Due to the continuous  growth of Asian economies, this part of the world provides an enormous potential market for international companies and is regarded a hotspot for investments in sport and sport sponsorship. 

This development is clearly noticable in sailing. The sport is developing rapidly and many international regatta's have found their way to Asia:

 Stopover Volvo Ocean Race '09 Qunigdao & Singapore 

Previously called the Whitbreat Round the World Race, this is the ultimate 8-month adventure race around the world 

Louis Vuitton Trophy 2011 Hong Kong

The most exciting trophy in preparation of the America's Cup

Extreme Sailing Series Asia 2009 & 2010

Formula one of 40ft catamaran Sailing and a real spectator  sport 

Not only internationally but also on a local level the sport of sailing offers countless established regatta's: 

Hong Kong: Round the Island Race, China Coast Cup, China Sea Race  

Thailand: King's Cup Regatta, Koh Samui Regatta

Singapore: Singapore Straits Regatta 

China: China Cup Shenzhen, Match Racing Xiamen 

Malaysia: Monsoon Cup (Terreggannu), Langkawi International Regatta