Ahoy Mateys!
Welcome to all who've joined the Pre-Jam Skirmish! This morning I sent out an email to the 32 guests and crew who will attend Pirate Jam 2020 in Thailand. This is our 4th year and our biggest event yet with 7 sailing vessels, 21 guests and 11 crew. Blimey! We'll sail from Phuket, Thailand to Krabi across Phang Nga Bay for a total of 10 days.
For those of you joining the Pre-Jam Skirmish in hopes of winning the Grand Prize (free trip to Pirate Jam) here's a sample of the planning documentation to give you an idea of what's in store:
Pirate Jam 2020 - Event Schedule (10 Core Days)
Monday, March 2nd - March 11th
March 2nd - Mon (Location 1: Yacht Haven, Phuket - shore access)
- 10:00AM Orientation Meeting @ “The Deck” (2nd Floor)
- 12:00PM Lunch (The Deck)
- 1:00PM Announcement of Jam Theme
- 2:00PM To the Boats! (move luggage, safety & life aboard briefing)
- 4:00PM Thailand Cultural Workshop (Thai Arts)
- 7:00PM BBQ Buffet Dinner Ashore (The Deck)
- 9:00PM Night aboard the boats
March 3rd - Tues (Location 2: (TBD Island #1) - one night -no shore access)
- 07:00AM Boats leave Yacht Haven
- 10:00AM Arrive (TBD Island #1) (island exploring, sea kayaking, swimming)
- 12:00PM Lunch aboard
- 1:00PM Jam Start!
- 7:00PM Dinner aboard
March 4th - Weds (Location 4: Ko Chong Lat Tai - night 1/2 - no shore access)
- 07:00AM Boats leave (TBD Island #1) anchorage for Ko Chong Lat Tai
- 10:00AM Arrive KCLT, explore
- 12:00PM Lunch aboard
- 1:00PM Jam Start!
- 7:00PM Dinner aboard
March 5th - Thurs (Location 4: Ko Chong Lat Tai - night 2/2 - no shore access)
- 07:00AM Breakfast & Fun
- 12:00PM Lunch aboard
- 1:00PM Jam Start!
- 7:00PM Dinner aboard
March 6th - Fri (Location 3: Ko Roi - one night - no shore access)
- 07:00AM Breakfast & Fun (island exploring, sea kayaking, swimming)
- 10:00AM Boats leave Ko Chong Lat Tai for Ko Roi
- 12:00PM Lunch aboard
- 1:00PM Jam Start!
- 7:00PM Dinner aboard
March 7th - Sat (Location 5: Antosil Beach - night 1/2 - shore access)
- 07:00AM Boats leave Ko Roi for Antosil Beach
- 10:00AM Arrive Antosil Beach, head ashore
- 12:00PM Lunch ashore - TBD Bar & Restaurant
- 1:00PM Jam Start!
- 7:00PM Dinner ashore
March 8th - Sun (Location 5: Antosil Beach - night 2/2 - shore access)
- 07:00AM Breakfast & Fun
- 12:00PM Lunch Ashore - TBD Bar & Restaurant
- 1:00PM Jam Start!
- 7:00PM Dinner ashore
March 9th - Mon (Location 6: Ko Poda - one night - no shore access)
- 07:00AM Breakfast & Fun
- 10:00AM Boats leave Ko Chong Lat Tai for Ko Poda
- 12:00PM Lunch aboard
- 1:00PM Jam Start!
- 7:00PM Dinner aboard
March 10th - Tue (Location 7: Krabi Boat Lagoon - night 1/2 - rooms ashore)
- 08:00AM Boats leave Klong Muang Beach Anchorage
- 11:30AM Arrive Krabi Boat Lagoon (High Tide 10:55AM - enter marina)
- 12:00PM Lunch ashore (Captain’s Galley)
- 1:00PM Jam Start!
- 7:30PM Dinner at Captain’s Galley & Catch Cafe
- 9:00PM Sleep ashore (rooms arranged at marina hotel)
March 11th - Weds (Location 7: Krabi Boat Lagoon - night 2/2 - rooms ashore)
- 07:00AM Breakfast & Fun
- 12:00PM Lunch @ Catch Cafe
- 6:00PM BBQ Dinner Poolside
- Award Ceremony & Event End
- 9:00PM Sleep ashore (rooms arranged at marina hotel)
March 12th - Thurs (RETURN DAY)
- Everyone starts return travel.
- Shuttle buses arranged for Krabi and Phuket International Airports.
What To Expect for 2020
Compared to previous years we are making several changes to the 2020 event.
- New sailing route and locations. Still sailing from Yacht Haven on Phuket to Krabi Boat Lagoon but stopping at new locations along the way.
- As in 2019, we’ll make stops at several (new) uninhabited islands where there are no shore facilities. This means we’ll jam, eat, and play pirate games aboard the boats. These are marked as “no shore access” in the schedule above.
- +1 Day to Core Days. Pirate Jam 2020 will run for a total of 10 Core Days from the Kickoff Meeting on March 2nd till the BBQ Award Ceremony on March 11th. We’ll use the extra time for a final overnight stay at Ko Poda for swimming and snorkeling in clear water.
- “Games Done Quick” development philosophy. We previously allowed the full event duration to develop a single game. This year we’ll (again) encourage extreme simplicity in game design and hope to see simple games delivered on a near-daily basis.
- More hardware tinkering and artistic expression. We’ll provide tools and materials to allow for making your creations more physical and artistic (buttons, cabinets, etc).
- More nature time, relaxation, camaraderie. The above points should result in an overall more relaxed journey with greater opportunity for adventure, learning, and social engagement.
What to Pack
Travel light! Only bring essentials. Being on the boats is like camping.
- DO NOT bring a hard case travel bag or suitcase unless absolutely necessary. Stick to a soft backpack or duffle bag. Space is limited on the boats!
- Jam equipment (laptop / drawing tablet / pen & paper / charging cables / international adaptors, etc).
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hat.
- Spending money (for food, drinks, any extra activities you might want to do).
- Your passport, a printed copy of your flight ticket, a printed copy of your accommodation details.
- You will be provided a free 20-liter waterproof backpack during event orientation.
- Backpack will contain a headscarf, writing pad, LED head torch, and water bottle.
Event Route and Locations
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Hope that gives you an idea of what we're doing at Pirate Jam 2020. You can check out previous episodes of Pirate Jam and learn more about the event at the main Pirate Jam Website.
Questions? Suggestions? Let me know!