The Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race & Rally is an annual event under the umbrella of the Sister City Program between Ambon City and Darwin City. The event is supported by the Indonesian Ministry of Culture & Tourism and the Ambon City Government, together with the Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association Incorporated, the Northern Territory Government and the Darwin City Council.
The Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race & Rally committee, on behalf of all our participating skippers and crew, would like to sincerely thank all sponsors for their generous support and donations.
Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race & Rally is organised by Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association Inc:
Situated on the banks of Sadgroves Creek just 1km from Darwin CBD, DBCYA is a unique and friendly club. From humble beginnings in 1982, the club now boasts a membership of over 1000 and offers excellent facilities to both local yacht owners and visiting boats.
Our 9 race wet season series now has 5 divisions to satisfy an increasing number of yachts that wish to take part in the excitement of racing on Darwin Harbour during the wet season tropical storms.
Throughout the year, the club offers a wide range of land based entertainment. Live music, quiz nights, theme occasions and auctions to name a few.
For further details visit DBYCA website
Find us on Darwin Harbour map
Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race & Rally is proudly sponsored by the Northern Territory Government:
Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race & Rally trophies are sponsored by:
| Line Honours Line Honours Trophy Minisrty of Culture & Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia together with the Ambon City Government 2011 Winner – FantasiaSpecial Line Honours Trophy RACING MONOHULL RACE RECORD Minisrty of Culture & Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia together with the Ambon City Government 2011 Winner – Walk on the Wildside |
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| 1st on Handicap: Racing Monohull (IRC) Division The Darwin City Council Trophy The Darwin City Council & the Sister City Program 2011 Winner – Gameset |
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| 1st on Handicap: Racing Multihull Division The Darwin Port Corporation Trophy Darwin Port Corporation 2011 Winner – Fantasia |
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| 1st on Handicap: Racing Cruising Monohull Division The Darwin Yacht Shop Trophy Yacht Shop Darwin 2011 Winner – Kind of Blue |
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| 1st Yacht over the Start Line The Patron’s Trophy His Honour Mr Tom Pauling AO QC, Administrator of the Northern Territory 2011 Winner – Walk on the Wildside |
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| The Commodore’s Choice The Commodore’s Trophy Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association Inc 2011 Winner – Raucous |
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| Rally Division The Committee’s Trophy Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race & Rally 2011 Winner – Wicked |
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After the race, sail Maluku Archipelago with our Indonesian Partners to other wonderful destinations in Indonesia.
