Phuket King's Cup 2010:racing cancelled, wind, big seas, damaged boats



12:14 AM Sat 11 Dec 2010 GMT
'Royal Thai Navy 1. Phuket King?s Cup 2010.' Guy Nowell &copy Click Here to view large photo
Racing for the final day of the 24th King?s Cup Regatta has been cancelled due to the large rescue operation currently underway on Kata Beach. A strong westerly blowing straight into Kata Beach bay along with sea chop and low tide has caused havoc among the King?s Cup fleet with at least 10 boats beached and more heading towards the sand. All race committee personnel have been instructed to assist in the rescue of the boats that are heading for shore. Unfortunately, those boats already on the beach will now have to wait for the high tide before they can ...


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by Tracey Johnstone





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