The Raja Muda International Regatta
November
Location: Port Klang to Langkawi through the Straits of Malacca via Pangkor and Penang

This is Malaysia's premier yachting regatta. There are seven days of active racing, cruising and great parties on shore with ample breaks to enable participants to sightsee and savour some of the sights and charms of Malaysia. The Regatta starts from the Royal Selangor Yacht Club in Port Klang with an 85 mile overnight passage to Pangkor. A second 65 mile overnight passage leaves Pangkor and finishes in Penang. The final passage leg to Langkawi is often dramatic with strong North East Monsoon winds providing excellent sailing conditions. A series of windward / leeward races over the two next days completes the Regatta with final prize giving at the beautiful Royal Langkawi Yacht Club.
The Raja Muda International Regatta is run under the IRC Handicap System and is open to Racing, Cruising and Classic classes. It is run under the auspices of the Malaysian Yachting Association, a member of the IYRU. Five International judges sit on the Race Committee and a Measurer is in attendance. Each year an international flotilla of over 40 yachts is expected.
Note: The Raja Muda is the son of the Sultan of Selangor and the event is run under Royal Patronage.
www.rsyc.com.my

The Phuket King's Cup Regatta
November - December
Location: The warm waters of the Andaman Sea off Kata Beach, Phuket

The Phuket King's Cup Regatta is the largest and most prestigious event on the Omega Asian Yachting Circuit. Racing is on the waters of the Andaman Sea around Phuket with the magical mixture of quality racing, stunning scenery and glamorous parties. The superb maritime ambience of Phuket, the December offshore monsoon, excellent anchorages and a matchless social milieu make The Phuket King's Cup Regatta unique. The regatta is now an Asian classic, which has been compared to the famous annual gatherings at Cowes, Antigua Week and Hamilton Island Week in Australia.
Seven races are run over the 5 racing days with one lay day. The courses vary from day to day with a mix of passage, triangle and windward/leeward races.
Competitors come from all over the world and the regatta attracts a number of high profile performance yachts. A flotilla of 90-100 yachts is expected ranging from J24's to 80-foot luxury Swans. There are 10 divisions in The Phuket King's Cup Regatta: Racing, Premier Cruising, IRC 1, IRC 2, IRC 3, Ocean Rover, Ocean Multihull, Classic, Beach Catamarans and Sports Boats.
The Phuket King's Cup Regatta is under Royal Patronage and run under the IRC Handicap System.
www.kingscup.com
The Volvo Singapore Straits Regatta
January
Location: In-shore waters of Singapore, across the Singapore Straits to the Riau Islands of Indonesia and back to Singapore's Eastern shores.
There are six races in two countries and four venues over five days. A fleet of over 30 yachts, varying in size from 24 to 80 feet, head out from Raffles Marina for a windward/leeward race before moving East along Singapore's southern shore to the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club. From here the regatta moves across the busy Singapore Straits to Batam Island in Indonesia's Riau Archipelago and the Riau Yacht Club.
The Riau Islands, a haven for pirates in the 19th Century, are now a tropical haven for holidaymakers. With spinnakers flying, the Singapore Straits Regatta flies the 16 miles downwind to the Riau Yacht Club and the Nongsa Point Marina where the Indonesian hosts throw one of the biggest parties of the event. The following day sees two races, both windward/leewards, off Nongsa Point. After another evening under Indonesia's equatorial stars the Singapore Straits Regatta returns to the Lion City's Eastern corner to Changi Sailing Club to complete the racing.
The event is organised under the auspices of the Singapore Yachting Association and there are three divisions - Racing Class, Cruising Class and PY Class (performance handicap).
www.straitsregatta.com

Andaman Sea Rally
January
Location: Phuket, Thailand – Andaman Islands, India

An annual boating event open to both power and sailing yachts from Phuket, Thailand to the Andaman Islands in India. Now in its second year this rally is an opportunity to explore the spectacular Andaman Islands sailing grounds
www.andamansearally.com

Phang Nga Bay Regatta
February
Location: Krabi – Phuket

This regatta appeals to the serious, the not-so-serious and the not-at-all-serious 'racing' sailors who like to combine spectacular scenery with lively parties over the Chinese New Year holiday period. Organised by the Ao Chalong Yacht Club,
www.bayregatta.com

Ao Chalong-Rebak Marina Champagne Run
February
120nm dash - Phuket to Langkawi

As a lead up to the RLIR (below) the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club in conjunction with Rebak Marina and the Ao Chalong Yacht Club have jointly organised the “Rebak Champagne Run” to find the fastest yacht under sail between Phuket to Pulau Rebak in the Langkawi group of islands.
www.langkawiregatta.com

Royal Langkawi International Regatta - Prime Minister's Challenge Trophy
March
Location:Langkawi

The inaugural event organised by the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club last year was heralded as a resounding success, a first class regatta and one of the best in the region. The racing & sports classes race for the Prime Minister's Challenge Trophy and the cruising & multihull classes race for the RLYC Commodore's Cup with prizes for class series and a full social programme held during the regatta.
www.langkawiregatta.com

The China Sea / San Fernando Race
April
Location: 600nm long distance race from Hong Kong to Subic Bay in the Philippines

The China Sea Race is one of the world's great offshore races with a wealth of history and tradition. The event leaves the dramatic setting of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour and crosses the South China Sea to Subic Bay in the Philippines, a 600nm distance. As strong monsoon winds speed the flotilla on their journey south, the arrival at the Subic Bay Yacht Club in the Philippines is of course a cause for celebration.
The race, co-organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and the Manila Yacht Club, is run under the auspices of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) and run under IRC rules. There are three divisions - the IRC Division, the IRM Division and the HKPN Division (which includes multihulls). Upwards of 40 yachts compete. Last year saw yachts taking part in the Clipper Round the World Race.
Note: Each year there is a race from Hong Kong to the Philippines but the destination in the Philippines alternates between Subic Bay and San Fernando. In 2003 the regatta finished in San Fernando and is called the San Fernando Race. This year the event (called thet China Sea Race) finishes off Subic Bay. The start is always the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in the heart of Hong Kong's spectacular harbour.
www.chinasearace.com

President’s Cup Regatta
Easter
Location: Subic Bay, Philippines

The President’s Cup is an International standard racing and social program planned for yachts arriving on the China Sea Race.

The Regatta is organized by the President’s Cup Regatta Organizing Committee under Presidential Patronage with the support of the Manila Yacht Club and the Subic Bay Yacht Club.
www.prescup.com

Samui International Regatta
May
Location: Koh Samui

The dates for the Koh Samui International Regatta have been is usually run in. Everyone is hoping that the wind gods will again provide, although some sailors will be hoping for maybe not quite so much as last year!
The Regatta will again be organised under the auspices of the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand (Y.R.A.T.) and it is hoped that the Royal Thai Navy will again lend their fantastic support that made the first two Samui Regattas such a success. The businesses and people of Samui will again supply their full backing in providing the parties, hospitality and laid back atmosphere, which all come together to make the Koh Samui Regatta the Biggest Event ON The Gulf of Thailand. In particular we again extend our thanks to The Tourism Association of Koh Samui and the Tourism Authority of Thailand for their full support and promotion.
www.samuiregatta.com

Coronation Cup
May
Location:Sattahip, Thailand

For sportsboat enthusiasts, the annual organised by the Sattahip Platu Yacht Club is held in the Dontan Bay area of Sattahip, Chonburi to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibhol Adulyadej of Thailand. The Sattahip Platu Yacht Club has an active Platu racing program year round.
http://asianyachting.com/Clubs/SattahipYC.htm

Borneo Cup Yachting Challenge
October
Location:Borneo, Sarawak

Jointly organized by the State of Sarawak on Borneo and the Federal Territory Island of Labuan. The program includes an offshore race from Labuan to Miri and a number of day races in Miri. Free berthing at the soon-to-be-completed marina in Miri has been offered for the duration of the event.
http://www.borneorace.com/

Asean Regatta
22 - 26 October
Admiral Marina Port Dickson, Malaysia.

This regatta focuses on providing a high profile 4-day international standard yacht racing event that meets the demands of top-level keelboats and serious racing sailors in South East Asia each year. Many of the regions top racing yachts are expected to use this opportunity to hone their crews skills before the Raja Muda International Regatta and King's Cup.
http://www.aseanregatta.com/

China Coast Regatta - Hainan Race Series
4 – 7 November 2003
Location: Hong Kong

The China Coast Race Week, organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, consists of 3 days of racing with windward/leeward's and island courses in and around Hong Kong, followed by an offshore race to Hainan Island in China.
http://www.chinacoastraceweek.com