TO ALL DRAGON BOATERS WHO WERE INTERESTED IN COMPETING IN THAILAND IN NOVEMBER: SORRY, BUT DUE TO INSUFFICIENT NUMBERS, WE WILL BE UNABLE TO FIELD A TEAM TO COMPETE... ;-(

• Original flier from the race organizers
• Paddlers who have committed to attending the race so far
• Race organizer's first e-mail response to our queries
• Race organizer's second e-mail response to our queries

The Organizing Committee of the 14th Thailand International Boat Races (2001) is delighted to inform you that this festival will be held during 3-4 November 2001 at Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre.

Our Hospitality:

1. This hospitality covers 2 officials, 24 crew members
2. Hospitality includes airport transfers, internal transport for official functions (we will provide a bus/team for 6 days, during 31 October - 5 November 2001), Lunch box during 2-4 November 2001, and celebration dinner on 4 November 2001.

Prizes for International Men's Boat Race 22 paddlers category:

• Winner will receive cash 300,000 baht and trophy
• The first runner-up will receive cash 200,000 baht and trophy
• The second runner-up will receive cash 100,000 baht and trophy
• The third runner-up will receive cash 50,000 baht and trophy

For further information, please contact:

Events Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel. 662-694-1222 ext. 1975~78
Fax 662-694-1384
eplandiv@tat.or.th

We look forward to welcoming you all. See you in November 2001!!

We need 24 crew members to go to Thailand! As you can see, we've currently only got thirteen paddlers who are committed to going, so spread the word!

1. Lynn Lee (L)
2. Kiet Long (L/R)
3. Ingrid Jensen (R)
4. Eran Galili (L/R)
5. Mike Rogero (L)
6. James Cheng (L)
7. Peter Abraham (L)
8. Ervan Kakkoi (R)
9. Kris Montenegro (L/R)
10. Andrea Kyan (R)
11. Jorge Man (R)
12. Danny Mookda Amornpimol (R)
13. Misa Ozeki (L/R)
14. Anders Simonsen (R)

MORE INFO REGARDING THE THAILAND RACES!

Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2001 15:52:00 +0700
From: eplandiv, eplandiv@tat.or.th
Subject: About the 14th Thailand International Boat Race 2001

Dear Lynn F. Lee

According to your e-mail, I would like to thank you for your interest in our event : The 14th Thailand International Boat Race 2001.

To reply to your question,

1. For the international Boat Races 22 paddlers, this year we have only men's team.
2. For the categories of the 14th Thailand International Boat Race, we have
   • International Men's Team 22 paddlers
   • Thai Men's Team 22 paddlers
   • Thai Men's Team 55 paddlers
   I think it's not like Taiwan's race ( I went there too!) because we have no open category.
3. Thai boat race has no drummer and flag-catcher. For each race, there are 20 paddlers, 1 steerperson and 1 signalperson. ( I attach the regulations of this race to your for your perusal. Please find attachment )
4. The organizing committee has no reserve steerperson. Anyway, if it's your need , please tell me in advance. I can report to the organizing committee. But you have to pay for him ( reserve steerperson)
5. I attach the application form for you to fill in already. The deadline is 30 August 2001. There is no registration fee for this race.
6. I would like to inform you that this year we have no accommodation which provides for the international team like the previous year. Because this year, we have a cash-prize for international team instead.
7. For the official website, the information is same as a stuff I attach to you.

We hope to see you in November.

Best Regards,
Siwaporn Subharattanadilok
Events Division, TAT

Attachment Converted: application form 2001.doc
Attachment Converted: Regulations of the 14th thailand international boat races 2001.doc

EVEN MORE INFO REGARDING THE THAILAND RACES!

Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2001 11:43:26 +0700
From: eplandiv, eplandiv@tat.or.th
Subject: Re : Your question

Dear Lynn Lee,

According to your mail, first of all, I would like to apologize for reply late. Due to the 2 public holidays on Thursday and Friday and also include weekend. I can not contact our mail box that's why I reply you late. well for your question:

1. As I told you that we have only men's team for this year. But we allow 4 women to participate in mixed team. Only 4 women!
2. Even thai boat has no drummer and flag catcher, we have "signalperson." For his role, he can whistle to controll the rhythm of paddlers.
3. You can pay about 1000 baht per day for reserve steerperson that the organizing committee provide and should give him your team cloth.
4. If you want to visit our web page, please go to www.tat.or.th/festival/boatraces
5. Last year, it's 7 teams who participated in the international men's team.

For your question about the regulations:

1. "Race Items", I can not tell you right now. After we get the result of all participant team for this race, the organizing committee will meet and annouce how to race for this year. It's up to how many team will join in.
2. Yes, our boats are wooden and sitting position.
3. After the race finish, it's free time.

Best Regards,
Siwaporn
Events Division, TAT