From the Race Director - Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race update 20 March 2013

At this morning’s sked Escapade was 65 nautical miles east of Merimbula, heading east north east in a light breeze.

Southern Cross was 100 nautical miles behind, still struggling to get around Gabo Is in the light winds.

The wind will freshen from the north east later today before becoming stronger northerlies tonight.

Turbulence left Williamstown at 8.00 am, on the way to Portsea for a start this afternoon.