Loved every second. The whole family was so much more relaxed with sailing and in tune with boat life. Thailand has so many plus points to satisfy a sailors heart and it’s such easy sailing and anchoring here compared to Indonesia. We are currently still hauled out and visiting family in New Zealand but there are many more adventures to come. Happy 2025 to everyone and let’s hope to meet you all in person with sundowners in our hands watching sunsets, remote beaches only a boat can reach, our bodies hurting from too much surf/sailing and our bellies sore from too much laughter. Can’t wait!

We were lucky enough to grab the first mooring buoy at Maya Bay and spectacular in the evening when everyone leaves but absolutely crazy busy in the daytime. We were so glad to leave. I wonder how many accidents happen with so many boats in one area. Closing the Bay for 2 years to safe the ecosystem, just reopening with restrictions hut allowing so many boats through. I didn’t want to use the salt water to rinse dishes, there was so much petrol swimming in it. Snorkelling allowed in one area but no swimming on the beach. The masses of tourists, us included, flocking to “the beach” but only feet in the water, now give me your money. It made me a little sad and embarrassed for us human beings and how we treat nature. Perfect example to teach our kids about capitalism and mass tourism. Arrived at Ko Lanta with no one around. It’s so quiet and beautiful, I can take a big breath.

So nice to finally have some good wind and clear water. Stats are out. Obvi didn’t sail over night but rather caught mooring and had a good sleep. Woke up to beautiful sunrise and so peaceful and quiet and the morning.

Shortest trip in history

Tracking didn’t work for some reason but figured out how to add it manually. Pretty easy short motor to new island. Sadly no sailing done as wind dead on nose or none at all.