Hokko / Tannowa host the 2014 Kansai Airport to Hokko Marina Double Handed yacht race. I first sailed this race in 2008. That year I was racing aboard "Spindrift" a Takai 301 monohull. At the end of the race all finishers were given a brass plaque to commemorate completion of the race and that brass plaque still holds an important place in my yacht racing memorabilia. This … [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...]