Just want to advise of an alternative way to complete your Indonesian paperwork and at the same time visit the sort of area cruisers dream about. No
race no rally and definitely no fixed time frame. 2010 more than 70 yachts visited Banda in the Spice Islands and were hurried onwards due to some schedule, upsetting both the locals and the yachties. SAIL MALUKU wants you to stay and appreciate the delights of this area. The organizers have a wealth of experience and are being advised by sailors , so hopefully it's the needs of yachts that will be filled ,not other agendas. The cost will be a ridiculous IDR 500000 {$50-$60} inc been there done that T shirt , and will cover all
documentation necessary for
Indonesia. This event is planned for August 2011 shortly after the Darwin to Ambon
race which is another great thing to be part of but if you just want to do your own thing or depart other than from Darwin, visit
Welcome to Sail Maluku Archipelago details should be posted there in the next few days. See you in the Spice Islands.