17/04/2026
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⛵️🇹🇭 Disabled Sailing — First Appearance at a National Championship: Thailand International Sailing Championships 2026 🏆🇹🇭
(SV14 class) — Racing Day One. On the third day of the Thailand International Sailing Championships 2026, disabled sailing (SV14 class) makes its historic debut in this national championship for the very first time. ⛵️✨
🗓️ Today, 17 April 2026, marks the third day of the Thailand International Sailing Championships 2026 and the first day of competition for the disabled sailing class (SV14). This is the first time disabled sailing has ever been included in the Thailand national sailing championships, organised by the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage, in partnership with the Royal Thai Navy, the Sports Authority of Thailand, the National Sports Development Fund, and PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited. The event is being held at Dongtan Bay, Sattahip District, from 15 to 18 April 2026.
This competition forms part of the 43rd Long-Distance Sailing Race — the Trans-Gulf Regatta competing for the "Vega" Royal Helm Trophy — and the Thailand International Sailing Championships 2026. The event has attracted strong interest from sailing clubs and associations both domestically and internationally, with 137 boats and 158 athletes competing across three racing courses at sea, covering the classes: Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, 420, 470, 29er, and Hobie 16, racing from 15 to 18 April 2026.
This year, for the first time, the SV14 disabled sailing class has been included in the Thailand International Sailing Championships 2026. Six boats competed today as the first racing day, using the course at Ocean Marina Jomtien. Results are as follows: ⛵️🇹🇭
⛵️✨ Optimist Class — 3 races today; 9 races total over 3 days
1st — Suthinan Nakphasom, Yacht Racing Association of Thailand — 27 penalty points
2nd — Nur Amin Irdina Binti Norhisam, Malaysia — 42 penalty points
3rd — Yueyan Jin, Royal Varuna Yacht Club — 47 penalty points
⛵️✨ ILCA 4 Class — 3 races today; 9 races total over 3 days
1st — Edison Yin, Royal Varuna Yacht Club — 18 penalty points
2nd — Pinchanok Khlaaisomboon, Yacht Racing Association of Thailand — 24 penalty points
3rd — Krit Phrahmani, Yacht Racing Association of Thailand — 28 penalty points
⛵️✨ ILCA 6 Class — 3 races today; 9 races total over 3 days
1st — Miss Marian Grace Montgomery, Yacht Racing Association of Thailand — 18 penalty points
2nd — Tham Rattana, Royal Varuna Yacht Club — 19 penalty points
3rd — Muhammad Fikri Aqil Bin Mohd Fouzi, Malaysia — 28 penalty points
⛵️✨ 29er Class — 3 races today; 9 races total over 3 days
1st — Miss Phatchraphan Ongkhaloi (helm) and Miss Phitchayapha Kamuthatira (crew), Yacht Racing Association of Thailand — 8 penalty points
2nd — Sarawut Pharaphibun (helm) and Phanudej Phophun (crew), Yacht Racing Association of Thailand — 16 penalty points
3rd — Thanakrit Phokaew (helm) and Jakkaphat Wongtim (crew), Yacht Racing Association of Thailand — 23 penalty points
⛵️✨ 420 Youth Mixed Class — 3 races today; 9 races total over 3 days
1st — Pitiphum Charoenphon (helm) and Worakan Saksriglom (crew), Yacht Racing Association of Thailand — 12 penalty points
2nd — Ashlea Tham (helm) and Ethan Chia (crew), Singapore — 17 penalty points
3rd — Muhammad Idris Bin Mohd Zahawi (helm) and Muhammad Nazmi Qusyairi Bin Mohd Nazri (crew), Malaysia — 22 penalty points
⛵️✨ 470 Mixed Class — 3 races today; 9 races total over 3 days
1st — Petty Officer 1st Class Thammasunthorn (helm) and Petty Officer 1st Class (F) Nichapa Waiway (crew), Yacht Racing Association of Thailand — 8 penalty points
2nd — Thanaphat Siricharoen (helm) and Miss Phuttharuksa Imraksa (crew), Yacht Racing Association of Thailand — 16 penalty points
3rd — Miss Paranee Muang-ngam (helm) and Thikathat Daengpratum (crew), Yacht Racing Association of Thailand — 24 penalty points
⛵️✨ Hobie 16 Class — 1 race today; 7 races total over 3 days
1st — Robert Lewis Henry (helm) and Kelly Anne Henry (crew), New Zealand, Yacht Racing Association of Thailand — 8 penalty points
2nd — Bunyamin Klongsamoot (helm) and Yulin Tang (crew), Hong Kong — 16 penalty points
3rd — Hua Yongqing (helm) and Ding Zhenghang (crew), People's Republic of China — 20 penalty points
👉⛵️ SV14 Disabled Sailing Class
Six boats competed, each crewed by two athletes in a mixed pairing: a disabled athlete as helm, seated at the stern, responsible for the mainsail and rudder, and an able-bodied assistant as crew, seated forward. This format follows World Sailing's Inclusive Sailing rules. Two races were sailed today as the opening day of competition. Results are as follows:
1st — Montri Nakhuay (helm) and Miss Patcharawan Suwannaphat (crew), Phuket Disabled Sailing Foundation — 3 penalty points
2nd — Suraphong Jitkong (helm) and Arunrat Thephakham (crew), Ocean Marina Jomtien Club — 3 penalty points
3rd — Nikorn Kaewnoi (helm) and Supachat Sophanit (crew), Phuket Disabled Sailing Foundation — 7 penalty points
⛵️🇹🇭 The Thailand International Sailing Championships 2026 continues through 18 April 2026. On 19 April 2026, the long-distance and trans-gulf sailing races will take place. At 17:00 hrs, His Majesty the King has graciously appointed Admiral Phongthep Nuthep, Privy Councillor, as his representative at the closing ceremony of the 43rd Long-Distance Sailing Race — the Trans-Gulf Regatta for the "Vega" Royal Helm Trophy — and to present the championship awards at the Multi-Purpose Building, Marine Corps Command, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. ⛵️🏆🇹🇭
⛵️🏆 This event has attracted widespread participation from sailors across many nations, including China, France, England, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Taiwan, India, Singapore, and Thailand. ✨⛵️
👉⛵️ The Yacht Racing Association of Thailand warmly invites all interested spectators and visitors to watch the racing at Dongtan Bay, in front of the Naval Sports Centre, and Taoyngam Beach, Marine Corps Command, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. For full details, visit the page of the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand:
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