Sailing

sailing, as a sport, the art of navigating a sailboat for recreational or competitive purposes.

• Sailing is pursued by those who enjoy being on the water and who desire to master different sea and wind conditions

• Sailing refers to the skillful art of maneuvering a sailboat or sailing ship across a body of water. Sailing crafts use the power of the wind as propulsion. It is both a sport and a recreational activity, often pursued by those who enjoy being on the water and thrill-seekers who desire to master the art of sailboat control in different sea and wind conditions. Modern sailing is divided into racing, cruising and “daysailing”. Yacht racing is the sport of competitive sailing. It involves a variety of races such as harbor or buoy racing and offshore racing. Sail boats include dinghies, catamarans, cruising yachts and purpose-built race boats.

• Cruising is more of a recreational type that involves living full-time on a boat while traveling by water from one place to the other. It typically refers to trips that involves few days or more out in the sea and can extend far-reaching voyages. Sailboat cruising predominates over long distances and the more adventurous circle the globe which can take many years. Sailing lessons are relatively inexpensive or you can have them for free if you have friends who sail.

• Sailing has been one of His Majesty King Bhumibol’s favorite sports. It was in sailing that His Majesty’s name as a sportsman became internationally know. On 29 April 1966, His Majesty sailed his OK Dinghy named Wekha, with a length of 13 feet. From Klai Kangwon Summer Palace, Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province to Sattahip Bay, ChonBuri Province. The sail consumed 17 hours. It can be said that HM the king is the initiator of sailing in Thailand

How much to spent a money to sailing?

( for people to finished a cost, come to rent a sailing boat )

Rent a boat per one time-one hour

Saturday and Sunday – 350 Baht.

Monday to Friday – 200 Baht.

Rent a boat 10 hours have a special can

learn with national trainer 3 hours

Train to sailing

• For first step• Learn with

lifeguard 1 hour per 100 Baht.

• Learn with national trainer 1 hour per 300 Baht.

• A cost for grown man ( uses laser boat ) 6 days per4 hours - 5500 Baht.

Equipment

• Hat• Sun block lotion• Sun glasses• Equipment for safe life