News - Melbourne Osaka Cup

Bartolome Skipper’s Log

Bartolome is due to set sail again today on the third leg of her voyage from Osaka to the start

Arcadia’s International Mix

With one boat already half way to Australia, Arcadia, the second entrant to represent Japan is also on her way

The Week Before Christmas

Once again over this past week as news of activity from our competitors has come in, we’ve shared posted on

Qualifying Passages

Across the weekend as news came in, we posted several times on Facebook with updates on a few of our

Utopia 2001 – Travelling Well

A phone call from skipper John Fletcher off the NSW coast brought us up to date with things aboard his

Fighting the Clock to make the Race

As preparations for the upcoming Sundance Marine Melbourne Osaka Cup 2018 get into full swing, up to 11 crews will

Ceramco on her Way

One boat we haven’t heard much about so far on the lead up to the race is Ceramco. Over the

Foreign Ports – Flags & Protocols

With crews having completed many of the jobs on their “To Do” list in preparation for the race, some items

Internationals on Their Way

The first of our International entries Bartolome departed Osaka Hokko Yacht Club Midday on Saturday for the cruise to Melbourne.

Our Race History-1999

As with every event since 1987, the Melbourne Osaka Cup 1999 saw the production of a book packed full of

All about the Trophies

Trophies and prizes are a part of most sporting competitions and for many events perpetual trophies are awarded. The Melbourne

Our Starters – Plus & Minus

With every Osaka Cup since the first race in 1987, the number of boats who sign up for the event