The Phuket race week is an award winning regatta that welcomes an international fleet of boats and sailors to the southeast coast of Phuket. It is known to be one of the best tourist attractions in Thailand. The Phuket race week stands out not only as an excellent sailing event but it is also popular for its extravagant parties and entertainment off shore.

The Phuket race week was prestigiously awarded the best Asian regatta of the year at the Asia boating awards 2011 which recognizes the topnotch of Asia’s marine industry under twenty three categories. It is the only Regatta in Thailand to be presented with this award.

The race takes place for a period of nine days with four days of yacht racing and five days of great beachside partying. The race offers opportunity for competitive racers as well as those who are less serious about the contest and takes part for fun. The regatta offers six to seven classes of races, which includes cruising, bareboat and charter yachts. Apart from being recoginsed for its internationally accepted competition strategy, the race week is known for its legendary evening parties which participants say “keeps getting better and better each year”. The race has successfully completed a decade with a steady growth in participants to compete and attend the races. It is one of the biggest in Phuket and attracts a large gathering of tourists from around the world. In 2013 it will take place during the month of July and this year’s event will be bigger and better since it will be its 10th successful year.

Phuket is all about having a good time and enjoying the sunny beaches of Thailand and what better way to celebrate the oceanic beauty than being a part of a regatta. Holiday-goers can indulge in the most hospitable lodging, mouthwatering cuisine, entertaining nightlife and enjoy the beautiful beaches that the country is known for.

The Thanyapura hotel is an ultra modern boutique hotel in Phuket that is conveniently located with access to many of the city’s prime locations. This sports hotel Thailand would be the ideal getaway if you are attending the Phuket race week or not. It is a unique hotel that will make your holiday an unforgettable one awakening your heart, mind and body.