ORCV Melbourne to Vanuatu (M2V)

The face of Seamanship.

If you were wondering where the Slinkies had got to, you weren't alone. I'd asked the same question. So I am delighted to report the following from onboard Slinky Malinky, who are our newly crowned Seasmanship poster crew.

"Hi John. It's been a few busy days on Slinky. We're passing Lord Howe Island today. The galley has been working overtime, producing excellent meals, the miles are reducing and more importantly, the weather is getting warmer. The importance of the ORCV Long Distance Offshore Seminar Series was highlighted today with a rip to the main. The crew managed to repair a ripped main, with no fuss and very little time lost from sailing, you could say that it even looks like a professional job. Many thanks to Mark Rimington for that... Cheers, Slinky and Crew."

This is Eric Marsh, Slinky's Skipper, at work in the galley back in Bass Strait. So very happy to hear that this super-critical space is still churning out the good work. So too will Lorna Edwards from, The Age. They ran a piece about all the crews' marvellous efforts in the galley in the Melbourne 3000 column yesterday, Friday. I got a call from Interstate today, Saturday, advising me.

Slinky's Mainsail that was torn.

Mark Rimington and a damaged kite used during the training seminars the Slinkies refer to above. Look closely and you'll see Rosie Colahan on the left. Clearly this one was not 'Rosie-proof'.

To see where the fleet are located after the latest sked, please go HERE.

By John Curnow