ORCV Melbourne to Vanuatu (M2V)

Ten.

And you thought it was going to be Bo Derek and Dudley Moore (from 1979 - hell!!! Am I really able to remember that far back?).

It isn't, but here are the pics for you anyway.

It is actually all about Garisenda (below), who've become the tenth 2010 M2V entrant and the fifth from Hobbos! Well done Garisenda and HBYC. Sandy has three and Brighton two - thus far...

Jeremy Walton will be able to tell us how many days there are left, but it has to be under 60 now, so get the proverbial wiggle on, if you are really going to be a starter!

Thanks for sending me a note Jeremy - it is actually 58 days until M2V and 80 days until V2M, as of Friday 07/05/10! We first saw 80 days mentioned HERE.

Click HERE to go and enter the 2010 M2V online now and confirm that you'll be heading out of Port Phillip on July 4.

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)

Don't forget there's V2M, as well.

Vanuatu to Mackay, that is. Last time, the crews enjoyed everything from days and days under kite to heavy weather. That's sailing...

The Vanuatu to Mackay race is designed to get you back to the East coast of Australia in time for things like Hammo. It starts at 1500hrs local on July 26, 2010 and costs au$300 for members, so long as you get all your paperwork in on time.

Soon enough, there will be the NOR and online entry for the event, which you'll be able to get from the M2V section of Next Races, which is HERE.

The crowd gathered to welcome you in and soon, they'll be saying goodbye and good luck. After a little sojourn in the Pacific's Smile Isle, it will be time to head back to Oz.

Please also remember the Humanitarian Aid project. You can go back and look at the donation thread by revisiting Wishing Well, Wish Upon A Star and Wish List.

By John Curnow

ORCV Melbourne to Vanuatu (M2V)

Jules Verne.

Went around the world in 80 days. As of today (Thursday 15/04/10), that's all there is until the start of the 2010 M2V. 80 days only. This information comes to us via a particularly keen, Jeremy Walton, who obviously just cannot wait! Take a look at the pic ad I guess we know why...

Click HERE to go and enter online now. Five boats have already taken their interest to the highest level and confirmed they'll be heading out of Port Phillip on July 4. You need to now, as well. There are some others lying in the wings, but if you've been on the expressions list, step up to the plate. please. Samskara, Scarlet Runner, Slinky Malinky, Tevake II and The Secretary are in - you?

Now as of Friday 16/04/10, Phil Coombs and his new B50, the 51st Project (What an experimental rock band that would be) are in. We saw them earlier, here's a pic and you can read a bit about it all HERE.

This is the fleet leaving in 2006.

Also, dont' forget to donate to the humanitarian aid project for the North Vila School. Read all about how to do that, right 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.

ORCV Melbourne to Vanuatu (M2V)

Travelling Companion.

"A traveller without knowledge, is like a bird without wings", which I once saw attributed to the Persian philosopher Omar Khayyam, may well be true (O moon of my delight...). So anyway, the ORCV looks to have solved this particular issue for you.

ETM Travel can be your travelling companion for the 2010 M2V, which gets underway on 04/07/2010.

ETM Travel is a boutique agency, which has a specialised department for leisure travel. The consultants are able to assist with flights, accommodation, day tours and Travel Insurance.  Our consultants have actually travelled to Vanuatu and are happy to offer suggestions for your trip.

Please contact them, as per: -

What am I doing here, eh? Oh yeah. WORKING!

By John Curnow