Experience

Supported adventure, expertly delivered

Every entry to the Rally includes a comprehensive suite of services designed to prepare you, support you at sea, and help you make the most of every destination. From technical expertise and training to logistical guidance and local knowledge, we take care of the details so you can enjoy the adventure.

Your Rally Experience

 

INCLUDES:
  • Rally entry, logistics and administration support (fee varies on yacht and crew size)
  • Technical Support team with unrivalled knowledge of our yachts engineering, electrical and mechanical systems
  • Pre-Rally training courses and masterclasses which include:
    • Yacht preparations and spares
    • Sail maintenance and repair
    • Rigging and maintenance
    • Refrigeration
    • Watermakers
    • Winch maintenance, hatches, windlasses
    • Panama Canal transit
    • Coral reef navigation
    • Meteorology/weather
    • Cooking/victualling
    • Diving and fishing
    • Media – photography and drones
  • Professional route planning, weather support and general preparation guidance
  • Operation of a Fleet ‘Safety Net’ twice daily during all major ocean passages
  • The definitive Oyster World Rally Guide
  • Essential spares and parts inventory advice
  • Assistance with Immigration/Customs clearance procedures
  • Local knowledge and advice on facilities, tradesmen, postal/courier services, air travel and tourism
  • Cultural and tourist events can be organised at major destinations at additional cost
  • Berthing and mooring arrangements at key destinations
  • 6 daily fleet position reporting on major passages updated regularly on the event website
  • Logistical and administration support
  • Oyster World Rally App providing access to destination and tourist information, event itinerary, local insights and general support
  • Legendary fleet parties at select destinations (at additional cost)


Additional services

Additional training and qualifications

Oyster ensures crew of all Rally boats have completed pre-Rally training and are thoroughly equipped for the voyage ahead. If you or your crew have specific skills or additional training requirements, we can facilitate this for you for total peace of mind.

World Rally crew

A unique annual service for Oyster World Rally participants, which provides access to a wealth of pre-sourced professional Rally crews for a fixed membership fee. Includes:

  • Access to the full crew listings feature including introduction letter, CV, references and contact information
  • Search before or during the Rally for voluntary and professional crew
  • Discounted access to full Oyster Crew Search service if required.


RALLY STORIES

Inspiring stories and adventures

Oyster World Rally Robb Report
Press
How a fleet of Oyster Yachts is navigating a luxe odyssey around the world
From the decision to join the Rally to impromptu celebrations on remote islands, Oyster owners tell luxury magazine Robb Report about their adventure of a lifetime around the world.
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Oyster World Rally: A new world for adventurers
Náutica y Yates Magazine caught up with owners of Oyster 595 Mastegot and Oyster 575 Ahlam as they arrived into the Marquesas Islands.
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OWR Yacht Article
Press
22 Oyster yachts sail around the world in a flotilla
Oyster 655 Altaia's owners tell YACHT Magazine about their round-the-world voyage on the Oyster World Rally 2024-25.
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Crusing World A Big New World
Press
A Big, New World
Gabby Covill, who owns the Oyster 745 Mexican Wave with her husband, is cruising the globe for the first time as part of the Oyster World Rally.
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