2013 Melbourne to Osaka (from 17/3/13)

Sweeeeeeeet!

Yep. Sweet.

The lovely vessel you're looking at here is a Farr 37 from 1983, called Pippin. Originally commissioned by Bill Sweetapple, who owned her until 1995, she is indeed named for a certain sweet apple, much lauded in certain parts of the UK. From 1995 to 2006, David Taylor was the Skipper and then he sold her to her current owner, Roger Sayers. "I bought the boat in 2006, specifically for the 2007 M2O, but unfortunately, electrical problems forced me out of that race", said Roger.

In her time on the seas, and in addition to her Osaka run, Pippin has amassed 17 Hobarts, a Three Peaks race and countless local races. Roger told us, "Just before the start of the 2008 Hobart, I managed to get both Bill and David onboard to celebrate Pippin’s 17th jaunt down South!"

Now Roger also did the 1999 Melbourne to Osaka aboard his previous vessel, Brindabella II, and won their division with an elapsed time of 40 days.

So, if you're one of the 44 EOIs already held for the 2013 Melbourne to Osaka race, or perhaps just one of the many silent parties, and feel like getting a little love from the site, please send us some information to post. We'd be delighted!

Go HERE to download the 2013 M2O Preliminary NoR

Go HERE to register your interest in this sensational race.

Go HERE to see who has already expressed their desire to participate.

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