Sail or Cruise to Indonesia -
Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race and Rally
Expressions of interest for the historic Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race/Rally organised by the Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association are now open, with the event scheduled to start on 24th July 2010.
The Darwin to Ambon Race is the only international yacht race organised and run from Australia.
The fleet will leave from Darwin Harbour, travelling 600 nautical miles to the race finish in Ambon Harbour, at the village of Amahusu in the Spice Islands.
Participants then have the option to continue with the rally or tailor their own holiday sailing through Indonesia and beyond.
The rally cruises west to Sulawesi through the Buton Passage. Cruising on, we visit the natural harbour at Riung which is the site of a magnificent traditional wooden boat building village. You will discover how boats from small Pinis fishing vessels to large ocean cruisers are still being built in the traditional way.
The rally then cruises on to Makassar to witness the famous Sandeqs race. These yachts have a wooden hull with outriggers and can reach speeds of 25 knots. Join in the celebrations after the race and discover the south of Sulawesi. Restock your supplies and continue west, sailing and cruising through Indonesia.
Other post race destinations you may wish to find your own way to, include the picturesque Banda Islands, Komodo and its dragons, the coloured lakes and savannah-type country of the Flores group, the Kings Cup in Puhket and the Raja Muda Selangor Regatta. Activities include plenty of hiking, sailing, diving, snorkelling, sightseeing and importantly, meeting the wonderful, smiling people of Indonesia.
Send expressions of interest to info@darwinambonrace.com.au
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