A year of Multihull rallies

Multihull cruisers are spoilt for choice with social rallies over the next 12 months including the memorable Multihull Solutions Whitsunday Multihull Rendezvous from September 2-8, the Multihull Solutions Pittwater Rally from October 4-6 and two Mariner Boating international multihull rallies in the Mediterranean and Caribbean in early 2014.

Multihull Solutions says that the Whitsunday Rendezvous has already received a large number entries and is shaping up to be the best in the event’s history.

The 2013 itinerary and entry form -- now online at http://www.multihullsolutions.com.au/events/2013-whitsunday-rendezvous -- reveals plans for a week of superb sailing through the Whitsunday islands with frequent stops for social functions, exploring and relaxing.

Multihull Solutions managing director Mark Elkington said the Rendezvous has become a major calendar event for the company with most previous participants returning year after year.

"Over the past few years, we’ve created a truly memorable event that attracts a great bunch of people who really know how to fully appreciate the sailing and social action in the breathtaking Whitsundays," he said.

“The Rendezvous has also become a very effective forum for multihull enthusiasts to view other catamaran and trimaran brands and models, while exchanging cruising stories and multihull tips.”

The Multihull Rendezvous is not limited to those with their own boats. If entrants can’t relocate their own multihull or do not own a boat, the various Whitsunday charter companies offer a range of options so everyone can join the action.

Those in the southern states won’t miss out on the fun with the 2013 Multihull Solutions Pittwater Rally scheduled from October 4-6.

Run in conjunction with the Lock Crowther Multihull Regatta and hosted by the Royal Motor Yacht Club, the Pittwater Rally offers competitive racing for "grand prix" multis as well as cruising boats.

In 2013 the Rally also includes an exclusive and extremely social cruising division that is open to cruising multihulls of any size to sail in company, meet fellow cruisers, view other boats, and enjoy sailing the magnificent waters of Pittwater and Broken Bay.

Multihull Solutions has also joined forces with Mariner Boating to showcase two exciting new international multihull rallies in early 2014.

The Caribbean Canter Yacht Rally will take place from February 28 to March 10, encompassing a cruise through the Leeward Islands between Antigua and St Martin. Including the pristine islands of Barbuda and Saba. The rally/race program is low key with some serious parties, and is designed to get participants from one destination to the next while soaking up the colourful mix of cultures and spectacular landscape. The plan is to sail one way from Antigua to St Martin and include the totally unspoiled islands of Barbuda and Saba into the mix.

The Sail Tahiti Yacht Rally from April 13-24 in 2014 comprises an unforgettable cruise through the spectacular Leeward Islands of French Polynesia aboard a spirited Catana 41 or Catana 47.

The rally will take in some of the world’s most beautiful locations including the ‘vanilla island’ of Taha’a and the stunning island of Bora Bora where lush valleys blossom with hibiscus, sparkling white beaches circle the emerald lagoon, and brilliant fish and giant manta rays glide through endless coral gardens. The itinerary also includes a cruise to the ‘woman island’ of Huahine where mirror-like lagoons reflect phosphorescent coral formations that lay scattered in and along the reefs, a stop at Faaroa Bay, and night at the diving and spiritual mecca of Raiatea, which legend holds to be the cradle of Polynesian civilisation. 

Multihull Solutions is offering a special deal to its newsletter subscribers, with a $300 discount on their international rally holiday if they mention “Multihull Solutions” in their booking enquiry. This offer is valid until 5.00pm (AEST) on Wednesday, 31 July.

Participants can also use these international rallies as a great way to try before they buy. Anyone who participates in a Mariner Boating Rally and decides to purchase a new boat from Multihull Solutions will have the cost of their rally holiday reimbursed via a deduction from the vessel’s purchase price. Conditions apply.

Further information on the international multihull rallies and the special offers go to: http://www.multihullsolutions.com.au/events/2014-multihull-rallies.