Yacht Rally Charters

Yacht Charter Rallies - the perfect combination of sailing, racing, culture and fun!

What is a Rally? | Why charter on a rally? | Where to rally?

Sydney | Kalia, Tonga | Phuket/Langkawi, Thailand | Caribbean | Aegean Sea (Greece and Turkey) | Amalfi Coast, Italy | Croatia | Bonifacio, Corsica

Chartering a yacht in a rally is a unique and unforgettable experience offering the perfect combination of exhilaration on fun racing days and the relaxation of being on holiday on a yacht as part of a group or flotilla instead of solo chartering. These rallies are manged by teams that local experts who can advise you on the best anchorages, restaurants, local attractions and of course bars! Boatbookings can offer you some unforgettable Rally experiences in destinations worldwide.

What is a yacht rally?

A rally is an organised event involving a number of yachts plus a committee boat to start the races and coordinate events and provide technical support for rally participants. A rally is different to a flotilla holiday as the boats all follow the same itinerary, compete in relaxed races, and berth in the same ports whereas on a flotilla holiday you may need to stay as a group for a certain amount of time and are then free to go and explore alternative ports within a given area.

Why charter on a rally?

Being part of a rally can provide the ideal holiday for both advanced and novice sailors, families or smaller groups, because they provide organised sailing, a bit of competition, culture, relaxation and socialising. Equally, if you want to organise a sailing holiday for your Yacht Club, a rally can provide the perfect balance between racing and relaxing in a variety of destinations worldwide. Chartering on a rally also provides a set itinerary, less hassle in getting permits, and post race camaraderie.

Rallies normally include many of the following:

Each event is run by a host and hostess
There is 24/7 technical support offered by an engineer who travels with the rally on the "committee" boat
There is extensive local knowledge available to every participant
There is a program of social events with a dinner and presentation at the end of each of the racing legs
The social program is included in the price
Hotel accommodation at both ends of the rally for welcome and farewell functions
A typical race day includes a morning cruise to a rendezvous for lunch and a swim with the race of less than 15 miles to the final destination in the afternoon
Every race day is followed by a lay day when participants are free to do their own thing but still with access to the rally team
Trophies for each race winner and for the overall series winner
A branded garment - such as a sleeveless vest
A CD of images shot during the event

In short, a rally normally becomes on of those unforgettable life events that you will remember and talk about for years to come.

Where to rally?

Rallies are available all year round in destinations worldwide - we can almost always find a rally and a rally program to suit you. Here are some of the major ones this year!

Sydney Harbour Hop 

The Sydney Harbour Hop provides a perfect weekend on the water in the world famous Syndey Harbour from the 2nd - 5th October 2009. Enjoy racing, entertainment and special events whilst exploring Sydney Harbour in an all out hop from the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron to the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia and then on to the Middle Harbour Yacht Club.

Kalia Yacht Rally Tonga 

Discover the delights of tropical sailing in Tonga's pristine waters for the Kalia Yacht Rally.

Tonga is a fantastic charter destination and still largely undiscovered, so take advantage of this perfect blend of racing, relaxation and the amazing wildlife in the Vavaíu group of over 60 islands.

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Phuket Langkawi Yacht Rally