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 Ao Chalong is
a year-round anchorage at the southern end of Phuket. It is a big shallow bay
facing south and protected by the large island of Koh Lon at its entrance.
Only 10 kilometres from Phuket Town by road, this is traditionally the
first port of call for visiting yachts.
 Moorings are
available at a monthly fee. Check with some of the local yachtsmen who hang out in Chalong
for details of cost and which moorings are safe.
 In the southwest monsoon season,
this is one of the few perfectly protected anchorages on the island (although some ground
swell may be experienced). In the northeast season, on the other hand, conditions can be a
little choppy because of the long fetch in the bay, and this sometimes makes long dingy
transfers to the beach uncomfortable.
The Phuket Fishing Lodge is situated to the North of Jimmy's Lighthouse,
a prominent sailor's hang-out. The Port Control Centre is located on the second floor for
all yachts checking in.
The Ao Chalong Yacht Club can be found on the top floor of Jimmy’s
Lighthouse Restaurant. It usually organises twice monthly races for keelboats.
Jimmy’s waterfront restaurant, like the club above, is a well-known, well-oiled
yachties’ gathering place. There is a useful notice board here where prospective boat
crew advertise their availability, and boat’s advertise needs for additional crew and
items for sale, etc.
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