The dispatch date for the shipping container for Melbourne Osaka Cup competitors has finally come through and arrangements for the collection for goods and the packing of the container have been finalized.
As has been the case in the past, the packing will take place at SYC and the day set aside for this is Saturday March 10th. Competitors are asked to bring their items from 8 am on the 10th. The container will be located in the works yard close to the sliding gates. Items can include:
- Yacht tenders & associated equipment
- Outboard motors – must be clean & no fuel in tank
- Spare cans – no fuel
- Spare anchor & chains
- Cruising sails & yacht spares
- Ship supplies – no classified type drugs.
In preparing the items, each carton is to be clearly labeled with boat name, owner’s name and a description of the contents. A corresponding manifesto will also be sought with a list of the number of cartons or packages loaded for each yacht.
The container will arrive in Osaka prior to the first boat finishing the race. To achieve this and meet Custom requirements in both Melbourne and Osaka- everyone will need to have items clearly labeled and listed.
After negotiation in Osaka, permission to have the container delivered to OHYC has been obtained and once it arrives the contents will be unpacked an securely stores at the club rooms.
Entrants may also consider what gifts they might like to take for visiting the tropical islands communities on the cruise back home. In the past, many crews have found the following items have been very much needed and appreciated by the locals:
- School supplies – pens papers etc
- Fishing supplies – fishing line, hooks, snorkel gear, flippers etc.
- Sporting goods – footballs (and pumps) bat balls etc
- Medical supplies
- Food treats
- Clothing & caps
- Spare sails & ropes
- Gardening equipment
Should you be unable to attend on March 10th, please make private arrangements with George Shaw.