Andaman Sea Kayak Marathon – 1999

PHUKET TOWN: A series of four grueling marathon races by sea kayak will take place in Phang Nga Bay March 4 through 6. The event, sponsored by the Southern Office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, has attracted participants from more than ten countries. The four categories of competition are as follows: · International Sea Kayak Ultra Marathon/Open Men. Distance: 90km. Course: Phi-Phi Island to Phang Nga to Phuket. · International Sea Kayak Ultra Marathon/Open Women. Distance: 57km. Course: Nopparat Thara Beach (Krabi province) to Phang Nga to Phuket. · International Sea Kayak Marathon/Junior (under 18 years old) Men. Distance 57km. Course: Nopparat Thara Beach to Krabi to Phuket. · International Sea Kayak Marathon/Junior (under 18 years old) Women. Distance: 57 km. Course: Nopparat Thara Beach to Krabi to Phuket. For more information, contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Southern Office, Region 4. (Tel: 076- 212213 or 211036.