Top of the Gulf Regatta
Top of the Gulf Regatta takes place Late Apr - early May 2027 (approximate; confirm the event is running before booking) in Pattaya, Thailand. The dress code is Tropical casual with strong sun protection; nothing formal at any point in the week. Typical cost ranges from 300 to 1000 EUR per person.
A friendly, family-oriented regatta at Ocean Marina Jomtien near Pattaya, historically one of Asia's largest by head count because of its deep dinghy and youth fleets. Optimist juniors race the same week as keelboat and multihull crews, which gives it an unusually broad and unstuffy feel. Its official website has not been kept current, so verify the next edition directly with Ocean Marina before planning a trip around it.
- When
- Late Apr - early May 2027 (approximate; confirm the event is running before booking)
- Where
- Pattaya, Thailand
- Dress code
- Tropical casual with strong sun protection; nothing formal at any point in the week
- Cost
- Typical cost ranges from 300 to 1000 EUR per person.
- Weather
- 29 - 33C, hot and humid with light to moderate sea breezes
- When to book
- Confirm with Ocean Marina Yacht Club before booking anything; local hotels can be booked 4 to 6 weeks out
- Getting there
- UTP (U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya), about 45 min to Jomtien; BKK about 1.5 h
- Where to stay
- Hilton Pattaya, Cape Dara Resort Pattaya, Rabbit Resort Jomtien
- Official site
- https://www.topofthegulfregatta.com/
How to attend
Access to Ocean Marina Jomtien is free and the racing is visible from the marina breakwater. Entry across the many classes is handled by the organisers and is among the cheapest of any significant Asian regatta, which makes it a sensible first event to sail. Because the published schedule has been unreliable, contact Ocean Marina Yacht Club directly to confirm dates before committing to flights or accommodation.
Access to Ocean Marina Jomtien is free and there is no public ticket; the published schedule has also been unreliable, so contact Ocean Marina Yacht Club to confirm the event is running before booking travel.
Insider tip
This is the most realistic major Asian regatta for a first-timer to actually enter - the dinghy and youth classes keep both the skill bar and the entry fee low.
Get inside Top of the Gulf Regatta
Booking matters here: confirm with Ocean Marina Yacht Club before booking anything; local hotels can be booked 4 to 6 weeks out. Members track that window, what it really costs, and 573 more events across the season.
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