ORCV Melbourne to Vanuatu (M2V)

Close Cat.

Having a lovely last day cruising into Vanuatu tonight. Robyn George (The Secretary) are just behind us. Amazing to think that after all this time, we are within a mile of each other. As at 1300hrs AEST, the pair of them are about 55nm SSW of Port Vila, doing 7-8knots. Well done teams. You're almost there and what a sensational achievement that is for all finishers in Australia's longest Cat1 ocean race - the 1885nm M2V.

Robyn and George when they got there last time on the old boat, BOOTS.

This is what it looks like when you get there - pic from 2006 M2V.

Arriving in to Port Vila.

And there's a crowd there to ensure you know you're welcome - pic from 2006 M2V.

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 and Simon Dryden