The 2010 Cruising Season
We are enjoying an excellent 2010 cruising season with more boats still arriving here in Port Vila and cruising thoughout all of the magnificent Vanuatu islands.
Many of you are coming back to Vanuatu for another cruising season because the islands of Vanuatu are such a wonderful sailing experience.
Yachting world is ready to welcome you back along with all the other cruisers who are coming to Vanuatu for the first time.
Yachting events for 2010
The World ARC arrived in Port Vila in early July - after making
landfall in Port Resolution - Tanna . There were 24 Yachts
in the fleet. They set sail for Mackay,
Queensland on 16th July.
The 2010 Melbourne to Port Vila Yacht Race
Eight yachts took place in the 2010 Melbourne - Vila Yacht Race in mid July. Tevake11 claimed line honours. Turbo arrived in second place and 51st Project from Sandringham Yacht Club was in third place .
The Blue Water Rally
The Blue Water Rally arrived in Port Villa on arrived on July 29th - the day before Independence celebrations. The 24 participating yachts were treated to a wonderful display of fireworks in the Harbour
and celebrations lasted four days with a gala welcome party for the Rally participants on Aug 4th at the Waterfront Bar and Grill. The Rally was timed perfectly so that everyone enjoyed lots of activities and events here in Port Vila.
In September we look forward to seeing our friends sailing with the New Zealand Island Cruising Association. For more details visit the Vanuatu Yacht Rallies page.
New 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.
New 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 2010
The famous CD-ROM cruising guide to Vanuatu has been updated 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.
|
