ORCV Melbourne to Geelong (M2G)

One for the sponsors.

We're now going in to the first mark of the course, R2, with some more of Steb Fisher's pics from the waterborne component of the 2010 M2G.

The Bag's the right way around - One for the sponsors perhaps, Slotty?

This one was not quite the sponsor shot, but then if you've been reading the site for a while, you'll know I love a boat and CBD image... almost as much as a snap of a Pilot Boat! (Or dogs, dolphins, birds... not to mention a nice artsy fartsy pic!)

MkV of the A2 Bag. Good thing she came with 33 sails then.

I bet he's thinking it's a good thing we don't have to go aloft to put the halyard lock on!

GA more visible this time.

Bruce Williams seeks inspiration again - yes it is a different image as GA does not have spec on! Chris in the afterguard, as well.

Captain Rocketeer second in from the left.

Droopy strings. Tut, tut, tut.

Nice.

The Elliott CR.

So if we've done the fifties, we'd better do the sixties!

BBB making up for lost time.

14ft of prodder coming to get you.

All OK here.

New PBO before she came down from BrisVegas.

Big Diesels onboard require the huge exhaust ports.

When you gotta go, you may as well go with Gusto! Argh, argh, argh.

BBB has big sails and big sail bags!

That man Suds in the black with blue stripe used to work and sail with Sean Langman.

Bye, bye.

Then really, we are up to the 40somethings, which includes the Colts. Above is Schüss.

Second to None went two-up for the journey and John Spencer tells me they were happy with the result, as they were only 12 minutes behind Halcyon, who were fully crewed.

Audacious - in front of Challenge and Wicked. They'll be loving that with the Colts regatta on at RGYC this weekend!!!

He of the Loud Shorts is very visible as He of the Loud Lapels - on Wicked (RHS).

Greg driving. Ken evaluating.

Lots of action.

Ninety Seven and R2.

We're ready.

OK. Get into it!

Nifty! You're working again!!! (Office)

Ecky out to make it a day that counts! So Tony, that's a DTC!!!

Halcyon with a little heel on.

Did you have a good day, Chris???

Chutzpah38 another looking to this weekend.

It's all Jazzy.

Go the hoist and get it set will you!

316 Man you are either our hero or we need to have you evaluated...

The Boss - Stephane Howarth left of the backstay. You going to Geelong???

Another Colt...

... busily looking for the mark.

And then they're around it.

Yep. There's the mark.

XLR8. Hope you can come in next year and collect your prize.

RP penned, Mal Hart built.

So we're with the 30somethings now and what better way to get into that, than with a Love Boat image.

Alibi.

Wonder what they thought of it all. Been competitive all season... Chris?

Horizon Sprint - pre-chicken disaster, but ahead of the Finger!

Our pals aboard Team BO.

Very happy that Mrs O joined us, as too all the others who had not done the full MWS. Thank you!

He of the Loud Jokes gets set to trim. A wee floss next time, perhaps Stu?

Peregrine. Gun start and that got some loot at the other end. Well done.

Busy spot that R2.

And we finish with The Cappers. Cool.

 

Yes, yes, yes. There are!

The full MWS results are HERE.

 

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	The Colts (Sydney 38s) are having their own fight within the battle - many thanks to Ullman Sails for providing the prize.
Many thanks to John Kint, Brian Case, Dianne Rose and the many, many helpers at RGYC for making it such a great place for us to get to.		Thank you to Monica Tonner and Richard Hunter from SYC for ensuring Steb had a ride and we, therefore, have all that imagery, which just seems to go down an absolute treat.
	It is with thanks to our friends at PredictWind that we've been able to supply such detailled information throughout the entire 2010 MWS.