Thailand Sales Planner - From Travel Agent September 15, 2008 - (Page 15) from transportation to accommodations. All reputable dive shops are affiliated with PADI or other international dive associations, and most hold courses in several languages. The best dive sites in the Andaman Sea are found off the coast of Phuket, including such spots as Shark Point, Red Rock, Koh Yao, Koh Yai, and the twin islands of Koh Racha, extending to the Similan and Surin islands to the west, Krabi and Trang to the east. In the Gulf of Thailand, the best sites are around Koh Samui, Koh Pha-ngan, Koh Tao, Koh Nang Yuan, Mu Koh Ang Thong Marine National Park, and Koh Chang in Trat Province near the Cambodian border. On the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, you can book dive trips from Pattaya out to Koh Larn, Koh Sak, Koh Krok, Koh Rin, Koh Pai and Koh Marn Vichai. Snorkeling trips are available around Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui, and all other beach destinations in Thailand. Snorkeling enthusiasts will also have plenty of opportunities to enjoy their activity. You’ll find that snorkeling excursions are often combined with sea kayaking and picnics on isolated islands and marine national parks. PADI: www.padi.com Dive Asia: www.diveasia.com Scuba diving, Andaman Sea ters operates from Ocean Marina with a fleet of 19 sailing yachts for charter. Phuket Boat Lagoon: www.phuketboatlagoon.com Royal Phuket Marina: www.royalphuketmarina.com Yacht Haven Laem Phrao: www.yacht-haven-phuket.com Ocean Marina Yacht Club: www.oceanmarinayachtclub.com waiting to be explored. Some of the most spectacular sites for sea kayaking are around Krabi and the islands of Phuket and Phang-nga Bay. Kayaking can be enjoyed all year round, although enthusiasts will sometimes have to adjust their schedules due to the rains from June to October. John Gray Sea Canoes: www.johngray-seacanoe.com Paddle Asia: www.paddleasia.com Kayaking Yachting and Sailing If you have your heart set on sailing, you’ll want to set your sights on Phuket, Thailand’s premier sailing destination. Phuket hosts annual racing events, such as the “King’s Cup Regatta” and the “Phuket Invitational Superyacht Rendez-vous.” Both events are held in December at the Amanpuri Resort. A variety of vessels are available for charter, from wooden schooners to fiberglass cruisers and state-of-the-art powerboats, at Laem Phrao Yacht Marina, Phuket Boat Lagoon and Yacht Haven. Pattaya is also a prime destination for sailors. Most weeks, the Royal Varuna Yacht Club holds regattas for smaller beach launched sailboats. The Ocean Marina Yacht Club on Jomtien Beach, just south of Pattaya, has jetties, pontoon berths and onshore facilities. Ocean Marina also has three boats for private charter and 10 Optimist-class boats for teaching beginners. Gulf CharKayaking trips from Phuket usually comprise small groups of two-passenger kayaks accompanied by a support boat carrying food and equipment. Threeday excursions, complete with camping, explore eight islands. On Thailand’s southeastern seaboard near the Cambodian border, Koh Chang National Park in Trat Province has more than 50 islands Kayaking at Ko Lao Liang Windsurfing Windsurfing can be enjoyed on all major beaches, including those in Phuket, Samui, Pattaya, Krabi, and the islands of Koh Tao and Koh Chang. Windsurfers should keep an eye on the tides and weather, especially during the monsoon season, when conditions can quickly change. Clunloongchat: www.clubloongchat.com Phuketsurf.com: www.phuketsurf.com Wakeboarding Wakeboarding is the latest extreme sport to take hold in Thailand. Boats and boards can be hired at the main beaches of Phuket and Samui and the resort city of Pattya. The Wakeboarding Club at Taco Lake, eight miles outside Bangkok, uses a pulley system instead of boats, This makes it less expensive and a good choice for beginners. Extreme Sports Café: www.extremesportscafe.com AMAZING T HAIL AND T RAV EL PL ANN ER 15 http://www.phuketboatlagoon.com http://www.royalphuketmarina.com http://www.yacht-haven-phuket.com http://www.oceanmarinayachtclub.com http://www.johngray-seacanoe.com http://www.paddleasia.com http://www.padi.com http://www.diveasia.com http://www.clubloongchat.com http://www.Phuketsurf.com http://www.phuketsurf.com http://www.extremesportscafe.com
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