Be sure to mark your calendar with the other key dates and event locations listed below.
The training sessions are designed to help you in reaching the finish line. While attendance is not mandatory, we highly recommend joining as many sessions as possible. For participants in different time zones, we will strive to record the online sessions so you can watch them at a time that works best for you.
Until October, all sessions will be conducted online and led by experienced instructors. In February 2025, two in-person sessions will take place featuring a practical component.
| Date | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Wed. 8/05/2024 | 7.30-9pm Online | Boat Preparation 1: Instruments/Electrical/Diesel fuel storage Join here Review this training session here |
| Wed.29/05/2024 | 7.30-9pm Online | Boat Preparation 2: Radio comms, Safety Regs, Engine, Water makers. Review this training session here Suggested Tools & Spares |
| Wed.12/06/2024 | 7.30-9pm Online | Boat Preparation 3: Navigation/Weather/Qualifying passage/Sails/Additional equipment Review this training session here |
| Wed.10/07/2024 | 7.30-9pm Online | Insurance/Salvage/Protocols Review this training session here |
| Wed.7/08/2024 | 7.30-9pm Online | Medical/Well-being/The Journey Home Review this training session here |
| Wed.4/09/2024 | 7.30-9pm Online | AQIS/BORDERFORCE/AMSA Review this training session here |
| Mon.7/10/2024 | 7.30-9pm Online | Provisioning/ Clean Oceans Review this training session here |
| Mon 28/10/2024 | 7.30-9pm Online | Q and A - your questions answered! Access the session |
| Mon. 3/02/2025 | 7.30-9pm In-person | Medical Practical/Dental emergencies |
| Tue. 4/02/2025 | 6.30pm - 7.30pm online | Predictwind & Irdium Go |
| Wed 5/02/2025 | to admin@melbourneosaka.com | Submission of Questions for ENC training |
| Mon 10/02/2025 | 7.30-9pm Online | Navigation/ENC Review the Q&A here |
| Sun 16/02/2025 | Race Documents Due | |
| Sun 16/02/2025 | Between 16/02/2025 & 1/3/2025 | Satphone and Email Checks |
| Mon 17/02/2025 | 7.30-9pm In-person | Sail Repair and Emergency Rigging Repairs |
| TBC | Time TBC in person onboard your boat | Sanitation Certificate Inspections |
| Sat 01/03/2025 | Time 8am - 3pm at SYC | Container Packing Information & manifest to be completed& Labels |
| Sun 02/03/2025 | Entry into Japan Documents Due Download spreadsheet |
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| Sun 02/03/2025 | 12 Noon | Start 1 Weather Briefing Access the session |
| Sun 02/03/2025 | 9am - 5pm Wesley College | ORCV Safety & Sea Survival (if required). Online learning to be completed prior. Booking essential |
| Sun 02/03/2025 | Portsea Pier | 1st Start & Briefing |
| Date TBC | Time TBC In person at SYC | Custom Clearance |
| Thu 06/03/2025 | 3.00-5.00pm In person at SYC | Briefing for starters 9 - 30 March |
| Thu 06/03/2025 | 6.00-8.00pm Melbourne Town Hall | Melbourne City Council Reception |
| Sat 08/03/2025 | 10.30 - 12.30 in person SYC | Blessing of the Fleet |
| Sun 09/03/2025 | 12 Noon | 2nd Start Weather Briefing Access the session |
| Sun 09/03/2025 | Portsea Pier | 2nd Start |
| Mon 17/03/2025 | 8.30 am | Main Start Weather Briefing Briefing Access the session |
| Mon 17/03/2025 | Portsea Pier | Main Start (delayed from Sunday to Monday) |
| Mon 31/03/2025 | 9am | 4th Start and Weather Briefing Briefing Access the session |
| Mon 31/03/2025 | Portsea Pier (revised start) 16.30 | 4th Start |
| Fri 02/05/2025 | 4.30 - 6pm Tenmangu Shrine | Presentation |
| Fri 02/05/2025 | 7 - 9pm Garden Oriental Osaka | End of Race Party |
In tandem with our Training sessions, our partner and on-water manager, the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV), will host a Sea Safety and Survival Courses on Sunday March 2nd with online learning to be completed prior. Certification in this course is mandatory for participation in the Melbourne Osaka Cup, so ensure your certificate is up to date and valid for the duration of the race. For details on course dates and registration, click HERE.