Yachts ready for race

Yachts ready for race

DENPASAR, Bali: Twenty four yachts from various countries
taking part in the Indonesian sailing race, Arung Samudra 95,
recently arrived at the Benoa port.

The race will start from the port on Aug. 7 and finish at
Tanjung Priok in Jakarta. The race is being held in conjunction
with the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence.

Race committee member Col. I Gde Sugitha said yesterday that
123 boats from 20 countries have confirmed their participation in
the race.

Antara reported that most of the 24 yachts anchored in Benoa
were participants of the Bali-Darwin Race. More colorful tall
ships, including world's tallest Esmeralda from Chili, are
expected to arrive at Benoa early in August. Esmeralda is 37
meters tall and 160 meters wide.

Participants from Australia and the Netherlands are expected
to arrive within a few days, Sugitha said. (pan)