Asia Catamarans at the 29th Bay Regatta
The 29th Bay Regatta is set to begin tomorrow — running 18–22 February 2026 — and once again this celebrated event will bring a fleet of boats and sailors together for four days of thrilling coastal racing and cruising around some of Southern Thailand’s most spectacular waters.
This annual regatta, a highlight of the Asian sailing calendar, blends competitive racing with a relaxed, social atmosphere, attracting seasoned sailors and cruising enthusiasts alike. Known for its stunning scenery and varied challenges from Phuket to Krabi, the Bay Regatta offers both exciting offshore legs and picturesque coastal sailing.
What Makes the Bay Regatta Special
The Bay Regatta is more than just a race — it’s a celebration of sailing and community spirit. Each year, around 30–40 yachts take part, navigating routes that showcase the spectacular natural beauty of the Andaman Sea while offering a welcoming environment for both seasoned racers and cruising sailors.
With a combination of competitive legs, social events, and coastal cruising that highlights Thailand’s iconic island scenery, the Bay Regatta has become a must-experience event for sailors in the region.
Performance Catamarans Set to Shine
What’s particularly exciting for performance multihull fans is the strong presence of Asia Catamarans in the OMR Multihull class, with three entries representing Stealth designs, in addition to the three Stealth catamarans competing in the OMR Multihull class — a testament to the performance and versatility of these modern catamarans.
Simon James Regatta’s Asia says, “It’s great to have 6 locally produced ‘Stealth’ Catamarans racing in the Bay Regatta this year. With 3 fully crewed boats competing in the Racing Division and 3 boats in full cruising mode with family and friends in the performance cruising division.
The great thing about the Bay Regatta is that all boats will start together and sail the same courses, so that the whole fleet from Asia Catamarans can see their performance against each other and challenge for the “Diggelmann Cup” Trophy”.
Asia Catamarans Entries (OMR Multihull Class)
1. Stealth 11.8 – “Boreas”
- Skipper: John Hearne
- Yacht Design: Asia Catamarans Stealth 11.8
A nimble and responsive performance multihull. - The Stealth 11.8 is ideal for coastal racing and inshore tactics, offering a balance of speed and ease of handling for competitive crews.
- Zam Bevan, GM at Asia Catamarans, is on board handling tactics and trimming.
2. Stealth 13.2 – “Haruki”
- Skipper: Dougal Jackson
- Yacht Design: Asia Catamarans Stealth 13.2
The Stealth 13.2 is a larger performance sailing catamaran designed for both cruising comfort and racing capability, making “Haruki” a strong contender in the fleet.
3. Stealth 14GT – “WOW”
- Skipper: David Liddell
- Yacht Design: Asia Catamarans Stealth 14GT
Representing the upper end of the Stealth range in this class. - The Stealth 14GT combines performance offshore potential with spacious layout options — perfect for competitive racing and coastal cruising alike.
Asia Catamarans Entries in the Cruising Multihulls Class
1. Stealth 12 – “Twister 2”
- Skipper: Glywn Rowlands
- Yacht Design: Asia Catamarans Stealth 12 (Cruising Multihulls class).
- “Twister 2” brings a versatile performance-cruising design to the fleet.
- A catamaran capable of fast passages while offering the comfort and ease that cruising sailors appreciate.
2. Stealth 13s – “Liberty V”
- Skipper: Michael Hähnel
- Yacht Design: Asia Catamarans Stealth 13s (Cruising Multihulls class)
A sleek Stealth 13s hull forms the basis for “Liberty V,” combining smooth water performance with a layout ideal for longer legs between destinations.
3. Stealth — “Zephyrus”
- Skipper: James Baxter OBE
- Yacht Design: Asia Catamarans Stealth (Cruising Multihulls class)
“Zephyrus” represents a Stealth design tailored for the Cruising Multihulls fleet, offering capable offshore performance with cruising-friendly features.
These additions bring Asia Catamarans’ presence at the Bay Regatta to a total of six Stealth designs competing across two key multihull divisions — demonstrating the versatility and popularity of the Stealth range, whether targeting competitive racing or cruising-focused passages.
The Bay regatta full entry list is available on the website.
Follow the Action
Whether you’re tracking the race online or cheering from the shorelines of Phuket and Krabi, the 29th Bay Regatta promises to be a highlight of the sailing season. Asia Catamarans wishes all the competitors another safe and successful Bay Regatta.
The daily race results are available on the Bay Regatta website results page.
