Biddy Hu II up front in media comp
More than we thought; better than we thought.
That's the general consensus here about the M2KI media competition submissions that - unlike the waves over the weekend - flooded their way to the media crew like a five metre swell does over the deck in heavy weather!
The lack of wind obviously got all your creative juices flowing because the variety of media used and diverse ways you told stories was a very pleasant surprise. Who knows, would there have been the opportunity for so much "makin' stuff" if the wind had been puffing a bit harder? One thing we do know: there are some hidden creative skills lurking on ORCV boats.
Because of the scope of material choosing a winner was tough. What we loved was seeing some of the onboard shenanigans, smiling faces, and hearing/reading descriptions of the event. Basically, getting a real feel for the ocean sailing experience as it progresses. We're sure families, friends and fans back onshore love being able to see and hear some of what you get up to, and almost smell some of the sea air as well.
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Scott was in production mode even before the race started:
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"After a good start out the heads Biddy Hu II slowed to a drift until day break and we got the kite up. This pic was taken while discussing a gybe. It was decided to wait until we finished the egg & bacon rolls and coffee,
80 miles to go..." -
"Saturday morning video of Biddy Hu in the M2KI race 2013"
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"Saturday afternoon on Biddy Hu II, where did the wind go?"
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"Biddy Hu II saw a whale, seals, dolphins, then consulted a large bird about the wind, and decided to motor to Grassy for steak sangas, well done to those that finished, good luck to those still out there!
Here's our finish vid..."
The runners up offered some great stuff too. The harrowing tail of Hoppy the Rabbit's journey to King Island is full of drama and intrigue:
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| Introducing Hoppy Photo: Patricia Peart on Yoko |
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| Photo: Patricia Peart |
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| Photo: Patricia Peart |
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| Photo: Patricia Peart |
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| A bird paddling quicker than Yoko Photo: Patricia Peart |
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| Matrix in front of the sun Photo: Patricia Peart |
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| Matrix Photo: Patricia Peart |
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Watching |
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| Nails match sails Photo: Patricia Peart |
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| Photo: Patricia Peart |
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| Photo: Patricia Peart |
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| Hoppy arrives Photo: Cat Manning |
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| Hoppy Celebrates Photo: Cat Manning |
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| Hoppy celebrates a little much Photo: Cat Manning |
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| Hoppy has a steak sandwich Photo: Cat Manning |
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| Hoppy in disgrace Photo: Cat Manning |
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| Hoppy mingles Photo: Cat Manning |
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| Hoppy wanted one of these Photo: Cat Manning |
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| Stealth by Yoko Photo: Terry Barridge |
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| Cheers to a safe return Photo: Patricia Peart |
Well done to all our contributors!
