Platu Thailand Ocean Marina Jomtien / Pattaya

16/11/2025

Platu Thailand Championship – Final Rounds 5 & 6 Report

Round 5 – October 27–29,
A massive Thank You to Scott Finsten & Ocean Marina Jomtien who not only Hosted the Rounds but also supplied the delicious Burgers & Ice Cold Beer.
Importantly we would like to Thank all of the Competitors that took the time to Race on these picturesque waters just a few hundred metres off the harbour.
If you want to join in the fun, send a message, we would love to see you all here in 2026 for;
Round 1, February 27 - March 1
Round 2, May 1 - 4 !!!
More Dates to follow soon.

Day 1:
Race Officer Thammasak Meeyousamsen successfully completed five races in challenging conditions, with wind shifts of up to 80 degrees, fortunately, mostly between races. The breeze varied from 5 to 15 knots, swinging between North and East.
Easy Tiger Racing (AUS), helmed by Ian McConaghy, took the day on countback from Rolf Heemskerk’s Next Factor(MAS), both tied on 8 points. Colin Simonds(GBR) followed closely in third, just three points adrift, with Nathan Masopust(USA) also in strong form, only four points behind.
Newcomer David Aylward(AUS) impressed in his Platu class debut, delivering solid results. Racing was exceptionally tight, with close tacking duels and mere seconds separating boats at the finish.

Day 2:
Another five races were completed in a North–North East breeze ranging from 5 to 17 knots.
Colin Simonds had a standout day, climbing to the top of the leaderboard. Rolf Heemskerk’s Next Factor maintained consistency to finish second for the day, while Easy Tiger Racing slipped to third.
Dylan Whitcraft(THA) made a welcome appearance on Stingray, adding depth to the fleet with competitive performances. The start line was very active with an occasional OCS, one boat rounding the pin to exonerate & while attempting to thread the needle on port had a minor glance that resulted in another penalty turn. The racing was tight as usual throughout the upwind legs.

Day 3:
The final three races of Round 5 were sailed in 10–15 knot North–North East breeze.
Colin Simonds continued his strong form, securing the overall win for Round 5. The Doolali team celebrated their first Platu Thailand regatta victory.
Nathan Masopust posted two race wins and remains a podium contender. Team Tiger had a breakdown & retired.
Dylan Whitcraft, despite commitments to organizing the SSL Series, managed to get a strong team out racing.

Round 5 Final Standings:
🥇 1st: Colin Simonds (Doolali Team GBR)
🥈 2nd: Rolf Heemskerk (Next Factor MAS)
🥉 3rd: Chris Way (Easy Tiger Racing AUS) (on countback from David Aylward (My Way Thai AUS))

Round 6 – October 31–November 2, Ocean Marina Jomtien

Day 1:
The final round began in warm conditions with an East–South East breeze of 8–14 knots. Rain squalls provided brief relief from the heat. Five races were completed, with Easy Tiger Racing taking Boat of the Day honours, leading by three points over Colin Simonds and Rolf Heemskerk.

The teams were extremely competitive in every situation, mediation was required in one mark rounding incident with a friendly agreement agreed to after.
Justin Brownbill(AUS), Dylan Whitcraft, and Nathan Masopust had mixed results but remained competitive. A lighter breeze was forecast for the remaining days, promising tighter racing.

Day 2:
Racing was postponed due to a large low-pressure system off Vietnam, leaving the Gulf of Thailand with zero breeze. AP over A was displayed, and no races were held. Teams found some free time in the afternoon to enjoy the sights of Pattaya and surrounds.

Day 3:
The final day saw a delayed start as teams waited for wind, which eventually settled at 6–8 knots from the West–North West.
Three races were completed, with tactical shift management proving decisive.
Justin Brownbill’s Botany Access surged with a 1st and 2nd place finish.
In a dramatic final race, Colin Simonds picked a winning shift to claim the race and secure second overall on countback.
Easy Tiger Racing clinched the regatta win by a single point and was crowned the 2025 Platu Thailand Champion.

Round 6 Final Standings:

🥇 1st: Chris Way (Easy Tiger Racing AUS)
🥈 2nd: Colin Simonds (Doolali GBR)
🥉 3rd: Justin Brownbill (Botany Access AUS)

03/11/2025

Ocean Marina Jomtien Platu Championship Round 6, Day 3 concluded on Sunday. There was a slight delay waiting for breeze which built to a manageable 6-8knts West North West. The OMJ RO got the final 3 races away and being able to play the shifts was critical for all the Teams to stay in the hunt for victory. Botany Access skippered by Justin Brownbill came out swinging with a 1st & 2nd. It came down to the last Race and who finished where to decide the overall. Colin Simonds picked a great shift to Win the last Race claiming 2nd Overall after a count back from Justin who ended up 2nd for the Race and 3rd overall. The Regatta was Won by Easy Tiger Racing by 1 Point and they also took home the Platu Thailand Championship Trophy for 2025.
Incredibly close racing and results all weekend.
A massive Thank you to Scott Finsten and Ocean Marina Jomtien for hosting the events over 2025.
Notable mention for masopust, Rolf Heemskerk and whitcraft for competing and looking forward to more Teams joing the fun next Year.

02/11/2025

Ocean Marina Jomtien Platu Championships Round 6, Day 2 AP/A.
Large Low off Vietnam with little breeze in the Gulf. Should have some light wind to get a few races off for the final Day.

01/11/2025

2nd Round of the Double Header hosted by Ocean Marina Jomtien kicked of yesterday for another 3 Days epic racing on the Gulf.
Fairly warm conditions with East South East breeze 8-14knts and a couple of rain squalls that came through cooled everyone down. 5 races completed for the day with Easy Tiger Racing taking BOTD with a 3 point lead over Colin Simonds and Rolf Heemskerk. Justin Brownbill, Dylan Whitcraft and Nathan Masopust had some ups and downs but not far behind. Softer breeze forecast for the next couple of days could bring the fleet even closer together.

29/10/2025

Ocean Marina Jomtien Platu Championships Day 3 again produced some awesome racing with the final 3 races of Round 5. RO Thammasak Meeyousamsen got all races completed in North - North East breeze 10 - 15knts.
Colin Simonds had another cracking day and took the overall win for Round 5. The team sailed exceptionally well with his 1st regatta win. 2nd was Rolf Heemskerk with Easy Tiger Racing taking 3rd on count back from David Aylward from St George Sailing Club in Sydney.
Round 6 starts 31st for another 3 days of ... fun ...🥵

28/10/2025

Ocean Marina Jomtien Platu Championships Day 2 produced some awesome racing with plenty happening on the start line and throughout each race. RO Thammasak Meeyousamsen got another 5 races completed in North - North East breeze 5 - 17knts.
The score card changed with Colin Simonds having a cracking day and taking the overall lead. Sailed exceptionally well with everyone stepping up in challenging conditions.
Last 3 races tomorrow.
Round 6 starts 31st for another 3 Days of ... fun ...🥵

27/10/2025

Ocean Marina Jomtien is hosting Round 5 of the Platu Thailand Championship. RO Thammasak Meeyousamsen managed to get 5 races completed in tricky conditions with 80 degree shifts which were in most cases quite timely between races. Breeze fluctuated between 5knts to 15knts North to East direction. Easy Tiger Racing taking the day with another 2 days to go. Round 6 starts October 31 in the Double Header and final round of the Championships.

13/07/2025

Round 3 Day 3
Congratulations to Peter Farrugia & Team Bullwinkle taking the overall win in dominant and consistent results, all but 1 race was picket fences 🏆
Ocean Marina Jomtien and the Race track turned it on with, at start a reasonable 8-10knts with gusts up to 12+ with shifts you needed to take advantage of, very tricky day and plenty to play for.
Awesome to have Myint
representing Myanmar from Yangon Sailing Club out on the course and they proved a formidable Team with a 2nd overall, watch out there could be a shake up😳 .... YES bring it !
Nathan Masopust had some great speed and is also another contender to look out for using some "well used sails"
Speaking of which get in on the New PlatuThai sails being developed for these conditions seriously a competitive package!!
Easy Tiger Racing had an early OCS in the final 3 Races today and found the conditions ... challenging 😔
Terry Foster and Pete Chappel had an awesome time with some minor nuances sorted throughout the regatta.
Kritanai helming 114 competed with 4 crew on Saturday and Sunday only and still had some competitive results, another talent to watch out for 💪
Great regatta again well organised by Thammasak Meeyousamsen
See you in Paradise soon 😁

12/07/2025

Round 3 Day 2
Plenty of breeze 12-16knts from 200deg pretty consistent and lots of fun catching waves to get close to wind speed down hill.
Peter Farrugia took the chocolates again today with a picket fence of 1st's.
Easy Tiger Racing with Justin Brownbill on helm had a more consistent day today.
Si Thu Moe Min on 117 had some halyard problems but is a serious contender for the remaining series for the year.
The Class is growing and we want more enthusiastic Teams joining the Fleet.
Nathan Masopust did exceptionally well to get back up into the mix.
Foster and Pete Chappel did a good job keeping in the mix given the breezy conditions and a body down.
Great to see Ngmrit taking Boat 114 the New addition to the Fleet skippered by a youth 420 sailor from Yacht Racing Association of Thailand - YRAT who did an exceptional job mixing it up.
Name to follow and a talent to watch 🙏
It's all on for tomorrow.

12/07/2025

12/07/2025

Round 3 Day 1 kicked off on Friday 11th hosted by Ocean Marina Jomtien with a solid 12-15knt breeze from 200deg.
The RO managed to get 5 Races completed Brownbill(with sons Nelson & Dylan crewing) skippering Easy Tiger this round, taking advantage of a couple of OCS's to take first blood. Short lived, however .....
Peter Farrugia owner of Bullwinkle from Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC recovered well along with seasoned tactician Steve McConaghy , to take 2nd, that was their worst result for the day with a nice row of 1st's for the remaining 4 races.
Debutantes to the Thailand Platu fleet was the Myanmar Team skippered by who have put together a great crew & on location training to take on the fleet. Fantastic results today with an equal 2nd after the 5 races.
Nathan Masopust was always in the mix & continues improving every regatta.
Terence Foster along with good mate Pete Chappel with some exceptional local talent onboard are also mixing it up.
Another day on Saturday.
Stay Tuned ........