Sailing in Pattaya
In short
Sailing in Pattaya means a day on your own boat from Ocean Marina, or lessons at Royal Varuna Yacht Club.
- Your own boat
- Our boat day, from ฿49,000 for 8 hours, up to 16 guests
- Learn to sail
- Royal Varuna Yacht Club, RYA-standard courses from age 7
- The marina
- Ocean Marina in Jomtien, where our boat day starts
- Big regattas
- The OK Dinghy World Championship, 19–26 February 2027, at Royal Varuna
Two ways to sail in Pattaya
There are two kinds of sailing in Pattaya. The first is a day on the water: your own boat, Koh Larn on the horizon, lunch on board and a swim off a quiet beach. The second is sailing for real: lessons, a dinghy, and the club where Pattaya's racing happens. Most of our guests want the first. Sailors who come every winter want the second. Ask Tanner which kind of day you're after. Tanner sends the [VIP van](/transport) for the pickup.
A day on the water on your own boat
The easy way onto the water in Pattaya is your own boat for the day, from Ocean Marina in Jomtien. You step on board, the crew takes it out, and the day is yours: Koh Larn for a swim, Koh Sak for a quieter anchorage, back for sunset. Fully crewed, everything on board handled. You just turn up. Our boat day is from ฿49,000 for 8 hours for up to 16 guests. Want a sailing yacht or catamaran in particular? The price depends on the boat, and Tanner quotes to your plan. Under the Navigation in Thai Waters Act, a boat carrying more than 12 passengers is a passenger vessel and may not carry more than its licence states, so bigger groups take a second boat. Add a [private chef](/private-chef) for lunch on board and a DJ at ฿8,000 a day. Tanner's pick for a group of 12: the boat day, with the chef, out by mid-morning. See [yachts in Pattaya](/yachts).
Learn to sail at Royal Varuna Yacht Club
Royal Varuna Yacht Club is Pattaya's sailing club. It's a private members' club just south of the city centre on Pratamnak Road, overlooking the Gulf, and it welcomes visiting sailors and guests for certain events, its [own FAQ](https://www.varuna.org/faqs) says. Its courses run from beginner to advanced, follow RYA standards and are taught by certified instructors, from age 7, with junior sailing, teen racing and adult beginner courses. You don't need your own boat: the club's fleet includes Optimists, Lasers, RS Ventures, 420s and Dart 18 catamarans for training and rental to members and students. Temporary memberships are available for visiting sailors and families. Insider tip: the club recommends booking early, especially in peak season and around its events. Ask Tanner to set up your lessons and the car there each morning.
Ocean Marina in Jomtien
Ocean Marina in Jomtien is where our boat day leaves from. From central Pattaya it's a short drive south; from U-Tapao Airport, Na Jomtien is about 35 minutes by car (Google Maps, checked November 2026). Arrive, walk down the pontoon, and the boat is waiting. Ask Tanner to have the car drop you at the boat.
Regattas in Pattaya, 2027
Pattaya's big regattas fall in January and February, and 2027 is a big year. Royal Varuna Yacht Club hosts the OK Dinghy World Championship from 19 to 26 February 2027, the OK Dinghy International Association says. Before it, the club's season runs the Thailand Open ILCA Championship on 29–31 January, the Varuna Masters on 5–7 February and the OK Dinghy pre-worlds on 13–15 February, Sail-World reported from the organisers. Many of the club's events are open to non-members and international sailors, Royal Varuna says, so check each event's entry details. Coming to watch, or to race? Ask Tanner for a villa near Pratamnak for the month.
Which sailing is best for you?
For a group day out with lunch, swimming and music, our boat day from Ocean Marina. For learning to sail, or racing a dinghy, Royal Varuna Yacht Club. For a sailing holiday in February, both: race or watch at Varuna by day, and party in Pattaya at night. Tanner's pick for a first-timer: the boat day first, then one taster lesson at Varuna if the group gets hooked. Ask Tanner to plan both.
The sailing trip, planned
Stay close to the water: a private [pool villa](/villas) in Pattaya starts from ฿12,500 a day, and Pratamnak and Jomtien keep you near both Varuna and Ocean Marina. Our luxury van with a driver is from ฿6,500 for 10 hours for up to 4 guests, and Tanner matches the cars to your plan. In the evening, the [Pattaya nightclubs](/nightclubs) and the [rooftop bars](/rooftop-bars) are a short drive away. [Plan it with Tanner](/plan).
Sailing in Pattaya: the short version
- Day out: our boat day from Ocean Marina, from ฿49,000 for 8 hours, up to 16. - Lessons: Royal Varuna Yacht Club, RYA-standard, from age 7; book ahead. - Boats at Varuna: Optimists, Lasers, RS Ventures, 420s and Dart 18 catamarans. - Regattas: OK Dinghy Worlds 19–26 February 2027, at Royal Varuna. - Sailing yachts: the price depends on the boat; Tanner quotes to your plan. Checked November 2026
Questions
FAQ
Can you go sailing in Pattaya?
Yes. Sailing in Pattaya is a day on your own boat from Ocean Marina in Jomtien, or lessons and racing at Royal Varuna Yacht Club on Pratamnak Road.
Where can I learn to sail in Pattaya?
At Royal Varuna Yacht Club. Its courses follow RYA standards, are taught by certified instructors and start from age 7, from adult beginner to racing.
Can visitors sail at Royal Varuna Yacht Club?
It's a private members' club, but it welcomes visiting sailors and guests for certain events, and offers temporary memberships for visiting sailors and families. Contact the club ahead.
Do I need my own boat to sail in Pattaya?
No. Royal Varuna's fleet includes Optimists, Lasers, RS Ventures, 420s and Dart 18 catamarans for members and students, and our boat day comes fully crewed.
How much is a sailing boat in Pattaya for the day?
Our boat day is from ฿49,000 for 8 hours for up to 16 guests. A sailing yacht's price depends on the boat, and Tanner quotes to your plan.
When are the sailing regattas in Pattaya?
The big ones fall in January and February. In 2027, Royal Varuna hosts the OK Dinghy World Championship on 19–26 February, with ILCA and Masters events before it.
Where is Ocean Marina in Pattaya?
Ocean Marina is in Jomtien, south of central Pattaya. Our boat day leaves from there, and Na Jomtien is about 35 minutes by car from U-Tapao Airport.
Is sailing in Pattaya good for a group?
Yes, on your own boat: one boat, one group, the beach you choose and back for sunset. Bigger groups take a second boat, because over 12 passengers needs a passenger-vessel licence.
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