Only 4 weeks to go…!!!
Entries
There are still a few boats with missing documentation. It is your responsibility to submit all documents on time to ensure that your entry is complete and your clearances will go ahead and the race committee will not be held responsible.
Crew Changes
As outlined in the NOR there is a late fee of $100 per crew change after the close of entries.
Vaccinations
See race documents on the For Competitors page for details of vaccinations that are recommended when travelling in rural Indonesia.
Duty Free
Goods will be available for collection from Dinah Beach Yacht Club on Friday 12th August 0900-1200 whilst yacht clearances are being completed.
Cut-off for orders is 4pm Wednesday 10th August.
Sail Karimata: 6-9 October
For those staying in Indonesia for a while this may be of interest…
The Inaugural ‘Sail Karimata’ Festival at Sukadana. The Palau Karimata region is located just West of the Borneo in the Java Sea and is your quintessential tropical paradise with palm trees, azure blue waters and white sand beaches. The Indonesian President is set to open the festival with participants as the guests of honor and treated to an extravaganza of sail, sand, local foods and festival events.
Darwin Program
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| Tues 9th August | 1800 – 2000 | Race Briefing | DBCYA |
| Wed 10th August | 1800 – 2200 | Live Music | DBCYA |
| Thurs 11th August | 1730 – 2000 | Indonesian Night | Indonesian Consulate |
| Fri 12th August | 0900 – 1200 | Customs Clearance | DBCYA |
| Fri 12th August | 0900 – 1200 | Duty Free Deliveries | DBCYA |
| Fri 12th August | 1730 – 1900 | City of Darwin Reception | Civic Centre Function Room |
| Sat 13th August | 1100 | Race Start | Stokes Hill Wharf |
Ambon Program
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION / HOST |
| Wed 17th August | All day | Independence Day | Across Indonesia |
| Fri 19th August | 1100 – 1300 | Welcome Ceremony | Ambon City Government |
| Fri 19th August | 1900 – 2100 | Gala Dinner (TBC) | Governor Maluku Residence |
| Sat 20th August | 1100 – 1300 | Friendly Games | Amahusu |
| Sat 20th August | 1300 – 1500 | Refueling & water supply | Amahusu |
| Sat 20th August | 1800 – 2100 | Presentation Dinner | Mayor of Ambon Residence |
| Sun 21st August | 1300 | Charter flight to Darwin | Hardy Aviation |
| Mon 22nd August | 100 – 1500 | CIQP Clearances | Amahusu |