2014 Vanuatu Launch- Full House!

The  Vanuatu Race and Rally Launch was well attended at Royal Brighton Yacht Club last night. More than 80 people came to hear members of the ORCV recount their experiences of previous races and the importance of preparation for next year's event.

Neville Rose, Vice-Commodore, welcomed everyone and announced the Inaugural Rally to be run in conjunction with the race and which is open to both mono and multihulls. Recounting his experiences of the 2006 race aboard Helsal II, Neville said the race offered navigational challenges but best of all the weather improved every day from leaving Port Phillip Heads.
Robin Hewitt offered his insights into weather patterns in the region around the time of the year the race will be conducted and useful tips on weather maps, indexes and analyses that are worthwhile researching before and during the event.
David James addressed the issues of safety, preparation, crew training, maintenance (“every piece of equipment has a finite life!”) and health and morale.
George Shaw spoke of the “Rites of Passage”, Ship’s registration, Boat insurance, valid passport and Letters of authority required for persons “flying-in and sailing-out’ and “sailing-in and flying-out” of Vanuatu.
Paul Pascoe , International Juror, encouraged everyone to carefully read their Notices of Race and /or Rally as this is the ”contract’ or terms and conditions under which they must comply on entering the event.
Ray Shaw alerted people to the important dates surrounding the Race and Rally, especially the Long Distance Seminars and training activities tailored for these events. These dates can be found on the Vanuatu link on the website.

Rear Commodore Neville Rose, speaks to Tom Evans and Stephen Fahey- planning to make the journey aboard Stephen's boat Cartouche David James presenting aspects of Safety
David Richardson and Graeme Arthur from White Noise have their names down to accompany Jason to Vanuatu
David Taylor is looking for a ride (call the office) and Robyn Brooke will be joining Geroge Shaw on The Secretary

Keep an eye on the website for further updates.

2014 Vanuatu Race and Rally

Not too late to register for the Launch

We have had a fantastic response to the Vanuatu Race and Rally Launch tomorrow evening (Thursday 8th August 2013) at RBYC commencing at 7.30pm. So if you haven’t registered to come along, there is still time! REGISTER HERE.

2014 Vanuatu Race and Rally

The Notices of Race and Rally are now available for this fantastic event commencing on 29^th June 2014.

Come along to the Launch next Thursday 8^th August 2013 at RBYC commencing at 7.30pm to learn more about the destination, the event, the long distance seminar programme and many other items of interest.  Register HERE to attend

Check out the latest Vanuatu Tourism Nius HERE

2014 Vanuatu Launch-Race or Rally!

The ORCV are pleased to announce the Launch of the 2014 Melbourne to Vanuatu Race and Rally to be held at RBYC on Thursday 8th August 2013 at 7.30pm

Come along to hear all the information about the 2014 Race and the inaugural Rally that will be run in conjunction with this event. Hear tall tales from previous competitors about this fantastic journey and destination and bring your questions and queries along to be addressed.
The Notice of race and Rally Notice will be published on the website prior to the launch.
We currently have 19 expressions of interest for Vanuatu. Imagine sailing to tropical paradise and leaving winter behind!

REGISTER now if you plan to attend the Launch.

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