Cup, competed for by the one-design
platu class, and the Thailand Optimist
National Championships, which
combined make the award-winning
Top of the Gulf Regatta one of the most
diverse class line-ups in the region.
“The fleet shaped up to be one of the
most competitive yet with a number of
new international entries in the keelboat
and multihull classes, including top
sailors from Thailand, Hong Kong,
Singapore and Australia, and a number
of past champions back to defend their
titles ,” said Mr. William Gasson, CoChairman, Top of the Gulf Regatta
Organising Committee.
The Coronation Cup, established
to celebrate the Coronation Date of
His Majesty the King of Thailand (5th
May) – who himself is a proficient sailor
winning the gold-medal at the 1967 SEA
Games – saw a near-record line-up with
crews from as far away as the UK taking
part.
“The Coronation Cup is an integral
part of the Top of the Gulf Regatta and
has grown to become the largest onedesign racing competition in the region.
This year’s fleet included some top
sailors – both regular competitors and
new faces. It is a multi-national fleet
with Australians the biggest contingent,
and they will be challenging defending
champion Scott Duncanson for the Cup,”
commented Mr. Gasson.
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