Regatta location/Customs & Immigration
The regatta HQ is based at Nora Beach Resort & Spa situated on the northern end of Chaweng Beach Chaweng Beach, on the east coast of Koh Samui. Registration will be held at at the Resort, with presentations held at a beach front stage.
Final presentations will be held at a Gala Dinner at Nora Beach Resort & Spa in Northern Chaweng.
There are no marina facilities on Koh Samui, although a number of developments are planned for the near future. Most yachts anchor in the bay in front the main beach. During regatta week there is a maximum tidal range of approximately 2m so most yachts anchor in between 5 and 10m of water. Approximate location of the Nora Beach Resort Headquarters is N 9° 32.93 E100° 04.835.
Crews arriving at Chaweng Beach will find over 100 sailor friendly resorts, restaurants and bars situated along the beachfront. Behind the resorts is the main beach road which contain all the usual tourist facilities such as money exchange, ATM, Car and Motorbike hire, for those who want to explore the island, and the obligatory internet cafes for those who need to stay in touch with the rest of the world.
There is good telephone coverage, throughout the Island so you are never out of contact.
Customs and Immigration
If you need assistance with paperwork or check-in please contact:
EARTH KLANURAK on +66 6 1204 6063
For overseas yachts arriving for the regatta:
All yachts MUST CHECK-IN at the official offices, shown below PRIOR to the regatta
On-site CHECK-OUT/CHECK-OUT facilities will no longer be available at the regatta venue.
All vessels arriving on Koh Samui from international destinations prior to the regatta need to report to Immigration (New Menam Office).
Customs and Harbour authorities, are both based at the Islands official Port, Nathon. Nathon is situated on the west coast of the island.
The Harbour Department now require on-line registration by the Skipper or an Agent (Chargable) prior to arrival.
Click the icon to access the new Thai "One Window" Harbour Department registration system. https://nsw.md.go.th
If you need assistance with on-line registration contact our Team (Mr. Earth) on 66 6 1204 6063.
Unfortunately, there are no real facilities for arriving yachts to berth at Nathon, so it is recommended to anchor in Chaweng and get a taxi or hire a jeep for the 30 min ride to the main offices.
Samui Offices opens at 8.30am (08.30) and closes at 04.30pm (16.30). MONDAY - FRIDAY.The location of official offices on Koh Samui and the beach anchorage.
The Samui branch of the Surat Thani Immigration Department, has now moved to it’s new offices in Maenam. A map showing the new location of the Samui Immigration office is below.
The new address is: 333 Maenam Road, Soi 1, Moo 1, Maenam, Koh Samui, 84330.
Surat Thani immigration, Koh Samui, Maenam - new office
It is the captain's responsibility to go ashore and check the yacht in/out with the authorities. However, ALL CREW MUST REPORT FOR CHECK IN/CHECK OUT at Samui Immigration. Please note: To assist with paperwork, it is suggested that only permanent crew are checked in as Crew and all departing members are checked in as Passengers.
Many nationalities are granted entry visas for 30 days on arrival without a visa, or if you already hold a visa, stay will be granted for its duration. Check in advance which nationalities are eligible for 30-day visas on arrival.
We suggest that all Captains obtain a VISA prior to arrival in Thailand otherwise he/she will be registered as being in transit with the vessel and will be issued a 30-day stay. The captain can sign off the yacht by posting a US$500 returnable bond. The yacht will be granted a six month stay extendable to one year without paying any duties.
Documentation required to check in:
- All Crew to be present with passports (captain, crew and passengers)
- The yacht's registration
- Clearance certificate from your last port
There may be an overtime charge for weekends and out of hours check in.
Note: The above is a guideline, and was accurate at the time of going to print. For exact details and prices check with the relevant authorities. https://nsw.md.go.th
