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A crew charters a catamaran for a six-day cruise around Phuket, Thailand, navigating under light wind conditions and strict COVID-19 travel restrictions. The itinerary includes motor-sailing north along the east side of Phuket to Koh Nakha Yai, where the crew anchors for an overnight stay at a resort.5:03 During the transit, the skipper experiences a intermittent failure with the port-side engine start switch, which requires manual manipulation to engage.10:04 The crew practices man-overboard drills and kayak towing while managing low-wind speeds of two to four knots.15:13 Upon returning to Phuket Yacht Haven Marina, the skipper executes a docking maneuver while compensating for a cross-current.15:44 The trip concludes with the crew preparing to travel to Koh Chang for further sailing.16:49 The experience highlights the feasibility of coastal cruising within the Phuket province despite limited mobility caused by regional pandemic-era sandbox regulations.8:17

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