Saturday 23 March 2013

Just Cruising - The Boat Shack At Ko Phayam

Cruising Sailors Enjoy The View At Ko Phayam.  The Crew Includes Fellow OCC Members Gordon & Helen MacKenzie (Mantra of Glasgow),  Aussie Cruisers Mark Ainscough & Cathy Charlick (Catch A Star) And Our Newly Minted First Mate, Ray Pitt.    Photo By Jan Pitt
It did take us seven years to discover the place, for which we are kicking ourselves, but this year we've spent seven weeks at Ko Phayam.  The island is beautiful, the people are friendly and the pace of life is oh-so laid back.  No cars, no AC power distribution, but lots of small independent resorts right on the beach with basic facilities and great food. 
Tony & Pen - Photo By Mark Ainscough

Then of course there is The Boat Shack, a dreamy thatch roofed pavilion right on the beach in Buffalo Bay - the northern bay on the western side of the island.  Its run by Tony, an expatriate Aussie, and Pen his wife of over 30 years.  They've traveled widely together but settled on Ko Phayam 20 years ago.  Now they run a small guest house plus The Boat Shack, from where they rent out paddle boards, small boats, wind surfers etc.

Tony and Pen welcome cruising sailors to the island, providing local knowledge, advice and logistical support with many of the things that cruisers need. I should add that Pen is a mean cook and her Thai food is delicious.

As long term cruisers, its the people we meet who make a difference in our lives - thanks Tony and Pen for treating us as old friends - you're special people.

For Buffalo Bay & Boat Shack location & details, read on.


Ko Phayam & Buffalo Bay, With Our Track & Anchorage Shown

The Boat Shack Is Here !






















Yours Truly, Hard At Work At Buffalo Bay

3 comments:

  1. Hi, I have been trying to find contact info for Pen and Tony's guesthouse but with no luck so far. Could you possibly supply me with an email so that I may contact them to make a booking. I stayed there last year and would like to stay again. Unfortunately, I lost the business card that Pen had given me upon departure. Thanks for any info that you may be able to provide.

    Soidog69@hotmail.com

    Cheers,

    Tom

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    1. Tom - You could try the phone number +66-90-486-0700. Neil

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  2. Very informative post! There is a lot of information here.

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