Ahoy & Welcome To The Down Under Rally!
Since the Down Under Rally was founded back in 2014, we have assisted the owners and crew of Australian cruising yachts to prepare for and make the voyage beyond the horizon from Australia to the idyllic islands of the South Pacific.
Sailing from Australia to the South Pacific and cruising the islands is the dream for many Aussie adventurers. The warm weather, friendly locals, and laid-back lifestyle make it the perfect destination for those looking to broaden their horizons and experience a different way of life. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or just starting out, the Down Under Rally has helped hundreds of sailors turn their cruising dreams into reality, and we can help you, too!
During this same period, the Down Under Rally has also assisted the owners and crew of hundreds of internationally flagged cruising vessels to sail to and experience the truly extraordinary and unique cruising grounds of the east coast of Australia.
As a cruising destination, Australia has it all! Tranquil rivers, inland waterways, the iconic Sydney Harbour, the remote and seldom visited pristine atolls and reefs of Queenslands Coral Sea Marine Park, the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, the 100 magic miles of the Whitsunday Islands, the spectacular wilderness areas of Tasmania, and the Kimberley region of Western Australia exploring Australia’s vast coastline by yachts offers incredible diversity. In fact, as cruisers who have experienced much of what Australia has to offer, we believe that not visiting and spending time cruising in Australia would be a travesty. That is why the Down Under Rally encourages and assists members of the international cruising community to sail to Australia and experience all that our Land Down Under has to offer.
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Their voyages include a Pacific crossing from Panama to Australia. They have sailed from Australia to New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and Fiji on multiple occasions. Before heading offshore, they spent many years cruising the east coast of Australia from Sydney NSW, to Lizard Island in Far North Queensland.
In November 2014, John created the Down Under Rally and, since then, has assisted hundreds of sailors in achieving their cruising goals.