As you follow the schedule of either of these events through Indonesia you will be able to experience Indonesian village and island life in it's traditional forms far from the well worn tourist areas. If you join the "Western Passage Rally" as in past years you will also be able to experience the cultural and geographical differences of the islands of Timor, Alor, Flores, Sulawesi, Bali, Java and Borneo which will be a memorable experience for you.

There is no additional costs for these events through Indonesia however any port charges, additional tours, accommodation and transfers will be at your own expense.
As you can see there will not be enough time for you to participate in all these events, if you wish, after you complete Customs and Immigration formalities in Kupang you can then cruise westwards at your leisure through Indonesia and just join the events that suit your schedule.
All Sail Indonesia participants are invited to join us at any of these venues along the route, as some of these events will have limited vacancies in some cases you will need to make a reservation.

KUPANG August 1 - 5
Inbound Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Port clearance as you arrive with entertainment and music at Teddys Bar every night.
Welcoming Ceremony by the head of Kupang Local Government, the Bupati. Cultural Festival and Exhibition at Teddys bar area with local woven blankets known as ikat as well as arts and crafts exhibits.
Welcoming Ceremony dinner and awards hosted by the Governor of Nusa Tenggara Timor N.T.T.,
Tour to to see the traditional villages at Boti or Soe as well as a cultural jamboree presented by all regions of N.T.T.
Fuel and Water orders will be delivered to each yacht , free time to go on a tour or make your way to Alor.

ALOR August 6 - 9
Alor 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. Sail to Lembata.

LEMBATA August 12 - 15
Harbor Welcoming ceremony.
Opening of the Flores and Lembata Festival Cultural expo with traditional sports demonstrations as well as local arts and crafts. Outing TBA. Free time to make your way to Riung.

MAUMERE August 19 - 22
The anchorage here will off Sea World and the adjacent beach. The Tourism Office will guide participants to the traditional village of the original Kingdom of Sikka Regency demonstating Ikat weaving and where you can try traditional foods.

ENDE August 24 - 28
Here the anchorage will be off the native, serene untouched village of Maurole in the northern 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 enjoy the hot spring waters along the way.

RIUNG August 30 - September 2
Festival Opening and dinner this a must see as reported by fellow cruisers in 2006. Half day tour to traditional village and to see a caci dance. Riung Cultural Expo Outing to Bajawa, Bena and Mengeruda.
Local Komodo dragon Tour and Sambinasi Village tour.

MAKASSAR September 21 - 25
To celebrations of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Makassar together with largest fleet of working sailing boats in the world, the Sandeq Race, a traditional sailing Pinisi expo and many festivities, will make it this year to visit Makassar.

BALI September 23 - 30
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. The schedule of events for Bali is not yet finalised but for those of you who will need your Indonesian Social Visa extended Bali is the place to do it.

KARIMUN JAVA and CENTRAL JAVA October 5 - 12
Arrive Karimun Jawa city anchorage for reception, cultural dance and show. Visit Kura Kura resort with an optional dive tour. Join the ferry boat ride to Japara 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 Losari coffee plantation for high tea then continue onto Borobodur, one of the 8 wonders of the old world. With accommodation arranged at the hotel. Return by bus or continue on your own to visit Yogyakarta. Here some additional costs may apply. This tour is for 3 days and 2 nights.

KALIMANTAN October 5 -10
Kumai River The world famous attraction here is is the facilty where Orangutangs 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 should be to be arranged in advance and can be booked direct with him, also we will be able help to arrangeand book your visit to Kumai from either from Makassar or Bali.