International Events
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The race mascot, 'Skipper', designed by Tezuka Osamu and based on the mythical 'Nue', is also considered to be a lucky charm, ensuring the safety of all participants. |
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Held quadrennially since its inception in 1987, the Melbourne / Osaka Double-Handed Yacht Race is world's only double-handed transpacific yacht event. As well as being a major international exchange event between the sister cities / ports of Melbourne and Osaka, the race also aims to contribute to the promotion of yachting.
The inaugural Melbourne / Osaka Double-Handed Yacht Race was held in 1987 to jointly commemorate the 120th anniversary of the construction of the Port of Osaka and the completion of the Osaka Hokko Yacht Harbour. Sailing between the sister cities / ports of Melbourne and Osaka, the race was the world's first transpacific yacht race without stopovers.
| Course | Melbourne to Osaka (approx. 10 200km / 5 500nm) |
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| Planning | Osaka Municipal Government |
| Organiser | Melbourne / Osaka Double-Handed Yacht Race Promotion Council, JSAF Offshore Naikai |
| Assistance | Melbourne Municipal Government, Melbourne Port Corporation |
| Host Clubs | Osaka Hokko Yacht Club, Sandringham Yacht Club |
| Duration | 3 - 8 weeks |
| Designation | Double-hand (pair) |
Please see the attached press release document of December 18, 2009(PDF) about the schedule for the future.
For more information, please contact the Osaka Port & Harbor Bureau, Port Promotion Department, on (06) 6615 7764.