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Indonesia's First Fleet of Traditional Bugis Pinisi Schooners
SANDEQ 2010will happen this year and can be the perfect extention to the Darwin-Kupang Race called"Bandanera Yacht Rally " it is well worth the visit if you are into Cultural Emersion !KEEP READING "This one gets Interesting" So, why not charter one of our vessels, or join one of our August programs to follow this important Makassar cultural event! OR If you are really interested in Sailing, please contact us, as one of our Pinisi Schooners is scheduled to follow the complete "Sail Indonesia Yacht Rally" to carry race organizers and some lucky participating "paying" join on guests, space will be limited on this official vessel, so advance planning is suggested.
Race Schedule 2010:
This year we are offering the same package program for travelers interested in a real cultural experience among Indonesian people that seldom see tourists. For those interested, you can join any of the dates mentioned above, on a per night basis (2 day/1 night minimum) @ $90 USD per day or the complete program for $720 USD per person for the 8 day race event. On arrival back in Makassar, all the Independence Day celebrations started, with local speed boat races two days of rock concerts and no less than 20 local bands. All in all, this was a fun week ! ADVANCE BOOKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Have you Questions or Comments? |
If you're planning a visit to Indonesia in the
month of August, the Sandeq Race is something that you might want to include
in your itinerary. The Sandeq Race 2010 is now in its 12th year. This year's
competition includes 30+ of these traditional boats, crewed by local fishermen
from an area in the Northern part of South Sulawesi called Mandar. The Mandarese
people have used these fast fishing vessels to return their catch to market
as quickly as possible. The race starts in the city of Majene, and ends 7 days
later in the capital of South Sulawesi, Makassar. Each city visited during this
open sea race, throws a local festival with dancing, music and local foods.
After this festive event in Majene, the race moves on to Polewali, South Sulawesi
and yet another event is launched, the process continues till the race arrives
in Makassar, and merges with the National Independence Day celebrations in that
historic port. All 30+ Sandeq vessels stern in along Makassar's Pantai Losari
to create a traditional sailing photo opportunity, that is hard to recreate. This years event will be something special with a call being made for Pinisi Schooners from around Indonesia to Rendevou is the historical harbor of Makassar. We expect to have 20-30 vessels, with the President of the Republic of Indonesia, scheduled to open another major Marine Tourism event in the city of Makassar. In addition this year, the organizors of the "Sail Indonesia Yacht Rally" have added a stop in Makassar for an estimated 60 world cruising yachts. When you add this to our fleets of traditional vessels. Makassar is going to be a special place for that PHOTO OP that everyone hopes to have at the end of there holiday ! 