Sailing Charters in Phuket

Amadeus

AMADEUS is a 12,70m/42ft aluminium fast cruising catamaran, custom built for Wolfgang in Brisbane, Australia. The stability of a cat is surely a plus for those not blessed with sealegs, her shallow draught opens great exploring possibilities. Deck space is huge, so you have plenty of room for sunbathing or you can just lie in the netting and watch the water rush by.

The large, deep cockpit and lifelines with netting all around the boat make her very safe to take small children on. The cockpit as well as the deck are well shaded by canopies giving protection from the sun and the odd tropical shower.

Inside there are 2 queen size double cabins, as well as 2 singles to accommodate the maximum of 6 guests. In case of private-or full boat charter, up to 8 guests can be catered for. Cabins are light and airy, they have opening hatches and fans. Additionally all portholes, hatches, and doors have mosquito screens. If you wish, you can of course also sleep on deck under the stars!

The cosy saloon has ample seating and there is a hi-fi stereo system with a large music library. Wolfgang believes, that his trips are more interesting than watching TV, so there isn’t any.

The navigation station has all the necessary modern electronics, for communication there are VHF and SSB radio’s.

AMADEUS is sloop rigged, with an easy to handle mainsail and roller genoa. A large cruising chute is used for down wind light conditions, the mainsail boom is high above the cockpit and therefore safely out of the way. The yacht can easily be sailed by one skilled person, but you are welcome to lend a hand! Wolfgang will be happy to teach you the basics of sailing and navigation.

AMADEUS is fully equipped as a diving vessel so she carries tanks, compressor, weights & belts, emergency oxygen and has 24 hr/day charging facilities for strobes and torches. Five full sets of diving gear are carried in case you do not have your own. Specially designed tank racks near the cockpit make kitting up and -off a minimum of fuss. Between dives the BC’s can remain on the tanks which are quickly filled by the powerful compressor. This compressor is situated way forward and the noise is minimal.

The aft deck has a dive platform and two ladders. The RIB tender facilitates drift dives (plenty of those in Burma !) and obviously is used a lot for shore explorations. Dive tuition, along PADI guidelines, is possible but normally on full-boat charters only, please inquire.

All diving is under the guidance of a qualified divemaster. Diving is non limit, the number of dives per day depends on the guest’s preferences, but averages 2-3 plus a night dive.

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Fi Tuen

Design - Australian Adams 13 meter
Shoal Draft Keel & Dagger Board
Professional Built GRP/Foam Sandwich
Rig - Sloop 3/4 Fractional with running backstays.
Engine - 23HP Volvo Diesel - 6 knots
Saftey equipment-coastal racing category 2
Length: 43'
Width:  10'
Draft:   3' 6" min 8' max
Displacement: 9 tons

Fi Tuen is a high-performance cruising yacht designed to delight sailing enthusiasts and racers alike. An Australian Adams 13 meter, Fi Tuen's sleek design allows for superb cruising speeds even in light winds.

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Lizard of Oz

Lizard of Oz is a truly amazing yacht, easy to sail and very quick to say the least. On a blustery passage from Phuket to Langkawi we reached a mean average of 16,5kts going to windward! Still, her stability and lack of heel kept the going comfortable, even for those whose stomachs were not made of reinforced concrete!

This yacht’s minimal draught opens the possibility to go exploring in creeks and shallows where most other boats would get stuck long before.

Lizard of Oz offers spacious accommodation for up to eight guests in four spacious, private cabins. Each cabin has it’s own toilet, the yacht has two showers below and a deck shower as well. All cabins are light and airy and have opening hatches and portholes.

Lizard’s navigation station features all modern navigation equipment and for communication there are VHF and SSB radio’s.

The cockpit is spacious and shaded. Netting on the lifelines around the boat make her a safe vessel to take small children on. The uncluttered deck offers acres of space and one can also laze in the netting between the bows.

Lizard is sloop rigged. Her mainsail has a sail stack system which makes it very easy to handle. The genoa is roller reefed and a large cruising chute provides power in downwind light conditions. The mainsail boom is above the cockpit roof so it is impossible to be hit by it at any time, a great safety bonus.

LIZARD OF OZ also offers the possibility of scuba diving.Tanks, compressor and weights are carried, other equipment is available on request . Torches and strobes can be charged 24 hr./day. Between dives the tanks are secured in the specially designed tank racks on the aft deck and the BC’s can remain on the cylinders.

The compressor is situated forward, it is electrically driven and therefore very quiet. For entry and exit there are two specially designed swimladders, the RIB tender facilitates drift dives and is used for trips to the shore. All diving takes place under the guidance of a qualified Dive Master. Tuition is available, courses are taught according to PADI standards.

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My Way

This 1989 built aluminium sailing yacht classed Germanischer Lloyd was designed by the successful American Cup naval architect Peter Cool and guarantees smooth sailing whether under sail or powered by her 240 hp Caterpillar engine. Following sailing trips can be arranged from Phuket, Thailand:

1. North till Surin Islands, few miles from the Burmese border, with a lot of interesting anchorages (approx 120 miles away) - suggest a duration of min 6-7 days.

2. South to Tarutao Island (National Park) and Butang group or Langkawi, Malaysia (approx 140 miles away) - suggest a duration of min 7-8 days.

3. To the east of Phuket, exceptional scenery of Phang Nga Bay, Krabi, Phi-Phi and Koracha islands - suggest a duration of min 4-5 days.

SPECIAL - From the end of February till end of March, from Port Blair airport at Andaman Islands (India) - Untouched archipelago beyond reach of mainstream tourism. Indian visa is required. Please book plane tickets in proper time for this special destination.

Day rate US$1,750 for maximum 6 passengers. The boat comes with an experienced French Skipper and Indonesian crew. Price includes full board, food (French and Asian cuisines) and soft drinks. Capt. Michel Linais will meet you at the airport and plan the trip according to your special wishes.

For bookings, please contact:
Mr. Peter Blumbach
Amsbach Marine (S) PTE LTD
15 Scotts Road #09-11/12/13, Thong Teck Building, Singapore 228219
Tel: (65) 7378455
Fax: (65) 7322045/7344926

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La Desirade

LA DESIRADE’s crew is a multinational team which can welcome her guests in 9 different languages : English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Malay, Korean, Mandarin and Thai .

Daniel, French Skipper has 18 years sailing experience in S.E Asia, a true nature and water sports supporter His friendly competence will ensure you safety and comfort from the moment you step on Board .

Swimming, Fishing, Snorkelling, Water Skiing, Table Skiing, Bungy Jump and more...

Scuba diving can be arranged on request with professional operators.

This gorgeous aluminium Ketch has been a famous racing cruiser on the 80’s.

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Star Clipper

Perhaps nothing stirs the spirit so much as the romantic era of the great clipper ships. Rediscover what sailing was like during the glorious age of the tall ships.  The Star Clipper carries 170 passengers in a gracious and informal setting of relaxed adventure. The tradition of the tall ships lives on in s the first passenger sailing vessel to be classified by Lloyds since the early 1900's.