ORCV Melbourne to Vanuatu (M2V)
Jules Verne.
Went around the world in 80 days. As of today (Thursday 15/04/10), that's all there is until the start of the 2010 M2V. 80 days only. This information comes to us via a particularly keen, Jeremy Walton, who obviously just cannot wait! Take a look at the pic ad I guess we know why...
Click HERE to go and enter online now. Five boats have already taken their interest to the highest level and confirmed they'll be heading out of Port Phillip on July 4. You need to now, as well. There are some others lying in the wings, but if you've been on the expressions list, step up to the plate. please. Samskara, Scarlet Runner, Slinky Malinky, Tevake II and The Secretary are in - you?
Now as of Friday 16/04/10, Phil Coombs and his new B50, the 51st Project (What an experimental rock band that would be) are in. We saw them earlier, here's a pic and you can read a bit about it all HERE.
This is the fleet leaving in 2006.
Also, dont' forget to donate to the humanitarian aid project for the North Vila School. Read all about how to do that, right HERE.
By John Curnow
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APC Logistics and the Entire Group have already backed the race with their kind assistance. Please contact George Shaw or John Curnow, if you would like to also provide a donation to this race.