Melbourne Osaka Cup - Friday evening sked 22 March, 2013.  At the 1900 sked, Turbulence was 20 nautical miles east of Gabo Is with a 10 knot South Easterly breeze and heading up the NSW coast.

Escapade (300 miles North East of Turbulence) reported they still in a Northerly, but now less than 25 knots and clearing.

After 2 days of bashing into very strong Northerlies (see their report from yesterday) Southern Cross reported that they’d had an afternoon of good sailing, but were now almost becalmed!

NSW coastal forecasts indicate that Turbulence should have moderate winds behind the beam until Saturday afternoon, but it’s likely that winds for the other 2 boats will stay in the north overnight. It’s looking a bit light for them after that.