SSL at the 33rd SEA Games
The SSL47 SEA Games fleet launched into action today at Ocean Marina Jomtien with three intense nation-against-nation races that delivered speed, drama, and shifting conditions. SSL Team Thailand secured the overall lead and set the early benchmark, SSL Team Myanmar closed the day with a statement win, and every team, made up of national heroes, was tested as the breeze built across the afternoon.
SSL at the SEA Games Sailing Opens with High Energy in Pattaya
The SSL at the SEA Games officially kicked off on 15 December in Pattaya, Thailand. From early morning, the dock was alive with focus and anticipation. Sailors prepared their SSL47s under clear skies, while spectators gathered along the shoreline.
Regatta Director Paul Hutton Ashkenny underlined the significance of the moment.
“The SSL Gold Cup is a global event, and encouraging participation from emerging countries is a key priority. Bringing the SSL47 into the SEA Games sends a powerful message.”
He also highlighted the impact of regional engagement.
“The whole region is engaged.” Ashkenny added. “We are very excited to be on the water.”
Three fleet races were sailed today, with all five nations competing head to head on a windward leeward course.
