Postcards from Phuket

10:53 AM Fri 5 Dec 2008 GMT

'Phuket King’s Cup 2008, Frank Pong’s RP75 Jelik' Sail-World.com/ AUS &copy Click Here to view large photo

Another postcard day on the Andaman Sea, as the fleet at 22nd annual Phuket King's Cup sailed on their second last day.

Classic 8-12 knot breezes and bright sun, a perfect back drop for the wars on the water.

Phuket King’s Cup 2008, Traffic Jam at leeward mark - Sail-World.com- AUS&copy Click Here to view large photo

Phuket King’s Cup 2008, Kata Beach Resort and Spa - Sail-World.com- AUS&copy Click Here to view large photo

Phuket King’s Cup 2008, Kipson Beck’s Shaw 650 Pornstar - Sail-World.com- AUS&copy Click Here to view large photo

Phuket King’s Cup 2008, Stuart Williamson’s Beneteau First 34.7 Skandia Endeavour Of Whitby and Gould and Cusack’s Frers 42 Di Hard - Sail-World.com- AUS&copy Click Here to view large photo

Phuket King’s Cup 2008, Scott Duncanson’s Phuket 8 Somtam Express - Sail-World.com- AUS&copy Click Here to view large photo

by Rob Kothe

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