Magellan

18/04/2026

Topsides respray at Derwent Marine progressing smoothly, fairing looks fabulous, plus a new colour scheme!.
But, (always a but, it is after all a boat) unknown faults found once hauled have been repaired expertly by Don, Glen & Dave.
Before & after Keel Hull joint (keel was removed to check bolts & repair damage inside & outside from a keel strike on way home from Mackay), mast also removed & diagonal shroud plates replaced (cracked & or damaged), thanks to Mitch from Almasts. Now need to replace Gori drive rubber (prop loose on shaft).
Mast to be restepped next Tuesday, then launch at next high tide.
Hope to be sailing again soon!.

24/11/2025

And from Magellan, 270days after departing BYC on 27/2/25 for the delivery trip to Melb, then racing to Osaka with my awesome daughter Megan & cruising home plus the Airlie Beach Race Week, a total of 11,702nm & 462hrs on engine shes back home at 0345 this morning. Just 2d, 17hr from Bermagui to BYC as the final leg.
A fantastic adventure , many thanks to the entrire ORCV family, and fellow compatriots on & off the water, plus Hobart sailors for joining in on some of the srages. Till next time, so many memories to treasure!.
To Dave Furmage who sailed from Mackay to home special thanks!

16/11/2025

10/08/2025

And this is how Magellan made division winner day three Airlie Beach Race Week 👍

01/08/2025

02/05/2025

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01/05/2025

Provisional results have been posted . Super proud of our achievements, 2nd AMS, 3rd PHS & 4th ORCi
Closing ceremony is tomorrow !

Melbourne to Osaka – Results Line Honours Boat Sail Number Skipper Co Skipper Country Boat type StartTime FinishTime ElapsedTime Penalty Line HonoursTime Place ALIVE 52566 Duncan Hine Glenn Myler AUS Reichel Pugh 66 31/03/2025 15:30:00 23/04/2025 14:18:15 22d 22:48:15 22d …