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  • HiFi gives opening blast at Samui Regatta | Thaiger

    HiFi gives opening blast at Samui Regatta

    PHUKET: The 13th Samui Regatta got underway yesterday with a 23-strong fleet of mainly international boats competing in what has become known as the Tropical Island Regatta. With an impressive IRC fleet lining up to battle it out over five days, the first day proved to be both challenging and satisfying for fans. Light to moderate winds, unusual for Samui…

  • Asia’s best skippers to compete at this year’s Samui Regatta | Thaiger

    Asia’s best skippers to compete at this year’s Samui Regatta

    PHUKET: The Samui Regatta, which gets underway this weekend, heralds a big gun showdown between Foxy Lady VI and Red Kite II for the right to be crowned champions in the Asia Yachting Grand Prix (AYGP) 2014. Foxy Lady is unbeaten this year and hot on a six-regatta streak after winning the IRC2 class at Top of the Gulf earlier…