Maarten Voogd is the Co-Founder of Simonis Voogd Yacht Design, the company responsible for designing the S\V14 Two-Person Dinghy which has been created to allow disabled people to sail themselves for the first time. Maarten took time out of his busy schedule to fly from Holland to attend the 15th annual Top of the Gulf Regatta in Pattaya, Thailand where the boats he designed will be racing for the first time.
Yacht show organiser Verventia has partnered with AXA Insurance for the sixth edition of the Thailand Yacht Show from June 9-12 at Pattaya's Ocean Marina.
As the sun shone through the deep mangrove jungle canopy, I walked down a long wooden bridge between Best Western Premier Bayphere Pattaya and the pristine Na Jomtien beach and enjoyed the gentle breeze. Looking around, other vacationers were showing off their surfing talent and small eateries enticed families with fresh seafood options.