Bareboat Charter
by . on 28 Jul 2009
Ephesus Mariner Boating Holidays
http://www.marinerboating.com.au
We have selected operators in the bareboat fleets of the world who meet our strict criteria for fleet management, maintenance and service standards. If your interest is more serious racing we can also source yachts for events on the racing programs world wide.
• Hamilton Island Race Week • Geelong Sailing Week • Adelaide Port Lincoln Race Week
• Kings Cup Thailand • The Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta • China Cup 2010
And for the first time The Tahiti Pearl Regatta.
The Tahiti Pearl Regatta 2010
A gazetted event on the Polynesian yachting calendar the Tahiti Pearl Regatta now attracts upwards of 30 crews, local and international to compete in this tropical paradise. Teams from France, Germany, England, US, Australia and New Zealand were represented in the mix this year as well as enthusiastic local sailors.
The regatta route includes various destinations within the Leeward Islands. Raiatea (sacred island), Taha’a (the vanilla island), Huahine (savage island) and Bora Bora (the pearl of the South Seas) showcasing the birth place of the Mao’hi civilisation. All the islands are spectacular and markedly different in culture, scenery and navigation challenges.
Conducted under international sailing regulations and rules of racing, the regatta provides for spinnaker, cruising (non spinnaker), catamaran and super yacht divisions. Most of the yachts and catamarans carry a spinnaker and if confident, crews compete on equal ground within their division on handicap.
A well organised and informed race committee brief the crews and skippers, sometimes on VHF before race start which is normally relatively early. Documented race instructions are easy to follow which is a bonus if you have had a Te Rui Nui (a big night). Race distances vary and normally do not exceed an easy 20 nautical miles for the day allowing for good times and sunshine. The sailing instructions also vary from year to year encompassing either Huahani or Bora Bora islands on a rotational basis. However the five days include lagoon racing and island transits with guaranteed fun and enjoyable racing.
Our programme extends the stay for a leisurely 'cruise in company' to complete a perfect holiday.
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