For 2025
All charter Platus are presented in excellent condition and undergo a 100 item checklist prior to racing.
It has been proven that any one of our Platus is capable of winning with 
the right crew onboard.
If you have any problems after inspection and preparation we will be there to put them right. We are also there throughout the regatta with tools and spares
All boats conform to the Platu 25 International Class Rules 2018 as amended by the Thailand National Class Association rules.
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Thailand Class Rules 2018 and Thai amendments ..see separate header on this site.
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Customers are allowed to use any of their own equipment as long as boats are returned with all original equipment fitted.
Charter costs in 2025 will be 50,000 baht for a three day Championship regatta with one free day before the regatta for boat preparation and one day practise.60,000 baht for a four day event . This excludes racing sails and OMJ entry fees of 7,500 baht for boat and crew, payable at registration. Radios and extra winch handles can also be hired.
Damage costs. Crew are responsible for any boat damage or loss of equipment.
The skipper will be required to sign a declaration of his experience, competence and responsibility..
See Championship 2025 section of this site for full Championship details.
Booking..A non refundable deposit of 10,000 baht is required to secure a charter boat when booking and full payment is required one month in advance of the event. The charter fee allows one day’s boat inspection and preparation on the hard stand and one days practise on the water before the event. Racing sails of various quality are available at an extra cost from 3,000 baht per day……. depending on availability and quality.
These boats are also available for day cruising.
“Cruising” charter rates in Pattaya are 7,000 baht per day plus a 2,000 baht launching fee.
The marina and local area.
Pattaya is known for its nightlife, shopping and restaurants. The weather is good all year round. The racing area is only a mile and a half out of the marina, which has been voted “The best in Asia” several times. Plenty to do away from the sailing.
For information contact Kev Scott (Thailand +66) 0878 25 00 11 and on whatsapp.
or email [email protected] . (put PLATU as the subject).
OMJ CLUB RACING Monthly racing is encouraged so that individual crew members pay just 1,500 baht each for two days club sailing on a Platu. This includes launching fees, boat charter costs, sails and OMJ entry fees. No experience necessary. There is racing and cruising every fortnight.