The Down Under Rally cruisers are arriving with vessel and event preparations well underway. 2024 has attracted 22 vessels soon to set offshore going East to explore new adventures.
The Pacific Rally Go East 2024 will aim to depart our waters 6 May weather permitting, with participants cruising in company with friends heading in the same general direction with the Island Cruising & Down Under Rally coordinating the event. Offering support pre and on passage with weather, and tracking, help with crew, assist with all the documentation and entry/exit formalities, provide detailed resources and destination information to save the boat owner time doing all the research. Such a wonderful initiative we have supported for over the last 10+ years here at The Boat Works.
The Down Under Rally members are treated to a departure week here at The Boat Works which incorporate a pre-departure training events such as safety at sea and first aid training to assist and be better prepared ahead of the adventures ahead. The week will also host a range of networking events onsite at Kokomo Kitchen and Bar where cruisers will have the opportunity to network and meet the crew.
The Rally Destinations
Rally participants have the choice to select which destinations they’d most like to visit or they can follow the suggested itinerary and timeline to sail the ocean passages as part of the group.
2024 includes:
- Australia
- New Caledonia
- Vanuatu
- Australia
Returning
- To New Zealand or Australia mid October
- Or on to Indonesia where they Rally coordinators will connect you with others heading that way too.
Earlier this year The Boat Works had the pleasure of welcoming Fiji representative (pictured below) Adam Wade, General Manager from Vuda Marina Fiji, to our shores to give some insight to our cruising customers as to the benefits of the amazing south pacific destination for cruisers. Yet another amazing destination cruisers have the opportunity to travel in company with the Down Under Rally members.
Vuda Marina Fiji, Vuda Point, Fiji Islands, South Pacific
Rally Departure Week | What’s On:
Safety & Sea Survival Course – 25 April 2024
If you are heading offshore this season – you’ll want to do The Safety & Sea Survival (SSS) course. Involving classroom style presentations & learning activities, and practical exercises in the use of liferafts, inflatable lifejackets & distress flares. Book online here https://www.revolutionise.com.au/papersail…/events/227064/
1st Aid Training – 20 April 2024
Specialised marine emergency response training to assist you and your crew on your vessel and in your operational environment. Book online via the Heart Training link (14) Facebook
Learn more about the Down Under Rally adventures.
