The Royal Phuket Yacht Club a Puravarna Resort is located on Nai Harn Beach at the southern tip of Phuket island. Phuket is named from the Malay word Bukit meaning mountain, and derives much of its former glory and wealth from tin production which dates back 500 years. Nowadays, Phuket is Thailand is largest tin producer, but is better known the world over for its beautiful beaches, crystal waters that contain colourful marine life, fascinating local culture and friendly people.