The Fremantle to Bali yacht race is an ocean yachting race hosted by Fremantle Sailing Club between

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and Benoa harbour,

Denpasar Denpasar (; Balinese script, Balinese: ᬤᬾᬦ᭄ᬧᬲᬃ) is the capital of Bali and the main gateway to the island. The city is also a hub for other cities in the Lesser Sunda Islands. With the rapid growth of the tourism industry in Bali ...

in Bali,

Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...

. The distance of the race is over and can take 7 days or longer to traverse. The official name of the race has varied over the years.

Inaugural race - 1981

The race was inaugurated in 1981.

1993

The 1993 event was covered by film makers and turned into a film.

2011

The race of 2011 was the first since 1997. It was known as the "Visit Indonesia Fremantle - Bali International Yacht Race 2011", and had 23 entrants.

2013

In 2013 it was known as the "Wonderful Indonesia Fremantle to Bali Race", and organised by the Fremantle Sailing Club.

2015

In 2015 the race still had the same name of "Wonderful Indonesia Fremantle to Bali race".

2017

In 2017 the event became the "Fremantle to Bali Ocean Classic - Race & Rally", sponsored by

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for the third consecutive event.

References

External links

Fremantle Sailing Club

Update relative to 2017 race
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fremantle to Bali yacht race Sailing competitions in Western Australia Recurring sporting events established in 1981 Sailing competitions in Indonesia 1981 establishments in Australia 1981 establishments in Indonesia Sport in Fremantle Offshore sailing competitions