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This goes to show the versatility that these yachts hold, being easy to sail short-handed for racing and perfectly comfortable for cruising.   This will be Sayer's fifth time doing the race. He competed in 1991, 1999, 2003, and 2007, racing boats ranging from 11 to 13 meters. “He’s a legend of the Osaka race,” Paris added. “Back in 2003, just as I was setting off on my round-the-world journey, Jon was already building his next boat for the Osaka race.”   See the full article [here](https://melbourneosakacup.com/news/paris-and-sayer-learning-to-fly/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2PyqcIBwOcU836U6OQo9oh_P70o_l-cvTntdk_RF9A9L-qZpTG_KFitSg_aem_juesDkE_3lTkqz8j77Mf-w).    Learning to Fly pictured below.  ![Learning-to-fly-2048x1152](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Learning-to-fly-2048x1152.jpeg?width=800&height=450&name=Learning-to-fly-2048x1152.jpeg)   [PRV POST](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/j/boats-j/40-and-nautitech-48-open-winners-of-sail-magazine-top-ten-2025-award) [NXT POST](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/happy-handover-day-for-j/97e-new-owners) [mailto:?subject=J/99%20prepares%20for%20mighty%202025%20Melbourne%20Osaka%20Cup&body=https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/j/99-prepares-for-mighty-melbourne-osaka-cup](mailto:?subject=J/99%20prepares%20for%20mighty%202025%20Melbourne%20Osaka%20Cup&body=https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/j/99-prepares-for-mighty-melbourne-osaka-cup) ### Recommended Posts [![](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/hubfs/SydHarbReg2024_0594-3380-800-600-80_16x9.png)](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/j/99-nationals-success-during-sydney-harbour-regatta) [Events](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/tag/events), [News](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/tag/news) March 7, 2024 ##### [J/99 Nationals Success during Sydney Harbour Regatta](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/j/99-nationals-success-during-sydney-harbour-regatta) [![](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/hubfs/Jupiter-heading-to-the-finish-and-the-overall-win-RPAYC-media-pic-e1711333050745_16x9.png)](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/j/99-jupiter-wins-pittwater-to-coffs-race-overall) [News](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/tag/news) April 12, 2024 ##### [J/99 'Jupiter' wins Pittwater to Coffs Race overall](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/j/99-jupiter-wins-pittwater-to-coffs-race-overall) [![](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/hubfs/2023-tofinou-9.7-review_21_16x9.png)](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/stunning-tofinou-9.7-daysailer-summer-savings) [News](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/tag/news) December 17, 2025 ##### [Stunning Tofinou 9.7 Daysailer - More Summer savings!](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/stunning-tofinou-9.7-daysailer-summer-savings) #### [1300 609 900](tel:1300%20609%20900) Sign Up For Our Newsletter ## Sign Up to our Newsletter - [Privacy Policy](https://ensignyachts.com.au/privacy-policy/) Australia’s premier yacht brokerage and exclusive dealer of premium yacht brands - [The Spit Sydney](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Ensign+Ship+Brokers/@-33.8042873,151.2441927,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b12abef9e391401:0xc72c2e080b59aa64) - [Pittwater Sydney](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/The+Royal+Prince+Alfred+Yacht+Club/@-33.6561153,151.3035395,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b0d5342e62b1375:0xae9f2ece725f365c) - [Gold Coast](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Ensign+Ship+Brokers/@-27.9690622,153.4245303,17z/data=!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x6b910f900cf038cf:0xd8714d553aafb46b!2sEnsign+Ship+Brokers!3m1!1s0x6b910f900cf038cf:0xd8714d553aafb46b) - [Melbourne](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Martha+Cove,+Safety+Beach+VIC+3936/@-38.3075095,144.9968333,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6ad5c521a040466f:0x2a0456754b38ea70) - [Sunshine Coast](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Ensign+Ship+Brokers+Mooloolaba/@-26.6851852,153.1267303,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b9375eb7054b94d:0xd5378cf3be7b1fed) - [Fremantle](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Fremantle+WA+6160/@-32.052545,115.7209511,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x2a32a249e10837bb:0x504f0b535df4480!8m2!3d-32.0518191!4d115.7551085) --- NOTE: As you may have seen in the media, there has been an increasing occurrence of fraudsters intercepting emails and inserting their bank account details in place of the intended account details. 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