ORCV Melbourne to Vanuatu (M2V)

Curries and wind, but not what you think!

From onboard Rosie Collahan and David James' Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40, Ingenue, we learn of the return of the new breezes that were found and almost as importantly, the day's menu!

"Tuesday dawned bright and sunny, yet again. We were traveling well, having picked up a very welcome Northerly land breeze overnight and made up some good miles, after a woeful average for Monday. At first light, the wind clocked to the West, so up with our lightweight kite and off for a busy day hand steering in sunny conditions and a 10 knot WSW breeze until nightfall."

"Tag teaming between steering and lunching in the cockpit in brilliant sunshine, we enjoyed Penne with tuna, olives and fetta, served on a spinach and lemon salad, which was topped off with crunchy panagritta." Right oh. That does sound good.

"Another spectacular red sunset and it was time to take down the kite and run under a poled out #1 headsail. (Often when sailing short-handed, it is advisable to have a conservative approach in the very dark nights at sea or when there is some weather about). We gybed and took off to the East, speeding along the runway, flanked by brightly lit Bass Strait oil rigs and then turned again to reach towards Gabo Island. The clear open sky made for a cool evening and David made a truly inspired menu choice of Rogan Josh with rice, cucumber raita and a tomato and onion sambal to get us through the chilly night", Rosie informed us.

"Weather is looking good for the next few days, with S-SW winds in the Tasman, so we will see what tomorrow brings."

And so do we, Team Ingenue B88. Especially what comes out of that boat's larder!!!!

It's kinda lonely when you have to go back and do the start all on your own. Here, Ingenue gets underway for the second time on Sunday, after being over the first time and being called back. At least all the spectators stayed on the pier to wish them well - again.

To see where the fleet are located and to look at the sked positions, please go HERE.

By John Curnow