First Post - From Halifax UK, Heading to Thailand One Day

[BenScoobert]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.