Ever since the opening of this web site we have recieved some weird and wonderful stories about yachts and the world of ocean racing. They often include links to videos about weird sailing stuff. Some of it is truly worth mention and will be very informative to all sailors. Today we received an email with a a link to a YouTube video. The video is about racing yachts and … [Read more...]
Sailing Japan with Kansai Yacht Club Sept. 2009 Cruising Yacht Race.
For those sailing in Japan and wanting to participate in a fun yacht race I am happy to inform of this September's Kansai Yacht Club Cruising Race. The race will be held over 2 days 5th and 6th of September 2009 with a sleep over on Awajishima (Awaji Island) along the way. IRC, ORC and WhiteSail (local club PHF) will all be represented and scored. Hope to see you at the start … [Read more...]
Class 40 Yachts for Double Handed Yacht Race.
The Melbourne Osaka Double Handed Yacht covers 5,500 Nautical Miles or 10, 200 Kilometers for those who prefer metric. It started back in 1987, is held every four years and was initially set up to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the opening of the Port of Osaka. Well at least that was the excuse we sailors used back then. This race runs straight up and down the globe from … [Read more...]
Melbourne Osaka Yacht Race : The Boats
I was just talking to an old friend about my intention to sail in the Melbourne Osaka Double Handed Yacht Race whilst sailing in Japan. As is very normal he asked several common questions. Two of those question are very common. What type of boat can do such a race? Do the boats carry any special equipment? The Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race requires that boats comply to … [Read more...]