16 | LUXlife Magazine sland Cruising & Down Under Rally offers the opportunity for yacht owners to join yacht rallies around the islands of the South Pacific either in your own vessel, or as a crew member on someone else’s boat. The company helps to organise everything needed to prepare for an offshore expedition, including all the formalities such as paperwork required to enter each country. It also arranges social events at various, opportune points along the way, and provides essential support in the event of anything not quite going to plan. The spectacular islands of the South Pacific are beautiful, but fragile, and visiting sailors have an important role to play in their preservation. As well as conserving the natural beauty, it is vital to continue to reinforce the positive respect that exists between islanders and visiting sailors. The Māori term kaitiakitanga captures it best, translating as the practice of protecting and preserving the environment. All rally participants are encouraged to follow the Island Cruising Tiaki Values, and make a commitment to act as a guardian who protects the ocean, islands and culture of the South Pacific. Such values help to build strong relationships with the small Island communities visited, and mean that rally participants receive a warm welcome wherever they go. The firm’s clients consist of New Zealanders, Australians and international sailors in possession of their own vessels. It welcomes everyone, from those on a modest budget to the owners of superyachts. The company runs a membership model, with online training courses for people who are interested in learning more about sailing offshore. It recognises that all its members, share the same strong sense of adventure, and are keen to connect with and support others sailing in the same direction. The Rally is very flexible when it comes to allowing clients to choose their own dates and destinations, while still staying connected to the group. This is in direct contrast to most other rallies, which usually require people to depart from the same place at the same time. Island Cruising & Down Under Rally, on the other hand, enables its participants to create their own itinerary and cruise at their leisure. Island Cruising is owned and run by celebrated female Yachtmaster Viki Moore. She is now the largest rally operator in the South Pacific, and the only one in the world completely owned and run by a female operator, along with acommitted team of helpers, all dedicated to ensuring the safety of rally sailors. To do this, the company also employs the services professional Meteorologists, and other support services as and when required. This ensures participants get up to date information about the weather and local advice. The business has recently been expanded to incorporate the purchase of Australian based Down Under Rally. This acquisition has further enhanced the company, and should enable it to succeed in the Australian market, and improve its offerings to all rally participants and Best Yacht Cruising Rally Experience 2023 - South Pacific As a yacht owner, or enthusiastic sailing fan, what could be better than and cruising around the beautiful sun-kissed islands of New Zealand and the South Pacific? Island Cruising can help you achieve your dreams with its online training resources, and connections to help crew vessels for long coastal or offshore passages. You could join a yacht rally, and enjoy all the social kinship that unites sailors all heading in the same direction, always safe in the knowledge that Island Cruising will be there to provide information and support, every step of the way. partner supporters. In due course, Island Cruising also has plans to expand into the Asian sailing market. Managing Director Viki has a wealth of sailing experience, and has been recognised for her services to the yachting community with many awards. The latest one is the Best Yacht Cruising Rally Experience 2023 - South Pacific, in the Nautical Tourism Awards. This title represents vigorous approval of the excellent work being done by Viki and her outstanding company Island Cruising & Down Under Rally. A welldeserved congratulations goes out to the entire team! Contact Details Company: Island Cruising New Zealand Web Address: www.islandcruising.nz Contact Name: Viki Moore I
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