The 2011 Cruising Season
The 2011 cruising season was a great success and we are already getting our facilities ready for the 2012 cruising season. We look forward to seeing our many cruising friends returning again to Vanuatu and to welcoming new yachts that have not had the pleasure of visiting our wonderful cruising area!
Vanuatu Yachting events for 2012
During the cyclone season months of January, February and March Yachting World recommends that yachts leave Vanuatu.
Yachting World's mooring and sea wall facilities are not available during the cyclone season.
The Island Cruising Association
The Island Cruising Association (ICA) has scheduled two cruises to Vanuatu for 2012! The first will be early in the cruising season, leaving New Zealand on the 5th of May, so the yachts can enjoy the land diving activities on the island of Pentecost. Yachting World is the main sponsor for this event - and Waterfront Bar and Grill will be their base in Port Vila ( please see ICA webpage for details)
A second ICA Rally will arrive from Musket Cove - Fiji - on 7th August - clearing into
Oyster Island in the North - and working its way down to Port Vila - arriving mid September then leaving for Noumea on 27th Sept - 2012
World ARC 2012
The World ARC is expected in Port Vila - from 14 to 19 July 2012 . They intend to clear into Tanna - on 7th July 2012 - then head to Port Vila . The Waterfront Bar and Grill will again be their base - and a function is proposed during their stay.
All other Cruisers visiting us during the season - we do hope we can help make your visit to us a really happy one with plenty of good sailing !!! See you soon !!!
For more details visit the Vanuatu Yacht Rallies page.
WIFI Services at the Connect Cafe
Our always popular Internet Cafe now has wireless that will reach all of the boats on our seawall and most of the boats on our moorings. In addition, of course, we have Internet Kiosks and two computers set up for people who need to use a computer for printing files and word processing.
Those of you with your own notebook computer have two ways to connect to the Internet at the Connect Cafe. You can use our the WiFi wireless hotspot to access the Internet or you can plug into our LAN line. Click for more information on the Connect Cafe.
Fuel Facilities
Our new underground diesel tank, new fuel lines and pumps provide clean, filtered, high quality diesel fuel at the same price as in Port Vila's service stations. Most everyone filled up when they cleared out to as departing yachts get to buy their fuel duty free.
Cruising Guide to Vanuatu updated for 2012
The famous CD-ROM cruising guide to Vanuatu has been updated and is now also available in French with a new interface, new images, new nautical maps and more info on Vanuatu's anchorages. Click here for more on the cruising guide to Vanuatu. The guide is available at Yachting World's Connect Cafe. It is now also available in French!
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