The field notes
About
The 38th Phuket King's Cup brings a week of keelboat and dinghy racing to the island, with competition visible from the southwest coast and an international sailing community on shore. The 2026 edition is officially scheduled for 5–12 December.
Highlights
- A full week of international keelboat and dinghy racing
- Racing off Phuket's southwest coast in peak sailing season
- One of Asia's established annual regattas
Plan it well
- Use the official schedule to distinguish practice, race and award days.
- Kata is the practical base for following the regatta from shore.
- Do not assume every official function is open to non-competitors.
Where it happens
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Sources
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