Article by Marnie Irving
Start at noon off Portsea pier, Tuesday 27th December.
435 blue-water nautical miles out The Heads / through The Rip, across the choppy seas of Bass Strait with a tactical decision to sail east or west of King Island, down the wilderness west coast of Tassie and through the Southern Ocean swell rounding SW Cape, and finally into Storm Bay and thence the fickle winds of the Derwent River.
The race is run by ORCV (Ocean Racing Club of Victoria), with partner club support from RBYC, RMYS & DSS (Derwent Sailing Squadron). 50 boats have entered in this, the 50th anniversary year.
Crew and boats from RBYC:
• Another Chapter
• Blue Water Tracks
• Gusto
• Hartbreaker
• Tai Tam
• Alex – Team Macadie
• Jaffa
• Moana
• Morning Lassie
• Under Capricorn
• Ginan
The day before that, Cyan Moon and Rush will be tackling Sydney- Hobart as part of another impressive sized fleet.
We wish them all the best:
no bingles on the Start Line;
wise navigation and tactics decisions;
wind in the right direction;
wind at the right strength;
no sunburn, no seasickness, some sleep deprivation;
joy at the stars at night and the light at dawn;
and exhilaration and pride with a safe finish.
“Fair Winds”!
A blessing that all sailors hold dear.
Join us for the farewell to crews as part of the Friday night draw this week Dec 16th at 7.00pm.