Kiss Goodbye to MS is in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Kiss Goodbye to MS has entered the Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

MSRA is thrilled that the crew from Beyond Outrageous, based at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, has chosen to raise awareness of MS at this world famous event. Crew member and person with MS, Dr Ian Law says, 'I’m extremely excited to be competing in the 2011 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. This is a great way to raise awareness of MS and a fantastic precursor to the 2012 Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign which will take place throughout May next year.'

Tony Warren, owner and skipper of Kiss Goodbye to MS, is a seasoned ocean racer having raced the two-handed 5500 nautical mile Melbourne to Osaka race three times as well as competing in the Sydney to Hobart three times. Tony and the crew are keen not only to raise awareness of MS but also to fundraise for the cause & cure of MS. 

In an added bonus for the Sydney to Hobart Kiss Goodbye to MS Team, Simon McKeon – Australian of the Year and founding Chairman of MS Research Australia – is the Patron for their sailing adventure. Not only is Mr McKeon a lawyer, investment banker, philanthropist and person with MS – he is also the holder of a world speed sailing record!

To support the crew with their fundraising efforts please click here to make a donation www.everydayhero.com.au/event/KissGoodbye2MS_Syd2Hobart2011 

For further information on the Kiss Goodbye to MS entry into the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht race or to view their blog please visit www.beyondoutrageous.com

 

Kiss Goodbye to MS (KGTMS) yacht journey;

• 14 December - Jeremy Wright, CEO of MSRA welcomed the crew to Sydney
  

  Jeremy meets the KGTMS crew

• 13 December - Kiss Goodbye to MS arrives safely in Sydney harbour, moured at CYCA Rushcutters Bay
•  10 - 13 December - delivering yacht to Sydney
• 7 December - getting ready for departure to Sydney
• 21 November - 1st in IRC, 1st in AMS and 1st in PHD gave Kiss Goodbye to MS (KGTMS) a trifecta of results in the RMYS club race. Although not recognised in the race, they also managed a first over the line too!
• 12 November - Line honours in the Catcus Cup and 3rd in performance handicap and 5th in AMS
• 3 November - Simon McKeon meets the Kiss Goodbye to MS Team
• 1 November - ORCV Melbourne to Stanley race - 3rd over line, 1st in AMS(Australian measurement system handicap), 1st in PHD (Performance handicap) and 3rd in IRC (International Rule Handicap)
• 25 October - KGTMS decals go on the boat
  

  KGTMS decals going on

• 22 October - WT Crosbie Trophy - Edward Lumley Heat 1
• 21 October - new Kiss Goodbye to MS gear arrived
• 15 October - Club Marine range series race 1 - McCutcheon Cup
• 8 October - Bert Watts trophy - Charles Marshall Series Heat 1
• 13 September - Kiss Goodbye to MS enters the Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race

 

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MS Research Australia and the Kiss Goodbye to MS crew would like to thank Bayer for generously sponsoring the Kiss Goodbye to MS branding on the yacht including the decals and sail.