Sometimes there’s a gem of a place that catches one’s interest, and becomes a favorite that stands out amongst others. During my many travels through Southeast Asia over the past 25 years, I’ve been fortunate to visit Vietnam countless times and often travel the length of the country. A leisure property that I’ve had the good fortune to visit frequently is the Sailing Club — first in their iconic Nha Trang beachfront location, and then in a few of their other sites. The comfort of relaxing at the Sailing Club on Nha Trang beach is a wonderful way to have your day progress from sunshine to night time, with a wonderful view of the East Sea (aka South China Sea).
What started out as a small bamboo structure in Nha Trang in 1994 has since grown into an upscale brand that stretches across seven cities in Vietnam. I was fortunate to catch up with Jakub Sippl, General Manager at Sailing Club Leisure Group in Phu Quoc, a long-time leisure professional I have known for many years. I’m pleased to cover Jakub and the Sailing club in G&L’s 20th anniversary edition.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE BY BILL HEALEY IN THE 2021 WINTER EDITION OF GAMING & LEISURE MAGAZINE.