Welcome to our first e-newsletter for 2011.
The following cruises options are now available:
· 3 day Bynoe Harbour
· 4 day Tiwi Islands
· 7 day Cobourg and the Tiwi Islands
· 14 – 21 day Kimberley (private charter only – 3 couple max)
· 14-30 day Indonesian adventure (Maluku Province – private charter only – 2 couple max)
· Private charters to a location of your choice from 1 to 28 days
Contact Peter at sail@arafurasailing.com.au for more information about 2011 cruise dates and rates or book early for your 2012 adventure, and receive 2011 rates. Check out our website for more information on www.arafurasailing.com.au
SPECIAL OFFER FOR JUNE AND JULY 2011
Book a 14 day Kimberley or 7 day Cobourg private charter in June or July 2011 and
receive a 10% discount off our advertised prices.
Cruising the Maluku Province of Indonesia
The last couple of years, in late September/ October, we have sailed north of Darwin to Saumlaki (capital of the Tanimbar Islands in the Maluku Province of Indonesia). Saumlaki is only 2 days sail north of Darwin, with many cruising options available elsewhere in the region, which is east of East Timor.
The weather is quite moderate and the sailing conditions have been excellent.
Our main focus in returning each year is a commitment to assist several schools with computers and other teaching resources and further develop relationships with the local people.
Sailing options available after visiting Saumlaki include cruising the Tanimbar Islands, the Kei Islands, Banda and Ambon with the possibility of visiting any of the 100s of islands along the way. There are active volcanos, beautiful white beaches, world-class snorkelling/diving, a myriad of villages and wonderful friendly people to visit and experience.
This year we will have an Indonesian sailing guide join us for the extended cruising from Saumlaki, to ensure our guests get the most from their experience.
We are looking for people who might share our interest in community engagement/development projects but also have a sense of adventure, as 2 cabins (max 4 people) are available for our annual cruise.
Depending on destination preferences these cruises can range from 14 to 30 days, with plenty of time to go ashore, explore and mingle with the local people.
We have some interest already in the 2011 cruise but would be happy to take expressions of interest for 2012 and 2013. Part of your costs will go towards the community projects as a donation.
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