E194 : No Plan, No Prep – Sailing North from Phuket to the Surin Islands

In this episode, we leave Phuket with zero preparation—no fuel, no food, and no anchorage stops planned. 😬 But we’re not alone. We’ve teamed up with another cruising boat and set sail together toward the remote Surin Islands, figuring things out as we go. The passage is completely unplanned, but that’s what makes it fun (and a little stressful). With each day, we improvise: finding fuel, finding food, and chasing shelter before dark. 📍 Route: Phuket → Surin Islands ⛽ Prep Level: Low to none (…oops) ⛵ Journey Style: Spontaneous, collaborative, rewarding 👋 Cruising Together: Sailing in company makes it all easier—and better This episode captures the unfiltered reality of cruising life—sometimes you just go for it and work it all out along the way. Timestamps if you like to Jump Right In: 00:00 Intro 00:28 Leaving Phuket 03:39 Thap Lamu Pier 07:20 Racing the tide for a bar crossing 10:57 Anchor down and lightening storm WHO ARE WE? Hey there! We’re Chris and Jo, an ordinary Aussie couple living our extraordinary dream aboard our Seawind 1260 since January 2019 and now we continue from 2024 aboard our new 1370! Our adventure began with an unforgettable journey down the east coast of Australia, followed by a sail to the stunning New Caledonia. In 2020, we continued our exploration further north, and by 2021 and 2022, we circumnavigated Australia, discovering breathtaking locations along the way. Having previously owned fishing and water-skiing boats, our passion for sailing deepened after crewing in South Australia, leading us to make the leap into full-time living at sea. We hope to inspire you, just as we were inspired by other YouTube channels, to chase your dreams and explore the wonders of this beautiful world. Join us on our journey, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sailing adventures! #seawind1370 #seawindcats #sailing #sailingboat #sailingyacht #yacht #yachting #yachtinglifestyle #cruisinglife #thailand #phuket