Port Fairy Race 2025: Winner Announcement
Welcome to Port Fairy SCARLET RUNNER skippered by Rob Date with crew Jordan Commins, Alex Gilbert, Claire Pritchard, Andrew Freese, David Sturge, Brad Acaster, Matt Lindsay, and Mats Maertens, who have just finished the 2025 Melbourne to Port Fairy race at 11:50.11 winning line honours.
The remaining boat in the fleet, Scarlet Runner triumphed in an epic battle against the elements, at times, conquering 50-knot winds and thus exemplifying the essence of ocean racing.
What an exceptional display of resilience and expertise, earning well-deserved congratulations. Adding to their impressive performance, Scarlet Runner showcases a commitment to sustainability with its electric engine, setting a new standard in competitive sailing.
The crew will return shortly back to Sandringham Yacht Club.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all boats, crews, and volunteer support teams for making this year's race memorable.
Update 11:35am 15/02/2025
Port Fairy Race Update 3:
Tough night for our racers as they battled very challenging conditions. Scarlet Runner, is the remaining competitor, making good progress on a reach and heading straight to the finish line. Two-handed crew, Lord Jiminy has made the tough decision to retire from racing but will continue sailing in the vicinity of King Island to complete their Melbourne to Osaka qualifying passage.
Stay tuned and check out BlueWaterTracks for more updates as the Scarlet Runner pushes on.
https://race.bluewatertracks.com/2025-melbourne-port...
Update at 8.45am 15/02/2025
Port Fairy Race 2025: Challenging Conditions Take Their Toll - Update 2
The multi-hull Peccadillo, custom-built Iain Murray 37, Dark and Stormy, Foggy Dew, and Alex- team Macadie have all made the difficult decision to withdraw from the competition. We're relieved to report that all crew members are safe, with the boats now en route to either Queenscliff or their respective home clubs.
For the remaining fleet, Xenia, Scarlet Runner, Lord Jiminy and Cadibarra the race continues. The competition is fierce, but with the unpredictable wind and sea, demanding every ounce of their skill and determination, this race is shaping up to be as much about endurance and resilience as it is about speed
We'll continue to monitor the progress of the fleet as they navigate these challenging waters. Stay tuned for more updates, and let's send our support to all the crews out there, whether still racing or heading back to port.
Follow the fleet on BlueWaterTracks
Update at 9.30pm, 14/02/2025
And they're off to Port Fairy...
At precisely 4.30pm, 8 boats with 40 crew members set sail from Melbourne, marking the start of this year's Port Fairy Race.
The scene at the starting line was electric, with crews expertly maneuvering their vessels as they caught the first winds of what promises to be a captivating tactical battle.Weather conditions are shaping up to be more intriguing than initially forecast. We currently have a southerly at Aireys Inlet but a Westerly North West at Cape Otway so when these winds meet it will be interesting to see how our navigators and skippers handle these changing conditions.
This constant evolution of wind direction is set to test the mettle and strategic prowess of even the most seasoned sailors.
It's great to connect our Melbourne and Port Fairy communities again.
Follow the fleet on BlueWaterTracks. https://race.bluewatertracks.com/2025-melbourne-port-fairy-race
