| Page updated May 20 2010 |
2010 Sail Indonesia Preliminary Schedule of Events
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This Schedule is preliminary at this time, the destinations after Darwin are fixed but the dates for some stopovers will change a little as final arrangements are made, always check with this page for the latest information. The 2010 Western Passage Route across Indonesia will be similar as in past years, to see what to expect please see the 2008 History Page for for a summary of the event for that year. |
For 2010 here are two destinations offered as your first port of call in Indonesia according the the map on our home page, the first entry port will be to Banda at 04° 32’ and 129° 52’ 500 miles north of Darwin where you can participate in "Sail Banda" |
The second entry port will to be Kupang as in past years at 10° 09 and 123° 34, 420 miles WNW from Darwin and from there you will be able to follow our traditional Western Passage Route. |
There are no additional costs for these events through Indonesia however any port charges, additional tours, accommodation and transfers will be at your own expense. You are not expected to join all the Sail Indonesia scheduled events, there will simply not be enough time for you to participate in all our planned destinations and events. |
After you complete Customs and Immigration formalities at your first port in Indonesia you can then cruise westwards through the country at your leisure and simply join the events that suit your schedule. |
PROGRAM IN DARWIN |
July 17 Farewell Barbeque at the Darwin Sailing Club for all crew members.
July 20 Rally Briefing and Information Day at The Darwin Holiday Inn Esplanade Hotel at 1 pm.
July 24 Sail Indonesia begins at 11 am in Darwin Harbor, there is one start and yachts for Banda and Kupang will start together.
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SAIL BANDA ROUTE |
Banda 04° 32’ 129° 52’ July 27 to July 30
Banda is a volcanic island beautifully placed in the middle of Banda Sea; the island is very small and you can explore it in a few hours by foot. There is no public transportation on the island. |
In the surrounding islands you can find many another natural attractions, such as Lonthor island where the underwater gardens are very beautiful while on the island itself there is a legend about a sacred well that can make you forever young (you can visit this well) and you can also find see the Clove Trees still standing after 100 years that made this place so famous. |
Inbound Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Port clearance. Welcoming Ceremony by Local Government and the Bupati. Cultural Festival,Seminars and Exhibitions with a dinner. Sail Banda is Indonesia's largest marine event for 2010 and there will be many things on offer such as diving, underwater photography competitions and of course free time for you to to explore the island and its surrounds.
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Ambon 03° 40'S 128° 10' August 1 to August 5
Ambon is the capital city of the Province of Maluku and is the destination of the long running Darwin Ambon Yacht Race, the anchorage will be on the south side of Ambon Bay at the Fisheries Port Wharf at 03° 40.713' 128° 11.299' All facilities are available here and again as part of Sail Banda in Ambon there will be many attractions on offer including Cultural and Dance displays the Ambon Food Festival, Indonesian Jazz Festival, after Ambon if you wish you can then sail south to Flores or Bali and meet up with the Western Passage yachts that went first to Kupang.
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Wakatobi 05° 20' 123° 32' August 10 to August 15
Wakatobi actually a word made from the names of four islands in the area as follows; WAngi Wangi, KAlidupa, TOmea and BInongko, the anchorage will be at Wangi Wangi island and around the islands of Wangi Wangi, Kaledupa and Hoga you can see some of the best diving areas in the world, there will also be a program of events arranged by Hugua, the Regent of Wakatobi. After you leave the Wakatobi Islands again you can then sail to Flores or Bali to rejoin the group of yachts in the Western Passage that went first to Kupang. |
WESTERN PASSAGE ROUTE |
Kupang 10° 10’ 123° 35' July 28 - August 1
This is one of the the main cities in Eastern Indonesia located at the western end of Timor and is well known as the place where Captain Bligh finished his epic journey in June of 1789 after the mutiny on the H.M.S. Bounty.
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Inbound Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Port clearance you can enjoy the Welcoming Ceremony by Local Government, and the Bupati in addition there will be a Gala Dinner, Cultural Festival and Exhibition with local tours, woven blankets, arts and crafts exhibits. Fuel and Water orders will be delivered to each yacht. Free time to go on a tour or make your way to Alor.
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Rote (Roti) 10° 37' 123° 03' August 3 - 6
Nembrala Beach on Rote Island is famous in the world as one of the top surfing destinations .Visiting Rote is quite an experience, your anchorage is located just in front of the town of Ba’a, the town itself is a nice small town where you can go around anywhere by foot. Close by there are many other interesting places including Batu Termanu and Natural Spring Waters, also here you can find the traditional music Instrument known as the "Sasando" After Rote you can then make your own way to Bali via Savu and Sumba to rejoin the fleet of yachts.
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ALOR 8° 13' 124° 30' August 3-6
Alor The town of Kalabahi has been a popular stopover in past years, this year there will be an art and cultural Expo Opening ceremony at the city Sports stadium presented by all islands of the region. This event will have up to 1000 participants with traditional costume, dance and song.
Outing to Alor Besar by bus. Always a cultural treat with beach party with swimming and snorkeling.
Gala Dinner then sail to Lembata. |
Lembata 08° 22.2' 123° 24.5' August 10 - 13
Anchor at Lowobela Harbor at the foot of a smoking volcano, there will be a welcoming ceremony, opening of the Flores and Lembata Festival Cultural expo with traditional sports demonstrations as well as local arts and crafts. The anchorage in Lowoleba is just a beautiful and secure with a smoking volcano just in front of your anchorage and its only 1km to the city and the market.
Your visit to Lembata won’t be complete without a visit to one of the the last traditional whale hunting village of Lamalera, this village is located in the southern part of the island and access to the area has only recently been improved.
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Sikka 08° 36' 122° 10' 20 August 19 - 22
Maumere is the main city of the Sikka Regency, the anchorage at Waiara is in front of Oe Sao resort, the Tourism Office will guide participants to the traditional village of the original Kingdom of Sikka Regency demonstrating Ikat weaving and where you will have the opportunity to try traditional foods and additional festivities are also planned. The anchorage is around 22 kilometers from the town of Maumere ,
Maumere is the main port in Flores and during the time of Portuguese occupation was a large, there is still the remaining family of the last King and the history still can be seen by visiting the village of Sikka.
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Ende 8° 30' 121° 47 August 25 - 28
Here the anchorage is off the native, serene untouched village of Maurole and Mausembi on the central northern coast of Flores in the Ende Regency. The Famous Flores Lembata Festival (FLOBAMORA FESTIVAL) will be held in this village. Participants will also have the opportunity to see Local Wine Processing in Native Ritual and will be invited to the unique traditional village of Wolotopo and you may wish enjoy the hot spring waters along the way. |
Maurole in past years has been the best destination of the rally because of the welcoming given by the people, good preparation and spread of interesting visits to the traditional villages. The Ende Regency has the most traditional villages in this, the Nusa Tenggara Timur Province and they are all still following their old rituals. You will have a chance to visit some of the villages and the tour will be provided by the people of Maurole and the Local Government.
One thing that you also should not’t miss while you are in Maurole is to visit the world famous Three Colored Lakes at Kelimutu in old volcanic craters
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Nagekeko 08° 15' 120° 45' August 30 - September 1
Anchorage is at Maropokot Harbor, the Nagekeo Regency is a new destination for the Sail Indonesia 2010 Western Passage, located about 100 miles west from Maurole Anchorage. Nagekeo Regency is now ready for the Sail Indonesia participants, information and preparation have been given to the village to be visited and other destinations of activities. A visit to the tradition area of the Old Bowae Kingdom is arranged and will be a a highlight of your visit of your visit to this regency.
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Labuan Bajo 08° 31’ 119° 52’ September 6 - 9
Acceptance Ceremony by the Labuan Bajo Regency, Labuan Bajo is the capital city of Manggarai Regency which is located on the western end of Flores, the anchorage at Pede Beach is well protected because it is inside the bay area and there are also many small inhabitated islands around the bay.
The Komodo Dragon conservation area is located in Komodo Island and Rinca Island, you can visit the conservation area during the day time – a guide will assist you during your visit in the park.
Labuan Bajo area is not only famous for the dragons but also for its underwater beauty, there are many spots where you can go diving in this area surrounding the small islands spreading beyond the bay. There will be free time to discover the town area and the surrounding areas.
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Lombok 8° 21' 50 116° 07' 45 September 15 - 18
The venue will be the Lombok Medana Bay Marina development at 8° 21 50, 116° 7’ 45 on the north-west coast of Lombok and overlooks the three Gili isles to the west. The developed tourist area of Senggigi is 30 minutes drive away along the coastal road, Mataram airport 40 minutes via the inland road over the monkey forest hills and Bali is 45 only kilometres away across the strait. The Local Government and the local people will be involved in the event, a cultural performance and dinner will be hosted at the Marina.
Lombok has a lot to see, a natural landscape up to the Rinjani Mountain, the capital city Mataram and some interesting historical sites such as Narmada Park and Sasak Village. Please see their website at medanabaymarina.com/
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Bali 08° 8' 115° 01' September 22 - October 26
Bali as a world famous tourist destination really needs no introduction, the anchorage will be at Lovina Beach on the north coast of the island west of the old historic port of Singaraja in the Buleleng Regency. If you need your Indonesian Social Visa extended this is the place to do it. The schedule of events for Bali will include cultural shows and dances that Bali is world famous for as well as dinners and tours. There will be many island tours and thee Denpasar International Airport is a two hour drive away on the south coast of the island. |
Karimun Java 05° 52’ 110° 26 September 30 - October 8
This stopover consist of 27 small islands, among them there are 4 larger islands which are inhabited. The larger island of Karimun Jawa is side by side with Kamojan Island, the anchorage is the old harbor is very secure with good anchoring.
In Karimun Jawa you will find a peaceful climate, there is no transportation in the island, one small restaurant (Warung Ibu Esther) located close to the anchorage, the place is actually the gathering place for the sailors. For more luxury climate there are three resorts just about 25 minutes walk.
Arrive Karimun Jawa city anchorage for reception, cultural dance and shows. Visit Kura Kura resort with an optional dive tour. You can take the ferry to Jepara which is a wood carving center or sail to our anchorage and dinghy dock. Here an official reception by will be staged by the local government. Then, you can join the tour of central Java with a steam locomotive train ride to the Lo sari coffee plantation for high tea then continue onto Borobudur, one of the 8 wonders of the old world then on to Ramadan Temple , with overnight accommodation arranged at the hotel. Return by bus or continue on your own to visit Yoga. There will be an additional cost for this tour and is planned for 4 days and 3 nights and your vessel will well guarded in front of Harbor Master office in Karimun Jawa.
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Kalimantan 02° 45' 111° 40' October 1 - 5
The Kunai River is on the south coast of Kalimantan, here is the world famous facility where Orangutans that have been kept in captivity are reintroduced into the wild. Rally participants in past years have described their visit here as one of the highlights of their stay in Indonesia. Tours with Korindo should be arranged in advance and can be booked direct with them. to see details and great photographs of a previous trip up the Kunai river by the crew of Billabong in 2007 click here. |
Batavia Marina Jakarta 06° 07' 106° 48 October 8
Jakarta's Marine Center, located in the northern part of Jakarta, Batavia Sunday Kelp Marina is the getaway to many leisure islands scattered nearby. One of which is the famous Palau Ser ibu. The island consist of around 300 smaller islands, some of which are privately owned by wealthy Indonesians. Apart from the islands, Batavia Sunday Kelp Marina has haul out facilities and is located near to shopping centers and entertainment areas. It is only 30 minutes trip to reach Jakarta's International Airport Soekarno-Hatta.
See their web site at www.batavia-marina.com for complete details of their facilities and services.
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Belitung 02° 23' 107° 40' October 10 - 15
Belitung is the name of the regency in Belitung Island, for the past three years Belitung has been the Sail Indonesia farewell destination. Regional Tour of Belitung , Traditional Ceremony, Traditional Festivities and lot of fun sharing in the cultural display and additional festivities are also planned.
In Belitung you can complete your Indonesian visa and yacht exit formalities or if you wish you can sail on to Bintan or Batam.
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Bintan 01° 04' 104° 30 October 10 - 15
Bintan is one hour away from Singapore by high speed catamaran, this is new destination for 2010.
Here you can check out from Indonesia for Singapore if you wish.
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Batam 01° 07’ 104° 07'
Here you can check out of Indonesia at Nongsa Point Marina then make the 10 mile journey across the straits to Singapore. |
