THE DATE has been set for Phuket's second surf lifesaving carnival, just one of several events that will focus this ''Summer'' on the feature that best defines the island's popular appeal.
Yessss, the beach is back.
With a promotion campaign going nationwide across Australia and possibly stretching even further afield to Japan and Korea, the lifesaving carnival will be held on Patong beach on July 12.
It's hoped the event will also make quite a splash for island tourism.
And it's an indication of the serious attention now being paid to water safety on Phuket.
The carnival will be flanked by three surfing title events that show how much fun can be had in the sea . . . once you know how to swim.
Over the past few months, five of Phuket's most popular beaches have staged lifesaving mini-carnivals for children, to impart water safety skills.
A carnival for ''nippers,'' as young surf lifesavers are called, will be held on July 11, with the adult carnival on July 12 at Patong, with registration for 80 events across six categories beginning at 8.30am.
Boardriding is also booming, with the Quiksilver surfing brand becoming the leading sponsor of the first-ever Thailand Surf Series, a progression of international surfing competitions hosted on Phuket through ''Summer.''
Events include the Kalim Beach ''Monsoon Riders'' title June 12-14, the Kamala Beach ''King of the Jungle''August 14-16, and the Kata Beach ''Island Crown'' September 4-6.
Collectively, the surf series marks a big step forward in the development of surfing in Thailand.
On the lifesaving side, the Phuket Lifeguard Club already has a sister club relationship with Cudgen Headland Surf Lifesaving Club in the Australian state of NSW. Last year's first successful Patong carnival established valuable ties with other Aussie clubs.
For more detailed information about the lifesaving carnival contact jayne.macdougall@lemeridien.com phuketsurflifesavingcarnival2@live.com
Try www.phuketlifeguard.com for details about club activities.
Phuket TDA Base Will Teach Thailand to Swim
Photo Album The Thai Diving Association has plans to teach Thailand to swim at the big pool going in alongside its news HQ on the road to Phuket Airport. There's a big boat out the front.
Phuket TDA Base Will Teach Thailand to Swim
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Phuket Road Deaths Drop, Drownings Continue
Phuket Surf Lifesaving Gets Big Kick Up The Bum
Tight swimsuits and lashings of sunscreen mark the introduction of the surf lifesaving culture to Patong beach at Phuket's First Surf Lifesaving Carnival. Go save a life. PHOTO ALBUM
Phuket Surf Lifesaving Gets Big Kick Up The Bum
Phuket Drowning: Nai Harn on Rescues Alert
Photo Album An emergency rescue team was sent to the southern Phuket beach of Nai Harn in an alert over the number of near-drowning rescues and a fatality at Karon.
Phuket Drowning: Nai Harn on Rescues Alert
Yessss, the beach is back.
With a promotion campaign going nationwide across Australia and possibly stretching even further afield to Japan and Korea, the lifesaving carnival will be held on Patong beach on July 12.
It's hoped the event will also make quite a splash for island tourism.
And it's an indication of the serious attention now being paid to water safety on Phuket.
The carnival will be flanked by three surfing title events that show how much fun can be had in the sea . . . once you know how to swim.
Over the past few months, five of Phuket's most popular beaches have staged lifesaving mini-carnivals for children, to impart water safety skills.
A carnival for ''nippers,'' as young surf lifesavers are called, will be held on July 11, with the adult carnival on July 12 at Patong, with registration for 80 events across six categories beginning at 8.30am.
Boardriding is also booming, with the Quiksilver surfing brand becoming the leading sponsor of the first-ever Thailand Surf Series, a progression of international surfing competitions hosted on Phuket through ''Summer.''
Events include the Kalim Beach ''Monsoon Riders'' title June 12-14, the Kamala Beach ''King of the Jungle''August 14-16, and the Kata Beach ''Island Crown'' September 4-6.
Collectively, the surf series marks a big step forward in the development of surfing in Thailand.
On the lifesaving side, the Phuket Lifeguard Club already has a sister club relationship with Cudgen Headland Surf Lifesaving Club in the Australian state of NSW. Last year's first successful Patong carnival established valuable ties with other Aussie clubs.
For more detailed information about the lifesaving carnival contact jayne.macdougall@lemeridien.com phuketsurflifesavingcarnival2@live.com
Try www.phuketlifeguard.com for details about club activities.
Phuket TDA Base Will Teach Thailand to Swim
Photo Album The Thai Diving Association has plans to teach Thailand to swim at the big pool going in alongside its news HQ on the road to Phuket Airport. There's a big boat out the front.
Phuket TDA Base Will Teach Thailand to Swim
Phuket Road Deaths Drop, Drownings Continue
Latest: No lifeguards are manning Phuket beaches because of a gap between contracts, Phuketwan is told. And here are latest official figures on the road toll and accidents on and in the water.
Phuket Road Deaths Drop, Drownings Continue
Phuket Surf Lifesaving Gets Big Kick Up The Bum
Tight swimsuits and lashings of sunscreen mark the introduction of the surf lifesaving culture to Patong beach at Phuket's First Surf Lifesaving Carnival. Go save a life. PHOTO ALBUM
Phuket Surf Lifesaving Gets Big Kick Up The Bum
Phuket Drowning: Nai Harn on Rescues Alert
Photo Album An emergency rescue team was sent to the southern Phuket beach of Nai Harn in an alert over the number of near-drowning rescues and a fatality at Karon.
Phuket Drowning: Nai Harn on Rescues Alert
