A yacht rally is a series of short day passages, with at least one day between each to allow for sightseeing. This type of event attracts people who are not fully experienced sailors and sailors who would not be happy with long races that may incorporate night sailing or tricky navigation. For those who may feel less competent, at an extra cost, a day skipper can be employed. However, these yachts are easy to sail and can be handled competently by four people.

The yacht rally concept allows for a series of races to be conducted between yachts of various sizes, speed and crew experience with a winner (or winners) being determined by arbitrary handicaps.

Because of the difference in length of the yachts, there may be handicap starts to allow the yachts to arrive at the finish at about the same time. The rally concept has the emphasis on safety, fun and sailing enjoyment