ORCV Melbourne to Vanuatu (M2V)
Just love Sats.
Because now we are getting more from the 51st Project - those serious racers turned serious cruisers (yeah, yeah).
This is a classic."After eating ridiculous amounts of lollies for the past 11 days, one crew member finally said no........ For the record, Chris said no to a lolly at 21.09 S, 167.50 E :-)" Just brilliant team. Love it!
"We are having the most magnificent sail up through the islands to Port Villa on Efate... Beautiful day, 10-15 knots, Assy up this morning and now under Headie to get around I Tiga before we launch the Code 0 and send it to Port Villa..... Couldn't ask for more!! Planning roast for dinner.........."
Obviously passed on this Garfish for entree, however...
So, TevakeII have cleared Customs and Immigration and can hit the pub. David Judge, the HBYC Commodore said to me just now, "It is great to see Angus and his crew get to Vanuatu first! He has been a great supporter of ocean racing over many years and has got Tevake II sailing beautifully. His decision to go North of New Caledonia paid off - not without a few nervous moments, I'm sure. Having done three Westcoasters with Angus, I know how pleased he will be with the race. Congratulations from the Flag Officers and all HBYC members." And all of us, too....
The others look a bit like this. Please note that it is Mirrabooka heading for Noumea. She has retired. All souls are well. See comments below.
The Secretary is 51.7nm (95.7km) NNW of La Roche, doing 7.6kn on a heading of 048deg and at position 20.727S and 167.582E.
So then, the leader board is as thus:
| TEVAKE II (H101) | M2V10 | L/H | N/A | Finished | Wed 12:58:56 | 241:28:56 |
| TURBO (H602) | M2V10 | L/H | N/A | 93.2% | Thu 09:58:28est. | 262:28:28est. |
| 51ST PROJECT (SM51) | M2V10 | L/H | N/A | 92.4% | Thu 12:06:02est. | 264:36:02est. |
| THE SECRETARY (6107) | M2V10 | L/H | N/A | 91.1% | Thu 15:56:25est. | 268:26:25est. |
| SAMSKARA (H6110) | M2V10 | L/H | N/A | 90.6% | Thu 17:16:56est. | 269:46:56est. |
| GARISENDA (H624) | M2V10 | L/H | N/A | 84.3% | Fri 13:40:48est. | 290:10:48est. |
| SLINKY MALINKY (H777) | M2V10 | L/H | N/A | 83.6% | Fri 15:51:49est. | 292:21:49est. |
IRC Looks like this: Note Tevake crept in for 2nd...
| TURBO (H602) | M2V10 | IRC | 1.0470 | 93.2% | Thu 09:58:28est. | 274:48:39est. |
| TEVAKE II (H101) | M2V10 | IRC | 1.1860 | Finished | Wed 12:58:56 | 286:23:52 |
| THE SECRETARY (6107) | M2V10 | IRC | 1.0900 | 91.1% | Thu 15:56:25est. | 292:36:00est. |
| GARISENDA (H624) | M2V10 | IRC | 1.0220 | 84.3% | Fri 13:40:48est. | 296:33:50est. |
| SLINKY MALINKY (H777) | M2V10 | IRC | 1.0200 | 83.6% | Fri 15:51:49est. | 298:12:39est. |
| 51ST PROJECT (SM51) | M2V10 | IRC | 1.1310 | 92.4% | Thu 12:06:02est. | 299:15:48est. |
| SAMSKARA (H6110) | M2V10 | IRC | 1.1100 | 90.6% | Thu 17:16:56est. | 299:27:30est. |
And PHS is so: - Trainspotters will note Mirrabooka. She has retired and is heading for Noumea to fix a Starboard rigging problem, before then continuing on to Vila. All souls onboard are fine.
| TURBO (H602) | M2V10 | PHS | 0.8800 | 93.2% | Thu 09:58:28est. | 230:58:39est. |
| THE SECRETARY (6107) | M2V10 | PHS | 0.9050 | 91.1% | Thu 15:56:25est. | 242:56:18est. |
| GARISENDA (H624) | M2V10 | PHS | 0.8500 | 84.3% | Fri 13:40:48est. | 246:39:11est. |
| SLINKY MALINKY (H777) | M2V10 | PHS | 0.8500 | 83.6% | Fri 15:51:49est. | 248:30:33est. |
| TEVAKE II (H101) | M2V10 | PHS | 1.0500 | Finished | Wed 12:58:56 | 253:33:23 |
| MIRRABOOKA (B429) | M2V10 | PHS | 0.8600 | DNF | - | - |
| 51ST PROJECT (SM51) | M2V10 | PHS | 1.0700 | 92.4% | Thu 12:06:02est. | 283:07:21est |
Mirabooka - Pic © Steb Fisher
More soon...
Please remember, that if you want to find out where everyone is in the chase for the container of humanitarian aid that APC Logistics sent to Vanuatu for us, then please go HERE. Sked times are 4.30am and pm EST.
By John Curnow
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