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

YACHT RALLY

The rally plies the route starting from East Nusa Tenggara to bitung in North Sulawesi, with participants from about 10 countries and former participants of the sail Indonesia.

FLEET REVIEW
Static parade of Warships and Tall ships from Indonesia and overseas by the port. Open ship Session, allowing the public to come aboard the ships.

SAILING PASS
Parade of sailing ships in a variety of formation at the Manado by area.

MANADO BAY FESTIVAL
Exhibition of marine, sporting tourism products, entertainment and games

BUNAKEN CARNIVAL
Marine development show-off, participated by various provinces of Indonesia and the participating ships at the Boulevard along the Manado Beach.

BUNAKEN DIVING FESTIVAL
International diving festival, with participation by International divers, and fleet review participants.

JET SKI TOURNAMENT
Internayional jet ski racing competition.

SANDEQ RACE
Sailing race by Sulawesi traditional speed schooners

Come and join in the international event Sail Bunaken 2009 for sharing new experience and exploring the marine beauty along with the marine lovers from all over the world in a spirit of adventure, graced by the marine paradise of Bunaken Sea.

Sail Bunaken 2009 is jointly organized by the Ministry of Marine and Fishery Affairs, Provincial Administration of North Sulawesi, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and Navy Force of Indonesia, supported by the the Directorate General of Immigration and other government institutions.

Sail Bunaken 2009 is the largest event of the year 2009 offers strategic business opportunities for various products and services.

Important Event at Bunaken Festival:

• Indonesian Fleet Review
• Yacht Rally
• Bunaken Expo and Festival
• International Big Game Fishing "KASAL CUP"
• Diving Competition & Festival
• International Seafood Festival
• Bunaken Trans Equatouring Celebes 2009

Sail Bunaken will be The Largest and Integrated International Marine Event in 2009.

Event's Title : Sail Bunaken 2009
Dates : August 12 - 20, 2009
Venue : Bitung and Manado City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Agenda :

• Expo and Show
• Carnical & Festival
• Seminar
• Tournaments
• Rally and Race
• Touring and Diving
• Fun and Games
  

International Seminar on Building a Comprehensive Maritime Security and Possible Benefit to the Effort to Minimize Illegal Fishing in the Region
Venue : Ritzy Hotel, Manado Indonesia
Date : Monday - Tuesday, August 17 - 18, 2009

Information and Registration
Secretariat for the Regional Plan of Action to Promote Responsible Fishing Practices including combating IUU fishing in the Region:
Mina Bahari II Building, 15th floor
Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 16, Jakarta 11010, Indonesia
Phone: +6221 352 3151
Fax: +6221 352 0346
Email: rpoa@dkp.go.id
Website:
http://www.rpoa_sec.dkp.go.id

Contact Person
Mr. Ardi
Mobile: +62 8588 0267 419
Email: rpoa_operator@yahoo.com
Mrs. Ratih
Mobile: +62 818 0624 8773, +62 814 103 100 14
Email: privacy_of79@yahoo.com