Hello there! I'm not sure how many of the established members read the new introduction posts, nevertheless, here's my introduction. I'm new to the Sailnet community and it's been over 10 years since I have done any serious sailing. But now it's time to get involved with sailing again. I'm...

I apologize if this seems a naive question but I've not consulted many charts (they are very expensive for this region) and am developing a float plan for a voyage out of Phuket next month. I've got more places to visit than I have time in the 9 days we will tour the area, and wonder if you...

I am currently considering a journey from queensland to thailand via png, I have plenty of boat experience but 0 sailing. so i am likely to join a sail club and begin. also have been looking at the seawind 24' catamaran... a few questions,.. would a year be enough time to prepare for such a...

Hi I'm chartering a 40 foot monohull for 9 days with Sunsail out of Phuket, Thailand in the first half of January, 2013. Starting to plan - will probably do Ko Phi Phi, Ko Hong Phang Nga, Ko Hong Krabi just because they all look so spectacular (although i realize that time of year is crazy busy...

G'day Folks, This is my first post on Sailnet so go easy. I've been sailing for long enough to know that preparation and planning are conducive to a great day / year out on the water. That in mind I'd like to get a bit of feedback on a very rough plan to start of our circumnavigation. We've...

I am a 20 year old Norwegian girl looking to crew for a couple of months this spring. I have no previous experience in sailing, but have a dream of one day sailing around the world, and so want to get a taste of life at sea. I am spending this year travelling to different places in the world...