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Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2026

The 38th Phuket King's Cup brings a week of keelboat and dinghy racing to the island, with competition visible from the southwest coast and an international sailing community on shore. The 2026 edition is officially scheduled for 5–12 December.

When
5–12 December 2026
Where
Kata Beach and race areas off Phuket · Phuket
Cost / access
Public shore viewing is free; race participation and official functions require registration.
Neon paint and beach lights during a Full Moon PartyPhuket

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What makes it worth the stop

  • A full week of international keelboat and dinghy racing
  • Racing off Phuket's southwest coast in peak sailing season
  • One of Asia's established annual regattas

Plan the stop

Practical notes

  1. Use the official schedule to distinguish practice, race and award days.
  2. Kata is the practical base for following the regatta from shore.
  3. Do not assume every official function is open to non-competitors.

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Where it happens

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The organiser or responsible authority is the primary reference. Supporting links corroborate the record; they can still change, so use the official link for the final booking check.