Why are you entering the Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race & Rally?
For the excitement of the race.
Have you been to Indonesia before?
Yes 1996.
How many crew do you have?
5 total aboard 2 extra for race.
Have you sailed together before? Have you ever raced together before?
We have sailed together and all but one has raced together.
Are any of your crew new to sailing?
No.
How would you describe your boat, racer, cruiser or live-aboard home?
Live-aboard home racer
How are your watches structured?
Fairly loosely with whoever is tired going off watch although we will need to devise some watch method during the race.
What do you have in the pantry?
Brown rice, basmati rice, flour, noodles, pasta, tinned- tomatoes, fish, beans, corn, coconut milk, fruit. Jams, sugar, powdered milk, dried fruit, nuts, lentils, beans, chick peas, polenta, couscous, popcorn, muesli, coffee, tea, cracker biscuits, sweet biscuits, savoury snacks, chips, spices, herbs, potatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, fruits, vegetables, spreads, honey, cheese and eggs.
What do you have for treats for when you become becalmed, or after a big squall?
Chocolate and sweets.
What is your next port of call after Ambon?
Not sure yet, but we hope to do lots of snorkelling and generally visit towns only for supplies.
Fantasia Skipper Andrew Stransky won Line Honours in the 2011 Race. On arrival, Fantasia were greeted in Amahusu by the King of Amahusu, the Secretary of Ambon City, Bapak Tony Latuheru, Ibu Hellen de Lima and many other government officials.
The Line Honours trophy is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia and presented by the Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, Bapak Harwan Eko. This year, the committee are proud to honour a new sponsor JR/Duty Free. JR/ Duty Free donated a basket to this year’s Line Honour Winner – Fantasia.
Fantasia Skipper Andrew Stransky also won 1st on Handicap Racing Multihull Division. This award is sponsored by the Darwin Port Corporation, and presented by the Secretary of Ambon City, Bapak Tony Latuheru. This award includes a prize of $750.
Congratulations to Fantasia Skipper Andrew Stransky and his crew.
Gday Andrew Carolyn and Mara
Just finished reading your article about Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race. Looks like all your hard work on Fantasia is paying off! Time to play! Will be thinking of you on Saturday for start of the big race. It is VERY cold here in Toowoomba at the moment. Will be on Lamb Island this weekend for a Bucks night. Might get to do some sailing. Hopefully it is a little warmer than Toowoomba.
Good Luck Jim
Thanks Jim and Jill, lovely to hear from you, yeah it really is exciting, we just got back from Parliament house where a function was held for the race entrants. Darwin is a really nice place and the weather is superb, so it sounds like the place to be. Nevertheless we miss the Bay Islands and send our love to all your fine family. Check our progress on the yacht tracker sight if you get a chance. Best wishes from Fantasia xoxoxoxoxo
Andrew, all the best in your first international race! Keeping fingers crossed for the line honours
Capt.Magic
SY.BONA
Roger Simpson 50
Go Guys, keep up the great speed, awesome to see two hulls leading the fleet, woohoo.
Wish we were there!
Looks like you have done it! Congratulations! Just opening a beer in anticipation. Looks like you will be in Ambon well before the pubs close. Might even have time for a shower. I bet you are all pretty tired!
Congratulations to you all, what a great time! We wish we could have been there with you! Have a well earned rest and we’ll catch up soon.
Well done guys, did you get the radar finished? No need for all the tactics – you blitzed it. We are in Dampier and caught up with the mob from Walk on the Wildside on their way home.