The final leg of my journey back to the marina starts at Ko Kraton and sees me sailing by Ngai, Lanta, and stopping at the night for Phi Phi. I experience a wide range of weather and waves, an appropriate last sail for a trip that contained such a wide range of emotions and adventures. 

Chinese officials recently changed the rules regarding work visas for foreigners, meaning that I must renew my existing visa or risk being rejected when I apply for a new one. That means… I must depart ways with Liz and Jamie and sail back to Krabi so I can fly home to Shanghai. This is the start of the end of an epic month out sailing around Thailand and Malaysia. 

I spend time in Langkawi sailing alongside Jamie and Liz aboard Esper. On my own vessel, there’s a lot of ponderous pondering going on. We explore Langkawi, shop for provisions, explore hidden islands, and sail for Satun in Thailand. 

If you want to see more of Liz and Jamie’s adventures aboard Esper, check out followtheboat here on Patreon. 

Barry and I sail from our overnight mooring at the Butangs to nearby Ko Lipe. We explore Lipe, make new friends, and prove a major point: Jamie, you’re wrong. 

Btw, if you want to see more of Liz and Jamie’s adventures about Esper, check out followtheboat here on Patreon! 

Barry and I drive back from the marina in Krabi to the boat on Lanta. 

We sail from Lanta at 4AM heading for the Butan islands, 60nm to the south. 

A great sail is had! 

While I’m on Lanta Island in Thailand we receive news that the King of Thailand has died. Barry and I attempt to check out of Thailand on our way sailing to Malaysia, only to find immigration and custom offices are closed. We get into see the harbor master, but will that bit of paper be enough for us to complete checkout at Ko Lipe?