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Event Update for 2010 |
| Saturday 24 July |
The 2010 Sail Indonesia Rally got off to a great start at 1100 hours on Saturday 24 July with a 15-20 knot SE breeze following the fleet over the Start Line. Officiating at the Start was the Administrator of the NT, His Honour Mr Tom Pauling and the Co-ordinating Minister for the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. H.R Agung Laksono. Start Line Honours for the Banda fleet went to Catspaw from the UK skippered by Peter Whitby. Start Line Honours for the Kupang fleet went to Blues from Sweden skippered by Bertil Nyberg. See photos from the start line here
By midday all yachts had cleared Darwin Harbour and were reportedly settling down to champagne sailing in 10-15 knots of breeze. The 100-strong fleet will stay together until they clear Bathurst Island, with the fleet going to Kupang proceeding in a W-NW direction, while the fleet going to Banda will continue on their northward journey. Yachts are expected to start arriving at each destination by Tuesday. |
At 1600 hours, the Indonesian fisheries vessel which is escorting the fleet to Banda was located at 12 03, 130 10. Wind was a light 10 knot ESE breeze with a 0.5 metre swell.
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Sunday 25 July |
At 0800 on 25 July, the escort Indonesia Fisheries vessel was located at 10 08, 129 49 about 40 nautical miles ahead of the Banda fleet. Conditions were described as “classic Banda sea conditions” with a SE breeze of 10-15 knots and a following 1-2 metre swell. All yachts in both fleets reported in at this morning’s sched, all having had a good night, and are progressing well. |
At 1600 hours the Indonesian escort vessel was located at 8 57 S and 128 54 E and approaching the first chain of islands in the Indonesian archipelago. Wind strength around 25 knots from the south-east and expected to stay that way for a while.
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Monday 26 July |
At 08:30 this morning the Indonesian Fisheries Patrol vessel escorting the fleet to Banda was at 07 41S and 130 16E. They report ongoing 25 knot winds and rough conditions. Their ETA in Banda is 03:00 tomorrow morning. Australian yacht 64' Chancegger skippered by David Hill has damaged their steering and are making their way to Cape Don. Australian Authorities are monitoring the situation. New Zealand yacht 42' Thyme skippered by Simon Anderson also have steering problems but are not in need of outside assistence. They intend to shelter in the lee of an island overnight and effect repairs. They expect to be back on track tomorrow. |
| At 1600 hours it was reported that weather conditions are easing and seas moderating. |
| Tuesday 27 July |
Banda Route: The Indonesian Fisheries Patrol escort reached Banda at 04:00 this morning. Three yachts were already in port. Details not to hand. More news expected tomorrow morning.
Kupang Route: Sail Indonesia staff arrived in Kupang yesterday and this morning report the arrival of three yachts overnight: Katmandu, Suspense and Varlee. Also arrived today by 17:00 CST are Airstream, Ajax, Amulet, Apsara, Black Pearl, Blues, Cardea ,Chantilly, Cognac, Dreamweaver, Heartsong, Hilde, Larissa, Marnie, Meroe, Nan Fong, Pro's Per Aim, Scarlett O'Hara, Second Wind, Tea, Whispher HR. |
| Wednesday 28 July |
Banda Route: Yachts in Banda at 0900 today include Anui, Camulle, Catspaw, Convergence, Cutting edge, Esprit, First light III, Harmonie, Intiaq, Island time, Miranda I, Orono I, Pegasus, Pricislla, Red Boomer, Story teller,Tocatta I. More yachts are expected later today.
Kupang Route: The following is the list of yachts arriving today: Thetis, Shivoo, Andiamo, Ballyhoo, Balu, Banik, Bien Aller, CharelleCoromandel Quest, Daedelus Too, Damarri, Do it, Gypsy Rose, Helios, Independent Freedom, Lotus, Mirage, Pelagos, Po' Oino Roa, Scot Free, September, Sisiutl, Son of the Sun, Tamoure, Thumbs Up, Willow, Tasha DM. There are still a handful of late starters yet to arrive. The Governor's dinner is on tonight. |
| Thursday 29 July |
Banda Route: More arrivals in Banda include Bernick, Cheeca Bey, Erica, Intiaq, Finale, Fleck, Linda, Magnetic, Metana, Mr Percival, Nirai, Sassoon, Savahn, Tara II, Thula Mama, Tin Soldier, Umbra Luna. The yacht Thyme is expected to arrive early this evening.
Kupang Route: More arrivals in Kupang include La Palapa, Victory Cat, Bluestone, Amazing Grace, Sunray II. No more yachts are expected today. |
| Friday 30 July |
Banda Route: Thyme arrived safely overnight and Aria arrived today.
Kupang Route: No yachts arrived today. Most people were out touring. Wali Kota function on tonight. |
| Saturday 31 July |
| Baraka arrived in Kupang today. |
| Sunday 1 August |
News from Kupang:
Yachts are now starting to depart Kupang for the next destinations on the Sail Indonesia route. The first places of call are either the town of Baa on Rote Island to the SW of Kupang or the town of Kalabahi on Alor Island, 120 NM NE of Kupang. In both locations there will be festivities including receptions, cultural events and tours from 3-6 August, before then proceeding onto Lembata and Ende on Flores Island. About 20 yachts are expected to go to Rote Island and some of this fleet will also visit Sumba and Savu Islands. The remainder of the fleet are heading for the Alor destination.
All yachts are sorry to be leaving Kupang, having experienced a most wonderful welcome from the Gubenor of Nusa Tengara Timor, Wali Koto of Kupang and the people of Kupang. Many yachties also took advantage of the free tours provided by the Tourism Department to places such as Soe in the mountains, describing the tour as one of the most amazing trips of their life. Others have taken the opportunity to visit the local orphanage to provide support and assistance in their endeavours to provide a safe and secure life for children in their care.
The inwards clearance process (CIQP) into Indonesia at Kupang was friendly, efficient and fast and all yachties have reported this very favourably. The Rally Office in Kupang will be closing today as the yachts move onto other destinations along the route. Any late Rally yachts arriving into Kupang after today will need to go to the Port of Tenau (about 2 NM south of the Rally anchorage) to clear into the country. Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and the Harbour Master in Kupang are awaiting their arrival. |
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