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With year round wind from 10 to 20 knots and slight seas offer world class sailing, the warm tropical weather a perfect environment in which to enjoy it. Sailing holidays could not be easier; Gulf Charters Thailand is located just 2 hours out of Bangkok at Ocean Marina, a world class five star marina facility. Our Products are flexible, you can combine bareboat charters with crew, cook or skipper or we can provide full crewed Sailing holiday packages that start from Bangkok airport. You can also learn or improve you sailing skills by joining one regular International Yachtmaster Training courses. International Yachtmaster or IYT is is recognized as one of the worlds most recognised yacht training programs for both recreational and professional sailing organizations.

Depending on your level of experience, we can recommend itineraries throughout Southeast Asia which are fun and relaxing. You'll find many amenities not often found on other charter boats, such as refrigeration and GPS and (on larger models) generators and auto-pilot. Our charter boats are clean and well-maintained. We work hard to provide safe, seaworthy yachts. Our fleet includes catamarans and mono hulls chosen for their exceptional reliability, comfortable interiors and agility under sail. They're fast, fun and easy to sail! Our cruising catamarans are extremely popular, with roomy interiors; shallow draft and lots of deck space for sunning or entertaining. Experience the thrill of sailing without heeling! For a complete layout and rates of available vessels and standard equipment description, contact us.

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Charter Basics: Bareboating vs. Skippering

Sailing Thailand's Gulf, the conditions are nearly always perfect. Overnight anchorages are available close to deserted Island beaches. Navigation is easy. Nearby islands like Koh Chang and Koh Samet are easy destinations. Skipper qualification for bareboat chartering is based on your previous boating experience. See guide lines.

Travel Arrangements
Our travel partners should be able to find you the best possible fares to Pattaya.In addition, we have negotiated rates with several hotels and car rental agencies in the area. Contact us for details.

Charter Length
With Gulf Charters, a charter week is seven full sailing days, noon to noon, beginning on the day of the week you choose. Don't settle for anything less. Of course, you may sail for longer or shorter charters, but a charter day is a full 24 hours, always!

Cell Phones
Gulf Charters yachts are equipped with a cell phone to make it easy for you to contact the base, make dive or dinner reservations, or call home. (Promise you won't call your office, though!) In addition, the VHF radio can be used for a "patch call" through V.I. Radio to anywhere in the world.

Packing
Pack lightly, in soft luggage that can be easily stowed aboard your yacht. Life is simple in paradise. If you've packed more than a carry-on per person, you've packed too much. You'll need bathing suits, cotton shorts and shirts, and casual eveningwear. Jackets and ties are definitely not required. Shoes should be soft-soled sandals or boat shoes. Most important is sun protection: a broad-brimmed hat, baseball caps, loose cotton coverups, plenty of sunscreen. Bring a windbreaker or cotton sweater for cool evenings. And don't forget your camera and lots of film and CD's/

Snorkel and SCUBA
We'll provide snorkel gear for your crew. There's a dive shop at the marina that will rent tanks and arrange for lessons, certification, or rendezvous dives.

Electrical Power
All our yachts have an inverter that will operate a blender or microwave, power your hair dryer and charge your video camera battery. You'll look wonderful on camera! Keep in mind that this system must be managed, inasmuch as the inverter cannot operate all AC appliances simultaneously.

Credit Cards
Credit cards and travelers checks are accepted at most shops and restaurants. You should carry some cash for smaller restaurants and beach bars. The Thai Baht the currency of Thailand. There are ATMs in Pattaya and Jomtien/

Passports
It's always a good idea to travel with your passport, and some airlines now require one. If you sail to islands in both Malaysia or Cambodia, it will expedite Customs formalities if your crew carries passports.

Bareboat charter rates (7 days 6 nights) 2005 - 2006

(1 Mar to 30 Jun and 16 Sept to 30 Nov )
Monohulls
Oceanis 32 (1992 - 4 berths) $1,350
Oceanis 35 (1992 - 6 berths) $1,480
Sun Oddysey 42 (1996 - 6 berths) $2,300
Beneteau 51 (1994 - 10 berths) $2,600
Catamarans
Cougar 31 (1990 - 6 berths) $1,700
Fountaine Pajot 35 (2002 - 8 berths) $3,450
Prout 39 (1992 - 8 berths) $2,600
Wharram 52 (2004 - 6 berths) $2,500

(1 Jul to 15 Sept and 1 Dec to 28 Feb )
Monohulls
Oceanis 32 (1992 - 4 berths) $1,540
Oceanis 35 (1992 - 6 berths) $1,750
Sun Oddysey 42 (1996 - 6 berths) $2,650
Beneteau 51 (1994 - 10 berths) $3,000
Catamarans
Cougar 31 (1990 - 6 berths) $1,950
Fountaine Pajot 35 (2002 - 8 berths) $3,950
Prout 39 (1992 - 8 berths) $3,000
Wharram 52 (2004 - 6 berths) $2,850

Crew/ Skipper Hire Options
Crew $50 per Day, $280 per Week
Cook $70 per Day, $420 per Week
Skipper $120 per Day, $700 per Week

GCT has access to almost every imaginable item of water sports equipment and would be glad to provide rental rates at the time of you inquiry

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Sleep Aboard.
No problem. If you're scheduled to arrive after 2 p.m., there probably won't be enough time for you to complete your briefings and make your way to your first anchorage. So we may be able to offer arrival day Sleep aboard privileges at one-half the daily charter rate. Enjoy a restful evening aboard your yacht, then begin your charter the following day.The sleep aboard option could depend on the schedule of the charter that immediately precedes your charter start. Gulf Charters normally needs 24 to 48 hours to prepare a yacht for your use. If you would prefer to spend the evening at a hotel, Gulf Charters will be happy to make reservations for you.

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