Phuket Surf Series kicks off in Patong today
Surfing Thailand and the Phuket Surfing Club, is association with the Tourism Authority of Thailand is organising the “Phuket Surf Series 2018+ Khao Lak” that runs from today (June 30) to October 2018.
This falls during the annual ‘Green’ or monsoon season in Thailand’s Southern Region, when swells out of the Bay of Bengal are most consistent for both beach and reef breaks along the Andaman coast. Phuket is Thailand’s best surfing destination but is not yet on any of the international surfing tour circuits. Nonetheless, there are an estimated 300 Thai and foreign surfers in the region.
The “Phuket Surf Series 2018+ Khao Lak” will be held at Patong, Kamala, Kalim, and Surin Becahes in Phuket, as well as Pakarang Beach at Khao Lak, Phang-nga province, which will be the final event in the competition.
Ms. Kanokkittika Kritwutikon, Director of TAT Phuket Office, says: “The Phuket Surf Series 2018+ Khao Lak will further reinforce Phuket’s image as a sports destination and generate tourism revenue for the province. The event will also help encourage surfers from around Asia and overseas to visit and participate in this series of amateur surfing competitions.”
The Phuket Surf Series 2018+ Khao Lak will comprise six competitions during June to October 2018 as follows:
Pearl of the Andaman Surfing Championship 2018
30 June to 1 July, 2018, at Patong Beach, Phuket
Features four divisions: Short Board Man Open; Long Board Man Open; Short Board Women Open; and Long Board Women Open.
For more information, contact:
Mr. Decha Sithidej
Tel. +66 (0) 89 973 2161
Facebook: Dede Decha Sithidej
E-mail: daysurfer@gmail.com
14th Kamala Go Surfing Contest 2018
7 to 8 July, 2018, at Kamala Beach, Phuket
Comprising Open Short Board, Open Long Board, and Grom Under 14.
For more information, contact:
Mr. Aod Penmit
Tel. +66 (0) 89 866 7683
Mr. Vissanu Madsatool
Tel. +66 (0) 62 243 6953
Facebook Fanpage: Kamala Go Surfing Club
E-mail: moto_kamala@hotmail.com
REnextop 2018 (RAST) Asian Surfing Tour
18 to 21 July, 2018, at Patong Beach, Phuket
With four divisions: Short Board Man Open; Long Board Man Open; Short Board Women Open; and Long Board Women Open.
For more information, contact:
Mr. Chanin Aiyarak
Tel. +66 (0) 99 469 7896
E-mail: joob@surfingthailand.org
2nd Kalim Reef Surfing Contest 2018
3 to 5 August, 2018, at Kalim Beach, Phuket
Featuring five categories: Open Short Board; Open Long Board; Grom Under 14; Beginner; and Women Division.
For more information, contact:
Mr. Prasert Hamra
Tel. +66 (0) 64 948 3352
Mr. Santi Hasun
Tel. +66 (0) 83 107 0151
E-mail: info@kalimreefsurfers.com
Facebook Fanpage: Kalim Reef Surfers
www.kalimreefsurfers.com
2nd Surin Beach Surfing Contest 2018
22 to 23 September, 2018, at Surin Beach, Phuket
With three categories: Open Short Board; Open Long Board; and Grom Under 14.
For more information, contact:
Mr. Sayan Bureerak
Tel. +66 (0) 94 593 2107
Mr. Jumlong Sittichok
Tel. +66 (0) 81 270 8683
Facebook Fanpage: Surin Surfer Club
E-mail: yanb3468@gmail.com
4th Khao Lak Surfing Contest 2018
26 to 28 October, 2018, at Pakarang Beach, Khaolak, Phang-nga province
Also with five categories: Open Short Board; Open Long Board; Grom Under 14; Beginner Open (board cannot be over 7 foot); and Beginner Women (no board size limit).
For more information, contact:
Mr. Montree Na Takuathung
Tel. +66 (0) 86 403 6564
Facebook Fanpage: Pakarang Surf School
E-mail: ching@pakarangsurfshop.com
STORY: The Nation
