The Singapore Grand Prix is one of the most notable and sought after events in the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar. This electrifying event kicks off each year in Singapore’s Marina Bay and is world renowned as the only Formula 1 night race in the world.

Attracting large crowds in to one venue just to witness some thrilling racing action, The Singapore Grand Prix was first organized in 1961 and was then identified as the Orient Year Grand Prix. However, just a year later this action packed racing event was named the Malaysian Grand Prix. In 1965 after Singapore gained its independence, the race was renamed as the Singapore Grand Prix.

Due to many reasons this enthralling race came to an end in 1973. The main causes were the traffic increase, endless hassle caused as a result of the closure of roads in the vicinity due to the event, the increase in the price of oil as well as the dreadful accidents caused during the races held in 1972 and 1973.

After a long pause, racing enthusiasts were given the good news in 2008 that the Singapore Grand Prix will once again kick off under a new official name Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix. The re-launch of the event, paved the way to the first night race ever held in the history of formula one races in the world. It is noteworthy that 110,000 tickets were sold out for the inaugural race after the revival. For the first ever night time Formula 1 race, the remarkable race track was lit up along with a row of projectors. The victor of the event was none other than Fernando Alonso of Team Renault.

Internationally renowned artists perform at the circuit during the weekend of the event adding more action and entertainment. Each year an attractive range of products and souvenirs are put on sale with regard to this world class racing event.

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First held in 1987, the event was held in celebration of the Monarch of Thailand’s 60th birthday. Over the years, the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta has grown in size and scale to develop into the largest and most popular sailing event in all of Asia. Founded by the Royal Varuna Yacht Club with the patronage of the King of Thailand, the regatta is organized in association with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy, and the Province of Phuket.

With humble beginning as a regatta that attracted catamarans, keelboats, windsurfers and Lasers the annual event held in the beginning of December has converted into a large-scale boating festival that draws sea-faring catamaran teams and keelboats from across the world. A highly anticipated sailing contest in the Asian Yachting Circuit, the event features over 2000 sailors and more than 90 boats which range from live-aboard ocean cruisers, the racing classes, multihulls, classics and Formula One boats of the ocean lanes.

Famed as the Asian regatta where Scott McCook won all five races on his catamaran from Singapore the event has developed its own folk lore and legendary status in regional racing circuits. In addition to world–class races the regatta also hosts other events such as vibrant beach parties during the week long yacht racing occasion.

Another highlights of the regatta held on Kata Beach every year is the candle-light ceremony conducted in front of the Boathouse Resort in honour of the monarch’s birthday. With the attendance of over 1000 skippers and crew members the unique occasion sees the participants hold up candles as a choir belts out the Thai national anthem.

Conducted on the cobalt waters of the Andaman Sea this year’s instalment of the regatta is set to kick off on the 3rd of December. The first day of the cup will see the officials performing registration and measurement processes of the participating vessels while the second day will encompass a vibrant opening ceremony followed by a skippers briefing and a practice race. It is on the 5th of December that the races truly set sail in to open waters in a contest of wits and skill like no other. After four exciting days of racing the final day of the regatta which falls on the 10th of December this year will see the winner crowned at the Royal Awards Ceremony.

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