Yacht Rallies and Races to Vanuatu for 2010
The World ARC 2010 Yacht Rally
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.
A prize-giving was held lat the Waterfront Bar and
Grill - with prizes for their last leg - from Fiji to Port Resolution.
These were as follows :
- 1st - Lady Liza ( 3 days 20 hours )
- 2nd - A Lady - 3 days
- 3rd Skylark ( 4 days - 9 hours)
- Prizes for multihull went to Liza 4 days 14 hours .
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
24 yachts participating in The Blue Water Rally arrived in Port Villa on arrived on July 29th - the day before Independence celebrations. The Rally 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 hosting the Island Cruising Association. Lyn and John Martin from New Zealand have made this a very popular cruising Rally - visiting many of our beautiful outer islands.
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 !!!
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