News - Melbourne Osaka Cup

Presenting the M2O flag in the captain’s cabin.

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has supported the Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race (M2O) every race since 1987. We are

Contrasting Conditions Unfold on the Race to Osaka

March 19th 2025 8 am Race Update Two very different race experiences are playing out on the track to Osaka. Zero,

A Small Divergence

A small divergence as they clear The Prom. Race update 18 March 7.30 am Day 2 sees the main fleet taking

Main Start Sets Sail

Twelve yachts have written their names into history, surging across the start line at Portsea (Melbourne) in the highly anticipated

Delayed Main Start

Main Start Delayed – now Monday 17 March 11.30am With adverse weather passing through Port Phillip Bay and Bass

Glamour sailing now for Curious Roo

Race update 14th March 11 am. After a challenging first week, Curious Roo, the S&S34, has found its rhythm, reaching

1122 Trekkee

Introducing 1122 Trekkee with skipper Hajime Nitta and co-skipper Sonosuke Noda, who will depart home to Japan on the main

Two Mates – on Roaring Forty

Two mates from military days, these two are trained professionals who have learnt to manage an endurance event. Kevin clearly

A Game of Snakes and Ladders – at sea.

Race Update March 12, 14:00 (AEST) The race to Osaka is unfolding like a high-stakes game of snakes and ladders,

Introducing Blue Moon II

Blue Moon II father and son team, Ken and Tristan Gourlay, aim just to finish. Tristan outlines that with just

March 10th, Race Update

March 10th, 10am (AEST) Race Update In a staggered start, the first four boats are now racing on their

Second Wave of Melbourne Osaka Cup Sets Sail

The second start of the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup is away, with Japanese entrant Zero leading a fleet of seasoned