Let’s Visit Asia

If you’re in my part of the sky here in this little red dot called Singapore, and you’re into yachts, boats, sailing and other marine pastimes, don’t miss the Boat Asia 2008! Enjoy a dazzling display of sleek sail boats to super-sized yachts at The Marina at Keppel Bay from April 24-27. You can also sail away on special boat rides courtesy of Pa Marine and Sunsail Thailand, and there’s a Kids’ Corner for the little ones, too, so bring them along!

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If you find yourself in Singapore on Nov 11, 2007, don’t miss the Swissotel Vertical Marathon 2007. Unlike the usual marathon, this is not a challenge purely of distance travelled over time. The race will be up the 73 floors and 1,336 steps to the peak of Southeast Asia’s tallest hotel, the Swissôtel The Stamford.
This event is on its 20th year since it first started and a Guiness Book of World Records was set by Mr Balvinder Singh in 1989 at 6min 55secs. Feel the challenge? If you feel up to it, then why remain a spectator? Register by noon …read more

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On the 5th day of the 5th month in the Chinese Lunar calendar, Hong Kong celebrates the Tuen Ng Festival, or the Dragon Boat Festival. These year’s dragon boat races kick off with the Stanley Dragon Boat Races on June 19, followed by the HK International Races on June 23 and 24. Aside from these, there are smaller, local races, but if you’re in Hong Kong during these period, try to catch these two events and witness how dragon boating, an exercise originally linked to the Tuen Ng Chinese festival and the fishermen of the region, has now become an …read more

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Here’s something for boating and yachting enthusiasts out there: The 5th Phuket International Boat Show.
After four years of steady growth, the show will move to the Royal Phuket Marina in and around the 80-berth yacht basin, encompassing luxury apartments, the ‘Boardwalk’ and ‘Town Square’.
Two thousand square metres of air-conditioned exhibition space within the marina complex are being made available for the exhibitors’ booths. Up to 50 boats are expected in the water and on the land.
Restaurants, Clubs and a Sports Bar will be within the show area, while underground parking caters for 250 vehicles.
The event will be on December 6-9 …read more

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