Briefing for competitors in Melbourne Osaka Cup

With seven yachts due to start on Sunday 23rd, the Osaka crew members gathered on Saturday Night at Blarigowrie Yacht Squadron for their compulstory weather briefing.

Before their dinner, and other light refreshments, skippers and co-skippers were provided with the latest weather information and a few other reminders for safe sailing in this  great event.

Yachts: Cadibarra 8, Funnelweb, Kiss Goodbye to MS, Optimus Prime, Samurai Jack, Spirit of Downunder and Wasabi started on Sunday to join the three other boats underway.

Many well wishers, including previous competitors, joined the crew for the evening.

Once again, Blairgowrie provided a warm welcome, berths for competitors and excellent food for competitors and friends.

Donald Fraser

Sunday 23/3