Winter Sailing At Royal Varuna Yacht Club

Varuna is the ideal place to hone your sailing skills in tropical breezes and warm seas during the winter season.
Prepare for the next European sailing season while experiencing great Thai hospitality!
Retirees may wish to stay for an extended period to escape the European winter and get in some extra warm winter training in readiness for the Masters European circuit. Winter class training can also be organized for groups of sailors. The members of the Club are from many regions of the world and have a common interest in dinghy and catamaran sailing. At weekends the Club is busy with families of many nationalities who travel down from Bangkok to sail and participate in racing or cruising. During the northern winter months there are also many members, mainly from Europe, who “retire” to the Pattaya/Jomtien area to take advantage of the warm, dry (November-March) climate and participate in the sailing activities. Catamaran/Laser races are organized most weekends – see the racing events calendar With a sufficient number of visitors and prior notice it is also possible to arrange midweek practice racing. A seminar room and free wi-fi are available at the RVYC. There are also many nearby family activities (e.g. cable water skiing, diving, fishing, water park, go-karting, elephant rides etc.) and temples and museums to visit.Golf is especially popular with ten 18 or 27 hole courses within one hour’s drive of the Club. A challenging 9 hole par 3 course is ten minutes away.
There is a friendly bridge club (www.pattayabridge.com) that plays duplicate 3 days/week, currently based at the Pattaya Bowls Club. Comprehensive information regarding the Royal Varuna Yacht Club is available on this website.
For further details please contact: visitors@varuna.org

Temporary Sailing Membership

Temporary membership of RVYC is available for non-residents of Thailand for a maximum of 90 days per 12 months period. Interested individuals should be able to show a membership card or other means of proof that they are members of a sailing club.
Temporary membership fees for non-resident visitors over 16 years of age are 500 Bht/day/visitor .
For longer stays the charge is 5300 Bht/month/family .

All visitors are subject to the rules and byelaws of the Club whilst they are using the Club.

RVYC boat hire: Optimist 250 Bht/day, Laser 1000 Bht/day, Old Hobie 16 1500 Bht/day, New Hobie 16 2500 Bht/day, (Maximum charge of 4 days hire per week).
Major credit cards are accepted for the payment of bills. Lifejackets must be worn at all times whilst sailing and must be provided by members. It is necessary to bring and wear quick release harnesses if trapezing. Sailors coming for Laser race training may wish to bring their own sails and XD running rigging. The Club functions for the convenience of its members. There are staff on duty through the daylight hours to help rig boats and help with launching. They also provide general safety cover although members sail at their own risk. Members and temporary members should arrange for their own personal and third party insurance when using the Club facilities.

Hotel Accommodation

The Club is about 4 km from South Pattaya (Pattaya Tai) where there are many hotels of various prices and standards.
There are also hotels within a short walking distance of the Club.
Hotels close to the Royal Varuna Yacht Club: (Please see websites for latest prices and availability).
Dynasty Resort Pattaya
Moderate price, 900 m to club. Most popular with Varuna members.
Cosy Beach
Moderate price, popular with East European package tours. Can have sea view.
Island View
Moderate price, popular with East European package tours.
Mountain Beach
Moderate price, popular with East European package tours.
Royal Cliff
The most luxurious and expensive in the neighbourhood, however furthest from Club.
Pattaya Bay
Slightly higher than moderate price. Very quiet and closest to Varuna for breakfast.

Club Accommodation, Food and Beverage.

Western and Thai style breakfast, lunch, evening meals and an all-day bar service are provided at the Club. New hotel quality air-conditioned accommodation is available for members at the Club. There are also some basic rooms, not air-conditioned, with fans. Rooms can be booked through the Club office office@varuna.org