THE TOP OF THE GULF
INTERNATIONAL REGATTA 2009

INCORPORATING
Platu Coronation Cup
Thailand Optimist Nationals

DATES
Thursday 30th April 2009 Entry and crew registration
Friday 1st May registration, races and opening party at Ocean Marina
Saturday 2nd May racing, no party
Sunday 3rd May racing and party at Ocean Marina with prize presentations for Opti, Dinghy and Beach cats
Monday 4th May Raimon Land gala party, Coronation Cup and Course One prize presentations

REGATTA SPONSORS
The regatta will again be supported by Raimon Land and Ocean marina Yacht Club as principle sponsors.

SCOPE OF RACING
Racing will be across ten or more classes from racing keelboats to Optimist dinghies and will again feature the Platu Coronation Cup and the Optimist Thailand Nationals.

SPECIAL PRIVLEGES FOR VISITING YACHTS
To encourage participation of larger keelboats Ocean Marina Yacht Club will extend special privileges to visiting yachts including free mooring for yachts of 2.8 meter draft or less for the week of the Regatta plus an additional week prior or after the regatta if proceeding to the Samui Regatta (see details below).

YACHTS OVER 3m DRAFT
For yachts over 3 meter draft a ferry service will be provided during the regatta to boats moored off the Marina due to draft restrictions.

ORGANISING AUTHORITY
The Regatta is organised by the Top of the Gulf Regatta Organising Committee under the auspices of the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Platu Club, the Royal Varuna Yacht Club and the Ocean Marina Yacht Club.

All enquiries and entries should be addressed to:
The Secretary, Top of the Gulf International Regatta,
Ocean Marina Yacht Club
274/1-9 Moo4
Km 157 Sukhumvit Road
Sattahip, Chonburi 20250
THAILAND

Tel. +66 (0)38 237 306
Hand Phone +66 (0)81 811 8930
Fax. +66 (0)38 235 265
E-mail: togrinfo@topofthegulfregatta.com

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SPECIAL PRIVLEGES FOR VISITING YACHTS (Con’t)
In order to strengthen the keelboat class, Ocean Marina will offer, subject to application via the race committee, and subject to availability, the following privileges to visiting keelboats.
Boats with a draft of 2.8m or less free mooring for the week of the Regatta plus an additional week prior or after regatta if proceeding to the Samui Regatta. Additional mooring at members rates.
For vessels with a greater draft Marina delivery service for boats moored outside the Marina due to draft restrictions plus limited security for the same period. The mooring is safe and easily accessible from the Marina. Conditions are similar to Samui.

HARD STAND ACCESS
Should a boat require lifting for cleaning or work the marina will offer lifting up to 25tonnes and 4.5 meters draft at high tide as well as hard standing at Members rates. Boats can remain on the hard FOC and launched prior to the Regatta if draft in excess of 2.8 m.

MARINA SERVICES
We have competent contractors for bottom work, electrics and electronics working within the Marina.

COUNTRY CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT
Assistance will be given with formalities and provided sufficient visiting yachts we will try to confirm arrival clearance at OMYC and departure formalities at Samui. Note usual practice, one captain everyone else passengers. Baht 20,000 deposit for captain if leaving the country without boat, refundable on boat departure.

VISITING YACHT SUPPORT
The Top of the Gulf race committee and Ocean Marina Yacht Club are committed to supporting the participation of visiting yachts so if there is anything we can assist you with please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Best regards

Bill Gasson
TOG 2009 Regatta Committee.