Asia's biggest sailing regatta, held in honour of His Majesty the King of Thailand's birthday, is a five-day regatta usually held in the first week of December in the waters off Kata Beach, Phuket

In November some of the world's finest international chefs arrive in St Barth to celebrate local produce and elevate it to Michelin-starred standards. Expect gastronomic fireworks

When you're dreaming of bright skies and clear waters, the only question is which of these islands to visit first on your charter?

These picture-perfect islands offer out-of-this-world experiences. Here are the top 10 for your itinerary...

Burgess owners and charter clients cruising in the Indian Ocean can enjoy special privileges at Patina Maldives, a new resort and spa in the Fari Islands of the North Malé Atoll

Music, parties and the very best of times reverberate around this island heaven on New Year's Eve. When midnight comes, Fort Oscar and the whole of Gustavia sparkles with spectacular fireworks

A carnival starting in late June with steelpan shows and building to a crescendo with parades, parties and costumes to mark Emancipation Day (3 July) and Independence Day (4 July)

Famous as the world's biggest festival of the arts, the Fringe brings 25 August days of theatre, comedy, performance, circus, music, cabaret, poetry and so much more

An iconic offshore yacht race that starts from Sydney on Boxing Day (26 December) and ends 630 ocean miles away. It is celebrated as one of the country's greatest sporting events

Around a month after the RORC Caribbean 600, this is a keenly contested multinational regatta that attracts some of sailing's biggest names to open the Caribbean's spring regatta season