Why are you entering the Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race & Rally?
IRC racing.
Have you been to Indonesia before?
Yes, Ambon 1993, Jakarta, Bali and Pulau Batam.
How many crew do you have?
Five.
Have you sailed together before? Have you ever raced together before?
Yes, for 2 years, including the Darwin to Dili 2010.
Are any of your crew new to sailing?
No.
How would you describe your boat, racer, cruiser or live-aboard home?
Racing.
How are your watches structured?
3 hours ON – 3 hours OFF.
What do you have in the pantry?
Frozen curries, pita bread and canned tuna, and a chicken tied to the mast.
What do you have for treats for when you become becalmed, or after a big squall?
RUM
What is your next port of call after Ambon?
Banda and Babar.
Raucous Skipper Bob Coleman received the Commodore’s Trophy for the Best Dressed Yacht. The Trophy is sponsored by the Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association and presented by the Commodore Mr Barrie Morgan.
No chickens, but I have a noisy rooster on my block that I am happy to donate to the mast! Probably a bit old and stringy but when desperate….
Watched manouvres around Darwin harbour from 10am Sat,, impressive.
Worth coming from Perth, eyes only for Raucous.
Go well all the way, guys & gals, Janet
Good Luck and all the best for your race!! You’ve put alot of effort in and we hope you are all well rewarded… Best regards Michael Natalia and Max…….
Herb and Dave,Enjoyed meeting and dinvig with you both in Galapagos. We hope you have fair winds on the rest of your trip.Cheers, Pete and Cheryl