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SAIL NOUMEA 2015 Cruise Rally & Ocean Race
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+ OCEAN RACE – BRISBANE TO NOUMEA
12.00 noon Saturday 20 June 2015
A Category 1 Offshore Yacht Race
for Multihulls and Mono Hulls
Division II boats start the day before
CRUISE RALLY – BRISBANE TO NOUMEA
07.00 hours Saturday 10 June 2015
Departing from either Brisbane,
Bundaberg or Gladstone
BRIEFING MEETING
As per the Notice of Race
SAIL NOUMEA 2015 Race Cruise Rally
By popular demand, Royal Queensland Yacht
Squadron and Cercle Nautique Caledonien are
again collaborating to conduct
Sail Noumea 2015.
+ ABOUT THE PACIFIC
ISLAND OF NEW
CALEDONIA
The Pacific island of New Caledonia is a nature lover’s paradise. Punching above its weight, the island lays claims to impressive natural features including the largest lagoon in the world, a unique blend of flora and fauna, and a 1800km-long (1118 mile) coral reef, second only in size to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
And yet, the island has much more to offer than mountain excursions and beach trips. Once a French colony and now with special French territorial status, the clash of Melanesian and French cultures is most visible to the south, in capital city Nouméa. Luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants and plush boutiques bring a cosmopolitan quality whilst the presence of traditional Melanesian cuisine, dance and village culture heralds the islander’s strong sense of heritage.
Key Facts
Area: 18,575 sq km (7,172 sq miles)
Population: 264,022 (2013)
Population density: 14.2 per sq km.
Capital: Nouméa
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. European-style, two-pin plugs
are in use
Currency: Currency unit is French Pacific Franc, referred to
as XPF or CFP.
Language: French.
Isle of Pines
+ Top 8 Noumea attractions
Tchou Tchou train
An Italian-built road ‘train’. It combines an informative
sightseeing experience with a fun French flavor, not to forget
the beautiful French pastries available at the famous Ouen Toro
Lookout.
Amedee Island Marine Reserve
Climb the lighthouse, snorkel in crystal clear water, see the
famous sea kraits (tri-coloured sea snakes).
Big game fishing
Currently being organised by the host Club.
Jet-skiing Adventure
Thrill-seekers need look no further than jet-skiing the
harbours of Noumea.
Bird Lovers’ Paradise
See New Caledonia’s national bird, the exotically named
Cagou. The Botanical Gardens’ bird sanctuary and forest park
tour takes in some very impressive Noumea landmarks.
+ Top 8 Noumea attractions
Marine Life
Visit the Noumea Aquarium for an amazing array of marine
species and none more impressive or rare than the mysterious
Nautilus. This is one of only a handful of places in the world
where you can see this enigmatic shellfish up close and
personal. Don’t forget to visit the Fluorescent corals in a
separate room – extraordinary jewels of the sea reflected by
black lights.
Bay and Beach Hikes
If you have a little energy to burn, why not hike the beautiful
bays and beaches of Noumea out to Ouen Toro lookout. Stop in
at the Sud Province Tourism office for a local map that shows the
tracks leading to the lookout. It is a great day’s outing if you’re
reasonably fit. On the way back, sample some exquisite French
cuisine like tuna tartare or a creme brulee. You’ll have earned it
after your walk!
Locals’ Island Escape
Live like a Noumea local for a day by sailing to Duck or
Escapade Island. This is a hidden gem and not many people
know about it. Enjoy the sunshine, swim in the clear waters and
dine like you’re in the Mediterranean for the day. Best of all,
Duck Island and Escapade are two natural reserves. Fish are
plentiful (blue parrots, coral trout, school of mulets or rabbit fish,
barracudas etc… they are all there …. to be hand touched !
+ SAIL NOUMEA 2015 Race and Cruise Map
+ SAIL NOUMEA 2015 Who’s already in the cruise/race?
Confirmed cruisers and racers.
Patriot
Tony Love
Salacia (Cruise) Steve Everett
Kerumba
Tam Faragher
Alvis (Cruise) Stewart Markwell
Ragtime Chris Morgan
Beau Geste
Cameron Ward
Spirit of Mateship
Peter Jones
BlackJack
Peter Harburg
+ POST RACE CRUISE RALLY [7-8 DAYS]
CRUISE LEG 1: NOUMEA TO ISLE OF PINES
& RETURN
Monday 29th June to Sunday 5th July
Itinerary:
Monday 29/6: Guests or crew changes arrive La Tontouta
International Airport, Noumea and make own way to Port
Moselle, Noumea ready for departure to Isle of Pines.
Planned departure date is 29th June for a period of 7-8 days
weather permitting.
Cruise to Isle of Pines – this is one of the reasons for going
… a cruise itinerary to take in Prony Bay, Isle of Pines and
favourite anchorages in between, together with shore
based activities being planned by our French hosts. These
will have a cost and shore activities will need to be
prepaid.
Return to Noumea p.m. Saturday 4th July. Passengers
disembark on Sunday 5th July and make their own way to
the airport.
“Cruise Vanuatu is being organised by individual yacht owners who may sail
together for part or all of the itinerary.”
CRUISE VANUATU
2015 Cruise Leg 1
+ CRUISE VANUATU
2015 Cruise Leg 2
CRUISE LEG 2: NOUMEA TO PORT VILA
VANUATU via LOYALTIES [13 DAYS]
Sunday 5th July to Friday 17th July
Following the race and cruise leg 1, a number of boats are planning a
subsequent passage in company via the Loyalties and on to Vanuatu.
Itinerary:
Sunday 5/7: Guests arrive La Tontouta International Airport, Noumea
and make own way to Port Moselle, Noumea. Board yacht late
afternoon.
Planned departure date from Port Vila is Monday 6th July after
provisioning. Depart Customs Noumea (or Lifou 4 days later subject
to numbers).
The sparsely populated Loyalty Islands have large tracts of
impenetrable bush, secluded beaches and hidden
caves. Maré, Lifou and Ouvéa each have their own
characteristics: Maré is known for its deep rock holes, rugged
coastal scenery and serene beaches; Lifou for its breathtaking cliff-
top views and small secret beaches; Ouvéa for its unending beach
and tranquil lagoon stretching endlessly to the horizon.
Visit Port Boise, located in the south of the Grande Terre where
whales come every year for the mating and breeding season (August
and September).
Explore Druelu
Thursday 16/7: Arrive Vanuatu Port Vila, clear customs, moor at
marina. Guests depart Friday 17/7 and make their own way to the
airport.
Flights run direct to Brisbane on Friday.
“Cruise Vanuatu is being organised by individual yacht owners who may sail together
for part or all of the itinerary.”
+ CRUISE LEG 3: CRUISE VANUATU EX PORT
VILA TO ESPIRITU SANTO VIA MALAKULA
[10 DAYS]
Friday 17th July to Sunday 26th July
Itinerary:
Friday 17/7: Guests arrive Port Vila (Bauerfield Airport) and
make own way to Port Vila mooring area.
Malekula is the second largest island and the most diverse,
culturally and linguistically, with over thirty distinct languages
spoken. Some of the best custom dances come from the island.
The interior of Malekula is mountainous, rugged and forest-
covered with great walking tracks. There are even old cannibal
sites hidden in the bush on north Malekula.
The pink sands of Champagne Beach spill into warm waters
filled with wrecks and reefs begging to be explored by Espiritu
Santo holiday-makers. Rinse off with a dip in one of the island’s
many freshwater blue holes. Trek over a bamboo bridge to visit
the bats and swallows of Millennium Cave, who nap among
spectacular rock formations. Divers can wave hello to “The Lady,”
one of the many intact artifacts of the wreck of the SS President
Coolidge.
Saturday 25/7: Arrive back in Luganville, Espiritu Santo.
Accommodation at Aore Island Resort from 24 July.
Guests depart on Sunday 26/7 and make their own way to the
airport. Flights direct to Brisbane run Sunday from Luganville.
“Cruise Vanuatu is being organised by individual yacht owners who may sail together
for part or all of the itinerary.”
CRUISE VANUATU
2015 Cruise Leg 3
+ CRUISE VANUATU
2015 Cruise Leg 4
CRUISE LEG 4: CRUISE VANUATU &
LUGANVILLE
[6 DAYS]
Tuesday 28th July to Sunday 2nd August
Accommodation is planned at Aore Island Resort in 1
bedroom ocean view bungalows for the duration of this leg,
integrated with sailing.
Itinerary:
Tuesday 28/7: Guests arrive Santo-Pekoa International
Airport, Luganville, Espiritu Santo and transfer to Aore Resort
by bus and ferry.
Luganville is the second-largest town on Vanuatu. The biggest
draw to the Island is the wreck of the SS President Coolidge, a
WWII troop carrier sunk by friendly mines in 1942.
Visit Ratoua Island (resort)
Explore the east coast.
Sunday 9/8: Guests depart Luganville, fly direct to Brisbane
arriving late afternoon.
“Cruise Vanuatu is being organised by individual yacht owners who may sail
together for part or all of the itinerary.”
+ CRUISE LEG 5: VANUATU TO BRISBANE VIA CHESTERFIELD REEF EX LUGANVILLE
Tuesday 4/8 , ETA Brisbane 21/8 Itinerary: Tuesday 4/8: Crew arrive Santo-Pekoa International
Airport, Luganville, Vanuatu and make own way to mooring area, off Aore Resort.
Further explore Espiritu Santos Island Weather permitting, depart Customs Monday 10/8.
Conveniently located, roughly halfway between Vanuatu
and Australia, is Chesterfield Reef. It's remarkable as the last thing you expect to find during a 1,000 mile passage is a comfortable mid-ocean anchorage. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it's a nesting site for dozens of different types of birds--including red footed boobies, frigates and a variety of terns as well as for sea turtles.
Permission is needed to stop at Chesterfield Reef (the atoll is patrolled by the French Navy). Contact affmar@gouv.nc.
ETA Friday 21/8: Arrive Brisbane, Customs check in Rivergate.
“Cruise Vanuatu is being organised by individual yacht owners who may sail together for part or all of the itinerary.”
CRUISE VANUATU
2015 Cruise Leg 5
+ GENERAL INFORMATION
A passport valid for 6 months beyond the date of planned departure is required. No visas are required for Australian citizens.
Ocean Race
Mediterranean Shipping is providing the racing and rally events with container freight for outward shipping of cruising gear (sails, dinghies,
outboards etc.) and return loading of racing sails. There will be charges for those owners wishing to avail themselves of this. Inventory and volume
of gear needing to be shipped each way will need to be provided. The container must depart from Manly 2 weeks before race start and will take at
least 3 weeks for return delivery to Manly.
If your yacht is not already on the Australian Register of Ships, we encourage you to get started on this process right now as it can take some time
for the bureaucracy.
IASF Category 1 requirements apply, refer Notice of Race.
New Caledonia
Yachts arriving from overseas may not stop anywhere else within the territorial waters of New Caledonia before clearing into Noumea. Clearance
is only possible at the Visitors Wharf of Port Moselle Marina or Port Sud Marina. Vessels must fly the yellow Quarantine flag and the French
courtesy flag on entering New Caledonia waters.
Qantas and Air Caledonie fly Brisbane to Noumea. La Tontouta International Airport is located approx. 2 hours’ drive from Noumea township. Our
recommended hotel in Noumea is the Royal Tera Resort Hotel located on the beachfront about 2km from CNC and marina.
The local currency unit is French Pacific Franc, referred to as XPF or CFP. The official language is French.
Vanuatu
You must notify Customs at least 24hrs prior to arrival of the expected ETA and port of entry. Port Vila is the primary port of entry into Vanuatu,
although it is OK to clear in at Lenakel on Tanna, Luganville in Santo and Sola on Vanua Lava. Prior to clearing in you must fly the quarantine flag
when within 200 nautical miles of any Vanuatu Island.
Virgin Blue and Air Vanuatu have direct flights from Brisbane into either Port Vila (Bauerfield airport) and is only 10 mins from Port Vila. Espiritu
Santo's Pekoa airport is Vanuatu's second international airport. It is serviced by Air Vanuatu.
The local currency unit is the Vatu. Vanuatu has three official languages, English, French and Bislama, a creole language evolved from English.
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Contact Information Tony Love: patriotj133@gmail.com
Tam Faragher: tam.faragher@tfa.com.au
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