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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
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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,
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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
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Main Start Sets Sail
Twelve yachts have written their names into history, surging across the start line at Portsea (Melbourne) in the highly anticipated
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Delayed Main Start
Main Start Delayed – now Monday 17 March 11.30am   With adverse weather passing through Port Phillip Bay and Bass
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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
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1122 Trekkee
Introducing 1122 Trekkee with skipper Hajime Nitta and co-skipper Sonosuke Noda, who will depart home to Japan on the main
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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
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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,
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Introducing Blue Moon II
Blue Moon II father and son team, Ken and Tristan Gourlay, aim just to finish. Tristan outlines that with just
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March 10th, Race Update
March 10th, 10am (AEST) Race Update   In a staggered start, the first four boats are now racing on their
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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
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