I am a beginner at sailing but wonder if Pattaya might be a good place to learn, since it is by the sea.

I have in mind a Laser dinghy (a one or possibly two man boat). I don't have a boat myself, so would need to borrow / rent one.

Does anybody know people who can teach sailing?

Please let me know.

Thank you!

I don't think you'll learn much about sailing if you're sailing a Laser by yourself unless you already know the basics and they don't have much room for two people. Also, Lasers can be a bit tricky to sail for the inexperienced.

Why not go down to the marina and try to get a crew position on a yacht. Normally there's a number of experienced sailors on board willing to teach you the ropes. once you understand the basics then a Laser will be a very enjoyable teacher.

Edited September 7, 200916 yr by sibeymai

Why don't you check out Royal Varuna Yacht Club http://www.varuna.org/index.htm

I know they teach juniors but they might be able to point you in the right direction.

try two small places next to The Drifters Cafe (great wood-oven pizzas) near The Pinnacle Resort, Na Jomtien

go south on Sumkevit rd before marina youll see kite boarding sign, they have 17ft hobby kats 2000 bht for 3 hrs with instruction, or 700 an hour on your own, nice friendly staff as well