Port Vila, vanuatu to southport, Australia/ 1,050nm / 24 Jun - 4 Jul 2023

11 days / cat O ocean race / SILVER FERN & SALT LINES / cREW full

The Port Vila, Vanuatu to Southport, Australia Race will be an epic 2-yacht Category 0, SW 1,050nm fun race across the sunny and warm Pacific Ocean and into the Coral Sea as we navigate our way through islands and reefs to Southport on Australia’s Queensland Coast. We’ll go head to head with two 70+ foot race yacht crews on Silver Fern and Salt Lines racing each other to claim the title of Coral Sea Ocean Race Winner in this inaugural yacht race.

It promises to be an excellent voyage for those looking for a longer ocean passage, while enjoying the experience in a warm and fairly forgiving tropical environment. For those wanting to experience cruising to the Pacific Islands, it also offers an insight into the planning, preparation and formalities required for an ocean passage and for departing from a foreign port.

AUD$7,750

11 days

Itinery

You can fly directly into Bauerfield International Airport in Port Vila, Vanuatu on the 24th of June 2023 or earlier. Our crew will officially assemble on the 25th of June where we'll meet for breakfast and then spend the day running through final checks and preparations. We'll familiarise you with the yacht, systems and safety equipment and you will join us for a crew welcome dinner. You are welcome to stay onboard from the 24th onwards and we will aim to cross the start line on the 26th of June for the race to Southport. We would expect to arrive in Southport on the 3rd or 4th of July where we will hold a celebration dinner at the Southport Yacht Club. You can plan to fly out of Brisbane or Gold Coast Airports from the 5th of July onwards.

Inclusions

Your crew package includes; all meals onboard, crew meals in Vanuatu and in Southport, accommodation onboard, your Ocean Sailing Expeditions crew shirt, marina fees, the use of a PFD (personal floatation device), PLB (personal locator beacon), and a safety tether. Your bedding, a pillow and towel are also included along with suncream.

Exclusions

Your crew package excludes; accommodation ashore, flights and transport to and from departure and arrival ports, alcohol, toiletries, clothing and wet weather gear. You will need to complete either a 5-hour online or 2-day classroom based Sea Safety and Survival Training Course or equivalent prior to departure.

Its always recommended that you book flights with date flexibility incase of unforeseen changes due to weather or schedules. Accommodation options if you want to stay ashore either side of trip:  AirBNB,  Booking.com,  Wotif &  HomeAway.

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