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Back to Ao Po… Where My Boat Dragged Anchor
April 24, 2026 · 13 min · 130K views · Ao Po, Phuket
Woman gazes at James Bond Island from boat in Ao Po.
What this video covers
Bobby and his crew navigate the Island SPIRIT 525 through the waters north of Phuket, Thailand, beginning with a guided longtail boat tour of the Panyi village mangroves. The tour costs 2,000 baht and lasts over an hour, navigating narrow channels and caves.1:25 After the tour, the crew motors to James Bond Island, where they pay a 300-baht entry fee per person to visit the national park.8:36 The crew then motors two hours south to Ao Po.10:07 Upon arrival, they secure permission from the Ao Po marina to use their facilities, including the Port of Call restaurant and pool, provided they dine on-site.10:21 While anchored at Ao Po, a squall with 24-knot winds causes the Island SPIRIT 525 to drag its anchor.12:57 The crew successfully recovers the vessel without collision.13:04 Bobby notes that insufficient chain length during a previous visit to this location resulted in a similar dragging incident.11:52
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