Anchorage· Koh Chong Lat· Thailand
Koh Chong Lat Middle Passage Anchorage
8° 14.8′ N · 98° 38.3′ E
A shallow overnight stop in either season at the middle entrance of the Chong Lat channel, with large, scenic, shallow bays to the north and south to explore by dinghy.
Practical
Southeast Asia Pilot waypoint 08°14.784N 98°38.296E, about 24 nm from Yacht Haven. 4–5 m. Enter on an easterly heading just north of Koh Khlui, then turn southeast between the islands. Shallow water with drying rocks lies inside the main channel just north of this passage, so keep it well to port when heading north. The southern bay suits bilge-keelers and boats drawing under 1 m.
Best for
Overnight in either monsoon; shoal-draft bay exploring