Please select your home edition
Edition
Maritimo 2023 S-Series LEADERBOARD

Platu racing in Thailand during 2020

by Platu Assoc of Thailand 28 Nov 2019 02:35 UTC
Little space at the mark-roundings in the Platu races © Guy Nowell

Pattaya is the epicentre of Platu racing in Asia, conducted under the tender loving care of Kev Scott, Platu Class Coordinator for Thailand.

Pattaya is also very much the home waters of the Platu - it is a Farr design that was commissioned by members of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in the early 1990s, specifically for the light to moderate breezes of the eastern side of the Gulf of Thailand.

To get involved in some of the closest and most competitive one-design racing in the region, get out your diaries out and make a note of the Platu event dates for 2020.

  • Platu Transworlds 5-8 March 2020
  • Top of the Gulf Regatta 1-6 May 2020
  • Platu Cup 9-12 October 2020 (provisional, tbc)
For further details and NORs, check www.yachtsinthailand.com. If you are interested in a charter boat for Top of the Gulf or the Transworlds, you should contact Kev Scott () sooner rather than later. NOW is good! THB10,000 (USD330) secures a boat, but Kev will also accept provisional bookings at this early stage.

These Platu events are just getting better and better. Every year Scotty listens to what the skippers want, and he and his team work hard to please everyone - with of course the magnificent support and facilities of the Ocean Marina Yacht Club. Pattaya and OMYC are a first class destination and a perfect venue for sailing - a beautiful location, fabulous weather, t-shirt and shorts sailing, a first class hotel, full service marina, and a professionally-maintained fleet of Platus. Heck, what more could you ask for?

The plan for 2020 is to bring in more international crews: hence the introduction of the Platu Cup as an INVITATIONAL event, aiming to attract the best Platu crews in the world. More details to follow soon.

Related Articles

Thailand Platu dates for 2024/25
Thailand Platu dates for 2024/25 Anyone interested in chartering a Platu for future events, please contact Guy Kennard platuthaiomj@gmail.com ASAP! Posted on 6 Oct
Platu Thailand Championships 2024 Series 3
A great turnout, with a special shout out to the Middle Harbour Yacht Club entrants A great turnout, with seven boats racing and the anticipation of a Youth Team supported by TP52 Super Series Team Vayu. Posted on 24 Jul
Platu 25 World Series 2024
Heads up - amended dates They're off again: Ocean Marina Jomtien are hosting the Platu 25 Thailand Series 3, 19-21 July. Posted on 17 Jul
Thailand OMJ Platu Champs 2024, part 2
Platus sailing on home waters The Platus are back out on the water in Pattaya, dukin' it out at Ocean Marina Jomtien. This is round 2 of the Thailand OMJ Platu Champs, and once again it was fantastic to have seven boats on the start line. Posted on 15 May
Starting a new season's series
Easty Tiger takes an early lead After a couple of late withdrawals, Ocean Marina Jomtien kicked off the Platu Series for 2024 with seven competitive teams ready to race. Posted on 12 Mar
Ocean Marina Jomtien to host 2024 Series
Regatta dates in the calendar for Thailand Platu OD Series 2024 Ocean Marina Jomtien will be hosting the Thailand Platu OD Series 2024, and we are absolutely delighted with their continued support for the class, attracting international entries to compete at an award-winning marina in the perfect holiday destination. Posted on 2 Mar
Platu World Series 2023
Light breeze, big shifts, and sausage sizzles at OMYC Jomtien Beach Six boats, six national flags. A properly 'World' Series. Posted on 30 Nov 2023
Last gasp: Thai Platu Champs 2023 wraps up
Three days of bangin' good sailing, with beer and hot dogs to follow Eight competitive crews lined up for the start on day one in excellent conditions. Sunshine, azure blue seas, and breeze from 8 to 14 knots: what more could you ask for? Posted on 19 Sep 2023
Hot, flat, breezy, and close in Thailand
Keeping the OD faith alive in Pattaya Round 3 (of 4) 30 June – 02 July: Justin came all the way from Australia to take part and uphold the good name of Easy Tiger, and Marco, Nathan and Doug were there to make sure he had to fight for it. Posted on 21 Jul 2023
World Military Sailing Championship overall
Brazil beat 8 other countries after 35 races From 7 to 14 of June 2023 the 54th CISM World Military Sailing Championship took place in Faliro Bay of Piraeus with the participation of 9 countries, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Spain, France, Italy, Poland, Ukraine and Greece. Posted on 14 Jun 2023
Savvy Navvy 2024Maritimo 2023 M600 FOOTER