These sessions are designed to help you reach the finish line. While they are not mandatory, we do recommend joining as many sessions as you can. If your timezone is not aligned to AEST, we will endeavor to record the online sessions so that they can be viewed when it suits you.
Up until October, all sessions are online and instructor led. The two session in February 2025 will conducted in person, as we expect a number of competitors to be in Melbourne by then.
All entrants who have committed to join the race by way of an entry are invited to join these sessions. Please make sure your entry is in HERE.
| 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 |
| Mon 10/02/2025 | 7.30-9pm In-person | Navigation/ENC |
| Mon 17/02/2025 | 7.30-9pm In-person | Sail Repair and Emergency Rigging Repairs |
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 in June, September and December 2024 and then again in late February 2025. 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.