August 10
At this time it is difficult to keep our website updated as our staff are travelling across Indonesia where the internet is either not working or poor quality and the participants also have the same problems.
There were 32 yachts in Wakatobi  following the program and the others in the fleet that left from Darwin are not keeping in touch with us so we cannot know where they are and they do not use the radio nets we have scheduled so it is impossible to know here they are.

August 2
News from Ambon:
25 yachts have arrived in Ambon from Banda. The President of Indonesia arrived in Ambon and hosted a function for Sail Indonesia , photographs will be on our website later in this month.

August 1
News from Kupang:
Yachts are now starting to depart Kupang for the next destinations on the Sail Indonesia route. The first places of call are either the town of Baa on Rote Island to the SW of Kupang or the town of Kalabahi on Alor Island, 120 NM NE of Kupang. In both locations there will be festivities including receptions, cultural events and tours from 3-6 August, before then proceeding onto Lembata and Ende on Flores Island. About 20 yachts are expected to go to Rote Island and some of this fleet will also visit Sumba and Savu Islands. The remainder of the fleet are heading for the Alor destination.
All yachts are sorry to be leaving Kupang, having experienced a most wonderful welcome from the Gubenor of Nusa Tengara Timor, Wali Koto of Kupang and the people of Kupang. Many yachties also took advantage of the free tours provided by the Tourism Department to places such as Soe in the mountains, describing the tour as one of the most amazing trips of their life. Others have taken the opportunity to visit the local orphanage to provide support and assistance in their endeavours to provide a safe and secure life for children in their care.
The inwards clearance process (CIQP) into Indonesia at Kupang was friendly, efficient and fast and all yachties have reported this very favourably. The Rally Office in Kupang will be closing today as the yachts move onto other destinations along the route. Any late Rally yachts arriving into Kupang after today will need to go to the Port of Tenau (about 2 NM south of the Rally anchorage) to clear into the country. Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and the Harbour Master in Kupang are awaiting their arrival.

July 29
Banda Route: More arrivals in Banda include Bernick, Cheeca Bey, Erica, Intiaq, Finale, Fleck, Linda, Magnetic, Metana, Mr Percival, Nirai, Sassoon, Savahn, Tara II, Thula Mama, Tin Soldier, Umbra Luna. The yacht Thyme is expected to arrive early this evening.
Kupang Route: More arrivals in Kupang include La Palapa, Victory Cat, Bluestone, Amazing Grace, Sunray II. No more yachts are expected today.

July 28
Banda Route: Yachts in Banda at 0900 today include Anui, Camulle, Catspaw, Convergence, Cutting edge, Esprit, First light III, Harmonie, Intiaq, Island time, Miranda I, Orono I, Pegasus, Pricislla, Red Boomer, Story teller,Tocatta I. More yachts are expected later today.
Kupang Route: The following is the list of yachts arriving today: Thetis, Shivoo, Andiamo, Ballyhoo, Balu, Banik, Bien Aller, CharelleCoromandel Quest, Daedelus Too, Damarri, Do it, Gypsy Rose, Helios, Independent Freedom, Lotus, Mirage, Pelagos, Po' Oino Roa, Scot Free, September, Sisiutl, Son of the Sun, Tamoure, Thumbs Up, Willow, Tasha DM. There are still a handful of late starters yet to arrive. The Governor's dinner is on tonight.

July 28
Banda Route: Yachts in Banda at 0900 today include Anui, Camulle, Catspaw, Convergence, Cutting edge, Esprit, First light III, Harmonie, Intiaq, Island time, Miranda I, Orono I, Pegasus, Pricislla, Red Boomer, Story teller,Tocatta I. More yachts are expected later today.
Kupang Route: The following is the list of yachts arriving today: Thetis, Shivoo, Andiamo, Ballyhoo, Balu, Banik, Bien Aller, CharelleCoromandel Quest, Daedelus Too, Damarri, Do it, Gypsy Rose, Helios, Independent Freedom, Lotus, Mirage, Pelagos, Po' Oino Roa, Scot Free, September, Sisiutl, Son of the Sun, Tamoure, Thumbs Up, Willow, Tasha DM. There are still a handful of late starters yet to arrive. The Governor's dinner is on tonight.
Banda Route: The Indonesian Fisheries Patrol escort reached Banda at 04:00 this morning. Three yachts were already in port. Details not to hand. More news expected tomorrow morning.
Kupang Route: Sail Indonesia staff arrived in Kupang yesterday and this morning report the arrival of three yachts overnight: Katmandu, Suspense and Varlee. Also arrived today by 17:00 CST are Airstream, Ajax, Amulet, Apsara, Black Pearl, Blues, Cardea ,Chantilly, Cognac, Dreamweaver, Heartsong, Hilde, Larissa, Marnie, Meroe, Nan Fong, Pro's Per Aim, Scarlett O'Hara, Second Wind, Tea, Whispher HR.

July 26
At 08:30 this morning the Indonesian Fisheries Patrol vessel escorting the fleet to Banda was at 07 41S and 130 16E. They report ongoing 25 knot winds and rough conditions. Their ETA in Banda is 03:00 tomorrow morning. Australian yacht 64' Chancegger skippered by David Hill has damaged their steering and are making their way to Cape Don. Australian Authorities are monitoring the situation. New Zealand yacht 42' Thyme skippered by Simon Anderson also have steering problems but are not in need of outside assistence. They intend to shelter in the lee of an island overnight and effect repairs and are expected to be back on track tomorrow.
At 1600 hours it was reported that weather conditions are easing and seas moderating.

July 25
At 0800 on 25 July, the escort Indonesia Fisheries vessel was located at 10 08, 129 49 about 40 nautical miles ahead of the Banda fleet.  Conditions were described as “classic Banda sea conditions” with a SE breeze of 10-15 knots and a following 1-2 metre swell.  All yachts in both fleets reported in at this morning’s sched, all having had a good night, and are progressing well.
At 1600 hours the Indonesian escort vessel Hui Macan Tutul 001 was located at 8 57 S and 128 54 E and approaching the first chain of islands in the Indonesian archipelago. Wind strength was over 25 knots from the south-east and expected to stay that way for a while.

July 25
At 0800 on 25 July, the escort Indonesia Fisheries vessel was located at 10 08, 129 49 about 40 nautical miles ahead of the Banda fleet.  Conditions were described as “classic Banda sea conditions” with a SE breeze of 10-15 knots and a following 1-2 metre swell.  All yachts in both fleets reported in at this morning’s sched, all having had a good night, and are progressing well.