Neck and Neck After 5,300 Nautical Miles

After 5,300 nautical miles sailed, six of the Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race main starters are within 120 nautical miles of each other, as two distinct strategies emerge while navigating a large Kuroshio eddy just south of Osaka.
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Tue 22 Apr 2025

Chasing Osaka with The Secretary

There’s a powerful community spirit behind the 5,500nm Melbourne Osaka Cup, with support showing up in every port and with every challenge. Whilst Alive may have just overtaken The Secretary, a J44 skippered by Paul Schulz and Dave Kenny, it’s not a true race moment.
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Wed 09 Apr 2025

Cloud Games in the Doldrums

For mother-and-daughter duo Annette Hesselmans and Sophie Snijders aboard Fika, a Najad 490, recent days have been a masterclass in patience and persistence.
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Tue 08 Apr 2025

Zero in for the last 1000 miles

As the Melbourne Osaka Cup enters its fifth week, the distance between the first and last starter has narrowed to just over 2000 nautical miles, with all now outside Australian waters.
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Tue 08 Apr 2025

Gambles Made During Melbourne Osaka Cup

The Solomon Islands serve as a gatekeeper for the fleet, posing challenges for the most seasoned sailors. Co-skippers Peter Dowdney and Grant Chipperfield made an educated gamble...
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Thu 03 Apr 2025

International Women’s Day Webinar Showcases Trailblazing Women in Sailing

Over 65 participants tuned in last week for an inspiring International Women’s Day webinar, hosted by sailing commentator and SheSails ambassador Nic Douglass, to celebrate the achievements of women in sailing and explore ways to accelerate action in the sport, the theme of International Women’s Day this year. The event featured a powerhouse lineup of speakers who shared their personal journeys, challenges, and visions for the future of women in sailing.
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Thu 03 Apr 2025