over two months left to get in some last minute training for this popular international triathlon, which is expected once again to attract over 4,000 participants from around the world. Marathon and Half Marathon runners follow the course out of Laguna and then head north through local villages, pineapple and rubber plantations. Other categories include 10.5km and 5km runs, and a 2km kids run.
www.goadventureasia.com
Samui Regatta
May 25 – June 1
Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui
LANDLUBBERS and sailors alike flock to this annual regatta which, alongside the final of the Asian Yachting Grand Prix, features some superb cocktail parties and lifestyle events on Chaweng Beach.
For more info: www.samuiregatta.com
Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui
LANDLUBBERS and sailors alike flock to this annual regatta which, alongside the final of the Asian Yachting Grand Prix, features some superb cocktail parties and lifestyle events on Chaweng Beach.
For more info: www.samuiregatta.com
Sahaviriya Bangkok Triathlon
July 7
Bangkok
NOW in its fifth year, the International Bangkok Triathlon will return to the Capital for what promises to be its biggest event yet. Featuring swimming in the Chao Praya River, biking on a traffic-free expressway, and a final run along the magnificent Rama VIII Bridge, the course looks set to provide participants with stunning views of the city.
www.bangkoktriathlon.org / www.goadventureasia.com
Bangkok
NOW in its fifth year, the International Bangkok Triathlon will return to the Capital for what promises to be its biggest event yet. Featuring swimming in the Chao Praya River, biking on a traffic-free expressway, and a final run along the magnificent Rama VIII Bridge, the course looks set to provide participants with stunning views of the city.
www.bangkoktriathlon.org / www.goadventureasia.com
