Events Schedule at Sail Bunaken 2009

Thejakartapost wrote about Sail Bunaken 2009:

The Sail Bunaken Festival, scheduled for August in Manado, North Sulawesi, will bring together between 7,000 and 8,000 sailors from across the globe.

"Ship crew members from all over the world will sail to Manado to visit Bunaken marine park. Sail Bunaken will be bigger than the Bunaken Festival, held previously," North Sulawesi Governor Sinyo Sarundajang said to Antara news agency Tuesday.

The upcoming festival will include parades of international fleets and the Darwin, Australia, to Manado yacht race.

"One of the largest aircraft carriers, the USS George Washington, will also be at Bitung, an extraordinary natural seaport,"

So it is to be an extraordinary ana amazing events in my country you can't miss it. Below are the schedule of the events at the festival:
August 09-12,2009
Warships, Tallships, Yacht Arrived at Bitung, North Sulawesi

August 13, 2009
Welcome Party by Mayor of Bitung

August 16, 2009
Bunaken Carnival

August 14 - 17, 2009
Openships

August 14 - 16, 2009
a)Diving Tournament at Bunaken
b)Dinghy Race at Manado Bay (TBA)
c)Jetski Rally From Makassar to Manado (TBC)
d)Sandeq Race (TBA)

August 17, 2009
a)AM : Indonesia's Independence Parade at Governor's house, all Captain's are invited
b)PM : Dive Tour to Bunaken
c)PM : Sunset Cocktail Party / Gala Dinner, Prize Presentation and Cultural Show, hosted by Governor

August 18, 2009
a)AM : Free Tour for participants, supported and facilitated by province and Regent Government (TBA)
b)PM : Open Stage Music & Cultural Shows at Mando or Bitung (TBA)

August 19, 2009
Sail Parade at Selat Lembeh. All Vessels are Salute to the President of The Republic of Indonesia

August 20, 2009
All Vessels Leave Bitung

If you are interested in watching the festival, you can register online om:
http://www.sailbunaken2009.com/register_online.php