Rips

We got to Krabi after a long day of bus travel. We hadn’t showered in two days and were ‘crabby’ as hell. After checking into the hotel, I cleaned up and decided to check out my new neighborhood. I got all dolled up in my bikini and headed straight to the beach, only to be rained on. Hell no! I picked up an umbrella from the reception, a bright pink one, and walked to the beach nonetheless. I was alive and a bit cold. I could get used to this. I found Krabi beautiful but a bit ‘sterile’. I like places full of tattooed, dread locked, pierced people prancing around, that way I just blend and don’t stick out. Needless to say, I was quite a tourist attraction in Krabi. “You Indian?” seemed to be the most common line used on me. Sorry if I destroyed the reputation of all our Indian women in Krabi, but the attention was kickass.

We stayed there for three days and then moved on to Ko Phi Phi. The boat ride there was promising. Tattooed, pierced freaks everywhere. Alright! We walked around trying to find accommodation and I walked around checking out all the tattoo parlours. ‘Traditional Bamboo Tattooing’ was a concept I was a virgin to. I want, I want. I spent 11 hours with ‘Pent’ the tattoo man and completed my arm with a Samurai hurling his sword. “Did it hurt?” “Hell Yeah.” “Did I complain?” “Like a baby.” “Was it worth it?” “Completely.”

Phi Phi Guesthouses
Krabi Guide Book

Krabi has experienced an economic slowdown. However, this has become mere memories as the communities here have turned to the tourism industry to revive the local economy. They have introduced the concept of “strong communities” as the heart of this new development. Consequently, Krabi has changed for the better. Krabi is one of the most popular provinces for tourists. Consequently, tourism businesses have grown immensely and have helped give the community earning powers.

Lanta Guesthouses
Krabi Photos

Day 1
The Race Committee have decided on the outline courses which will take the Fleet, following the Opening Party at the Royal Phuket Marina, to Koh Yao Noi for the first day’s race. The Party that evening will be hosted at the Paradise Resort who is offering special room rates for the night to Yachties who book in advance.

Day 2
Takes the Fleet round the Islands of Phang Nga to the Sheraton Krabi for the Chinese New Year Party. Once again, Yachties can avail themselves of special room rates if they book ahead. Day 3 sees the Yachts make the downhill run to Phi Phi landing at the Hippy Bar where Raimon Land will be, once again, supporting our sport in Thailand with a Beach Party. The final run to Ao Chalong and the Mangosteen should, current winds persisting, allow the faster Yachts to show their true attributes.

Sailing Krabi
Krabi Regatta