SAFE SAILING IN

THAILANDW H E T H E R Y O U A R E S A I L I N G I N T H A I L A N D ,

T H E N I T I S V E R Y G O O D P R A C T I S E T O

R E M I N D Y O U R S E L F O F A F E W F U N D A M E N T A L

S A F E S A I L I N G T E C H N I Q U E S I N O R D E R T O

K E E P Y O U A N D Y O U R C R E W A S S A F E A S

P O S S I B L E …

CHECK YOUR SAILING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Firstly always be honest about your skill level, sailing in Thailand is not too

challenging, but you will experience a fair amount of wind ranging from around

10 -20 knots, you will also need to understand about tidal flow and have the

ability to navigate in open waters.

CHECK YOUR SAILING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• You will primarily be anchoring in protected anchorages, but also using marina slips.

• So to fully enjoy your holiday sailing in Thailand and to keep everyone on board safe, then you will need to make sure that you or somebody on board your yacht as the relevant experience and knowledge.

ALWAYS CHECK THE WEATHER!

• It is a fundamental part of sailing

to remember to check the

weather before you set off every

day!

• It may be nice and calm where

you are before you set off for

the day, but that can change

quickly and could determine

where you are planning to go for

the day or the evening.

• So it is always a good idea to

check the forecast, and pay

attention to the wind speed and

directions too, so you know

what you can expect to

encounter whilst you are out

sailing for the day.

CHECK YOUR BOAT AND KIT!

• Another good habit to get

into, whether you are

sailing in Thailand or

anywhere else in the

world, is to always inspect

your boat and gear over

before heading off.

• It is good practice to

ensure that everything on

board is working safely

and correctly and is in

good condition.

CHECK YOUR BOAT AND KIT!

• All charter yachts should carry the correct safety equipment, such as

life jackets, flares, paddles, marine radios etc… but it is a good idea for

you to check them over and make sure that everyone on board knows

and understands how to use everything.

PLAN YOUR ROUTE

• Another good practice to get

into is planning out your route

that you intend to do whilst you

are sailing in Thailand.

• Obviously weather conditions

and tidal ranges may make

you change your plans whilst

you are out on your charter,

but if you have a vague plan of

where you are planning on

going, then you can leave this

with the marina or base office

and rest in the knowledge that

someone knows where and

when you are planning on

going.

PLAN YOUR ROUTE

• Though you will normally be able to maintain radio contact with the base and

local marinas, it is also a good idea to have a mobile phone with you as

sometimes that is a quicker way of getting in touch with the marina office if

you need to.

ENJOY IT!

• So now you have set all the precautionary measures in place, and are happy

with the skill level required and that all your crew are well rehearsed in the

emergency procedures, then you can relax and enjoy the beautiful and

stunning sailing area that is all now within your grasp!

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