Sailing Vacation in Phuket Thailand Islands | Our Route
February 23, 2024 · 13 min · 9K views · Phuket
What this video covers
A sailing route through the islands of Phuket, Thailand, requires careful navigation of reefs and seasonal wind patterns. Departing Heaven Yacht Marina, the route covers Koh Pakang, where the Northwest Bay offers good holding in 5 meters, though it remains exposed to strong northeast winds.0:25 Accessing the local hong requires a 50-meter tunnel passage at tides between 1.5 and 2 meters.0:37 At Kohongpang Naga Bay, anchor in 10 to 14 meters while avoiding shallow water on the east side of the channel.1:15 Koli Island provides anchorage on its west side in 10 to 12 meters over a mud and rock bottom, with a reef spanning the east side of Koroy.2:12 Kuku Duyai serves as an overnight stop in 5 to 8 meters, though wind funnels between the islands.3:04 Further south, the west coast of Koh Lanta offers multiple anchorages during the northeast season, including Klongdao and Kantiang Bay.8:30 When visiting Koh Maipai, anchor on sand in 10 meters to avoid damaging coral.11:31
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