2017 Darwin Dili Yacht Rally

Entries are now invited in the 2017 Darwin Dili Yacht Rally, departing from Darwin at 1000 hours on Saturday 15 July 2017. The event is open to monohull and multihull sailing yachts in both competitive and cruising divisions as well as motor vessels. The Timor-Leste Ministry of Tourism has confirmed prize money of USD$15,000 for the event. A full program of events including tours, cultural festivals and a Rally presentation and dinner in Dili is currently being arranged. The on-line entry form and entry information can be found at the Quick Link below. Please take time to read the information on this website, as it contains a wealth of information on the Rally and Timor-Leste or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The 2017 Rally also includes a second leg from Dili to Oecusse, hosted by the Authority for Special Administrative Region of Oecusse (ZEESM TL) will be hosting a second leg (a cruise in company) of the Rally from Dili to Oecusse for those boats travelling on to Indonesia or those simply wanting to cruise in Timor-Leste waters. Dr. Mari Alkatiri the President of the Authority for Special Administrative Region of Oecusse will be hosting tours and a Rally dinner along with cultural events and entertainment. The Oecusse stopover will include tours and cultural events.

Yachts participating in the 2017 Sail Indonesia Rally from Darwin may also join the Darwin Dili Yacht Rally under co-operative arrangements between the two rallies.