After providing sailing opportunities for the underprivileged children of Phuket since 2009, the Phuket Youth Sailing Club (PYSC) has been finally awarded the membership of the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand (YRA)and is also officially recognised by The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the Phuket Sports Association.

The club is open to all Phuket youth from the age of seven, yet specifically facilitates underprivileged children to participate in the club?s activities.

The PYSC has over 20 junior members, 17 of which live at the Phuket Sunshine Village Foundation.

The Sailing Team (a.k.a. the Phuket Youth Sailing Squadron), has competed successfully in several regattas in Thailand since starting out in 2010 and are now in training for the next Optimist Championship, Hua Hin Regatta 2011.


The Hua Hn Regatta is an annual sailing event that was organized to honour His Majesty King Bhumiphol Adulyadej in 2000, who himself excels in sailing sportsmanship.

This year?s regatta will also celebrate His Majesty?s 84th birthday anniversary and sailors will be competing for several Royal Trophies, namely:

Royal Vega Rudder trophy for various classes from His Majesty the King

Super Mod National Championship trophy from HIs Majesty the King

OK dinghy National Championship trophy from Her Majesty the Queen

Princess Cup for Optimist Championship from HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.

The PYSC is a charitable organization and is therefore appealing for help from the public in helping to raise enough funds to give eight sailors the opportunity to compete in this prestigious event.

Support youth sailing on Phuket and sponsor a sailor or event today! For further information on sponsorship packages, visit www.phuketyouthsailing.org or contact Katy on 085 2159185