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==Ko Muk== | ==Ko Muk== | ||
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- | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <googlemap lat="7.37881" lon="99.295464" width="350">7.375065, 99.297523, Ko Muk, Thailand.7.375533, 99.286687, Anchorage - Ko Muk.</googlemap> | + | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)'' |
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- | + | | {{Coord|7|22.3|N|99|17.9|E/W|}} | |
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+ | | [<span style="color:Magenta">ADD GALLERY (Panoramio)</span> Photo gallery] | ||
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+ | | [<span style="color:Magenta">ADD CHARTLET (MapTech)</span> Local chartlet] | ||
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | <googlemap lat="7.37881" lon="99.295464" width="350">7.375065, 99.297523, Ko Muk, Thailand.7.375533, 99.286687, Anchorage - Ko Muk.</googlemap> | ||
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Ko Muk (Mook) plays host to one the most spectacular coastal attractions in Southern Thailand, the '''Emerald Cave'''. | Ko Muk (Mook) plays host to one the most spectacular coastal attractions in Southern Thailand, the '''Emerald Cave'''. | ||
There is a village on the NE coast. | There is a village on the NE coast. | ||
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+ | ====Cruising the region==== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|Add any cruising recommendations. If not applicable delete this section.}} | ||
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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- | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
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+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
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Sources for Weather forecasts: | Sources for Weather forecasts: | ||
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Ko Muk and the Emerald Cave (Tham Morokot) are only tenable during the NE monsoon and if you visit during the 'transition' period (April & Nov/Dec) be prepared to move at short notice. | Ko Muk and the Emerald Cave (Tham Morokot) are only tenable during the NE monsoon and if you visit during the 'transition' period (April & Nov/Dec) be prepared to move at short notice. | ||
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- | List | + | ===Ports=== |
+ | {{GreenText|List larger ports and harbors. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given port, create a dedicated page in the list for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]).<br /><br />'''Note:''' Please indicate which ports are a ''port of entry''.}} | ||
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+ | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|Use this section only if there are few marinas not covered in pages under Ports. Remove if not applicable.}} | ||
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====Anchorages==== | ====Anchorages==== | ||
There are good anchorages to the North and South of the cave; to the North anchor in 6-8 metres between two fairly sheer cliffs that stand in front of a small accessible beach, or to the South a few hundred metres from the cave off the main tourist beach in 4-8 metres on a sand/mud/rock bed. Make sure you test your anchor as dragging is possible here and chain 'rumble' is not uncommon because of the small patches of rock. | There are good anchorages to the North and South of the cave; to the North anchor in 6-8 metres between two fairly sheer cliffs that stand in front of a small accessible beach, or to the South a few hundred metres from the cave off the main tourist beach in 4-8 metres on a sand/mud/rock bed. Make sure you test your anchor as dragging is possible here and chain 'rumble' is not uncommon because of the small patches of rock. | ||
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+ | ==Offshore Islands== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|This section does not apply for most islands, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.}} | ||
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- | == | + | ==Yacht Services and Repairs== |
- | + | {{GreenText|List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections ('''Marine Stores''', & '''Repairs/Yards''', & '''Fuel, Water, & Electricity'''.}} | |
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+ | {{GreenText|If services are included in specific port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it.}} | ||
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+ | ''Also see each Port''. | ||
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+ | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.}} | ||
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+ | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
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+ | : {{MagentaText|Give details on fuel}} | ||
+ | ; Water | ||
+ | : {{MagentaText|Give details on water}} | ||
+ | ; Electricity | ||
+ | : {{MagentaText|Give details on electricity}} | ||
- | ==== | + | ==Things to do Ashore== |
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+ | * '''Emerald Cave'''. This is a hidden lagoon (''Hong'' which means 'room' in Thai) which is accessed by an 80 metre swim-through cave. The cave is pitch black in the middle before opening out into the lagoon which is very high sided and covered in lush vegetation giving a 'Jurassic' park feel to the place. There are no words or photos that can adequately describe the place, or the feeling you have the first time you see it! you just have to go and see it for yourself! As you would expect, this is a very popular tourist destination and it gets crowded during the main part of the day. The very best time to visit is around 5pm at neaps, giving no crowds, a half full lagoon and the best lighting as you exit the Emerald Cave. Enjoy! There are moorings available outside the entrance to the cave which should be used only for the time that you are in there. | ||
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====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ||
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====Garbage Disposal==== | ====Garbage Disposal==== | ||
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====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
- | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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+ | ==References & Publications== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:}} | ||
+ | : {{GreenText|<code><nowiki>{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray|Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010)|9780852889718}}</nowiki></code>, expands to}} | ||
+ | : {{GreenText|Rod Heikell, <cite>Greek Waters Pilot</cite>, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718}} | ||
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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- | == | + | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== |
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Revision as of 14:23, 25 July 2014
Ko Muk
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Ko Muk.
(Click links for more information) | |
| 7°22.3′N, 99°17.9′E/W |
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| [ADD GALLERY (Panoramio) Photo gallery] |
| [ADD CHARTLET (MapTech) Local chartlet] |
Ko Muk (Mook) plays host to one the most spectacular coastal attractions in Southern Thailand, the Emerald Cave.
There is a village on the NE coast.
Cruising the region
Add any cruising recommendations. If not applicable delete this section.
Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Ko Muk and the Emerald Cave (Tham Morokot) are only tenable during the NE monsoon and if you visit during the 'transition' period (April & Nov/Dec) be prepared to move at short notice.
Berthing Options
Ports
List larger ports and harbors. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given port, create a dedicated page in the list for it (Port/Stop Template).
Note: Please indicate which ports are a port of entry.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Use this section only if there are few marinas not covered in pages under Ports. Remove if not applicable.
Anchorages
There are good anchorages to the North and South of the cave; to the North anchor in 6-8 metres between two fairly sheer cliffs that stand in front of a small accessible beach, or to the South a few hundred metres from the cave off the main tourist beach in 4-8 metres on a sand/mud/rock bed. Make sure you test your anchor as dragging is possible here and chain 'rumble' is not uncommon because of the small patches of rock.
Offshore Islands
This section does not apply for most islands, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.
Yacht Services and Repairs
List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.
If services are included in specific port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it.
Also see each Port.
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
- Give details on water
- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- Emerald Cave. This is a hidden lagoon (Hong which means 'room' in Thai) which is accessed by an 80 metre swim-through cave. The cave is pitch black in the middle before opening out into the lagoon which is very high sided and covered in lush vegetation giving a 'Jurassic' park feel to the place. There are no words or photos that can adequately describe the place, or the feeling you have the first time you see it! you just have to go and see it for yourself! As you would expect, this is a very popular tourist destination and it gets crowded during the main part of the day. The very best time to visit is around 5pm at neaps, giving no crowds, a half full lagoon and the best lighting as you exit the Emerald Cave. Enjoy! There are moorings available outside the entrance to the cave which should be used only for the time that you are in there.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
List links external to the wiki such as in Wikipedia.
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:
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{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray|Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010)|9780852889718}}
, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing {{MagentaText|xx}}, the following:
See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].
If you do not use the above link, please remove it.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Island & this page's details validated:
If you provide a lot of info and this page is almost complete, change to {{Guide2}}.
Contributors to this page [add 3 tildes (~~~) on the name line] |
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