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King’s Cup Latest News - Day 2 Video


King’s Cup Latest News - Day 2 Video

Welcome to the Phantom 295 official news desk. We are proud to be representing Windsurfing at the 2012 King's Cup Regatta being held in Phuket. Starboard developed the Phantom 295 for a fun, exciting board feel in all winds, on all courses and for a majority of windsurfers. That feeling creates a new buzz amongst young sailors and gets seasoned sailors back into the sport. We aspire to put on a great show that will bring a smile on everyone’s face. The King of Thailand inspires us to ensure that the world’s most popular windsurfing brand remains Thai, and we express our gratitude for being a part of the King's Cup. Let the games begin!

Video - Day 2:

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King’s Cup Latest News - Day 2 Video
The guys sharing a nice wave at Kata beach

The morning here in Phuket started out with very heavy rain and a possible start looked doubtful as there was little to no wind. Luckily, there was a large swell which gave some hope for the days events. The riders and company arrived on location looking a bit wetter than usual. However, beach volley-ball and an intro to stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) kept everyone in high spirits. It was a very eventful morning despite the rain:

King’s Cup Latest News - Day 2 Video
Rob taking a dramatic exit

After a quick bite Rémi Vila, head of racing development at Starboard, hosted a masterclass on the Phantom 295 equipment. He concentrated on the reasoning behind the Phantom 295 design of the board and rig. Daniel Blinnikka from Finland also talked about tuning the gear and his latest experience during competition. For a full read up on the Phantom 295 and its history, click here.

King’s Cup Latest News - Day 2 Video
Marcos happily falling off

The afternoon saw all the riders take a little break from pre-racing preparation as the race was officially canceled for the day. With the changing tide the surf looked perfect for a first go at stand up paddle boarding in the waves. After a quick lesson from the Starboard team the guys were tearing up the waves that were breaking on Kata Beach. With a promising wind forecast, everyone is prepared to hit the water first thing in the morning. Stay tuned…!

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King’s Cup Latest News - Day 2 Video
Svein and the Tiki catch a wave together

Video - Day 1:

Day 1


King’s Cup Latest News - Day 2 Video
And they're off...

Saturday delivered a nice constant breeze of about 15 knots which gave the Phantom 295 riders a chance to get out on the water all day with the occasional chance of planing. After registration and a quick gear presentation by Rémi Vila the guys and girls stickered up their sails and got familiar with the course, wind conditions and the location. Later in the day a skipper meeting held by the King's Cup's officials detailed the course layout to the riders. Everyone is now set for the days ahead and hoping for wind.

King’s Cup Latest News - Day 2 Video
The First Supper

As the day came to end the riders got together to enjoy some traditional Thai food in a local restaurant just off Karon. There was a great atmosphere in the room as all the riders discussed their day on the Phantom 295's. The Starboard team and members of the Windsurfing Association of Thailand (WATH) were delighted to have representatives from the 20 countries around the table to enjoy the local Tom Gha Gai, Somtum, and delicious Yam Nuea. Luckily enough everyone made it home just in time before a typical Phuket tropical storm rained down.....phew!

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King’s Cup Latest News - Day 2 Video
Marina Alabau and her sister Blanca having fun.

Preparation Day 2:


King’s Cup Latest News - Day 2 Video
Getting familiar with the kit

Today saw many of the riders arriving early to test out the Phantom kit before the official race day tomorrow. Riders from Thailand, Burma, Spain, USA, Finland, and the UK all made an appearance. After receiving their race number everyone braved the scorching sun, rigged up and hit the water. Light winds prevented any serious action but it blew just enough for everyone to get familiar with their kit. Many kata beach goers stopped to take a look at the bright green sails cruising out on the ocean.

King’s Cup Latest News - Day 2 Video
View from Kata Beach

So tomorrow marks the opening of the King's Cup Regatta 2012 and also the start to the Phantom 295 event. After registration at the Kata Beach Resort & Spa Hotel in the morning, Rémi Vila will give a short presentation of the equipment for the Phantom kit to all the riders. With the wind looking to gradually pick up, everyone is eager to get to the start line. All (windsurfing) eyes are on Phuket this weekend, stay tuned!

King’s Cup Latest News - Day 2 Video
Daniel Blinnikka from Finland showing his multi-tasking skills

Preparation Day:

King’s Cup Latest News - Day 2 Video

The trucks have arrived! After driving a staggering 12 hours from the Starboard headquarters in Bangkok, we were pleased to see our 2 trucks and the drivers make a safe journey to Kata Beach. I'm sure they were pleased to see us too. Later in the day we were warmly greeted by members of the Windsurfing Association of Thailand (WATH) who happily kept us up to date on the event. After lunch the team riders from Myanmar (Burma) arrived, which gave them a chance to set up their booms for racing. It was a hot and busy day but we look forward to tomorrow and meeting more of the riders. Bye for now!

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