The annual races, regattas, rallies, and convivial flotillas of yachts travelling together is a highlight of the cruising season in Vanuatu. They are characterised by parties before leaving, friendly competion mixed with cooperation and mutual assistance along the way, and parties after arriving.
Yacht Rallies and Races to Vanuatu
Port2Port Yacht Rally
Open to all skippers & crews of International & Australian yachts.
Departure Ports: Port Vila & Luganville, Vanuatu.
Noumea & Koumac, New Caledonia
Departure coordinators:
Waterfront Bar & Grill, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Beachfront Resort, Luganville Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
Marina de Oabdio a Koumac, New Caledonia
Port Moselle Marina Noumea, New Caledonia
Departure Dates: On or after 18th October, 2008
Arrival Port: Port Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Arrival Dates: 27th, 28th & 29th October, 2008
For full information on costs, entry forms etc, visit the official Port2Port website
The Blue Water Rally
Nineteen yachts from the Blue Water Rally arrived safely in Port Vila from Fiji.
Trips by plane to Tanna have been arranged - also excursions around the Island with visits to Severe Village and a gourmet lunch at Tamanu Beach Resort.
Yachting World sponsored a welcome dinner with Custom dance and Kava tasting at the Melanesian Hotel - for all participants of the Blue Water Rally.
If you know of more than the ones listed here, please contact me and I will include them on this site.
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