Bangkok--11 Dec--JWT Ocean Marina Yacht Club Jomtien Pattaya by Ocean Property Company Limited is set to display its capability and readiness as the official venue for sailing competition in the 24th SEA Games. With its full-fledged facilities, including advanced berthing, boat handling, and communication systems, the marina underlines its leadership as Thailand’s first world-class yacht club by playing host to the SEA Games sailing competition and accommodating over 200 athletes and staff who represent 6 nations in the 12 sailing events. Mrs. Nusara (Assakul) Banyatpiyaphod, President of Ocean Property Company Limited, the operator of Ocean Marina Yacht Club Jomtien Pattaya, says: “Following the appointment of Ocean Marina Yacht Club by the 24th SEA Games’ Sports Technical Committee as the training venue for the Thai national team of sailing athletes and the official competition venue for the sailing events among athletes from 6 participating nations, the yacht club has recently received coaching staff and athletes representing the 6 countries; namely Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines into the club for practicing and test of the wind and water currents in order to let them adjust to the location of the competition.” The venue selection criteria take account of all facets of the venue’s readiness, including facilities and equipment such as dry and wet yacht storage, boat hoists and marine forklifts, communication system, boat maintenance services, security, and fuel station. Ocean Marina Yacht Club is Thailand’s first marina with world-class accreditation. The marina features a unique wave breaker designed by team of experts to suit the local geography. The wave breaker is 180-metre wide and 600-metre long, offering an area of 30 acres or 80 rai by Thai unit. Its flexible structure provides a highly reliable protection, stabilizing the wind and water to keep the boats from damaging movements. With 7 finger piers, the marina has the capability to facilitate 500 boats (of 18 - 50 feet), plus a dry marina storage that can accommodate 200 boats (of 16 - 35 feet). Besides, Ocean Marina Yacht Club boasts first-class facilities and equipment, including travel lifts and forklifts, communication and radio system that keeps boats in contact with the coast guard, 24-hour coastal security system, boat maintenance and clean-up services, fuel station, running water and electricity, and accommodation for the coaching staff and representing athletes. These facilities at Ocean Marina Yacht Club make the SEA Games Sport Technical Committee confident that the marina is perfectly ready to accommodate all the participating athletes and the event. In addition to the full facilities provided, Mrs. Nusara adss, Ocean Marina Yacht Club also offers boat rental service, captain and crew service, and sailing courses catered to both Thai and foreign sailing enthusiasts in partnership with two internationally-renowned sailing institutions: Blue Wave Yacht Pro, which is accredited by the Yachting Club of America; and Vayu Sailing Center, which is certified by the Yachting Racing Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King. The 24th SEA Games sailing competition, which takes place on December 6 - 15, 2007, will be contested in 12 events: Platu, Hobie 16, International 470 (men and women), International 420 (men and women), Laser Standard, Laser Radial, Super Mod, and Optimist (men, women, and team) racings. Take part in the rooting for the Thai athletes to win gold medals at the 24th SEA Games and experience the marina lifestyle at Ocean Marina Yacht Club Jomtien Pattaya, Thailand’s first world-class yacht club and marina. For more information, please contact: Ocean Property Company Limited JWT Public Relations Khun Paphan Jitnusorn Senior Marketing & PR ExecutiveT: 0-2661-6800 Ext. 205, M: 086-577-2778 Sales OfficeT: 0-2661-6800 Ext. 606www.oceanproperty.co.th Porntip WiriyakitpattanaT: 0-2204-8210, M: 086-813-7981Yada SrisammasheepT: 0-02204-8214, M: 084-640-0058 Prasit KritsadaariyachonT: 0-2204-8216 M: 081-586-2813