ORCV Melbourne to Vanuatu (M2V)

Commodore's Baton.

All good Commodore's get presented with a baton (Geoffrey Rush was keen in Pirates of the Caribbean), but on George's recent trip to the Cook Islands, he got presented with an even better opportunity than getting his own - to take part in the Queen's Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games. Nice.

George tells me that, "I went to Cook Is to be there for the arrival of the Vaka, which were the original Polynesian ocean going canoes. They had just completed a 4000nm voayge, but arrived on night I was leaving and anchored right offshore of my hotel room, to be able to "arrive" in daylight (Hmm - who's that like). I wondered if we have new entrants/members for the ORCV?"

Quite possibly George. We can all see these 'Vaka' in action HERE.

By John Curnow

ORCV Melbourne to Vanuatu (M2V)

Need a lift.

We did. As in, we, the ORCV. You see the empty container had to first get to the warehouse and then once loaded, back the docks and ship, so it can get to the people of Vanuatu.

If you've ever had anything to do with freight forwarding, you'll know that this is a significant and very much appreciated donation arranged by Peter Ferrari from Extra Transport. So it is a big 'Thank you' going to the team at Extra Transport. Your logo will now always appear in the sponsor section below. Many thanks also to our friends at APC Logistics, who put this one together.

Part of the Extra Transport Armada

Now this is a really cool bit of kit. I soooooo want one of these. Don't think Holly would be that happy with it in the garage, however. Transfer a whole container or put it down and pick it back up without the need for an additional crane. This is what will be assisting us. Thank you team Extra Transport.

Now Peter also enjoys his boating. A lot. He has a Princess 65. They are like the Rolls Royce of diesel launches, which is why in the Northern Hemisphere, they refer to things like this as motor yachts. Take a look!!!!

Giddy Up!

Hero shot if ever I saw one!

She's capable of 42 knots, which means she must have some V12 Cats rated to around 1200shp each and swallow about 220litres, an hour, a side!!! Then again, if you have to ask...

Probably has three and half tonnes of juice on board, but you'll only need the juice of a few limes for the drinks. Just love her name, Peter. Cocktail hour aboard is when, by the way? Any dress code I need to be aware of?

Look forward to seeing her around Peter and may you enjoy it all immensely. We know the people of Vanuatu will very much enjoy the contents of the container you have arranged for Extra Transport to take to the ship.

By John Curnow

APC Logistics and the Entire Group have already backed the race with their kind assistance. Please contact George Shaw or John Curnow, if you would like to also provide a donation to this race.

ORCV Melbourne to Vanuatu (M2V)

Wanna ride?

Slinky Malinky, a Northshore 370 Sports, is looking for crew with ocean racing experience (and I dare say quals too) for the Cat1 M2V race. Please call Eric on 0417 590 626 if you want to go to Vanuatu and be a part of this event, which only comes around every four years!

Slinky Malinky departing the Heads for in 2009. Images © Steb Fisher.

Slinky Malinky's crew have used up all their annual becalmed time during the 2009 M2HW. So therefore, they are bound to have breeze all the way to Vanuatu!

By John Curnow

APC Logistics and the Entire Group have already backed the race with their kind assistance. Please contact George Shaw or John Curnow, if you would like to also provide a donation to this race.

ORCV Vanuatu to Mackay (V2M)

Two stage Turbo - Now with extra pics!!!

Petrol heads will know that one, but suffice to say that the Adams12 and 2008 M2L winner, Turbo, is the second cab off the rank for the impending V2M race.

So that's another boat from Hobbos joining the fray. Cheers to William Feore and crew.

All images © Steb Fisher.

Steb also found some others from the 2007 M2L Centennary event and the 2008 M2L, which Turbo won.

2007 aerial shots.

2008 was a winning year.

Shortland Bluff in the background.

Point Lonsdale Pier

In front of my lighthouse.

So then, you got to Vanuatu. If you want to join them coming back to the Land of Oz, just click HERE.

By John Curnow

APC Logistics and the Entire Group have already backed the race with their kind assistance. Please contact George Shaw or John Curnow, if you would like to also provide a donation to this race.