Raceweek joins the Asian Grand Prix circuit
Following interest from some of the key yacht racing competitors in the Asian Yachting Grand Prix circuit, Six Senses Phuket Raceweek has ‘signed up’ as the first event in the 2009/10 racing season of this prestigious circuit, at the end of which the winner receives a specially tailored ‘Armani’ blazer. Some say there’s one man who has a collection of them in his wardrobe…

5,000 Euros yacht charter holiday up for grabs
Answer a few simple questions (and get them right!) and a 5,000 Euro yacht charter holiday, including two nights stay at Evason for two couples, is the prize. The competition, sponsored by Composite Catamarans & Evason Phuket, is open to anyone, whether competing in Phuket Raceweek 2009 or not. For information on how to enter go to www.phuketraceweek.com/charter_competition.htm

New sponsors on board!
Recent additions to the Raceweek sponsorship lineup include Grey Goose Vodka, Fraser Suites & Fraser Place, Hertz car rentals and, last but not least, Kingfisher Premium beers.

Jaguar
First-time Co-Sponsor, Jaguar Cars, is shipping in a bunch of their latest, fastest models from the UK, especially for Raceweek. Then they’re flying in from all over Southeast Asia a select group of individuals to test drive (on and off-road) these new cars in Phuket. Watch out for the police escorts! On Jaguar’s Race Day, the fastest boats across the line in each class will be awarded an authentic Jaguar Leaper trophy – ready for mounting on the bowsprit…?

The secret's out
The newest yacht – the Andaman Cabriolet catamaran Da Vinci Niña – racing at this year's Phuket Raceweek is none other than the regatta organiser's boat. As if running a regatta's not enough, IMAGE asia MD Grenville Fordham has sidestepped into boat building... with more than a little help from his friends.

Finishing touches are being applied at a frantic rate and, despite all the pessimists around, the boat will race! The great team of
Thai craftsmen working on the yacht are determined to beat all the odds.

Rumour has it that there may be an unbelievable 'first buyer' deal on the table for Raceweek. For more information on the deal, email info@catamaransailing.com ... For general information on the Andaman Cabriolet, go to www.catamaransailingphuket.com

Unicorn are playing Raceweek again
Not only were the girls from Thailand’s top all-girl band a huge success at Raceweek last year – they had a ball too! So, despite shrinking budgets, the girls are back again to entertain participants on Saturday and Sunday nights.

At last!!! Launching at Raceweek
After a fair bit of delay, mostly due to the state of the economy(ies), the third edition of SOUTHEAST ASIA PILOT (formerly Andaman Sea Pilot) will be unveiled during Raceweek. Chairman of the Race Committee, Andy Dowden, is one of the authors of this definitive sailing guide to S E Asia (the other is Raceweek’s MC, Bill O'Leary) and the whole thing is stitched together by IMAGE asia MD, Grenville Fordham. Word has it that Bill might not be with us this year, so one 'autograph' may have to do... www.southeastasiapilot.com

Phuket Raceweek fact sheet
When did it start? When did the name change? Who won what? For those who would like to find out something of the history of Phuket Raceweek, there’s an online Fact Sheet complete with quick links to every year’s results since the beginning.
www.phuketraceweek.com/fact-sheet.htm

NewspaperDirect
One of our media partners, NewspaperDirect, prints locally in Thailand 800 different titles from 40 different countries. Visit their Phuket website www.phuketnewspapers.net for a complete list of titles, then order online or by phone at +66 (0)76 343218. Your newspaper will be delivered to your home or hotel.

Raceweek competitors and guests are offered a unique deal: Simply mention: ‘Six Senses Phuket Raceweek’ when placing your order to receive a 25% discount. The offer is valid until 30 July 2009.

The sponsors line-up
Six Senses Phuket Raceweek couldn’t happen without the sponsors. This year they are:

Title Sponsor Six Senses Resorts & Spas. Co-Sponsors Tourism Authority of Thailand, Grey Goose, Jaguar Cars, Rodenstock.
Official Suppliers Andaman Cabriolet, Canpac Beverages, Fraser Suites & Fraser Place, Hertz Rent a Car, Kingfisher Premium, Nivea Sun, The Moorings. Media Partners Asia Pacific Boating, Asia Spa, China Boating, Daily Xpress, LP Luxury Properties, myphuketinfo.com, NewspaperDirect, PGTV, Phuket Gazette, Prestige Magazine, SEA Yachting. Island Partners Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Lee Marine, Sunsail, Topper Sail. Island & Industry Supporters
Big ‘A’, Boat Lagoon Marina, Da Vinci, Electrical Marine, Latitude 8 Yachting, PCS, Phuket Interwood, Seraph Cruises, Quantum Sails.

For more information,
visit www.phuketraceweek.com
or email raceweek@image-asia.com
Six Senses Phuket Raceweek enjoys marketing support by Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd.