News - Melbourne Osaka Cup

I love to go Sailing

Ken Gourlay, you’re a true legend. What do you do while waiting for the wind to arrive in the Solomon

The Team Behind the Race, a Moment of Gratitude

As the race continues, it’s time to pause and acknowledge the incredible team behind the scenes—over 70 dedicated individuals who

The Gamble

The Solomon Islands serve as a gatekeeper for the fleet, posing challenges for the most seasoned sailors. Here, routing software

Quitting Lasts Forever

Down below in the small, spartan cabin of Roaring Forty, a 1997 Lutra BOC Open 40 ocean racing yacht, a

Chasing the Winds, Embracing the Journey

Race Update 1st April 1pm The yacht of the first two starts have broken free. No longer trapped in the

Alive Launches – Full Speed to Osaka

After a 24-hour delay, Alive crossed the start line at Portsea in pursuit of the fleet and marking the last

Alive Start Time Set

The start is now set for Alive. Alive will start on the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup at 16.30 on Monday

Meet Alive

Alive will commence their race to Osaka early this week. In the meantime, we’ve had time to step onboard Alive,

The Equatorial Maze

The Osaka Race continues to deliver a tactical “chess match”, with the main fleet now approaching the Solomon Islands and Equatorial

Final Start Delayed

Revised start date and time for Final Start The ORCV- On Water Manager for the Melbourne Osaka Cup met tonight

Alive Ready for Big Challenge as Sunday Start Looms

With just four days to go, the crew of 2018 and 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart handicap winner “Alive” know what’s

Race Update

26 March, 11 AM The hunt for the elusive Curious Roo continues as the race turns into an offshore