Finally getting caught up on all the vlogs I had ready… just needed to get back to a place with fast Internet so I could upload them all! I’m back at the marina now, heading to Shanghai tomorrow. It’s been a great trip – and I’m happy that I had you all along. 

About this episode: Lazy days continue on Phi Phi Don at Lam Tong Beach. I head over to Ton Sai Bay in a long tail to find an ATM. Once again we talk about the tide. Amazing pizza is enjoyed and we find out who has been putting sand in the dinghy!

After sailing from Mai Thon I take a rest on Phi Phi Don – at the NE Bay of the island. My PC laptop dies – which means I cannot do work related to Pirate Jam. My plan had been to create a small game while at Phi Phi. Instead, I take a quick tour of the island. 

As I post this video, the current trip to Thailand is coming to an end. Once I return to Shanghai I’ll be taking care of the laptop/development issue, and get back on track with making small games related to Pirate Jam. 

The first Pirate Jam is scheduled for early December, 2016. Before then, I’ll be returning to Thailand (hopefully in October) to work on preparations. 

After several wonderful days anchored at Yacht Haven on Phuket, I sail south. My hope is that I’ll reach Racha (island) but whether I can get there will depend on wind and waves. The day starts off with near-perfect conditions, but the further south I travel the more intense things become. Ultimately, I have to abandon plans to reach Racha. Instead, I take shelter at Mai Thon. 

The influence of weather in the life of a sailor cannot be overstated. Once aboard the boat, weather plays a role in almost every decision. Where’s the wind coming from? How strong will it be? And what sort of sea state (waves) will it create? Knowing these things we can attempt to make plans for when and where we sail.

Of course, things don’t always go to plan 😉

Straight from Phuket in Thailand. I do a Q&A about life aboard my sailboat “Synchronicity” which is a 36′ Tosca built in South Africa. 

Apologies for not getting these posted to Patreon at the same time I added them to YouTube. I’m finally back at the marina in Krabi, but struggled with Internet connectivity before getting here. 

A big “thank you” to everyone who submitted questions regarding my boat and life aboard. If you have more, please be sure to add them in the comments. 

The latest vlog, straight from beautiful Thailand. In this episode I continue exploring and sailing with friends Liz and Jamie. Currently hanging out at Yacht Haven Marina but planning to head out for more sailing later in the week. 

Latest update from Thailand. I’ve left the marina and have sailed north to meet friends Liz and Jamie about SY Esper from followtheboat. Beautiful conditions for solo sailing. Once I rendezvoused with Liz and Jamie at Ko Phanak my Internet connection vanished – so this update is a bit late. 

Planning to do a Q&A soon, so if you have questions, please post them in the comments here or over on YouTube! 

Thanks again for the feedback and support! 🙂