1st post, from Halifax UK, heading to Thailand 1 day

BenScoobert · 09-09-2008, 12:40

Just a quickie to say Hi

I'm very new to sailing, ie. i'm used to trying to paddle away from waves on my belly
someone planted the seed of a catamaran in my head and it just won't go away dammit

I plan to emigrate to Thailand eventually and chartering my own boat out may just be a possible income, who knows? certianly not me, im here to learn more

Regards
Ben

SkiprJohn · 09-09-2008, 12:57

Aloha Ben,
Welcome aboard! I think most of us on this forum have shared your thoughts and dreams. I just was never too excited about catamarans but there are others here who are so I'm certain they'll say hello as well.
Kind regards,
JohnL

**Ex-Calif** · 09-09-2008, 17:17

Hi Ben and welcome to Cruiser Forum. Thailand is just up the road a piece from me. PLenty of sialing there including some chartering going on.

Good luck on your dreams. Thailand and Malaysia both have decent retirement visa schemes.

BenScoobert · 10-09-2008, 09:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ex-Calif

Good luck on your dreams. Thailand and Malaysia both have decent retirement visa schemes.

Retirement!!! I'm 31, beeky chugger

I have so many questions.....I can see I'm going to be a proper pest to you knowledgable people.....sorry

**Ex-Calif** · 10-09-2008, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenScoobert

Retirement!!! I'm 31, beeky chugger

I have so many questions.....I can see I'm going to be a proper pest to you knowledgable people.....sorry

Well then. If not retired then you will have to become an expert on Thai immigration laws in order to run a charter business legally.

Not impossible but requiring commitment and research.

09-09-2008, 12:40	#1
BenScoobert Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2	1st post, from Halifax UK, heading to Thailand 1 day Just a quickie to say Hi I'm very new to sailing, ie. i'm used to trying to paddle away from waves on my belly someone planted the seed of a catamaran in my head and it just won't go away dammit I plan to emigrate to Thailand eventually and chartering my own boat out may just be a possible income, who knows? certianly not me, im here to learn more Regards Ben

09-09-2008, 17:17	#3
Ex-Calif Moderator Site Helper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Boat: Maxi 77 - Relax Lah! Posts: 2,943 Images: 4	Hi Ben and welcome to Cruiser Forum. Thailand is just up the road a piece from me. PLenty of sialing there including some chartering going on. Good luck on your dreams. Thailand and Malaysia both have decent retirement visa schemes. __________________ Dan Relax Lah! Changi Sailing Club

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09-09-2008, 12:57	#2
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,726	Aloha Ben, Welcome aboard! I think most of us on this forum have shared your thoughts and dreams. I just was never too excited about catamarans but there are others here who are so I'm certain they'll say hello as well. Kind regards, JohnL