Knowledge from the water

Phuket sailing blog

Course guidance, practical seamanship, charter ideas and local knowledge for making more of your time on the Andaman Sea.

Sailing seasons around Phuket and the Andaman Sea

Phuket is sail-able throughout the year, but the monsoons change the wind, swell, rainfall and most suitable routes. Here is what that means aboard.

15 August 2026

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Straightforward explanations of RYA courses, prerequisites, techniques and progression.

Useful planning for your training week, travel, charter and everyday life aboard.

Routes, islands, seasons and local context from Phuket and the wider Andaman Sea.