Phuket, 12 June 2019 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office recently organised the “Phuket Surf Fest 2019” to kick off the Phuket Surf Series 2019, scheduled from June to September, and promote tourism during the current Green Season.
The Phuket Surf Fest 2019 event was held under collaboration with Patong Municipality, Surfing Thailand, Phuket Surfing Club, Quiksilver Thailand and the public and private sector partners, from 31 May to 2 June at the Loma Park on Patong Beach.
TAT Phuket Office Director Mrs. Kanokkittika Kritwutikon said the Phuket Surf Fest 2019 spotlighted Phuket as a destination for surfing and ramped up promotion for the Phuket Surf Series 2019, scheduled during June-September at five popular beaches in Phuket: Surin, Patong, Kamala, Kata and Kalim.
She added that the Phuket Surf Series 2019 continued the success of the inaugural “Phuket Surf Series 2018+KHAOLAK”, which saw an increased number of surfers and surfing enthusiasts taking part or enjoying the competitions.
“We hope that this year’s Phuket Surf Fest 2019 will continue to impress local and international travellers with the possibility to enjoy surfing in Phuket, and encourage them to participate or enjoy the upcoming surfing competitions,” Mrs. Kanokkittika added.
Phuket Surf Series 2019
The 3rd Cherngthalay Surfing Contest
by the Surin Surfers Club & Love Surin Beach Club
15-16 June, 2019, at Surin Beach, Phuket
- Open Short Board
- Open Long Board
- Grom Under 14
Contact: Surfer Club; Tel.: +66 (0) 93 662 5442; Facebook: Surin Surfer Club
Pearl of the Andaman Surfing Contest 2019
28-30 June, 2019, at Patong Beach, Phuket
- Short Board Men’s Open Division
- Long Board Men’s Open Division
- Short Board Women’s Open Division
- Long Board Women’s Open Division
Contact: Mr. Decha Sithidej; Tel.: +66 (0) 89 973 2161; E-mail: [email protected]; Facebook: Dede Decha Sithidej
The Annual Kamala Beach Surfing Contest
by the Kamala Go Surfing Club
13-14 July, 2019, at Kamala Beach, Phuket
- Open Short Board
- Open Long Board
- Grom Under 14
Contact: Mr. Vissanu Madsatool; Tel.: +66 (0) 98 043 2509 E-mail: [email protected]; Facebook: Kamala Go Surfing Club
The Annual Kata Beach Surf Competition
by the Kata Crew
9-11 August, 2019, at Kata Beach, Phuket
- Open Short Board
- Open Long Board
- Grom Under 14 – Beginner’s
- Women’s Division
Contact: Mr. Chalong Loysamut; Tel.: +66 (0) 81 537 0105; Facebook: Kata Crew Phuket
The 3rd Kalim Beach Surfing Contest
by the Kalim Reef Surfers Club
6-8 September, 2019, at Kalim Beach, Phuket
- Open Short Board
- Open Long Board
- Grom Under 14 – Beginner’
- Women’s Division
Contact: Mr. Prasert Hamra; Tel.: +66 (0) 64 948 3352; E-mail: [email protected]; Facebook: Kalim Reef Surfers; Website: www.kalimreefsurfers.com