“Sailing leaves teaches people to think for themselves. because when we go down for sailing, the boat doesn’t run There will be no one to teach We have to think for ourselves, what direction does the wind come from, how strong this wind is, can we fight? But if we can’t, and we still fight, the ship will capsize. If the wind is light, what do we have to do to make the boat run? And if there is no wind, what do we do? We should sit and wait for the wind to come. If we are sailing look at the wind direction if we are this Thai children are like this and use it in life. can be used in business no loss because they know the technique of living Thai children will know and understand their own thinking and do it themselves.” His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej “King Rama IX”
“Sailboat” is another kind of sport at His Majesty the King “King Rama IX” Likewise, His Highness badminton , tennis andshoot a gun “King Rama IX” He built a royal sailboat by himself. and led him to compete in the 4th Laem Thong Games from 9 to 16 December 1967 (which was later renamed to the SEA Games).
He showed the ability to sail. who must use the wind to control the direction until victory in the OK sailing competition on December 16, 1967, won the gold medal together with Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya (Prince at that time) It was recorded as the first monarch in Asia. who won the first prize in the competition It is recognized in the world-class sailing sport.
While serving as an athlete To represent Thailand in the 4th Laemthong Sailing Competition between 9 – 16 December 1967 hosted by Thailand. “King Rama IX” His Highness attended the training camp according to the training program. and received an allowance as an athlete Like other athletes
with wisdom He won the gold medal. and has been honored award gold medal from Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Her Majesty the Queen on December 16, 1967 amid the joy of the Thai people and is evident to people all over the world.
King Rama 9 He designed and invents a sailing boat. came out many models His Highness gave the name Moth type sailboats that he built as the ant sailboat, the super ant sailboat and the micro ant sailboat. This was to the last sailboat that he built was the Moke boat on 17 November 1967, which the Super Mod sailboat. It is also used in international competitions. held in Thailand many times The last time was 1985 in the 13th SEA Games.
recorded data King Rama IX His Highness was particularly interested in the sport of sailing. because His Highness had always favored the craftsmanship. His sailboat will continue on his own. and will try to swim in the pond inside the Chitralada Palace The first handcrafted sailboat that he built by himself was the Enterprise Sailboat. by giving the name of the ship “royal pattern”
Later, he built another OK-type sailboat and gave it the name. “Nawarak” which this house Used in sailing competitions in the 4th Laem Thong sport. In addition, His Highness also invented, designed and built sailing boats by himself. bestowed the name “Ant Sailboat”
He ordered that “The ant’s name is because it bites and hurts, itches, good.” Later, he developed a new ant-style boat, which was given the name “Sailboat”. “Super Mod” And this ant family sailboat, the last one that he designed was a sailboat. “Micro Mod” Which is very popular among all sailors.
His Majesty “King Rama IX” He built another boat, an OK type sailing boat, and gave the name of the boat. “VEGA” or Veka (name of a very bright star) used this ship. Across the Gulf of Thailand from Klai Kangwon Palace, Hua Hin went ashore at Toei Ngam Beach in the Marine Corps alone on April 19, 1966, in which he later graciously Bestowed the helm of the Veka boat as an eternal reward in Thailand’s long-distance sailing competition
In addition, he founded his own sailing club, namelyChitralada Sailing Club In addition, His Majesty has received various sailing clubs under the royal patronage such as Rajawarun Sailing Club, Naval Dockyard Sailing Club, Sattahip Naval Base Sailing Club, Naval Sailing Club andRoyal Thai Navy Sailing Club etc.
Because of his favorite to build different types of sailing boats. Mom Chao Phisadet Ratchanee He told the royal speech of “King Rama IX” in the book. MCOT on sailing boats, issue of December 5, 1991 that “Other people go to celebrate New Year’s Eve. It costs a lot of money, but we only pay 147 baht. It’s the price of fragrant wood. and beer for celebrating the new year But we still have more fun than him. And it’s useful too.”
from royal speech It can be seen that “King Rama IX” is interested in sailing sports. with true heart with royal duties and talent in sports International Olympic Committee Therefore, it was unanimously resolved. and asked His Majesty the King Awarding an honorary gold medal “Highest Olympic Order (Gold)” on December 14, 1987, dedicated to King Rama IX He was the first king in the world to receive an award.
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