The Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC) began in the early 1990's as the Ao Chalong Cruising Yacht Club (ACCYC). Established by several locals to get people together for cruising purposes, its first 'home' was Pan's Lighthouse. The Ao Chalong Yacht Club was formed several years later and offered Sunday races, giving it a more competitive nature.

Bird's eye view of ACYC. Photo courtesy of Helicam.

The club officially moved into new premises in 2009 in the Chalong area off Chao Fa Road close to Flints-One Bakery and Fisherman Way Business Center. A beachfront location with dinghy storage, an open-aired restaurant and bar, make it an idyllic place in which to gather after a Sunday race, socialize and have a casual meal. To see more about ACYC, click here and to see race reports and social events of the 2010 season, click here.

ACYC holds Sunday races two times a month, a total of 15 races for 2011, from March through November with breaks for regional regattas for keel yachts and multihulls with a length overall of greater than 6 metres. Click here for 2011 the sailing programme.

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