When you are sailing in Thailand, it is a good idea to remind yourself of good safety practise so you and your crew can enjoy safe and relaxing holiday !!!

1. SAFE SAILING IN
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2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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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