Saturday 19 December 2026 · Kata Rocks, Phuket
Registration from 10:30, flag off at 13:00, five stops around the island of Phuket and home to Kata Rocks for the awards evening.
Flag off in
13:00 · 19 December
Running order
All timings and stops may be subject to change.
10:30 - 12:00
Check in at Kata Rocks and collect your map and 2026 shirt.
12:00
Compulsory for every skipper.
13:00
The fleet leaves Kata Rocks.
Card 1
Beach club stop on the west coast.
Card 2
At Angsana Laguna Phuket, Bang Tao.
Card 3
Crews come ashore on sea toys.
Card 4
Mid-stop break with food and drink.
16:45
Boats line up for the second start before the last dash back to Kata Rocks.
Card 5
Collect the final card.
Bonus card
Cruise home with the sunset and collect a bonus card at the finish. Your best five cards from six make your hand.
18:00
Cards turned and trophy raised, until 22:00.
The course
Stops follow the 2025 route. Order and venues for 2026 to confirm.
The route then returns to Kata Rocks for the finish and a bonus card.
The rules, simply
Run the course at a safe, comfortable pace. Enjoy the stops, look after your crew and respect other water users.
Each of the five stops deals one card per boat, plus a bonus card on your return to Kata Rocks. Keep your hand safe until the awards night.
Your best five cards from six make your hand. Hands are turned at Kata Rocks from 18:00 and the best takes the perpetual trophy.
The quickest single and twin-engine boats home get a mention on the night. Bragging rights only.
Every skipper attends the briefing at Kata Rocks before the start.
IMG: The KR Boat following the fleet
Spectators
No boat? Take a seat on the KR Boat, cold drinks in hand, and ride with the action. Beers and non-alcoholic drinks on board.
THB 6,400++
All timings and stops may be subject to change.
