Phuket

Salt spray stings my lips as the Andaman Sea chop slaps the hull, the heavy scent of diesel and sunscreen hanging thick in the morning air along the Phuket coastline. Why Phuket is Perfect for Water Activities # The geography of Phuket creates natural windbreaks during the dry months, leaving turquoise shelves that invite throttle-twisting and open-throttle wave running. Warm tropical swells roll onto the western beaches, while the eastern side offers calmer approaches for motorized craft heading out to the surrounding islets. Weather patterns dictate everything here; monsoon shifts bring sudden squalls that alter sea states within the hour.