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Andaman Yachting is the trading name of Saengtawan Sailing Company Ltd. Company Registration No. 0835549009334. 

Experience a yachting adventure / course with us, or just enjoy a wonderful top quality  sailing holiday in thailand's spectacular phang nga bay and andaman sea, one of the world’s most amazing sailing areas.  glorious sunshine, brea thtaking scenery, idyllic anchorages and warm waters. , an unbeatable combination that make s this the perfect setting for any kind of sailing activity..

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'above and , ' o wn boat adventure courses',       an unforgettable experience, explore the majestic limestone karsts of phang nga bay and visit some of the amazing islands in the surrounding andaman sea . .

enjoy the t aste of Thailand, with  delicious meals freshly prepared and cooked onboard with a selection of local herbs & spices BY OUR THAI CHEF . 

Enjoy a yachting adventure with us and secure an endorsed and registered 'andaman yachting' certificate. , andaman yachting is an independent sail cruising training centre, offering both practical adventures and theory courses , on an all year round basis. .

Whether it’s learning to sail, developing/refreshing your SAILING skills, building your experience and confidence or just enjoying some time on the water, we will tailor an adventure or a HOLIDAY to suit you, and we'll do our best to make sure you get the most from it.

                        our sailing area, please click here  to see a nautical chart of our sailing area or check out www.southeastasiapilot.com for an excellent, illustrated description of the phang nga bay and andaman sea sailing area. ,                               our company, as an owner operated independent company, we can guarantee you the highest level of personal attention. we have been operating from our waterfront location in phuket  since 2006 and are a properly established thai company with all the right permits, licenses and insurances etc. the current principal is a uk national who has lived and sailed in asia since 2009 and has a wealth of sailing experience in the region. he is an experienced and competent skipper / instructor so you are assured of a safe and enjoyable trip with him.,                     book with confidence, choosing a recognised training centre for your course or holiday gives you 100% confidence that your yacht and its skipper will comply fully with all of the marine industries stringent requirements for yacht safety, yacht condition, instructor qualifications,  teaching facilities  and insurance . the  training centre has an annual inspection to ensure complete  compliance with all of the requirements., please click   on the ' booking header' above to view our booking conditions and our privacy policy.,   t raining adventure scheme ', beyond courses', ' catamaran adventure courses'   ,   nautical skills courses',                             our yacht, our yacht is a beneteau first 45f5. she is a spacious and comfortable performance cruiser that is safe and secure in all conditions..

Fully equipped with, VHF, SSB, Navtex and a host of other electronics, our yacht comes inclusive with a 3 metre RIB dinghy, with the option of fins and masks for snorkeling, inflatable kayaks or SUP's, for exploring the beaches and famous 'Hongs' of Phang Nga Bay.   Please click here   for a detailed specification and a selection of interior and exterior photos.

                  our yachting adventures, we offer 'join in' practical yachting adventures on a full  live-aboard basis, with a maximum student to instructor ratio of 4:1. this less crowded approach, gives you more time to practice and absorb the information, resulting in a higher level of expertise at the end of your adventure, particularly on an extended adventure, which also provides more time for leisure activities in this truly amazing part of the world. , we also offer a 'premier' private charter a dventures for exclusive use of the boat with a lot more one to one tuition.  all adventures include our thai chef / crew on-board to take care of the galley work and to assist with the general crew duties .,                    our sailing holidays, you can book a 'join-in' basis holiday, sharing all of the on board duties with other guests, or a      'premier' basis - private charter with exclusive use of the  boat.  , all with our thai chef/crew on board to take care of the galley work and to assist with the general crew duties. , whichever you choose, you'll have a wonderful sailing holiday.  ,                   our program includes, yachting adventures and sailing holidays for individuals or groups .

• ABOVE AND BEYOND COURSES. ONE DAY 'ADDITIONAL NAUTICAL SKILLS' - MARINE COMMUNICATION - VHF/SRC, MARINE DIESEL ENGINE, SEA SAFETY, DINGHY/TENDER OPERATOR. - CAN EITHER BE STAND ALONE COURSES OR ADDED TO YOUR ADVENTURE.

'PREMIER' - Private charter yachting adventures .   a touch of luxury with greater privacy and more one to one COMPREHENSIVE tuition PLUS EXTRA TIME TO MASTER YOUR SKILLS/experience.

'premier' - private charter, luxury sailing holidays . - with or without instruction, experience builder adventures - (mile catchers). for individuals or groups.

• OWN BOAT ADVENTURE COURSES. ANDAMAN YACHTING SUPPLIES OUR SKIPPER / INSTRUCTOR PLUS OPTION FOR OUR THAI CHEF / CREW TO BE ON BOARD, TO RUN THE ADVENTURE ON YOUR BOAT OR A CHARTER BOAT, for just the cost of the Instructor/Crew plus food and accommodation whilst onboard.
• CATAMARAN ADVENTURE COURSES. ANDAMAN YACHTING SUPPLIES THE INSTRUCTOR/CREW TO RUN THE ADVENTURE ON YOUR BOAT OR A CHARTER BOAT, for just the cost of the Instructor/Crew plus food and accommodation whilst onboard.

theory courses. can be STUDIED either AS A STAND ALONE THEORY COURSE OR combined with a practical adventure COURSE.

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Sailing schools and courses (ISSA, RYA, IYT) in Thailand

Thailand is a love at first sight: snow-white beaches, delicious food, friendly locals. and on top of it - great opportunities for winter yachting in the waters of the andaman sea. you will want to stay here forever.

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ISSA Inshore Sailing Skipper Course

First captain's level

There are places in 1 team

International Bareboat Skipper (IYT) Course

Having received the International Bareboat Skipper Certificate, you can independently charter a yacht on a charter and operate it in the waters of any country.

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ISSA Offshore Skipper course

The certificated confirms the skills sufficient to sail the yacht in light and dark hours at a distance from a sheltered port up to 100 sea miles.

IYT International Crew course

This is a certificate of excellence for those candidates who wish to train to become an active crew member on a power or sailing yacht. It includes Introduction to Boating for power and sail yachts.

IYT Introductory Sailing Skills course

This course is great for groups of friends or like-minded people to get together for a few days of fun sailing while learning skills to better help as crew onboard.

RYA Coastal Skipper course

Advanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.

RYA Competent Crew course

This course is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.

RYA Day Skipper course

A course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.

RYA Start Yachting course

A short introduction to sailing for complete beginners.

island spirit sailing school

Sailing courses.

Zero to Hero - Fast-track to Bareboat Skipper

The Zero to hero program takes you from no experience at all to having an IYT bareboat skipper certification.

A fun, fast-paced, action-packed intensive course combining both Crew & Bareboat Skipper Sailing courses.

Prerequisite: A readiness to dive into the deep end...

Internationally recognized certification

Course Duration: 11 day

Course Duration: 11 days

Includes Food and Accommodation at Island Spirit Training Center

Bareboat Skipper Catamaran - Sail

An add-on course to the Bareboat Skipper & the  Zero-to-hero that gives you the knowledge and the added qualification to skipper a Catamaran

Prerequisite: The IYT's International Bareboat Skipper (Sail) qualification.

Course Duration: 2 days

Price: 16,000 ฿

Price: 19,000 ฿

Introduction to Sailing

A great way to see what sailing is about and get a feel for whether sailing's for you.

Prerequisite: None, let the adventure begin!

Crew Course

Feel confident to go sailing and be a valued contributing member of the crew.

Course Duration: 5 days

Bareboat Skipper – Sail

Skipper your own yacht or charter a yacht at all the charter destination in the world.

Prerequisite: Crew Course or sea-time

Course Duration: 6 days

Yachtmaster Coastal – Sail

Skipper overnight passages up to 60nm from the Coast.

Prerequisite: Bareboat Skipper + sea-time

Yachtmaster Offshore – Sail

Skipper voyages, seek adventure up to 150nm offshore

Prerequisite: Yachtmaster Coastal + more sea-time

MARINA BERTHING COURSE

Master the art of parking your yacht in a marina berth, get past the fear and do it in style; yes practice makes perfect but you need the proper technique.

Prerequisite: Bareboat Skipper or Sea-time

USA Head Office

Group Island Spirit Inc. 7524 Jack Newell Blvd S. Fort Worth, Texas 76119 USA Email: [email protected]

Thailand Offices

Island Spirit Charters Co. Ltd. Located at Ocean Marina, 167/5 Sukhumvit (Km157) Sattahip, Chonburi, 20250 Office: +66 (0) 38 237752 Email: [email protected]

Elite Charters Co. Ltd. (Head Office) 20/107 Moo 2, Boat Lagoon Marina Phuket 83000 Thailand Office :+66 (0) 76 273476 Email: [email protected]

Elite Charters Co., Ltd. (Charter Base) Yacht Haven Marina 141/2 Moo 2, T. Mai Khao Phuket 83110 Thailand Office: +66 (0) 76 273476

Group Island Spirit Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 533/16 Moo 10 Hua Yai, Banglamung, Chonburi, 20250 Office: +66 (0) 38 239 868 Email: [email protected]

RYA training around the world

Since RYA Training began in 1970, its international reach has expanded well beyond UK waters, with courses now available at over 2,400 RYA recognised training centres across 58 countries worldwide.

Although the weather, sea conditions and local marine laws may vary between locations, the syllabus of each course is standardised. Comprehensive instructor training and impeccable training centre standards mean that the quality of teaching is outstanding across the board. So, while the climate may be considerably different for an RYA Day Skipper course  held in the UK compared to the equivalent in Australia, you can be certain that the teachings will be the same. 

With RYA training now renowned the world over for its reputable teaching standards and RYA qualifications considered a trusted gauge of high-level sailing competence on a global scale, RYA courses are creating waves of change within the sport internationally.

Here, we speak to RYA training centres across the globe to find out about how RYA training has impacted the development of international sailing activities. 

RYA Training in Europe

Fancy learning how to skipper a sailing yacht in exciting new waters or want to complete the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course  in sunnier climes? Well, with over 600 RYA training centres located in Europe, there are plenty of schools to choose from. 

Corfu Sea School offers a wide range of courses for its students including RYA Day Skipper and Competent Crew. 

Steve Hills, the school’s Principal, and an RYA Yachtmaster™ Instructor and Examiner, tells us that being an RYA recognised training centre has really helped to raise awareness of the school in the local area. Furthermore, by only providing RYA courses, the centre poses little competitive threat to local yacht charter companies, allowing them to collaborate with other businesses for mutual benefit.

And it’s not just about raising the profile of the business; offering RYA training courses in Greece has significantly benefited Steve’s students too. Not only can they learn about stern-to-moorings and local customs, but they can also enjoy sailing in a temperate climate. 

Steve and his team also take time to put students in contact with reputable charter companies and ensure they understand how to get the most from the area when going ashore. This combination of courses along with expert local knowledge gives students a good variety of skills and experience that boosts their confidence to explore and enjoy the scenic cruising grounds of Greece, no matter how far away from home they are.

RYA Training Courses Down Under

In 2002, the RYA Yachtmaster™ scheme  was expanded overseas, and RYA training centres were soon established in the USA, Australia and New Zealand. 

Based on the sun-drenched shoreline of Manly in Queensland, Australia, Southern Cross Yachting was set up in 1997. In 2003, it was the first school to gain RYA recognition in Australia. The school’s Principal, Mike Job, tells us that becoming an RYA training centre was an easy decision and the transition was seamless,

“I had been a senior Instructor at an RYA school in the UK before returning to Aus to open Southern Cross Yachting, so we were already following RYA guidelines when we gained our RYA training recognition,” says Mike. “Our location also helps. Moreton Bay, with its busy commercial port, numerous harbours and anchorages, quiet creeks, large tidal range and sandbanks and reefs, is like the Solent with sunshine!”

Mike tells us that becoming an RYA recognised training centre has meant that his students have access to all the training materials and resources that the RYA provides, as well as the excellent instructor training and support. But it is the wide recognition and acceptance of RYA qualifications around the world that is the biggest benefit for those who learn with him.

In 2008, the RYA Yachtmaster™ scheme became the National Yacht training programme of Australia.

“We are incredibly proud to be an RYA training centre,” explains Mike, “the brand is recognised in Australia as the industry standard.” 

Furthermore, RYA training courses have allowed Mike’s students to achieve incredible lifelong goals. From competing in the Sydney to Hobart race and circumnavigating the world to skippering a winning entry in the Clipper Round the World Race and crossing oceans single-handed, Mike is very proud of his students’ successes. He also recognises the value that RYA training can bring to people who are just starting out in sailing and want to get out on the water for the first time,

“The multitude of people that have simply come to take up sailing, who we have been able to help fulfil dreams and change their lives with RYA training, is what makes it all worthwhile.”

Training International Crew

After working as a yacht captain on private yachts, Steve Jakeway began a career in powerboat training. He qualified as an RYA Instructor and gained many years of experience teaching before opening The Ocean Academy in Florida in 2019. Steve knew from the very beginning that he wanted his school to be an RYA recognised training centre.

“I have always been impressed at the quality, integrity and leadership of the RYA. When it was time to start my own school, it was an easy decision. There is no better training scheme in the world, in my opinion, and the excellent reputation of the RYA globally has helped my school to thrive,” Steve explains. 

And it seems that the training is working; Steve tells us that many of his students have benefited significantly from the high standards of training that the RYA courses deliver and have made substantial progress in their careers as a result.

“I have dozens of examples of yacht crew that have advanced in their positions, many starting with basic level courses and advancing to Chief Mate or Captain,” he explains. “Many others have benefitted from the excellent RYA training to enter the MCA OOW programs and beyond .”

This clearly shows the positive, life-changing impact that RYA training can have on students. Not only can they look forward to a lifelong career in the marine industry, but their RYA qualifications can also help them find work anywhere in the world. 

RYA Training in Multiple Languages 

In 2004, the RYA granted the first rights for RYA Publications to be licensed in Spanish, German, Japanese and many other languages. Then, in 2018, RYA training courses were delivered in a foreign language for the very first time with the dinghy and windsurfing schemes becoming available in Mandarin at RYA recognised training centres in China.

Since this significant milestone in RYA training history, the RYA has worked closely with the Chinese Yachting Association to help make sailing more accessible and mainstream in China. RYA Director of Training and Qualifications, Richard Falk, commented at the time: 

“We are delighted to be working with the CYA to further develop the provision of sailing in China. Through this exciting collaboration, we hope to make RYA recognition more accessible to Chinese training centres and to drive opportunities for instructor training, ultimately promoting and supporting the growth of sailing more generally within China.”

At the time of the launch, the CYA Vice General-Secretary, Danqing Fu, commented on the high standards of RYA training and the benefit of RYA training centres to the sport’s future in China,

“The CYA is dedicated to increasing the accessibility of training in order to promote the sport of sailing, in a safe and more standardised way. RYA training is known as the very highest standard, and we are pleased to be working together to boost the development of the Chinese sailing industry and to popularise sailing among the youth and masses in China.”

In the future, it is hoped that RYA training will be made even more accessible to international students, with people from all over the world able to enrol on an RYA course in their chosen location.

50 Years of RYA Training

The RYA introduced the dinghy and coaching schemes in 1970 to help clubs and sailing schools by providing a national syllabus and method of learning to sail. Fifty years on, the RYA has a network of more than 2,400 training centres in 58 countries and supports the delivery of over 100 courses.

Read about the 50 th anniversary celebrations at www.rya.org.uk/go/50years . Or to join the millions of boaters who have trained with the RYA, visit www.rya.org.uk/training .

For more information about becoming an RYA recognised training centre and to register an expression of interest, please click here . 

Embark on a global career in the dynamic and competitive yachting industry. With the best training partners and experienced and knowledgeable staff we can guide your path to a professional career as a Skipper, employed at some of the leading companies worldwide.

COURSE DETAILS

The Zero to Hero course offers a reliable, fast-track route to your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate, a benchmark for professional skippers and a passport to the marine industry. Whether you have gained some sailing experience or are a complete novice to the sport, this course is essential and the first step in planning a career in sailing.

Your RYA course will be on-board spacious, well equipped, modern yachts fully equipped with up-to-the-minute navigation and radar technology. Only five students are enrolled on each yacht and all courses are run by an experienced and fully qualified RYA approved instructor to ensure the highest level of instruction is available to each individual.

Course Costs: £8,995-£9,500 per person

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• 15 weeks intensive training to commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
• Food, accommodation and training materials throughout the entire programme
• Additional mile building placements after your course
• 10-day pre-season training programme in Croatia
• Dedicated industry mentor and advice throughout
• Summer sailing uniform and industry discount on offshore sailing gear

Every successful candidate will be provided a crew training placement and be guaranteed a minimum of 8 weeks work as Skipper in your first season. It could be much more!

Your Yachtmaster Offshore Training Course

Our RYA Training Partners are among the very best in the industry chosen specifically for their expertise in professional Skipper training to work in the industry. You can choose one of our recommended course providers as your preferred course location.

Training Elements:

• Seamanship, mile building and skippering over 60 days afloat, covering a minimum of 2,500 tidal miles and practical experience onboard a range of yachts.
• Navigational training to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore – including radar training in a simulation suite.
• Basic engineering and safety training.

Course Qualifications:

• RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore (Sail)
• RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased
• RYA Day Skipper Shorebased
• RYA Short Range Radio
• RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance
• RYA First Aid
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 (selected locations only)
• MCA STCW Basic Safety Training

THE NEXT STEP

Once qualified you will attend pre-season training on location in Croatia with The Yacht Academy before commencing your work placement – including a minimum of 8 weeks work as Skipper within your first season! All food and accommodation is provided throughout.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

• Offshore sailing gear
• Transport and flights to Croatia
• Any Exam or Certification fees
• Personal Skipper Liability insurance

That’s it, there are no hidden extras. We offer the only by application fast-track course where you will be learning on the job  and repaying your course in your first season.

Our spaces are limited and by application only!

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Learn to Sail Courses | Sail in Asia Professional Yacht Training School in Thailand

Sail in asia professional yacht training courses | instructor training | rib | yachtmaster.

The Yacht Training in Asia Website is our professional yachting website aimed at people who want  professional courses so they can enter the marine business and get jobs such as Sailing or Motor Yacht Instructors , work on a super yacht ,or become an outdoor education instructor or run flotilla adventure expeditions. Sail in Asia's professional training is second to none in Asia.

Set up a Sea School with the help of Sail in Asia. Mike Downard is responsible for setting up Asia's only Instructor Training School.  Sail in Asia has been responsible for five ISSA SCHOOLS being formed and supported over the last two years.  Let SIA help you to develop your marine career and maybe your sea school.

If you want to be a recreational sailor or want to improve your sailing qualifications, check out our range of courses , by clicking on the appropriate image. NOW you can learn to do our most popular and well priced Zero To Hero Fast Track course in Phuket. The Zero to Hero is available in three options so you can complete right away or stagger your learning by completing the course in two parts or three.

Learn to Sail courses and holidays are available In Thailand, with Sail in Asia, the premier ISSA Sailing School in Asia. Check out our professional and recreational yachting courses and see what we can offer you. Look at our yacht training courses handbooks designed to make your learning an easy and enjoyable task.

Zero to Hero Fast Track Courses

If you are a beginner to sailing the  Learn to Sail Courses are ideal for you. When you complete the Zero to Hero 14 day Fast Track Skipper’s course you will be able to charter yachts around the world. The expert recreational courses includes the very popular Offshore Skipper and YachtMaster Offshore courses. The Zero to Hero course runs in Phuket and in Pattaya.

Professional Training

If you aspire to be a professional sailor, you should review our professional courses. Our principal is an ISSA Instructor Trainer and examiner, so you learn on high quality courses.

Do you want to open an ISSA Sea School in Asia?

If you want to open your own ISSA Sea School in Asia but lack instructors or the Intellectual Property required to do so – then contact us because we have the solution for you!  SIA are the only ISSA Training Centre in Asia offering the training for instructors and the necessary IP for new schools.  Check out this link, Career in Yacht Training  if  you want to know more?

Some of the yachts in our Fleet

Issa instructor training facility, yon bay – sia’s phuket water sport centre and our water sports activities, what makes us different to other schools.

• SIA are certified by ISSA a European Sail Training Certification and offers great European Certification. Consequently the course materials are available in several languages.
• Our Zero to Hero Course enables you to rent yachts in Europe and in Asia.
• Once you are trained you are eligible to be a FREE MEMBER of Phuket Water Sports Centre Club
• Sail in Asia Yacht Training School has 12 yachts available for training – monohulls and multihulls
• We offer Professional and Recreational training Courses.
• We are the only Yacht Training School in Asia that runs Instructor Training and Internships .
• Our instructors are not only well trained and  experienced, but are also great fun – they’ll make any course enjoyable, as well as educational.
• Our superb tropical holiday locations, Thailand, Phillipines and Malaysia are among the most beautiful places on the planet.
• SIA constantly update our training methods and materials to ensure our courses are state-of-the-art as well as fun.
• We teach theory and practical together on our courses. We believe that mixing theory and practice in the same course achieves a better outcome.
• Our chief instructor has over 35 years sail training experience with RYA, IYT and ISSA trainer qualifications. He is an ISSA YM trainer and has also been an IYT  Instructor Trainer. He will happily advise you on what course you might like to take and encourages high standards, in an enjoyable situation.
• We are the only yacht training company in Asia able to open New ISSA Sea Schools – Our Consultation and Advisory Service is backed by ISSA Europe.

Professional Yachting Courses – Yacht Instructor Training School

Sail in Asia is ISSA’s premier Yacht Instructor Training School in Asia and are able to support new ISSA SCHOOLS with setting up ISSA Sea School in Asia. SIA work with International Sailing Schools Association (ISSA) to produce the ISSA intellectual property – course handbooks, instructor presentations, topic exercises, assessment and training materials for all new ISSA schools. ISSA have been established in Europe for more than 50 years. SIA are available for advisory work and can help prospective, new ISSA SCHOOLS set up professionally (eg. Risk Assessments and QMS). We are the only Instructor Training Centre for all levels of ISSA Instructor Certification in Asia.

Learn to Sail with Sail in Asia

Learn to Sail courses and holidays are available in Thailand, with Sail in Asia, the premier ISSA Sailing School in Asia. If you want to be a recreational sailor or want to improve your sailing qualifications, check out our range of courses, by clicking on the appropriate image. NOW you can learn to do the  Zero To Hero Fast Track course in Phuket twice, each month!  The Yacht Crew Course is now taught in Pattaya and in Phuket. Check it out!

What makes our company unique is that we offer the widest choice of courses, of any sea school in Asia. SIA’s Professional and Recreational sailing courses are designed for adults, whereas the Outdoor Education courses are principally for International School students, Superyacht courses for superyacht crew and ISSA Instructor Training for those who see a career at sea or in the marine trade.

The expert recreational courses includes the very popular ISSA Offshore Skipper and Master of Yachts   courses. SIA offer the widest range of professional courses in Asia, including STCW 2010 for Superyacht Crew, Internship Career Training and Instructor Training Courses . Dinghy Sailing Courses and RIB Safety Boat Course s can also be done with Sail in Asia.

Yacht Racing Courses are run by us mainly for people who want to Learn to Race. The courses are quite basic but help beginners to racing to understand the RACING RULES and to learn to start and finish. Students learn to strategize as they complete the legs of the course and to trim all the sails on a boat confidently.

Yacht Training Courses for Adults

Sail in Asia yacht training courses progress from Learn to Sail  beginners courses to Yacht Master Offshore courses. The most popular and best value course is our Zero to Hero Fast Track Course. If you are more experienced the Offshore Skipper course qualifies you to a much higher level. Check out our recreational courses and decide which is appropriate for you.

Yacht Racing Courses for All

Sail in Asia yacht training include yacht racing courses. The best route to learning is to participate in the monthly race at the Phuket Yacht Club. Check the website of PYC for race dates. Check out when we run race courses too. Our Platus are ideal boats to learn to race on.  Our objective is to provide very inexpensive Platu Race Training for Phuket Residents and Phuket Yacht Club Members so we can teach you how to race Platu Yachts and join the monthly race at PYC.

Take a course and become a Club Member

If you complete a Zero to Hero Course with Sail in Asia you can start to collect experience with Milecatcher voyages.  Ideal for students who have learned to sail with us, as they can maintain their skills. Try our monthly island explorer trips, to Phuket Islands or our Monthly participation in Phuket Yacht Clubs Mini regatta series..

Yacht Safari for Members

When you finish a sailing course with SIA, you get free membership of the  Phuket Water Sports Centre at Ao Yon. Ideal for students who have learned to sail with us, as they can maintain their skills and it’s ideal for families and visitors alike. Try our monthly island explorer trips, to Phuket Islands.

If you are a beginner to sailing the  Learn to Sail Courses are ideal for you and if you want to rent yachts all over the world, you need to complete the Zero to Hero 14 day Fast Track Skipper’s course. This course has all the key training requirements to make it ICC compliant and most importantly, it enables companies that rent yachts, the ability to check that you have been properly trained.

International Schools send their students to us to complete the Learn to Sail Courses in Thailand. The training includes navigating in estuaries / coastal areas, so they can complete their International Award adventurous journey . Students organize the journey, setting up camp, preparing meals and navigating from place to place.

Sail in Asia have a fleet of 12 yachts which consist of a fleet of 7/8 Platus that we use for Corporate Sailing Teambuilding Events in Phuket. Our yachts are super fast and a delight to sail. They are used for Mini Regattas, Sailing Rallys, Learn to Sail Activities and for Island Safaris. The yachts are amazingly popular and easy to learn on. Perfect for your high end team building.

Zero to Hero Fast Track Course

The zero to hero course.

The Zero to Hero course is a 14 day fast track course that also includes, Yacht Crew, VHF radio and Inshore Skipper (Part1&2). This course is 40% longer than most comparable courses so you get more time on the water and become a better skipper. The Zero to Hero 'Classic' , is our most popular course it is run twice, a month, in Phuket on 1-14th or 15-28th . It is also run in Pattaya on 7th-20th of every month. It is the Foundation Course for the Offshore Skipper. We provide you with the necessary theoretical and practical training to run a yacht in fair weather, daylight conditions, in local waters. The course cost is only 81000THB -71000THB depending on booking discounts.

Shanghai Baby – Our exciting Trimaran

Learn to sail a trimaran. fast and furious.

Its so easy to sail a Trimaran! So much fun and so exhilarating. Shanghai Baby is equipped with a roller furling Jib, Screecher and a huge Assymetric for the light days! This yacht is the ideal Island Sailing day tripper. Check out the videos and let us know if you want to begin sailing by using this great boat.

Offshore Skipper

Issa offshore skipper.

If you have completed your ISSA Inshore Skipper or RYA Day Coastal Skipper and have 800 miles of experience then you are ready to become an ISSA Offshore Skipper . This course is a theory and practical course and enables you to do night sailing and make longer distance passages, day and night. It’s a 7 day course, when you have completed the Zero to Hero Foundation Course with Sail in Asia. It’s 14 days if you have not done the Zero to Hero foundation course with SIA. If you have taken an IYT Bareboat Skipper course with another school, or done the course in the past, we strongly recommend you take the 14 day course.

The Training Fleet

Sail in asia’s fleet of yachts.

Learn to Sail in Thailand using this interesting and diverse fleet. Sail in Asia’s Yacht Training School has more than 12 vessels available to students to enjoy and train on. The yachts are used for regattas, international schools outdoor education and for corporate events. The yacht training fleet is the largest fleet of yachts of any school, in Asia. The fleet includes 7 Platus, a Corsair Trimaran, two Farr 1104s and a J35 One Design cruiser racer. The boats are conveniently anchored a hundred meters off our tropical beach location. We can offer you a huge range of courses and you can benefit by sailing a wide range of yachts. This helps you become a better sailor, more quickly. The Sail in Asia Sailing Club is open to all the students that pass through our courses. Members have full access to our yachts throughout the year.

Master of Yachts

Master of Yachts aspiring skippers should have another 2000 nm of experience in addition to the 800 NM for entry to the ISSA Offshore Skipper. Our ISSA MOY is a 10 day course for students who have the requisite experience and skills and who have already completed an ISSA Offshore Skipper. We always ask you to do a one day assessment day with us before we accept you on a MOY course.   It’s a tough course so we highly recommend you do a MOY Assessment before you enroll and  pay for the full course.  Offshore Skipper is essentially the same syllabus for the Master of Yachts Certification but the examiner expects you to be a very proficient manager, sailor, navigator and to some extent, teacher. Students on this course may be also doing ISSA Offshore Skipper and it’s important that the prospective MOY’s are interacting positively with them and bringing out the best in them, too.

Learn to Sail our yachts in Thailand

Professional Career Training Courses in Phuket

Our ISSA  internship has been running now for almost fifteen years and has been a huge success with almost 100% success. Our ex students are now running training bases, working on Superyachts all over the world and filling positions at Sail in Asia and other companies in Phuket.

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RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam

Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA’s Sail Cruising Logbook (code G158) available from APY.  For more detials on the qualifying milage and passages click here .  The RYA/MCA Yachtmaster™ Offshore Certificate of Competence exam will include an assessment of your skippering skills, boat handling, general seamanship, navigation, safety awareness and knowledge of the IRPCS (collision regulations), meteorology and signals. Candidates will be set tasks to demonstrate their ability and may also be asked questions on any part of the syllabus for all practical and theory courses up to Yachtmaster™ Offshore level.

What to Bring

Arrive RHKYC at 1000hrs and finishing at some time around 1600hrs the following day depending on the number of candidates.

Students require to bring the following (see FAQs for more detials):

• Lightweight sleeping bag or equivalent and pillow.
• Clothes suitable for 5 days sailing.
• Kit backed into a soft bag ( no hard suitcase).
• Weather proof clothing suitable for the time of year.
• Footwear such as deck shoes or trainers with good grip.

We can supply the school yacht at the standard charter rate or you can use your own yacht but it must be between 7m (23ft) and 24m (78ft) LOA and be in sound, seaworthy condition, equipped to the standard set out in the RYA book Cruising Yacht Safety (code C8). The boat must be equipped with a full up to date set of charts and navigational publications and be efficiently crewed, as the examiner will not take part in the management or take any responsibility for the boat during the exam.

The RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course.