Her Majesty the Queen’s participation in the SSL 47 keelboat sailing event at the 33rd SEA Games is an important milestone. It reflects Her Majesty’s dedication to promoting Thailand’s sailing sports both nationally and internationally. This event is aimed at inspiring and developing young Thai sailors, encouraging them to train and compete on the international stage, thus advancing the sport of sailing in Thailand.
The SSL 47 is a large keelboat, measuring 47 feet in length, with three sails: mainsail, jib sail, and spinnaker. The boat weighs 3,300 kg and accommodates 8 to 10 athletes, with a total weight limit of 730 kg. The boat must have at least two athletes of different genders on board. The 33rd SEA Games sailing competition consists of 8 races, and the team with the fewest penalties wins the gold medal for the SSL Mixed class.
Thailand has been honored by the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) to host the 33rd SEA Games, which aims to promote unity among Southeast Asian countries. This year’s event has seen 10 countries participate: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, and Thailand. The Games feature 8,266 athletes competing across 50 sports and are being held from December 9 to 20, 2025, in Bangkok and Chonburi, provinces that are well-equipped and capable of hosting the event, with a focus on becoming a hub for sports, tourism, education, innovation, and services at an international standard.
