Become a member, or plan your visit

Royal Varuna Yacht Club runs RYA recognised courses and private tuition on the Gulf of Thailand, for complete beginners through to advanced racers, and for juniors from around six years old.

Full membership at Varuna is just under 2,000 THB per month, covering access to the club, the water, member tuition rates, discounted boat storage and reciprocal rights at 60 clubs worldwide.

Yes. Members store boats on our dry racks (up to 1,200 THB per month) and across the yard and hardstand (from around 600 THB per month). Spaces are limited and reserved for members.

The club is a base for dinghy and catamaran sailing, keelboat racing, kayaking and paddleboarding, alongside our structured learn to sail programs.

Yes. Alongside the sailing, members enjoy the pool, beach bar, dining and junior programs, which makes Varuna a family club as much as a racing club.

A reciprocal club is a partner club that welcomes visiting members from another club as guests. As a Varuna member you can use the facilities of 60 reciprocal clubs worldwide, and their members are welcome here in Pattaya.

Members of our 60 reciprocal clubs are welcome as guests. We recommend contacting the club ahead of your visit so we can arrange access and, if needed, on-site accommodation.

Yes. We deliver internationally recognised RYA sailing and powerboat courses, so your qualification is valid at sailing schools and clubs around the world.

Absolutely. Many of our sailors are expats and visitors. You can join as a member or start with private tuition or an RYA course, in English, on the Gulf of Thailand.

Register your interest through the club and our team will keep you informed on entry, crewing and spectator details as the 2027 event approaches.