Thank you, Melbourne - Pip Hare 

Pip Hare is so grateful for the support she has been provided by ORCV members and the warm welcome given by the wider Melbourne sailing community after arriving in Melbourne on December 28th that she's running a 'special thank you from Pip' offering to run two separate ticketed events open to all to attend.

Pip has limited time before the boat and she departs for the UK and invites you to come down to Docklands for the upcoming 2 events.  Both events will be ticketed with all profits donated to Pip.

Medallia - off Mornington Yacht Club - Photo Al Dillon

Event 1 - Thursday 9th January – 6 pm  – 7.30 pm,  A Evening with Pip (including a Q&A).

Join Pip Hare for a presentation followed by a Q&A. 

• Please note that this will be a standing event with limited seating. 
• Location – Melbourne City Marina Lounge, Level 1, Suite 120, 439 Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008 
• Refreshments are included in the ticket,
• Book here  https://www.trybooking.com/CYCIL    

Event 2 - Sunday 12th January – 12 noon – 4 pm,  Step on board for a guided tour of Medallia.

Small groups, will be invited to step onto Medallia and shown around the IMOCA by Pip herself. 

• Each group will have approximately 15 minutes onboard with Pip on this personalised tour (allowing 1 hour in total for the experience)  
• Select a ticket and timeslot to suit. 
• Medallia is located at Docklands - Melbourne City Marina. Registration Melbourne City Marina Lounge, Level 1, Suite 120, 439 Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008. 
• Places are limited
• Book Here https://www.trybooking.com/CYCIQ  

Enjoy Docklands

Sail around and stay.  Melbourne City Marina invites you to stay overnight.  If you stay for over 3 days, they will give you one complimentary (using the code ‘stay4free’ when booking). Register for an online account to receive a 50% discount (how to take up this offer emailed when registering). 

To Book https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/melbourne-marina-promotions 

About Pip Hare

After being dismasted in the Southern Ocean, over 800 nautical miles from Melbourne, during the 2024 Vendée Globe single-handed (solo) non-stop, unassisted round the world yacht race.  Pip created a jury-rig arrangement (as shown in the top picture) from what components she could salvage and sailed the “Slow Boat to Melbourne”, arriving nearly two weeks later.  The video below shows this extraordinary woman, her courage, seamanship and humility.  A true inspiration for any sailor. 

For those who followed her journey, you will have heard her say:

 "Stand up, sort yourself out and make your situation better every day."

Website: https://www.piphare.com/https://piphareoceanracing.com/
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