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Asia Pacific

Sailing the Asia Pacific region is a truly amazing experience.

Discover exotic new sailing grounds in Vietnam and the tropical hideaways of

Koh Chang and Koh Samui, Thailand.

Explore the awesome limestone mountainous islands of Phuket or go south

to the tropical island of Langkawi in Malaysia. Here ancient rainforests, lakes

and jungles with rare wildlife thrive in an overwhelming diversity of customs

and traditions.

In the unspoilt paradise of the Seychelles, our only Indian Ocean location,

cruise protected inner islands from one perfect anchorage to the next.

DESTINATIONS

Malaysia

Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, LangkawiThailand

Boat Lagoon, Phuket

Bo Phut, Koh Samui

Trat Marina, Koh Chang

Vietnam

Nha Trang

French Polynesia

Faaroa Bay, Raiatea

Seychelles

Port Victoria, Mah


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Langkawi, Malaysia

THAILAND

MALAYSIALANGKAWI

Base Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Langkawi

Sun hrs Temp

JAN 8 32CFEB 8 33C

MAR 10 34C

APR 10 35C

MAY 9 34C

JUN 8 33C

Sun hrs Temp

JUL 8 32CAUG 7 32C

SEP 6 31C

OCT 7 31C

NOV 7 31C

DEC 7 31C

Cruising notes

Embark on a magical adventure back to

nature in safe, scenic, uncommercialised and

enchanting Langkawi. Surrounded by a

hundred or so small islands, this cruising area

offers an outstanding natural landscape.

The islands busy main town of Kuah is

home to Sunsails base at the exclusive Royal

Langkawi Yacht Club. In the Yacht Club

outdoor area you will find Charlies Place.

Built out over the water, it has a bar in the

middle of the restaurant and is a great place

to spend the afternoon relaxing and soaking

up the sunset. For a spot of souvenir shopping,

the Samudra duty-free centre is within easy

walking distance.

BEAUTIFUL BEACHES, SPECTACULAR CAVES, LAKES, LIMESTONE HILLS AND

AMAZING WILDLIFE IN LUSH, TROPICAL JUNGLES. COMBINE THIS WITH

PLENTY OF MODERN MARINAS AND ITS THE PERFECT PLACE TO EXPLORE.

Wind and sailing conditions

The winds vary all year round from 5 to 20

knots. The seas will generally be flatter from

November to April with the NE monsoon

blowing off the land. May through October,

the southwest winds pick up, though sailing

is still sheltered in most of the cruising area.

The area is tidal with a range of

approximately 2 to 3 metres.

YOUR SAILING CHOICES

Bareboat Charter

Crewed Charter

Corporate Sailing

Langkawi International Regatta, 4-9 Feb 07

Raja Muda Regatta, Nov 07

One-way Sailing - Malaysia to Thailand

MileCatcher Voyages

HOW TO GET THERE

Fly to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore and take a

connecting flight to Langkawi.

Transfer - approximately 30 minutes.

TRAVEL NOTES

Language

Bahasa Malay. English is also widely spoken

Currency

Ringgits divided into 100 sen

Recommended Reading

Andaman Sea Pilot 2006 Edition by Image Asia

Season

Year round

Average daily sunshine hours - Average maximum temperature

CLIMATE

Throughout the cruising area there are many

fabulous resorts, beautiful beaches and bays,

with Tanjung Rhu being one of the most

spectacular. Situated on the northern cape it

is ideal for a relaxing afternoon on the sand

and said to be the best beach on the island.For a stunning sailors hideaway, sail the river

between two towering pillars to The Hole in

the Wall. This eight to ten metre channel

running between Langkawi and Pulo Langgun

is a breathtaking sight not to be missed.

Less than ten miles north of Langkawi, cross

the border to the islands of Thailand.

Koh Tarutao and the Butang group are world

famous scuba diving destinations.


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Sun hrs Temp

JAN 8 32CFEB 8 33C

MAR 10 34C

APR 10 35C

MAY 9 34C

JUN 8 33C

Sun hrs Temp

JUL 8 32CAUG 7 32C

SEP 6 31C

OCT 7 31C

NOV 7 31C

DEC 7 31C


Bareboat Charter

Crewed Charter

MileCatcher Voyages

RYA Sailing School

Corporate Sailing

Phang Nga Bay Regatta, 16-20 Feb 07

Phuket Race Week 19-22 Jul 07

Kings Cup Regatta, 1-8 Dec 07

One-Way Sailing Phuket to Malaysia

HOW TO GET THERE

Fly to Phuket via Bangkok or Singapore.


TRAVEL NOTES

Language

Thai. English is also widely spoken

Currency

Thai Baht

Recommended Reading


Season

Year round

CLIMATE

Cruising notes

Explore ashore before you set sail and wander

down the streets of the bustling night market in

Phuket City.

Sailing north you enter the protected, stunning

cruising area of Phang Nga Bay where a striking

gallery of giant limestone rocks rise out of

emerald waters.

Anchor between Koh Hong and Koh Yai and

take a longtail boat to Koh Phing Kan, the world

famous James Bond Island.

The unspoilt area of Krabi has some of the

most awe-inspiring scenery in the region.

Explore the town via longtail boat from Phra

Nang or take advantage of one of the many

THIS STUNNING CRUISING GROUND OFFERS DRAMATIC SCENERY, WORLD-

CLASS DIVING AND EXCELLENT SAILING ALL YEAR-ROUND. ASHORE THE

THAI PEOPLE ARE SOME OF THE MOST WELCOMING YOU WILL EVER MEET.


Tidal range 2-3 metres.

November to April is sunny and dry with calm

seas. May to October the winds pick up but

sailing is still sheltered in most of the area.

stunning locations available around the Koh

Dam Group for an overnight stop.

Koh Dam Khwan (known as chicken island

because of its shape) has a beautiful sandy spit

beach that is only revealed at mid tide. This is a

lovely spot to anchor for a few secluded hours.

On Phi Phi Le visit Maya Bay, a scenic sandy

lagoon surrounded by limestone cliffs, excellent

for snorkelling and swimming and made

famous in the movie The Beach.

Sailing one-way to Langkawi discover the

Butang Islands to the south of Krabi set amid

stunning scenery and shorelines dotted with

golden beaches and small fishing hamlets.

Phuket, Thailand

Base

Boat Lagoon, Phuket



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KOH

SAMET

50 NM

KOH

KUT

TRAT

KOH

CHUANG

KOH

LANG

BANGKOK

GULF OF THAILAND

CAMBODIA

THAILAND

CHUMPHON

250

Sun hrs Temp

JAN 8 32CFEB 8 33C

MAR 10 34C

APR 10 35C

MAY 9 34C

JUN 8 33C

Sun hrs Temp

JUL 8 32CAUG 7 32C

SEP 6 31C

OCT 7 31C

NOV 7 31C

DEC 7 31C


Bareboat Charter

Crewed Charter

MileCatcher Voyages

HOW TO GET THERE

Koh Samui

Fly to Koh Samui via Bangkok or Singapore.


Koh Chang

Fly to Trat airport, 40 minute flight from Bangkok.


TRAVEL NOTES

Language

Thai. English is also widely spoken

Currency

Thai Baht

Recommended Reading


Season

May to September - Koh Samui

October to April - Koh Chang

CLIMATE

Cruising notes

Koh Samui

A typically tropical hideaway, Koh Samui is

characterised by soft powdery beaches edged

by traditional bungalow resorts.

Explore inland to visit the beautiful waterfalls of

Hin Lat and Na Muang and head to Bo Phut

Bay for an inspiring view of the Big Buddah.

Known the world over for its beautiful scenery

and excellent diving, Koh Samui is a fantastic

choice for an active holiday on, off and under

the water. In addition to the main island of Koh

Samui, our cruising grounds covers three

unique areas which include the untouched Ang

Thong group of islands - The original setting for

the novel The Beach.

TAKE EXQUISITE CUISINE, ADD A WEALTH OF SEA AND LAND RECREATIONAL

ACTIVITIES AND YOU HAVE THE RECIPE FOR ONE OF THE BEST YACHTING

DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD.


Tidal range 1-2 metres.

Koh Samui high season April to October.

Koh Chang high season November to April.

Weather is sunny and dry with light to

moderate winds, calm seas and mainly

sunshine. Ideal sailing conditions.

Koh Chang

Our new base in the province of Trat, within

easy access from Bangkok and Pattaya, offers

cruising in the Koh Chang Archipeligo.

Koh Chang National Park includes the islands

of Koh Chang, the second biggest in Thailand,Koh Kut, Ko Mak and around 50 other islands.

The group are famous for abundant corals,

long sandy beaches and waterfalls. This will

be Sunsails newest destination in Asia and is

still almost undiscovered by other sailors.

Ko Mak is much less developed than either

Ko Chang or Ko Kut and although only ten

miles from either island it is worth a full day

to explore.

Koh Samui & Koh Chang, Thailand

Bases Bo Phut, Koh Samui and Trat Marina, Koh Chang



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Nha Trang, Vietnam

Nha Trang

Hon Cu Lao

HON TRE

HON LON

Van Phong Bay

Vung Ben Goi

Dai Lanh

Ninh Hoa

Cam Ranh

Vung Dam Chinh Bay

Base Nha Trang


Bareboat Charter

Skippered Charter

MileCatcher Voyages

HOW TO GET THERE

Fly to Nha Trang Airport.


TRAVEL NOTES

Language

Vietnamese with English and French widely spoken.Currency

Dong

Season

May to October

Please note: A visa is required by all foreign

nationals. Single entry visas valid for one

month and applications must be submitted at

least 2 weeks in advance of travel.

CLIMATE

SUNSAIL BRINGS YOU BRAND NEW SAILING ALONG A STUNNING SIXTY MILE

STRETCH OF COASTLINE. FROM THE TOP BEACH RESORT OF NHA TRANG,

DISCOVER ONE OF ASIAS MOST INTRIGUING AND UNSPOILT COUNTRIES.


May to September SW season - ideal sailing

weather with excellent day time winds, calm

seas and plenty of sunshine.

At dusk the wind dies away leaving very safe

and flat anchorages.


Sun hrs Temp

JAN 5 32CFEB 6 33C

MAR 5 34C

APR 6 35C

MAY 4 33C

JUN 4 32C

Sun hrs Temp

JUL 4 31CAUG 5 31C

SEP 5 31C

OCT 4 31C

NOV 4 31C

DEC 4 31C

From Cam Ranh up to Van Ninh, some of

the small islands have restaurants with local

delicacies and small resorts where the friendly

people are always welcoming. Diving is

excellent in the northern part of the cruising

area and our base can arrange this for you.Provisioning is an experience in itself as you

browse amongst the local markets filled with

fresh food and vibrant colour. Luxury hotels

on the beach make it well worth spending a

night ashore before or after your cruise.

Take in a city tour of Nha Trangs colonial

architecture and the Po Nagar Towers, a

Cham site built between the 7th and 12th

centuries and still a place of worship today.

Cruising notes

New adventure beckons in a corner of the

Far East that is almost untouched by tourism.

Mountainous jungle, fields of rice paddies,

ancient monuments and exciting cities make

a holiday here simply unmissable. Nha Trang

was chosen as our charter base in Vietnambecause of the superb sailing conditions,

beautiful beaches and famous off-lying

islands like Hon Tre, Hon Yen and Hon Rua.

Venture west by air and explore Ho Chi Minh

City (Saigon), the modern face of Vietnam.

From the airport, head along the highway

lined by Thanh Long Green Dragon fruit

orchards to your cruising area, known as the

Khanh Hoa province.


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Raiatea, French Polynesia

Base Faaroa Bay, Raiatea

Sun hrs Temp

JAN 7 27CFEB 7 27C

MAR 7 27C

APR 8 27C

MAY 7 26C

JUN 7 25C

Sun hrs Temp

JUL 7 24CAUG 9 24C

SEP 8 25C

OCT 9 25C

NOV 8 26C

DEC 7 26C


Bareboat Charter

Skippered Charter

Platinum Luxury Crewed Charter

Tahiti Nui Cup - Fun Rally, 14-26 Oct 07

HOW TO GET THERE

Fly to Raiatea airport.


TRAVEL NOTES

Languages

Native languages are French and Tahitian.English is spoken in the tourist centres.

Currency

Pacific Francs. US Dollars and French Francs are

also widely accepted.

Recommended Reading

Cruising Guide to Tahiti and the French Society

Islands by Marcia Davoch.

Season

Year round

CLIMATE

Cruising notes

Enjoy the best of this areas easy sailing

ground from our base in the peaceful

location of Faaroa Bay on the southeast

shores of Raiatea. Rent a bicycle and explore

the islands lush green walkways, waterfalls,

grottos and hidden caverns. Understand theancestral secrets of Polynesia amidst authentic

traditional culture and let the friendly inhabitants

teach you their way of fishing and dancing.

Venture out of the lagoon through one of the

passe in the surrounding reef and head across

to Huahine. A secluded island with beautiful

indented bays and white sandy beaches,

Huahine, the Wild Island, has a handful of

excellent resort hotels with good facilities.

A NATURAL PARADISE IN THE HEART OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

GLIDE OVER BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL LAGOONS WHILE GAZING OUT

OVER SCENIC VISTAS OF JAGGED VOLCANIC PEAKS.

Wind and sailing conditionsApril through to October sunny weather and

good easterly trade winds between 10 to 20

knots. July and August tend to be the

windiest months. Some tropical rainfall can

be experienced from December to February.

Non tidal sailing grounds with a tropical

climate. Maximum sunshine with temperatures

from 24C to 30C during the day.


For a step back in time, visit the simple

village of Fare and the thousand year-old

archeological sites dating back to pre-

European times.

Argued to be the most beautiful lagoon in

the world, Bora Bora boasts tranquil waterscontaining fascinating marine life of devilfish,

sea turtles, magnificent manta rays and

dramatic coral gardens. On land, take a four-

wheel drive trip along the road that circles

Bora Bora and pass through colourful

villages, interesting archeological sites and

old army bunkers, or drive to the islands

centre and admire the impressive Otemanu

and Pahia mountains.


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Mah, Seychelles

Base Port Victoria, Mah


Bareboat Charter

Skippered Charter

HOW TO GET THERE

Fly to Mah International Airport.


TRAVEL NOTES

LanguageCreole, English and French

Currency

The Rupee

Season

Year round

CLIMATE

Cruising notes

Your journey into paradise begins at our

island capital base which has everything you

need for an enjoyable cruise. Surrounded by

three national marine parks, Mah is fringed

with 68 beaches, while the inland revels in

lush vegetation, from rainforests and coconutpalms to cinnamon plantations. Port Victoria

has several restaurants, art galleries, craft

shops and a colourful market from which to

replenish your provisions.

Twenty four miles from Mah, Praslin enjoys

the distinction of being the last refuge of the

unique coco de mer palm in the Vallee de

Mai, also the habitat of three of the rarest

birds on earth.

STROLL ON STUNNING WHITE SAND, SWIM IN SEDUCTIVELY WARM

WATERS AND CRUISE FROM ONE SWEEPING BAY TO THE NEXT IN A

REGION OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE ORIGINAL GARDEN OF EDEN.


The inner islands are protected from the

cyclone belt and enjoy predictable winds,

particularly from October to April. Mid

December to the end of February are still

warm but can be the wetter months. We

recommend you bring light wet weather gear.

When navigating through the coral you will

need to pay close attention to your charts

and cruising guide. The waters are tidal with

a range of around 5 feet. May to September

southeast winds prevail and October to April

northwest winds are common. The strength

is 5 to 20 knots all year round.


Sun hrs Temp

JAN 14 31CFEB 13.5 31C

MAR 13 31C

APR 12 29C

MAY 11 29C

JUN 10.5 28C

Sun hrs Temp

JUL 10 27CAUG 11 27C

SEP 12 27C

OCT 13 28C

NOV 13.5 29C

DEC 14 29C

The smaller islands around Praslin are very

close so you can weave your way from one

to another, taking time to explore.

Seclusion and tranquillity reign supreme on

this island where ox carts and bicycles are

still the main form of transport. Here you willfind spectacular scenery, with granite rocks

rising out of the white sands. You can take

walks along the wide beaches, past a colony

of giant tortoise or hire a bike and find the

perfect place for a picnic.

Wherever you sail in the Seychelles, an

underwater adventure awaits with coral reefs,

brilliantly coloured sponges and fish, including

giant rays.

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