HOT Magazine May 15, 2015 | Page 26

Top of the Gulf Regatta 2015 T he 11th Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina welcomed sailors from around the world, led by a strong Thai and Australian contingent, to compete in what has become Asia’s largest multiclass regatta, held at South East Asia’s largest marina, Ocean Marina. This year’s Regatta will go down as 26 May 15 - June 15 , 2015 one of the toughest yet. Not only were there top international crews and close racing on-the-water, the conditions proved to be some of the most varied, tricky and challenging in the Regatta’s history. Founded in 2005 the 2015 Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina took place from the 30th of April to the 4th May. Owned and organised by Ocean Property, the Regatta is hosted by Ocean Marina Yacht Club with support from the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, Royal Thai Navy, Royal Varuna Yacht Club and Pattaya City. Sailors competed for three perennial trophies: Top of the Gulf Regatta trophy, the prestigious Coronation