St. Regis Returns to the Sailing Scene in Asia - China Coast Regatta

Aug. 22, 2013 - PRLog -- The China Coast Regatta is a major inshore, three-day, seven-race regatta; considered to be one of the premier events of this type in Asia. The Race was again awarded the ‘Best Asian Regatta of the Year’ and will feature one of the most high profile race fleets in the history of the event.

 “We are thrilled to be Title Sponsor of the China Coast Regatta for the second year,” says Paul James, Global Brand Leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels Worldwide.  “Sailing is a sport enjoyed by a new generation of luxury travellers staying at St. Regis Hotels & Resorts around the world, and we are delighted to offer our discerning guests insider access to some of the world’s fastest boats and the world’s best sailors here at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and, at the same time, in San Francisco at the 34^th America’s Cup.”

 “We welcome the return of St. Regis for the China Coast Regatta 2013. This event has proven time and time again to be one of the premier events of its type in the Asia. St. Regis and the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club pride themselves on exceptional service and memorable experiences, and we hope that all of the local and international sailors will find the St. Regis China Coast Regatta 2013 to be one to remember with close racing combined with a great social programme!” said Mark Bovaird, General Manager, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.

 The China Coast Regatta will also feature an opening party hosted by Mount Gay Rum on Friday, 11 October and a Heineken Party at the Club’s Middle Island, Deep Water Bay clubhouse on Saturday, 12 October. The Official Prizegiving will be held at Kellett Island, Causeway Bay on Monday, 14 October.

 About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

 Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis is committed to delivering exceptional experiences at 31 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests delivered flawlessly by signature St. Regis Butler Service. From Bal Harbour to Bangkok, Saadiyat Island to Shenzhen, the St. Regis brand caters to a new generation of luxury travelers and continues to thoughtfully build its portfolio in the most sought after destinations at the heart of today’s grand tour. Plans for the brand to expand its legacy include much-anticipated St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in the Riviera Maya and in Asia, where St. Regis has announced plans to open hotels in Changsha, Chengdu, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Lijiang, Nanjing, New Delhi, Qingshui Bay and Zhuhai. In the Middle East, St. Regis will continue to expand in Amman, Cairo and Dubai. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts please visit stregis.com, to explore our recent debuts visit stregis.com/newgrandtour and for the privilege of residential ownership please visit stregis.com/residences. Connect with St. Regis on instagram.com/stregishotels, facebook.com/stregis pinterest.com/stregishotels, and youtube.com/stregishotels.

 About Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

 

Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) is one of the oldest sports clubs in Hong Kong and is proud of its rich, colourful history, which stretches back over 160 years of social and competitive sailing and rowing.  RHKYC organises a full calendar of local and international racing for both keel boats and dinghies, ranging from round-the-cans to Category 1 offshore races.  The Club also provides sailing courses for members and non-members at various levels to nurture the development of sailing.  For more information on the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club please visit www.rhkyc.org.hk.