Bazw57 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hi, I have a good friend who want to sail from Australia to Phuket later this year. He hopes leave his Yacht moored in the area on a long term basis so he is looking for options. We are are aware there are several marina in the Phuket region but are these the only options? Example - Are there long term moorings available in the Chalong Bay Area outside a Marina? He is looking for a low cost long term mooring option. Any suggestions on moorings or reasonably priced Marina berths would be appreciated. He plans to fly there in about a months time to check things out ahead of the sailing trip. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudhopper Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Langkawi would be a much better choice than anywhere in Thailand for long term mooring, for several reasons including crime and customs regulations. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazw57 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Langkawi would be a much better choice than anywhere in Thailand for long term mooring, for several reasons including crime and customs regulations. Thanks for a info. We are just in the early stages of trying gather some info on mooring options so quite open to suggestions. We are already becoming aware of possible issues in Thailand around possible customs and registration rules. We were not aware of a crime problem around moored boats. Is this a big problem around Phuket? Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagallim Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I would suggest that he contacts/pays a visit to the Ao Chalong Yacht Club when he arrives in Phuket, and speak to the members there. Apart from the 4 marinas, the only year round moorings that have a degree of security (from a weather perspective) are Chalong Bay and Ao Yon. ACYC info here: http://acyc.asia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedkellylives Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 A lot of yatch"s are registered and based in Langkawi, only about a day's sailing away 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkey_rich Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 A lot of yatch"s are registered and based in Langkawi, only about a day's sailing away Yes a far friendlier yacht destination.I see they have s--t their pants over the 2 month reg fees and reverted to the 6 month.Greedy <deleted> here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazw57 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 So the recent change to the 2 month entry registration has now been reversed and is back to 6 months. ...is that correct and when does that take effect? Sent from my GT-I9100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapfries Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Langkawi would be a much better choice than anywhere in Thailand for long term mooring, for several reasons including crime and customs regulations. Correct and you forgot to mention that the difference in mooring-fees is something like 60 to 75% ! ! (cheaper in Langkawi) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkey_rich Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 So the recent change to the 2 month entry registration has now been reversed and is back to 6 months. ...is that correct and when does that take effect? Sent from my GT-I9100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Read this aticle http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket_news/2014/Wind-at-yachties-backs-in-Phuket-as-boom-swings-against-boat-stay-law-25649.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishIvan Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Engine theft is rife in Chalong bay. Moorings are free in Phuket and you are best advised to actually make and set your own. But there is no shortage of scammers selling you their yacht moorings for a monthly fee. Sent from my GT-N7105 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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