Sailing

Post by **lomuamart** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:09 pm

A friend is over here at the moment and by the sound of things he's a pretty experienced amateur yacht sailor.
He's interested in "getting out there" at sea and crewing or even navigating/being captain (I'm not sure of the technical terms).
Any sailing dosn't have to be competitive, it's the taking part that counts.
Are there places within reasonable striking distance of HH where he could take part?
Any information appreciated.

Post by **barrys** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 1:26 pm

There's a farang guy with a yacht here which he sailed himself from Mexico to Paknampran.

He offers day trips for tourists normally, but I'm sure he'd be able to work out something for your friend. Let me know if he's interested and I'll see what I can arrange.

Post by **lomuamart** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:39 pm

Thanks, Barry. I thought you might respond. I'll get back to by PM if my feiend's interested.

Post by **Randy Cornhole** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:55 pm

I must admit sailing is one thing that Hua Hin has never taken advantage of (god knows why). I would love to have done it whilst there and indeed made several enquires, but with no luck.

I did come across an old tired looking Hobie 18 at Pranburi harbour once whilst out cycling but no one there could verify as to its ownership.

Several friends of mine had also expressed an interest in sailing off Hua Hins extensive beaches but every local I spoke to just shrugged and said no idea.

I know that there is an exclusion zone around the palace but surely further up the beach is ok. After all they use jet skis, and even hold regattas so it must be ok.

I am really surprised that no one has thought of this as a business. You only need a couple of Lasers or Hobie cats and your off...literally.

Post by **JAJA** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:13 pm

Over the eight years of coming to HH, we have observed many changes: the development of multiple 1st class golf courses/resorts, major international hotels, major shopping complexes, the growth of housing estates and resort style condominiums, and the upgrade of the road from Bangkok. But the one obvious tourist attraction, the development of recreational boating, has to our amazement never shown any signs of starting. Perhaps the reason is potential opposition from the fishing industry. But it all the same it does seem strange that this has been a non starter given the potential of this industry. Perhaps Thais do not realise just how big a drawcard a recreational boating industry can be. I for one would love to have a decent boat, by decent I mean at least 25 ft, to use whilst at HH.

Post by **m_right** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:57 pm

I have to go on holiday to the U.S. for sailing. A real shame. Looks like good wind out there and rarely rough.

Spitfire · Post by **Spitfire** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:07 pm

That must be your longest ever post post Randy.

But yeah, agree, surprised there isn't more as the conditions are sweet in HH and there probably would be demand if the service was available.

Post by **mo1** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:37 pm

Buisness opertunities aside, what about a sailing club? I mean one or two persons boat, also does anyone knows where does one buys a sailing dingy new or second hand in this part of the world?