ORCV Melbourne to Stanley (M2S)

Classic MkIII.

We had it star for 2010 the Melbourne to King Island race article, Beef or Swan, when we got to find out about the crew roles on Malcolm Mitchell's, Caledonia. Classic. In case you missed them, here they are again, straight from their exceptionally well-completed online entry:

• Malcolm Mitchell, Captain
• Paul Pascoe, Yeoman
• Paul Jenkins, Ship's Chaplain
• Kim Barnard, Purser
• Shane Davies, Cook
• Fletcher Johnson, Cabin Boy

Then the Classic MkII was for the 2010 M2S, this time by Paul Lindemann's Biddy Hu II:

• Paul Lindemann, Skipper
• Brian Burggraaf, Tactician (and of Remedy and 2013 M2O fame)
• Russell Hibbert, Data Analyst (and also of Remedy fame)
• Paul Case, Engineering
• Craig Shepherd, Motivator
• Grant Case, Masseur
• Les McKee, Gourmet Chef
• Wayne Butson, Rigger

Now for Mk III, we have Team BO (Beyond Outrageous) lob in with a massive tribute to the late John Ryan. Classic. Remeber, these are straight from TopYacht, so the crews put them in - not us!

• Bruce Hawken, Willy (As in free?)
• Ian Law, Cut Throat Jake (Tip - keep away)
• Ian Lindsay, Master Mate (Love to see Pole Axed say that)
• James Wright, Barnabas (What the?)
• Micha Michael Kumpf, Jonah (Really?)
• Paul Griggs, Swine (Dirty boy)
• Simon Wastney, Tom the Cabin Boy (Ain't he glad he's not Roger!)
• Tony Warren, Captain (Horatio) Pugwash (I'm not going there - yes even I can be a chicken!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Anytime we get to use Chris Furey's image.... We will!!!

Let's hope everyone gets to Stanley quickly and can enjoy NW Tassie's wonderful food and hospitality.

© John Curnow, ORCV Media

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