Race Update – Saturday, March 8th, 6 PM
For the first two days, Neil and Peter, aboard Curious Roo, their S&S34 yacht, enjoyed a glorious Bass Strait crossing. With steady winds and smiles all around, they made their way past Wilson Promontory, sailing at a comfortable 5–6 knots.
However, as they turned north, stronger winds revealed an issue with their furler. Displaying quick thinking, seamanship, and ingenuity, the duo carried out an unassisted repair using onboard spares and tools while taking shelter at the top of Flinders Island.
Back in the race on Wednesday 9 am, progress was slow at first as they found their rhythm again. By 6 PM on Saturday, March 8, Curious Roo was last seen off the coast near Narooma.
Race Director Neville Rose confirmed “that they have ideal conditions ahead, with 10–20 knot easterlies all the way to Sydney.”
Next up: Three more boats hit the start line at 4 PM on Sunday, March 9, from Portsea!
Follow the Fleet on the Race Tracker here!
Here are some tips to help you navigate the tracker:
Tracker Updates: Boats initially update every 10 minutes. Once settled in Bass Strait or as they round “Wilsons Prom”, our On Water Managers (ORCV) may adjust the interval to 30 minutes or even a few hours.
How to Check the Next Update: Click on a boat to see the next estimated update time.
Customise Your View: Change a boat’s colour from orange to something more visible by clicking on it and selecting the icon on the far right.
Review the Race Path: Use the timeline slider at the bottom to track progress. Click the three-line menu (hamburger icon) to view detailed position updates, speed, and intervals.
More boats are starting in the coming weeks! Stay tuned to our social media, website, and tracker for the latest updates.