Sailing Boat Charter Koh Samui
Kaisso Kaia
...is a beautiful 63 foot, traditional wooden ketch called a Pinisi. Made of teak, ironwood and bangkirai, the Kaisso Kaia was built in Pulau Bonerate, southern Sulawesi, Indonesia in 1999 by the Konjo boat builders. Since then it has been thoroughly renovated in 2006 in the island of Phuket, Thailand.
She is designed with every comfort and equipment needed to make your day on-board safe and comfortable. Whether you are looking for adventure or respite, we will take you to the most exotic, deserted and magical beaches, for an unforgettable experience at sea.
A Little History
Reknowned for their maritime culture, and their ships (the Pinisis), the Bugis from southern Sulawesi sailed one of the last fleets of sailing ships in the world. This allowed them to transport goods and to practise fishing between the islands as they had always done and which was how they reigned the seas for centuries. The ships of the Bugis even sailed to the Australian coast, where they left drawings of their boats in the stone and words that were eventually integrated into the language of the aboriginals of Australia.
Located at the crossroads of highly travelled sea routes, Southern Sulawesi and its capital, the large port of Ujung Pandang, remains today the entrance point for Eastern Indonesia. The Spanish and Portuguese galleons, followed by the British and Dutch tradesmen, sailed in these seas in search of spices under the escort of their soldiers to protect themself from the attacks carried by the intrepid Bugis and their frightening Pinisis.
Vessel Specifications
Type : Pinisi Ketch
Main Engine : Yanmar 62 HP, 3 Cyl
Year Built : 1999
Length : 63 ft
Beam : 15 ft
Draft : 4,30 ft
Displacement : 27,5 tons
Speed : 5 - 7 knots
Fuel Capacity : 1200 liters, 317 US gal
Water Capacity : 600 liters, 158 US gal
Navigation : Autopilot, Marine Radar, Echo Sounder, GPS Navigator, VHF Radio
Safety : Dinghy, Lifejackets, Life Buoys, Flare kit
Registration : Thailand
License : 4951 00475
Insurance : QBE INSURANCE
Policy Number : TI-PK-20034133
TAT License : 33-2862
