Platu Thailand Championship dates
by Platu Thailand OMJ 5 Jan 03:32 GMT
7-9 March 2025
OMJ Platu Champs of Thailand © Kev Scott
Platu Thailand OMJ are pleased to announce confirmed Series 1 and 2 dates for 2025. There have been many scheduling conflicts to consider, and the primary goal has been to continue increased fleet participation.
The Platu 25 Thailand fleet saw a 40%+ increase in participation in 2024 compared to previous years, which is fantastic. And there's always room for more!
During 2024 there were:
• 31 race entries, a 41% increase over 2023
• 59 Races (just one day abandoned due to lack of wind), making for an average of 11.8 races per regatta, a 78% increase on 2023
• With the 'two drop races format' overall results are significantly closer, which is a true reflection of the exceptionally close racing
• OMJ RO Thammasak Meeyousamsen had an absolute break-out year, taking full control of Race Operations - and owning it! He embraced the new race structure, change of marks implementation, and systems to facilitate races He is supported by a well organised OMJ Team.
Platu Thailand OMJ would like to thank Ocean Marina Jomtien for their continued support for the Class and the racing events held. A big shout out to Harbourmaster Scott Finsten for not only hosting the Series, but also providing the best bbq and cold beer available in Thailand, especially after a day’s racing. The Ocean Marina Jomtien backdrop at the Grand Pier Cafe is the perfect place to chill out.
Contact Guy Kennard OR Peter Winter if you are looking to charter a Platu.
Links to Platu 25 Thailand via the OMJ Website & the Facebook page are below.
Thailand Championships Series dates:
7-9 March 2025 - Thailand Championship Round 1 - Date Confirmed
(Changed from 21-23 March, ie two weeks earlier than initially proposed).
2-5 May 2025 - Thailand Championship Round 2 - Date Confirmed
We are very much hoping to reintroduce the Coronation Cup in 2025/2026 - there is a lot of work in the background to make this happen. Stay tuned !!
Further dates to be confirmed;
11-13 July 2025 – TBC - Thailand Championship Round 3
3 days' racing with practice day. (Attempting to avoid a conflict with the Yacht Sales Regatta in Phuket).
12-14 September 2025 - TBC - Thailand Championship Round 4
3 days' racing with practice day
Last week of October / first week of November, dates TBC.
Possible - 2 x 3-day regattas over 8 days with a layday.
OR
2 x 3-day regattas over 2 weekends
To assist with scheduling, your feedback is most welcome, especially if you have any preferred dates. Platu Thailand OMJ look forward to seeing you in beautiful Jomtien sometime in 2025.
https://www.oceanmarinajomtien.com/sailing/one-design-platu-championship/
https://www.facebook.com/PlatuThaiOMJ