ACTIVITIES & SPORTS in PHUKET
 Golfing: Phuket is a popular golf-holiday destination. World class courses by
top designers include: Phuket Country Club and Phuket Century; Kathu
district: Banyan Tree at Bangtao Beach and Blue Canyon in Thalang
district near the Phuket International Airport. Most have nearby
accommodation, but transport can be arranged from anywhere around the
island.
 Diving:Phuket’s
location and character is clean clear sea water, no muddied by the
action of currents, rivers or streams. It has a vast and thriving scuba
diving trade. Scuba diving can be learned in a matter of 1 or 2 days,
and lessons and license are issued by fully accredited teachers.
 Yacht-ing:A
full range of services is available to yachtsmen visiting Phuket,
including safe, secure moorings at Ao Chalong, Phuket Boat Lagoon and
Leam Prao, dry dock, boat repair, equipment and crew. Yachts of every
size and shape can be chartered, either as bare boats or with full
crew. Be sure to check with immigration Office for details about
bringing or leaving a yacht.
 Fishing: Phuket is fast emerging as a top game-fishing destination in Southeast
Asia. Indeed, the list of fighting fish species available in the
Andaman Sea around Phuket includes Racha Island, Dokmai Island, Maithon
Island, Phi Phi Islands, etc. is as long as one to be found in a game
fisherman’s hand book. They include Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Giant
Trevally, Rainbow Runner and so much more. Tours are available on a
daily basis.
 Sea
Canoeing: It is an adventure for exploring
the mysteries of grottos and limestone islands which rise stunningly
from the waterways of mangrove forest around Phang-Nga Bay and Krabi.
The expedition can be reserved through travel agents.
 Horse
Riding: Satisfy the needs of tourists who
enjoy horse-back riding, three riding clubs include on Patak road on
the way to Kata Beach, Ban Sai Yuan on the way to Nai Harn Beach, and
Laguna Phuket, Bang Tao Beach have been set up in Phuket. Instructions
are available for beginners. And those accomplished riders can walk
their horse to admire the natural beauty, or seek adventure by riding
at a canter through the forests, along the beaches or over the hills.
 Sailing: It is available largely at Patong and Kata Beaches. Toppers and dingies
are available at Patong. Catamaran hobie Cats and top Cats are
available at Kata.
 Wind
surfing: It is available at all major
beaches. Boards may be rented by an hour, half-day, full day or week.
Tuition from expert Thai teachers is free.
Sailing: It is available largely at Patong and Kata Beaches. Toppers
and dingies are available at Patong. Catamaran hobie Cats and top Cats
are available at Kata.
Water Skiing: It is available at Patong Beach on a half-hour basis.
Cable Water Skiing: It is a sport suitable for water sports lovers of
all genders and ages, both amateur and professional or even unskilled
person can learn to play this sport in just a few minute instruction,
is available at Phuket Water-ski and Cableways, Soi Kathu Waterfall,
Wichit Songkhram Road.
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