Apart from Hua Hin and Pattaya, Phuket is the place to go for great sailing adventures Phuket offers the best facilities, most scenic sights and breathtaking islands in crystal clear waters. You can charter a yacht, join a crew or even sail one of your own, the choice is endless.
Every year several racing events are held on the island while the annual Phuket King's Cup Regatta is the largest and longest established. It was inaugurated to mark the birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand and is now part of the Omega Asian Yachting Circuit. The regatta is held in December. Other events include the Andaman Sea Rally, the Phangna Bay Regatta and the Phuket Race Week.

The most comfortable way to enjoy the clear seas is to join one of the cruises which are on offer like:

If you prefer to be your own skipper and sail around where the wind blow you to just charter one of the yachts available for bareboat charter - choices reach from small monohulls to catamarans and big yachts.

Marinas
 

Phuket Boat Lagoon
Sapam Bay 22/1 Thepkasattri Rd. Phuket 83000 Tel: 076 239055; Fax: 076 239056 VHF Ch 16,67 Engineering Services :	Facilities Completely landlocked lagoon with alongside berths for vessels up to 140 ft. 170 Wet berths Hard stand for 120 yachts 30 ,40 and 60 tons travel lifts Electrical and water to all berths Dry stacking by Marina Bull for vessels up to 40 ft. 4000 psi pressure wash Trailer boat berthing Fuel dock Storage lockers Internet access, plug for laptops Telephone line to berths Mail/fax holding Towing service Boat launching ramp with ramp vehicle Boat sale and brokerage office Ships Chandlery Daily weather broadcast and tidal information VHF Radio watch Boat chartering Harbour tug with fire fighting, fire extinguisher and rescue capabilities Laundry service Restaurant Supermarket and shopping plaza Car and Motorcycle rental All Airline ticketing Club house with gym equipment 50 meters Swimming pool SPA 24 hour security service
Hull repairs fiberglass, wood, steel Rigging Stainless fabrication, MIG and TIG welding, lathe work and chorming Osmosis treatment Engine repairs Painting / Varnishing Bottom cleaning and anti-fouling Sand bathing Wood working Mechanical repairs and installation All Electrical supplier and repairs All types of marine canvas work

Royal Phuket Marina
Sapam Bay 68 Moo 2, Thepkasattri Rd., Kohkaew Phuket 83000 Tel: 076 239755; Fax: 076 239765	The marina itself will be built in two phases. Phase 1, the outer marina, comprises a public marina plus private berths for home owners and a select group of commercial operators. Phase 2, the inner marina, will be for the exclusive use of private marina residents, with a sophisticated lock system allowing easy access to captains. The outside basin (phase 1) covers an area of about 31,000 sq metres, or almost 20 rai, with an inner marina of over 50,000 sq metres (31 rai). The minimum water depth is 3.5 metres LAT, with a maximum of over 5 metres. Phase 1 boasts 85 wet berths, 88 Drystack and about 30 on the hardstand, totalling over 200 berths. When phase 2 is complete, Royal Phuket Marina will have berths for more than 350 boats, with berth sizes ranging from 10 to 20-plus metres. And Royal Phuket Marina offers you total peace of mind, with total protection from wave action and floating debris, as well as 24 hour surveillance and an extensive network of security guards.

Yacht Haven
Laem Phrao 141/2 Moo 2, Mai Khao, Thalang Phuket 83110 Tel: 076206704-5; Fax: 076 206706 VHF Ch 68 Facilities Marina Berths Electricity Fresh Water 24 hour Security Restaurant Car Hire Sailors' Bar Transport to Phuket Town Lounge Area General Store Shower and private lockers Long Distance Tel/Fax Email	The minimum depth on approach at low tide is approximately 2.5 meters. Laem Phrao is a safe anchorage all year round with the marina providing berths for those yachts looking for alongside facilities. The marina, with its full range of marine services, can accommodate over 150 boats from small sailing craft through to mega-yachts and all types of motor boats. Sheltered from the monsoons, the marina offers year-round sailing access to some of the world's best cruising grounds. Great care has been taken to protect the marine eco-system and, accordingly, all berthing installations are entirely free-floating. Moreover, the fully equipped marina allows boat owners to hook-up to power and receive fresh water. The Yacht Haven is the first and only marina on the island offering fully serviced berthing accommodation for mega-yachts. The free-floating pontoons, constructed to comply with international standards for marine eco system protection, are equipped with electrical power, fresh water connections, and 24 hour security services. Marina facilities and services are available to international boat charter companies, as well as individual boat owners, and The Yacht Haven provides an option to pay for berthing fees on a monthly or yearly basis.

Immigration
Tourists and passengers arriving to Phuket by boats of various categories can process entry procedures for themselves and their vessels at:
 - Phuket Deep Sea Port: for international passenger, cargo and fishing vessels;
 - Vessel Control Center, Chalong Bay: for persons arriving by yacht or small sailing craft.
   This is a One-Stop Service Center for tourists, passengers and crew;
Proprietors, owners, lessors or persons in possession or in charge of place of residence including managers of hotel, guest house, apartments and all categories of residence who receive foreign nationals that have been permitted to enter Thailand temporarily or who hold a Certificate of Residence must report all foreign nationals to the nearest Immagrtaion Office within 24 hours of their arrival.
Immigration Check-point Phuket Amphoe Mueang Changwat Phuket 830000-7621-2108  phuket_imm3@police.go.th

Rules & Regulations(For yachts entering Phuket waters)
Where to report upon entry : 
 

Phuket Port Control Center	located on 2nd floor of the Phuket Fishing Lodge Hotel, 52/2 Moo 9 Tambon (Sub District) Chalong,  Amphoe Muang, Phuket,  Latitude 7o 49' 0" N, Longtitude 98o 22' 0" E,  Tel. and Fax. 66 76 381614.
Type of craft that must report	All yachts of foreign registry must report.
Making Contact	All vessels entering within 12 nuatical miles must report their presence by radio : VHF Channel 16, 156.800 MHz
Services One Stop Services include	1. Immigration 2. Customs 3. Habour Master Region 5 4. Chalong Sub-District Administration

Important notice for captains and crew members of yachts
The Immigration Act of 1979 and subsequent Ministerial Rules of Enforcement stipulate the following :
 - Captains and crews arriving by boat in Thailand will be allowed to stay in Thailand up to 30 days.
    All such persons are expected to leave on the same vessel they arrived on.
 - The law states that if they choose to leave Thailand by any other method, the permit to stay will automatically be canceled , and they will be
   blacklisted, barring them from re-entering Thailand.
 - In order to avoid being blacklisted, captains and crews wishing to leave the country by any method other than the way they arrived must present all
   relevant documents at Immigration and post a bond of 20,000 Baht. The bond will  be refunded once the Immigration Department receives
   confirmation that the caption or crew member has left the country.

Immigration Officers will be happy to offer guidance on the technicalities of these procedures.