Melbourne to Geelong (M2G) - 11/09/10
Baker's Dozen.
Joining us for the 2010 M2G escapade, is in fact, Robert Bradley's Farr38 IMS, Escapade. Argh. Argh. Argh.
Robert has told us this, about their recent on-water activities, "Escapade is in her first full season with a new owner and crew and we're looking forward to consolidating some of the promising form we showed during racing, last season. Built in 1995 as a training boat, Escapade continues in this role, as well as competing regularly in club and inter-club events."
She follows John Kint's Bundaberg, the venerable Adams/Radford 17, which was our twelfth entry. John said this about his entry, "'Bundaberg's been around for a while, so maybe a little rusty, but still trusty!"
Well done and thank you to both. Now Trainspotters will have noticed that Escapade has been out for a few of the last MWS events, getting some not so secret practice in there, hey team????
Escapade as shot by Steb Fisher in R5 of the 2010 MWS.
Right then. You may wish to join all the other vessels and yet not want to have to organise a massive crew or get too busy to have a whole lot of fun. Solution - join the Cruising with Spinnakers Division, even if you have been in the Racing Divisions previously. Pretty Woman was the first to cross over for this particular event, then 2009 Melbourne to Hobart Eastcoaster racer, Biddy Hu II showed up on the cruising roster and won R5 of the MWS to boot, then Magic and Independent Endeavour, as well. Boats such as Ocean Safari, Vantage, Caledonia and Dream, could well do the same...
If you entered the entire MWS, then you're already automatically entered into this race too, but you do need to complete some more information for this particular race. You can also just enter the M2G race only, if you like, but I guess that means you're giving the game away about your favourite pastime after sailing - partying!!!
There are separate Cruising Divisions (kite and no kite). The M2G Notice of Race is ready for your perusal and the M2G Sailing Instructions are now live too.
Click HERE to go and complete your online entry if you're already doing the MWS.
Click HERE to go and complete your online entry for just the M2G race only and it looks like this, below:
If you' ve got the boat tied up to the quay and think you should give it a run, then do. The M2G is a passgae race and if you do not want to be in with all the racers, even if you normally are, then go in one of the Cruising Divisions. While you're at it, get your clubmates to come along as well. Why? Party. That's why...
By John Curnow
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