ORCV Melbourne to Apollo Bay - Offshore Doubles Sailing Association

ORCV Melbourne to Apollo Bay

May 22, 2021

May 22, 2021

Melbourne

AUS

Mixed Doubles | Open Doubles

Handicap

BYOBoat

media@orcv.org.au

media@orcv.org.au

Dec 28

Fastest out the blocks.
Rob Date’s Carkeek43 Scarlett Runner currently having a good race in the #melbournetohobartyachtrace #orcv #offshoreracing #scarlettrunner #orcvwestcoaster

Aug 31

⛵ Calling all ORCV Members! ⛵️ Get ready for post-race shopping! 🛍️ Swing by Blairgowrie this Saturday after the exhilarating races and gear up with unbeatable deals on life jackets, PLB's, tethers, and a fantastic selection of clothing and wet weather gear. Don't miss out on the nautical necessities - see you at the trailer! ⚓️
orcv_racing ocean_racing_club_victoria . . . . #ORCV #BlairgowrieAdventures #SailorsParadise #discountyachting #sponsoredboats #geelong #ORCV #sailing #boat #sailinginstagram #australia #sailinglife #yachting

Aug 18

Ready for the Melbourne to Geelong race tomorrow aboard ‘eXtasea’
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#extasea #rgyc #orcv
#winter #wintersailing #lovesailing #cookson50 #fast

Jan 18

Belated congratulations to the Newman family and crew on the Sayer 50 "GoGo", for their strong performance in the 50th Melbourne to Hobart yacht race! imaginesignage #orcv #yachting #sailstagram #instasail #instagood #oceanracing #sailinglovers #sailinglife #sailmaker #hoodsailmakers #portphillipbay

Sep 2

Photographer Dave Hewison has captured today's start in today's re-sail of the Discount Yachting Winter Series race to Blairgowrie. A glorious sunshine day where crews work hard to locate the breeze and then keep their boats moving. Photos Dave Hewison
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#orcv #glorioussunshine #capturetoday #sunshineday #bestday #blairgowrie #winterseries #yachting #winteriscoming #sailing #sailboats #yachtrace #instasail #photooftheday

Dec 26

Good Luck and see you in Hobart!
Safe sailing to all competitors onboard yachts competiting in 50th ORCV Melbourne Hobart yacht race. Weather forecast for the start is 31C with 9-12 knot NE wind. 📸 ORCV Media #ORCV #Westcoaster #ORCVMelbourneHobart

Aug 19

Congratulations to Paul Buchholz and crew of Extasea taking lines honours in todays Discount Yachting Winter Series Race to Geelong⛵️ Westerly winds continued for the race and proved challenging to all boats navigating the narrow channel into Corio Bay.‼ 📸ORCV media Royal Geelong Yacht Club Sandringham Yacht Club royalmelbourneyachtsquadron royalbrightonyachtclub
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria royalbrightonyachtclub
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club safetybeachsailingclub #ORCV #

Sep 2

Congratulations to everyone who competed in today's Discount Yachting ORCV Winter Series Destination Race to Blairgowrie. With the lighter winds, it was a small light boat race today. Provisional results are as follows: AMS Overall:
1st: Onyx (H35) Skipper by Stephen Cheney
2nd: Pompette (H374) Skipper Ryan Blackstock
3rd: Surprise (SM63) Skipper James Russell ORC Overall:
1st: Surprise
2nd: Pompette
3rd: Onyx PHS Overall:
1st: Pompette
2nd: Onyx
3rd: Vertigo (R935) Skipper Timothy Olding PHS Division 3
1st Spirit of Freya (5903) Skipper Joanne Harpur Double Handed:
1st: Maverick (SM3600) Skipper Rod Smallman
2nd Joker X2 (M133) Skipper Grant Chipperfield & Peter Dowdney
3rd Raku (SM32) Skipper Matthew Ross Cruising:
1st: Siesta (N21) Skipper Robert Coco Line Honours:
Monohull: Ryujin (1570) Skipper Alex Toomey For complete results, please see: https://ow.ly/g9UK50PB4op Thank you to the dedicated race management volunteers from RBYC, BYS, and ORCV, whose hard work and commitment made today's race possible, and big thank you for Discount Yachting for their support. Photo: Dave Hewison (Onyx dark hull, far LHS)
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#orcv #wintersailng #winners #sailing #winterseries #lightwinds #boatrace #racetoday #congratulations #bestboat #skipper #blairgowrie #winterseries #yachting #yachtrace #spinnaker royalgeelongyachtclub rycvroyals hobsonsbayyachtclub royalmelbourneyachtsquadron royalbrightonyachtclub sandringhamyachtclub safetybeachsailingclub blairgowrieyachtsquadron

Sep 13

Now on the Melbourne Cup long weekend, you can now be part of the orcv_racing Rudder Cup race to Devonport, the oldest ocean race in Australia & a qualifier race for Hobart. Entries open here https://www.orcv.org.au/deveonport-about-the-cup #ORCV #RoyalGeelongYachtClub #RGYC

Sep 4

We welcome you to join us as a member and belong to a club passionate about ocean sailing, safety at sea and clean oceans. Our active sailing calendar caters from passionate offshore racers to those who enjoy camaraderie and competitiveness of shorter bay and coastal races. ORCV Members enjoy significant benefits, plus you’re supporting the ORCV and our many volunteers who assist in running our extensive annual training and racing program Visit: www.orcv.org.au .
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#sailingclub #oceansailing #safetyatsea #cleanoceans #offshoreracing #bayracing #coastalracing #ORCV #sailingcommunity #sailingfriends #belonging #joinus #everyonewelcome #allsailorswelcome #inclusioninsailing #diversityinsailing #cleanoceans #sustainablesailing #weloveoceanracing # welovebayracing #weloveoffshoreracing #welovesailing #becomepartofthefleet

Aug 27

FINAL OPPORTUNITY! Don't miss your last opportunity to register for this weekends Discount Yachting Winter Series, Destination Race to Blairgowrie! Hosted by the ever-welcoming Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, this destination race promises a memorable experience for all! Entries close 5 pm Wednesday, 30 August 2023 📝 Register https://ow.ly/T2wp50P7mWB 📷 Photo Credit: Dave Hewison Photography #orcv #sailmelbourne #sailing BlairgowrieYachtSquadron
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May 28

❤ Ritrovarsi nelle pagine della Quinta di Tchaikovsky dopo 16 anni 🥰 quanta bellezza, e quanti ricordi..... #orcv #ipomeriggimusicali #teatrodalverme #tchaikovsky #tchaikovsky5thsymphony #livemusic #onstage2022 #iltemporitrovato

Dec 27

More footage received from our drone of the spinnaker start for the 50th ORCV Melbourne Hobart "Westcoaster' #ORCV #ORCVMelbourneHobart #Westcoaster Follow the fleet. Visit the tracker ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PQPRnW 🎥 ORCV Media

Aug 19

The Re-sail of the Discount Yachting Winter Series Destination Race to Blairgowrie is fast approaching! Casual entries close: Wednesday, 30 August 2023. 📝 To register, click on the link in our bio and select Winter Series 🍔 This destination race promises a memorable experience. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy some fabulous Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron (BYS) hospitality by pre-ordering your dinner and/or breakfast at https://www.trybooking.com/CJTLF 📷 Photo Credit: Dave Hewison Photography #ORCV #Sailing #Winterseries #sailingcommunity #portphillipbay #blairgowrie #BYS #discountyachting #destinationrace #oceanracing Sandringham Yacht Club Royal Geelong Yacht Club Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) Royal Brighton Yacht Club Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. (ORCV) Royal Yacht Club of Victoria Hobsons Bay Yacht Club Safety Beach Sailing Club

Aug 22

🌞Lots of fun was had at the Novice Return Series Race on Sunday. Click here for a full rundown visit www.orcv.org.au The next Novice Return Series Race will be on 3rd September. Details can be found by clicking the links in our bio. Photo Credit: Rebecca Irwin "Vagabond being chased by those Skullduggery pirates…all hands on deck!" #RaceDayFun #NoviceReturnSeries #SundayVibes #RaceRecap #RaceSeason #RaceDayExcitement #RaceDayMemories #AllHandsOnDeck #SkullduggeryPirates #orcv #portphillip #geelong #GCOG #sandringham #RGYC #SYC #inclusion #coriobay #sailing #newbiesailors #thankyouboatowners #welovesailing #vegabondcrew

Jul 22

R.A.C in RIO PISUERGA VOL 1. #JPV #ORCV

Aug 28

LAST CALL for the Novice Return Series Race Re-Sail from Blairgowrie this Saturday! The distance will be adjusted to ensure all sailors can return in time for a special Father's Day dinner. Entries close on 2 September 2023 📝 To register, please visit https://ow.ly/1j8w50P7ob9 📷 Photo Credit: Dave Hewison Photography Sandringham Yacht Club Royal Geelong Yacht Club Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) Royal Brighton Yacht Club Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. (ORCV) Royal Yacht Club of Victoria Hobsons Bay Yacht Club Safety Beach Sailing Club Martha Cove Yacht Squadron
#ORCV #Blairgowrieyachtsquadron #Sailors #NoviceReturnSeries #Training #safetyatsea #crewdevelopment #portphillipbay #sailingcommunity #SailingPhotography

Aug 26

At ORCV, we care about a sustainable future. Our passion extends beyond sailing, and we're committed to preserving oceans for future generations. Sustainability is in the ORCV Constitution, our Vision, our Mission and our Values both on and off the water. You can read more on our website: https://www.orcv.org.au/club/sustainability .
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#sustainability #oceans #preservation #sustainablefuture #ORCV #carefortheplanet #environment #sailingcommunity #oceanconservation #sustainableliving #cleanoceans #plasticfree #sharedresponsibility #bethechangeyouwanttosee #sailorsforthesea #greenboatingguide #cleanregattas #oceanwatch
Photo Source: www.asyousow.org

May 23

Ocean race ➪ Apollo Bay ⛵️ #orcv

Aug 29

Calling all sailing enthusiasts! Secure your spot now to be part of Australia's oldest yacht race! Follow the links in our bio to register! Early bird entries close at midnight Sunday, 8th Oct 2023. Forming a part of the ORCV Offshore Championship, this race is open to monohulls and multihulls, so there's a place for every sailor! For more information, visit: www.orcv.org.au
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. Photo: Reigning Rudder Cup Champions, Vertigo by Steb Fisher #RudderCup #ORCV #M2D #Melbournetodevonport #Merseyyachtclub

Jul 7

Blairgowrie Destination Race Update Due to a Gale warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for Port Phillip and for the safety of boats and crews, ORCV’s Race Committee decided to cancel this weekend’s Discount Yachting Winter Series Destination Race to Blairgowrie and the Novice Return Series Race. The Discount Yachting Winter Series Destination, Race to Blairgowrie, is scheduled to re-sail on Saturday, 2nd September 2023, and the Novice Return Series Race will re-sail on Sunday, 3rd September 2023. The Novice Return Race distance will be adjusted to ensure all sailors return for Father’s Day dinner. All pre-purchased meals will be fully refunded within the next week. Yacht entries have been carried over to the new dates, and further details can be found here https://bit.ly/3JHVVxe ORCV wishes to thank our partner clubs, skippers, and crews for their understanding and support with this decision. Photo credit: Dave Hewison
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Aug 14

Everyone loves a Foredeckie! Yesterday participants completed the practical component of our Foredeck Essentials Course. Some of the topics included;
• Learning how to predict and stay ahead of the game
• The art of gybing a spinnaker properly
• How to drop and peel spinnakers
• Headsail changes (when, why, and inline/tack choices)
• How to pack a headsail on deck and spinnakers below
• Furling sails - types of furling sails, tricks for efficient furling If this interests you, a complete description of the course can be found on our website www.orcv.org.au We thank our fabulous and highly experienced volunteers, Peter Dowdney, Mark Welsh and Kate Goss, for sharing their knowledge and the Sandringham Yacht Club, who kindly hosted the session. #ORCV #everyonelovesafordeckie #foredeckessentials #foredeck #bow #masteringthebow #foredeckies #foredeckcrew #foredecklife

Sep 5

Would you know how to use an inflatable liferaft in an emergency? Don't let the first time be out at sea! With many races approaching over the next few months, now is the perfect time to enrol in the ORCV's Safety and Sea Survival Course. The course consists of online self-paced learning and a practical day to familiarise yourself with emergency equipment in a safe and comfortable environment. Follow the links in our bio to register.
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Photos: ORCV Media #SeaSurvivalCourse #EmergencyPreparedness #InflatableLiferaft #SafetyAtSea #OnlineLearning #ORCV #PracticalTraining #YachtClub

Jun 4

The Commodores lead by example today at the Safety and Sea Survival ORCV course today. queenscliffcruising royalgeelongyachtclub
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Aug 29

Have you checked whether your Safety and Sea Survival Course accreditation is current? With many races approaching over the next few months, now is the perfect time. The course consists of online self-paced learning and a practical day to familiarise yourself with safety and emergency equipment in a comfortable environment. Follow the links in our bio to register.
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Photos: ORCV Media
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#SafetyAndSeaSurvival #SafetyFirst #Accreditation #RacePreparation #EmergencyEquipment #SailingSafety #OnlineLearning #PracticalTraining #SafetyTraining #RegisterNow #orcv

Sep 5

Only ten days to go until the first West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint! Race 1 is Saturday, 16 September 2023. Follow the links in our bio to register. Each Coastal Sprint race is roughly 55nm and aims to have skippers and crew home by Saturday evening. Don't miss out; entries close on 9th September! .
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Aug 19

A great day racing to Geelong in the orcv_racing Discount Yachting Winter Series. Congratulations to Extasea on line honours! #royalbrightonyachtclub #orcv #wintersailing #portphillipbay

Aug 21

View a summary of the Discount Yachting Winter Series Destination Race to Geelong at www.orcv.org.au Photo credit: Dave Hewison Photography #GCOG #WinterSeries #ORCV #Geelong #RGYC #Sailingcommunity #allwelcometojoininthefun #comesailingwithus #patriotforthewin

Aug 24

Have you ever considered Ocean Racing? West Offshore Products Coastal Sprints are a perfect starting platform and pathway to longer ocean races. Race 1 is Saturday, 16 September 2023. Follow the links in our bio to register Go on, give it a go! More info can be found here: https://orcv.org.au/sailing/races/coastal-sprint-series .
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Aug 15

💨 As winds of excitement fill the air, we can’t help being proud and sending our support to the CommBank Matildas in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final against England’s Lionesses tonight! We're right behind you, cheering as you sail toward victory! Go Matildas! ⛵⚽️💚💛 #tillitsdone #gomatildas #alreadyproud #Matildas #FIFAWWC #ORCV #sailingtowardsvictory Photo source: CommBank Matildas

Apr 7

The ocean race heading to Port Fairy got underway in light breezes at 3.30pm. White Spirit was first over the line with Jaffa first to navigate and exit the Port Phillip Heads. Watch the tracker tonight as the wind swings to the West and freshen before they turn at Cape Otway for what is predicted to be a fast-reaching finish as they head towards Port Fairy. On current predictions, the first boat is due in at mid-afternoon Saturday. You can watch the fleet on Blue Water Tracks here https://race.bluewatertracks.com/2023-port-fairy-race Photo Cyrus Allen #orcv #offshore #portfairy #oceanracing #goodfriday #capeotway #bassstrait #yachting #offshoreracing #yachtracing #sailinglife #bigboats #spinnakers #oceanrace #oceanlove #cape #portphillip #capeotway #bluewater #theoceanrace #oceanlife #outtosea royalmelbourneyachtsquadron rbyc_sailing
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May 8

Crew can support their crew members and skipper by not only having the right safety gear but knowing how to use it correctly. The ORCV Safety and Survival courses are now 1 day in person with most of the theory delivered by the ORCV eLearning platform. Spaces are available & bookings are essential
Full course - https://bit.ly/3iCYPZS
Refresher course - http://bit.ly/3IH53Cz Photo Tim Boucaut #orcv #sssc #safetyatsea #survivialskills #safety #knowhow #crewmember #safetygear #supportcrew #skipper

Apr 9

Having won the tough 2023 Port Fairy race, Grant Chipperfield explains “We knew from the start it was going to be a tough race. You need to do these sorts of races every now and then to prepare your boat and help sort things out and learn how to manage these conditions." Read more here http://bit.ly/40YAheD or click on the link in the bio and head over to the ORCV website Photos ORCV Media except Joker on Tourer close up by Steb Fisher royalbrightonyachtclub marthacoveyachtsquadron
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queenscliffcruising #orcv #offshore #offshoreracing #portfairy #sailingadventure #sailingaddicts #yachtlife #oceanracing #shesails

Feb 17

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. WEEKEND OPTION | Skipper Michael Culhane | Northshore 38 Retired Weekend Option was proudly hand-laid in Sydney Australia in 1988. Michael has been racing her since 2009 in numerous club races and regattas on Port Phillip Bay. She has competed in a number of ORCV and Tasmanian races - Launceston, Hobart, Stanley and King Island. Thank you, Micheal and your crew for entering and participating in the 50th Melbourne Hobart .🙏⛵️ 📸 ORCV Media
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Jul 11

What's going on with the weather here? The sky gives visual clues to the forming weather. You can learn from the best and what it takes to get the most from your racing or when to safely plan a passage. Robin Hewitts Weather for Sailors will be online, over 3 nights and starts on 25th July at 7pm. Read more and book your place here https://www.orcv.org.au/training/weather-courses Photo ORCV Media
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#orcv #cloud #outdoorrecreation #waterscape #imonaboat #bestboats #sailors #weather #weatherforsailors #sailingadventures #offshore #sailing #sail

Sep 4

Congratulations to WICKED, skippered by Mike & Mark Welsh who has taken the overall series win (based on AMS) and Lord Warden Trophy in the Discount Yachting ORCV Winter Series. Such a variety of conditions across the four races tested Wicked new mast and pushed the crew who scored well in each race. Well done Mark & Mike and crew. For full series results click here https://bit.ly/3PpUxmf or head to the link in the bio and the website. Photos by Andrew Hewison (aged 14) .
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#orcv #winterseries #serieswin #congratulations #skipper #yachting #wintery #sailing #sailboat #yacht #races #sailinglovers #orcvwinterseries #wicked sandringhamyachtclub @rycvroyals royalmelbourneyachtsquadron royalbrightonyachtclub hobsonsbayyachtclub safetybeachsailingclub royalgeelongyachtclub blairgowrieyachtsquadron

Jul 4

All sailors, skipper and crew, should be confident in their ability to operate the radio equipment on any boat as you never know when you will need to use. While obtaining your Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency is a very important step it only recently included a limited practical component. This hands-on practical workshop provides the practical experience required to deal with routine radio communications, position reporting skeds, communication with limited coast stations, distress traffic and using the local VHF repeater network. General confidence in using a microphone can take some time to acquire. The ORCV has developed this hands-on workshop to provide new skippers and crew with the opportunity to gain the experience required to operate marine radios with confidence. This course runs only once a year and is free for ORCV Members, book your place on Sunday August 6th here https://ow.ly/CK9c50OLx1Z Photo ORCV Media
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Dec 27

Something big and different.. I went to #portsea in #portphilipbay to watch these gracious #sailingboats race away to #hobart for the 50th #westcoaster organized by #orcv Ocean Racing Club Victoria. ocean_racing_club_victoria doyle_sails Here are some photos I took from the beach, at the back of the fleet, before and right after the start.
1) Dancing Sails
2) Sail Away
3) Hello Hobart! The weather was perfect! What a day! I adore sailing. A long time ago when I was living in France, I used to hop on my father's #sailingboats with my family and we would cruise along the Mediterranean sea or the Atlantic ocean. We would visit many stunning places that are only accessible by boat. I miss it. Since my father's passing in 2017, we don't sail anymore. #ORCV #ORCVMelbourneHobart #melbournetohobart #offshoreracing #sailingrace #sailingraces #sailingaustralia #sailingvictoria #sail #sailaway #djiaustralia #mavic2pro #dronephotographer #girlswhodroneaustralia #dronestagram #droneoftheday #droneshots #dronegirlsglobal #instadrone #ig_australia #abcmyphoto ##racvsnapstobefeatured

Aug 20

The Re-Sail of the Novice Return Series Race from Blairgowrie is Sunday, September 3rd, 2023. Entries close: Saturday, 2 September 2023. 📝 To register, click on the link in our bio and select Winter Series 🍔 Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron (BYS) are once again offering a delicious dinner and/or breakfast, which can be pre-booked at https://ow.ly/EEWt50P7m8J Our Novice Return Series Races provide a unique crew and team development opportunity. Skippers are encouraged to rotate current crew members into new positions and, if possible, introduce new crew members to longer-distance racing. Please note that the distance will be adjusted to ensure all sailors can return in time for a special Father's Day dinner. We look forward to seeing you there for an unforgettable weekend of sailing and warm hospitality. 📷 Photo Credit: Dave Hewison Photography Sandringham Yacht Club Royal Geelong Yacht Club Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) Royal Brighton Yacht Club Royal Yacht Club of Victoria Hobsons Bay Yacht Club Safety Beach Sailing Club Martha Cove Yacht Squadron - MCYS Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. (ORCV) #BlairgowrieRace #NoviceReturnSeries #BlairgowrieYachtSquadron #SailingCommunity #CrewDevelopment #ORCV #Sailing #Yachting #Portphillipbay

Feb 21

Have you reserved your berth for the King Island Yacht Race, now just 2 weeks away? The 51st King Island Yacht 114nm race starts on Friday at 5pm of the March long weekend. Grassy harbour is ~3.5m deep, and has good mooring and tender services. Our wonderful hosts at King Island Boat Club will serve you up a feast of local products. Entries close this Sunday 26th February - enter now at https://bit.ly/3CLwxTD or click on the link in the bio Photo Madison Fitzgerald . . . . #orcv #orcvkingisland #kingislandboatclub #coastalsprints #offshoresailing #offshoreracing #yachtracing #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #yachting #sailing #sailinglife #kingisland #bassstrait #kingislandfresh

Jun 21

Congratulations to royalbrightonyachtclub member Delma Dunoon - orcv_racing Volunteer of the Year 2023! Check out the other recipients of ORCV awards on our website. (Photo Steffen Pedersen / Little Viking Productions) #royalbrightonyachtclub #orcv #oceanracingclubofvictoria #rbyc #sailing

Jul 4

A record fleet of twenty entries in the Discount Yachting Winter Series 'Novice Return Race' on Sunday 9th July from Blairgowrie to Melbourne.⛵
Novice Return races provide opportunities for crew and team development as skippers are encouraged to rotate crews into new positions and if possible, introduce new crew members to longer distance racing. Entries open https://bit.ly/3JHVVxe Photo credit Peter Little
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Dec 27

Glamour Start for Scarlet Runner in the 50th Anniversary Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race. Hundreds of spectators crowded Portsea Pier as the 49 strong fleet started under spinnaker. Read more here https://www.orcv.org.au/west-coaster-blog/5386-2022m2hsr Photo Steb Fisher #orcv #orcvwestcoaster #melbournetohobart #m2h #offshoreracing

Feb 9

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. SCARLET RUNNER | Skipper Robert Date | Carkeek 43 Elapsed time: 2 days 3 hours 56 mins 53 secs Launched in 2022 and built with the Melbourne Hobart in mind, it has also competed in Lincoln races where its design has been tweaked for speed improvements. This Carkeek 43 is specifically designed as a fast 40+ and has delivered outstanding results on the super-competitive European circuit. Designed by Shaun Carkeek and built-in Melbourne by Composite Constructions. With an all-black hull, its overall displacement is approximately 6 tonne and has a makeup of E-Glass, water ballast, electric drive and numerous racing sails. Rob competes in local ocean racing from Melbourne building young and effective crews, with high levels of commitment and loyalty. Congratulations to Robert and his crew for the boat's debut and competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart plus winning the Port Phillip Sea Pilots Perpetual (first through the Heads)🏆 . 📸 Michael Currie
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Feb 18

The ORCV Women who Sail together with Musto would like to invite all women in sailing to Hobsons Bay Yacht Club at 6:30pm on Tuesday 28th February. This is an ideal opportunity to try on Musto women’s range, learn where to source it and enjoy some finger food on arrival. To assist us with catering please RSVP here www.trybooking.com/CFZAN ORCV members $0 non-members $10.
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Feb 13

Learn how to use navigation aids, the shipping channels and when to transit the heads. Join the Rip Tour at Sorrento or Queenscliff. These are a wonderful day out and are suitable for sailors, fishermen, boaties, beach walkers, surfers, and holidaymakers. Bookings are essential https://www.orcv.org.au/training/rip-tour-of-port-phillip-heads or click on the link in the bio to reserve your space. Photo Steb Fisher
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Jan 30

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. MORNING LASSIE Skipper Stephen Nutter | S&S 34
Race time | Retired Stephen sailed Morning Lassie from Sydney and has extensive updated her for ocean racing. 34 feet in length, Morning Lassie is a S&S 34. One of the most seaworthy boats ever designed. Notable voyages. Several single-handed sailing circumnavigations: Jon Sanders in Perie Banou, David Dicks in Seaflight and Jesse Martin in Lionheart. Sixteen-year-old Australian Jessica Watson completed a round the world trip in the S&S 34 Ella's Pink Lady. 🌏 Quadriplegic sailor Jamie Dunross completed a circumnavigation of Australia in his S&S 34 Spirit of Rockingham.⛵ Thank you Stephen and crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' 🙏 📷 Michael Currie
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May 7

Entries are building to the ORCV Double-Handed Bay race. Grab a friend and come and join the race as you head out across the bay on a course that allows for a bit of everything. Entries close 14th May here http://bit.ly/40tUGb2 Photo Paulina Hryniewiecka #orcv #doublehandedracing #doublehandsailing #sailing #racing #racingsailboats #portphillipbay #sailingclub #bayrace #acrossthebay

Mar 15

Thank you to all those who submitted photos from King Island. The top shortlisted ones are here. The overall winner was Christopher Howe who provided the first shot below and many others capturing the race from start to finish. Photo 1 & 2 - Christopher Howe
Photo 3 - Estella 11 year old
Photo 4 & 6 Vagabond - Rebecca Irwin
Photo 5 & 7 Neville Rose .
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Dec 26

Boxing day is racing day for me! Back on the water with the team from ORCV! A great start with almost 50 yachts! Big thanks to the folks from Sandringham Yacht for getting me in the right spot! www.michael-currie.com.au
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Aug 29

Just a few shots from Race 4 of the orcv_racing Winters Series held a couple of weeks ago!
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Jan 18

Cock of the Bay, Part 3.
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See my previous 2 posts for background and other photos. Captions are as follows:
1. After finishing the race we decided to put up our spinnaker and sail back to Sandringham. Collette and Natasha are relaxing.
2. Looking forward with our 'Gennaker' sail flying - a cross between a traditional symmetrical spinnaker and a Genoa (typical large headsail overlapping the mast). This kind of sail is also known as just a asymmetric spinnaker.
3. With the boat level heading down wind, the drinks and snacks have come out.
4. Back at the harbour, the whole crew poses for a photo. Names are (left to right, top to bottom): Mick, Ron, Mylene, Simon, Collette, Darren, Natasha, Floyd.
5. Another group photo. Instead of saying "cheese", sailors shout "ease!!" in a pressing voice. This is a joke about having to scramble to ease the sails during an unexpected gust to avoid the boat becoming over powered.
6. With the sun setting, the boat is pretty much packed up and boat co-owner Alex (who wasn't onboard that day) chats with crew members Mick and Darren.
7. Collette and Mylene join the conversation on the dock.
8. Sunset from the beach carpark.
9. Closeup of the yacht club from the beach carpark.
10. Cargo ships and a lone oil rig are silhouetted against the orange sky. It's times like this you appreciate living in Melbourne near the sea.

Aug 30

🌊⛵💙West Offshore Products Coastal Sprints are open. These short 55nm sprints are your pathway to crew development and coastal racing excitement. Join the action fully crewed, double-handed, or even with 4 + autopilot. Follow the links in our bio to register. .
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Aug 17

We take safety seriously and love helping people; that's why our trainers still actively sail and happily lend their knowledge to those looking to go offshore. This is a cracking course, and successful candidates will be issued the SSSC certificate by Australian Sailing, valid for five years. Do yourself a favour and get the safety and sea certification to support your skipper and crew. Complete your theory via the ORCV eLearning platform and then complete your practical day on Sunday, 19 November 2023 Bookings are essential Follow the links in our bio to register. .
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Jan 1

Wishing you all 'A Smooth Sailing Across 2023' with minimal turbulences, great health and wealth.. Je vous souhaite aussi de ne pas trop ramer.. 😜 I can't thank enough my followers for all their support in 2022.. Let's keep on flying high in 2023! #2023 #happynewyear #westcoaster at #portsea #portphillipbay #ORCV #ORCVMelbourneHobart #melbournetohobart #offshoreracing #sailingrace #sailingraces #sailingaustralia #sailingvictoria #sail #sailaway #djiaustralia #mavic2pro #dronephotography #dronephotographer #girlswhodroneaustralia #dronestagram #droneoftheday #droneshots #dronegirlsglobal #instadrone #ig_australia #abcmyphoto ##racvsnapstobefeatured

Jun 24

Thank you to all skippers and crews racing in todays discountyachting Winter Series sailed in very challenging conditions. Congratulations to Ari Abrahams and crew sailing the recently launched Melges Ic37 Fargo to line honours and winning AMS Div 1 | ORCc Div 1 | PHS Div 1. Class and Division winners
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1st Fargo
2nd Wicked
3rd Ginan AMS Division 2
1st Vertigo
2nd Pegasus
3rd Alien AMS Division 3
1st Le Cascadeur ORCc Division 1
1st Fargo
2nd Wicked
3rd Surprise ORCc Division 2
1st Pegasus
2nd Alien
3rd Maverick ORCc Division 3
1st Le Cascadeur PHS Division 1
1st Fargo
2nd Wicked
3rd Surprise PHS Division 2
1st Pegasus
2nd Vertigo
3rd Alien PHS Divisions 3
1st Le Cascadeur
2nd Spirit of Freya Double Handed Division 1
1st Xenia Double Handed Division 2
1st Maverick
2nd 2UP Double Handed Division 3
1st Spirit of Freya For full results https://www.orcv.org.au/results/2022-23/2023MWS/series.htm?ty=48078 Photo credit Dave Hewison dhpmedia
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May 21

Congratulations to James Russell / Ralph White of SURPRISE SM63 (Div 1 winners) and Peter McFarlane of LOCH SLOIDH 2 (R488) (Division 2 Winner) in today's Double Handed Bay & Teams Race. This year saw a record number of double-handed entries from across the bay with a number deciding on the day that today's wasn't for them. Over 2 division courses, let's give those who competed for 3 cheers for braving it. Provisional Results are:
AMS Division 1
1st SURPRISE SM63 Skippers James Russell/Ralph White,
2nd EXECUTIVE DECISION R1121 Skippers (Ben Frenchville/James Paterson,
3rd MRV SYD5 Skipper (Damien King) AMS Division 2
1st LOCH SLOIDH 2 Skipper Peter McFarlane
2nd NOTHING TOO SERIOUS, Skippers Chris Arnold / Pat Archer ORC Division 1
1st SURPRISE
2nd EXECUTIVE DECISION
3rd MRV ORC Division 2
1st REFLECTION H381 skipper Jim Scott
2nd LOCH SLOIDH 2
3rd ROZINANTE II R458 Skipper Andrew Middleton PHS Division 1
1st SURPRISE
2nd JOKER X2 M133 Skippers Grant Chipperfield / Peter Dowdney
3rd EXECUTIVE DECISION PHS Division 2
1st LOCH SLOIDH 2
2nd NOTHING TOO SERIOUS B673 Skippers Chris Arnold / Pat Archer
3rd ROZINANTE 11 There were insufficient starters on each team to provide a team's result this year. For full results click here https://www.orcv.org.au/results/2022-23/2023_DH/series.htm?ty=10225 #orcv #doublehanded #2handed #doublehandsailing #melbourne #sailing #sailingfun #keelboat #sailingclub #portphilip royalgeelongyachtclub royalbrightonyachtclub
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Mar 7

Melbourne to Port Fairy race - entries closing soon! Don’t miss out on this scenic race to Port Fairy over Easter! This race is part of the Offshore Championship and follows the scenic coastline to Cape Otway then onto Port Fairy. Invite your friends and family to join in the extensive 2-course dinner and live music overlooking the Moyne River through the wonderful hospitality of the Port Fairy Yacht Club. Enter now– https://bit.ly/3XASv3a or click the link in the bio.
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Aug 22

More happy faces! The crew of Another Chapter after taking the line honours in the Novice Return Series on Sunday. Well done! 👏 Photo credit: Chad Humphrey
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May 29

South-westerly winds of 10 to 20 knots gave the fleet a fast reaching ‘drag race’ from the start and along the Great Ocean Road to the finish. Pods of smiling dolphins raced alongside numerous boats - and kept up - while a rainbow stretched across the course area. What a way to celebrate the 70th race! Overall winner of the race Damien King and 2023 Offshore Champion Alex Toomey skipper of Ryujin speak about their experiences with the race here https://bit.ly/3C1tZQI Photos: Rainbow Ruben Gillies | MRV & Ryujin Steb Fisher
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Jul 26

Last up is the popular Race to Geelong on 19th August. If you are joining us, make sure your boat is entered into the last race of the Discount Yachting Winter Series here https://ow.ly/VHCk50OL83F It's a run to the finish line for the Discount Yachting Winter Series. Photo Drew Malcolm / RGYC
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Aug 1

Last year, Another Chapter sealed the Winter Series with solid race result in the destination race to Geelong. If you're keen to participate in this popular race to Geelong and stay over and enjoy the Royal Geelong Yacht Club you need to make sure you get your entry in before 16th August here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series Photo Drew Malcolm RGYC
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Aug 16

Great news! West Offshore Products Coastal Sprints are now open! Book here! https://ow.ly/foIt50PzMFK The first race is only one month away! Coastal Sprints are the perfect training platform for ocean races such as the Melbourne to Devonport "Rudder Cup" or Melbourne to Hobart "Westcoaster". .
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Feb 24

Entries are now open for the Melbourne Port Fairy Easter race. This 135nm, Category 2 race starts on Good Friday, 7th April, at 3:30pm from Queenscliff following the scenic coastline to Cape Otway then onto Port Fairy. Have your family and friends watch you cross the finish line. Enter now - https://bit.ly/3XASv3a or click on the link in the bio 📷 Robert Blackburn . . . . . #orcv #oceanracing #portfairy #queenscliff #offshore #bassstrait #sailing #sailinglife #oceanrace #portfairy #sailing #sailinglife #oceanrace #oceanracing
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Jan 29

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. MOANA | Skipper Mark Buckley | Beneteau First 45
Elapsed time: 2 days 11 hours 36 mins 43 secs An experienced offshore sailor, this was Mark's first Westcoaster as skipper. On board was boat owner Rocky Liu who commented 'I bought Moana as its a First 45 racing edition. But what makes Moana special is the people onboard! I love the name Moana, and the movie about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people.😀 Thank you Mark and crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' 🙏 📷 Cath Hurley ORCV Media
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Jul 22

Congratulations goes to Mark Welsh and the crew of Wicked SM4, a Beneteau First 40, for their victorious performance in the Division 1 AMS, ORCc, and PHS. Mark shared his insights into their winning strategy, stating, "we decided to keep her moving through the light patch," highlighting the crew’s willingness to take risks and keen observation for the “inshore breeze, right near the dolphins and seal”. Top 3 Provisional Race Results for Race 3 of the Discount Yachting Winter Series by Class and Divisions: AMS Division 1
1st Wicked
2nd Suprise
3rd No Mans Land AMS Division 2
1st Onyx
2nd Pegasus
3rd Boomer AMS Division 3
1st Le Cascadeur ORCc Division 1
1st Wicked
2nd Suprise
3rd Carrera S ORCc Division 2
1st Onyx
2nd Pegasus
3rd Alien ORCc Division 3
1st Le Cascadeur PHS Division 1
1st Wicked
2nd Arcadia
3rd Suprise PHS Division 2
1st Pegasus
2nd Boomer
3rd Onyx PHS Divisions 3
1st Le Cascadeur Cruising Non Spinnaker
1st True Colours Double Handed Division 1
1st Xenia Double Handed Division 2
1st Streetcar Racing
2nd Maverick For full results click here https://www.orcv.org.au/results/2022-23/2023MWS/series.htm?ty=53580 Photo credit: Team Wicked Sandringham Yacht Club Royal Brighton Yacht Club Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) Royal Yacht Club of Victoria Hobsons Bay Yacht Club Royal Geelong Yacht Club Safety Beach Yacht Club Martha Cove Yacht Squadron Australian Sailing - Victoria #orcv #wintersailing #wintersport #sailingadventure #bayracing #yachtlover #yachts #sailboats #discountyachting

Feb 1

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. PATRIOT | Skipper Jason Close | J133
Elapsed time: 2 day 8 hours 47 mins 11 secs Jason knows Bass Strait very well, having successfully sailed in multiple races across the strait over the years including Melbourne Devonports 'Rudder Cup', Melbourne Launceston and 2012 Melbourne Hobart "Eastcoaster'. On board Patriot was a very experienced crew who have competed in multiple Westcoasters. Jason commented after finishing in Hobart "The race presented many challenges. The West Coast of Tasmania is one of the most rugged and beautiful places in the world. A bit cold, loved the journey"🌏 The Patriot team had a very good result 🥉🥉🥈
2nd overall IRC
3rd overall AMS
3rd overall ORCAP
2nd IRC Div 1
3rd AMS Div 1
3rd ORCAP Div 1 Thank you, Jason, and crew, for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' 🙏 📷 Steb Fisher
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Jun 19

With a growing fleet for the Discount Yachting Winter Series if you are planning to sail with us, time to get your entry in as they close on Wednesday 21st June. Only those who have entered the series or race 1 can participate in the on water distress drill this Saturday. Enter the series of 4 races here (by clicking on series entry) or enter race 1 (by clicking on Race Entry) here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series Photo Bruno Cocozza #orcv #flaredress #wintersailing #winterracing #fleetsailing #sailinginstagram #21stjune #winterseries #winteriscoming #wintery #waterscape #races #clubracing

Feb 4

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. RUMBEAT | Skipper Justin Barr | Farr 1104 Elapsed time: 4 days 3 hours 36 mins 36 secs A design first commissioned by Bruce Farr in 1975 for a full-blown IOR racing boat, the Farr 1104 is still competitive today! ⛵️ Always a boat to watch! Justin is a seasoned offshore campaigner and has an impressive resume of blue ocean races under his belt including multiple Melbourne to Hobert's, King Island's, Melbourne to Stanley's, Melbourne to Devonport, Melbourne Apollo Bay races, and a few Port Fairy races! Thank you Justin and crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart "Westcoaster'. 📸 ORCV media
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Feb 3

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. QUEST Anthony Fowler/Jason Boyle | Nelson Marek43
Elapsed time: 3 days 9 hours 8 mins 54 secs Anthony and Jason worked very hard over the weeks leading up to the start getting QUEST ready. Sailing Double Handed is not just a challenge on on-water, but onshore extensive to-do list ‼ Only so much time in a day ⏱...... some items on that to do list: ☑️ Insurance cover
☑️ Apply anti foul
☑️ Install new rudder bearings
☑️ Auto helm bracket installed
☑️ Connect wiring
☑️ Install new batteries
☑️ Install Raymarine control for auto helm
☑️ Complete safety audit
Thank you Anthony and Jason for competing double handed in the 50th Melbourne Hobart "Westcoaster'. 📸 Michael Currie
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Jan 2

We can say that these are no gold medals but a good ol' fashion "competitor" ribbon that you might remember from Primary School...Nevertheless, a token of us completing the 50th Anniversary of the Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster race. We can't wait to share our journey aboard the good ship Fika with you in the coming weeks, so stayed tuned for some wild, raw and remote Tasmanian coastline orcv_racing
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Jun 12

Two novice return races from Blairgowrie and Geelong races are scheduled to provide further opportunities for crew and team development. Skippers are encouraged to rotate current crew members into new positions and, if possible, introduce new crew members to longer distance racing. For Notice of Race and Entry https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or click on the link to Winter Series from the link in the bio. Photo Garry McCarten #orcv #sailing #racing #givesomeago #upskill #novicesailor #keelboat #sailinglovers #yachtlife #geelong #development #newpositions #newposition #newcrew #blairgowrie #teamdevelopment #crewmembers #crewmember #races #racingfamily #encouraged

Jan 3

So much effort goes into entering an Ocean Race. Some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart Westcoaster' Alphabetical order of boat/ one a day over next 49 days ADVANTEDGE Modified Inglis 47 Skipper Andrew Jones (10 M2H races incl 25th) Sailing with son Joshua (21 years) Elapsed race time 2 days 2 hours 39 mins 4 secs
“ADVANTEDGE was raced pretty hard until my son started sailing in the dinghy scene, so she sat in the shed at home for the last three years. I’ve given her a major upgrade with a new keel and rudder. I also moved the mast back. I’m in the midst of stiffening her for this race. We’ll be looking for cracked sheets and downwind conditions. If we can get an A sail or Code Zero up, the boat will be happy with that.” Line honours of 2022 Maria Island race
Won the 3 peaks race a number of times
Line honours in the 2021 Launceston to Hobart Congratulations Andrew and crew! Thank you for competing in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' Port Dalrymple Yacht Club | Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania | Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. (ORCV) 📸 Michael Currie Photographer #orcv #orcvwestcoaster #westcoaster #melbournetohobart #sailtasmania #sailingadventure #offshoreracing #offshoresailing #yachtlifestyle #yachtlife #bigboat #discovertasmania #boatinglife #sailboating

Feb 14

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. UNPRECEDENTED | Andrew McGrath and Ben Thompson | Jeanneau Sunfast 3300 Elapsed time: 2 days 23 hours 26 mins 11 secs Unprecedented was launched in 2021 and was designed and built for double-handed sailing. Andrew and Ben Thompson crewed together to successfully win🏆🏆 and on the podium 😀 🥇1st AMS Div 2
🥇1st ORC Div 2
🥈2nd PHS Div 2
🥈2nd AMS Div 1 Double Handed
🥈2nd ORC Div 1 Double Handed
🥈2nd PHS Div 1 Double Handed Thank you Andrew and Ben for successfully competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' 🙏⛵️👬 📸 Michael Currie
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Feb 16

#repost orcv_racing So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. VERTIGO | Skipper Tim & Clare Olding | Summit 35 Elapsed time: 3 days 9 hours 5 mins 9 secs Competing in the Melbourne Hobart, Vertigo had the youngest skipper in the race. Clare shared helming responsibilities with her dad Tim. At 23 years old, she is not new to helming. Clare has skippered twice in the Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta where she placed 3rd last year and also won the Alan Collins Rookie Skipper award.🏆 In 2021, with larger boats competing in their division Vertigo took line honors in the ORCV Rudder Cup🥇 and in 2019 Vertigo won at Launceston Hobart🥇🏆. Thank you, Tim, Clare and the crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart .🙏⛵️ 📸 Michael Currie
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Jun 18

Night of celebration for our 2021 - 2023 ORCV Awards & Presentation Night.
Selection of photos from last night to enjoy. Photos Steffen Pedersen Little Viking Productions
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May 27

Line Honours for MRV. What a way to celebrate your 50th Birthday 🎂 🎉skipper Damien. Happy Birthday and well done MRV (SYD5) Skippered by Damien King with crew of Mark Byrne, Jeremy O'Connell, Matt Mullins, Jonathan Orr, Eliza Solly, Nicolas Partridge, James Ware, JP Macquet, Mark Turnbull, Simon Cunnington, Grant Allen and Ben Morrison-Jack have completed the 70th anniversary Melbourne Apollo Bay Race at 11.57.35 Photo Steb Fisher (boat shots)
Crew shot - Damien King celebration after completing the race sandringhamyachtclub #orcv #oceanracing #oceanrace #winners #linehonours #happybirthday #anniversary #melbourne #70thanniversary #grantallen #honours #birthdayday #skipper #sóclose #winningcrew

Feb 16

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. VERTIGO | Skipper Tim & Clare Olding | Summit 35 Elapsed time: 3 days 9 hours 5 mins 9 secs Competing in the Melbourne Hobart, Vertigo had the youngest skipper in the race. Clare shared helming responsibilities with her dad Tim. At 23 years old, she is not new to helming. Clare has skippered twice in the Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta where she placed 3rd last year and also won the Alan Collins Rookie Skipper award.🏆 In 2021, with larger boats competing in their division Vertigo took line honors in the ORCV Rudder Cup🥇 and in 2019 Vertigo won at Launceston Hobart🥇🏆. Thank you, Tim, Clare and the crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart .🙏⛵️ 📸 Michael Currie
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Feb 18

#repost orcv_racing So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. WHITE SPIRIT | Skippers Cyrus Allen (current ORCV Commodore) & Ian McGrath | Beneteau First 50 Elapsed time: 2 days 20 hours 30 mins 26 secs Beneteau First 50 is a sports cruiser, a very fast, very pleasurable racing yacht with a wonderful interior that has been successfully competing in coastal and offshore races. Good reason to be named Yacht of the Year 2008! Leading up to 50th MH, White Spirit race program has included multiple ORCV races, Geelong Festival of Sails and Melbourne Devonport Rudder Cup. Thank you, Cyrus, Ian and the crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart .🙏⛵️ 📸 Michael Currie
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Jul 22

It’s a cracking day for the Discount Yachting Winter Series Race 3! A fleet of 34 boats crossed the start line in 8-10 knot winds, with Another Chapter leading its rivals to the top mark. It will be a great day on the water, and we look forward to providing you with a midrace update. Once again, thank you to the fantastic volunteers at Royal Brighton Yacht Club for their assistance in getting this race underway. Photo Credit: Simon Dryden #Race3 #DiscountYachtingWinterSeries #Sailing #RoyalBrightonYachtClub #Sail #ORCV #Portphillip #Portphillipbay #winterracing #beautifulday Sandringham Yacht Club Royal Brighton Yacht Club Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) Royal Yacht Club of Victoria Hobsons Bay Yacht Club Royal Geelong Yacht Club Safety Beach Sailing Club Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. (ORCV) Australian Sailing - Victoria Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club Martha Cove Yacht Squadron - MCYS

Mar 26

The 3rd on the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprints starts 9.30am on April 22nd. Entries are open for Mono, Multi and Cruisers. Enjoy a day of sailing on Bass Strait or make this your reason to say over at Queenscliff or Blairgowrie to enjoy a weekend away sailing. These races focus on giving crews a different style of sailing allowing skippers and crews to see if ocean sailing is for them. Entries are open here until April 9th http://bit.ly/40CcwZm Photo Pavel Cherepanov
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Jun 20

You put forwarded nominations for the Ocean Racer, Crew Development, Youth and Volunteer of the Year. The winners were part of the special awards announced last Saturday Night. Congratulations to: Paul Buchholz - Ocean Racer of the Year
Delma Dunoon - Volunteer of the Year
Youth Sailor - Clare Olding
Crew Development - Lillian Stewart Read about the winners here https://www.orcv.org.au/club-blog/5432-2021award or move to the ORCV Website to read the article via the link in the bio Photo: Paul Buchholz - Steb Fisher
Clare Olding - AWKR A Francolini
Delma Dunoon - Steffen Pedersen / Little Viking Productions
Lillian Stewart / Robin Hewitt - ORCV Media
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Feb 10

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. SHIMMER | Skipper Steve Twentyman | Hanse 505 Elapsed time: 2 days 13 hours 16 mins 20 secs Steve described the race as "totally awesome". 😀⛵ “One of the main reasons for me doing the race was that we had done the 25th race with my old man so we are very excited to be here to celebrate the 50th" Thank you Steve and crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart.🙏 📸 Michael Currie
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Apr 27

Come join the 70th anniversary ORCV Apollo Bay Race and sail in company. This is the last ocean race for the season and often decides the ORCV Offshore Championship. Race starts Queenscliff 6:00 am Saturday 27th May. Party plans in progress. Berthing available to explore this picturesque town. Enter now - https://bit.ly/3voN0qV or click link in the bio . 📷 Aaron Cole
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May 22

There are amazing people who make up the club. You can nominate someone who for the past 12 months meets the criteria of the four special awards categories: Ocean Racer, Crew Encouragement, Volunteer or Young Sailor. The race winners are known and it's now time to acknowledge those who make special contributions to you, your crew members, the club and ocean sailing. Anyone can complete a nomination, the nominee just needs to be an ORCV member. Nominations close on May 31st at 5pm here https://bit.ly/3Weuz6Q or follow the link in the bio Awards will be made on June 21st at the Awards and Presentation Night. #orcv #nominations #volunteer #awards #award #encouragement #amazingpeople #amazingperson #specialawards #specialaward #specialcontribution #12month #benow #beamazing #youngsailor #racewinners #racewinner #crewmembers #crewmember

Feb 6

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. SALTAIR | Skipper Sarah Allard | Elan 410 Elapsed time: 3 days 6 hours 44 mins 50 secs Saltair races as a family using the 'Westcoaster' as the start of their family holiday. 😀⛵ Saltair has competed in several ORCV races winning 1st in double-handed King Island and Apollo Bay races in 2021.🏆 Thank you Sarah and family for competing in the 50th ORCV Melbourne Hobart "Westcoaster'.🙏 📸 Michael Currie
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Jan 23

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. INVINCIBLE | Skipper Brian Walpole | Farr 1104s Elapsed time: 4 days 3 hours 9 mins 49 secs Skipper and navigator Bryan Walpole is no stranger to ocean racing having competed in over 50 ocean races - including 6 'Westcoasters'. Launched in 1976, Brian purchased Invincible in 2020. This Farr 1104, might be old and small, but there is plenty of fight in the dog. In readiness, for the 50th Melbourne Hobart Brian set about optimising the hull and mast. Thank you to Brian and the Derwent crew for making their way to Melbourne to compete in the 'Westcoaster'. 📸 Dave Schuller
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Jun 14

10 Day to go until the start of the Discount Yachting Winter Series races get underway on Saturday 24th June. We know you love the destination races to Blairgowrie and Geelong in this series of races. Race entry closes to Race 1 on Wednesday June 21st. Enter the series of 4 races here (by clicking on series entry) or enter race 1 (by clicking on Race Entry) here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series. Photo Michael Currie #orcv #wintersailing #wintersail #yachting #sailracing #yachtracing #melbourne
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Jan 27

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. MARITIMO 54 | Skipper Michael Spies | Schumacher 54
Elapsed race time: 2 days 1 hour 22 mins 02 secs Maritimo crew sailed day and night from the Gold Coast to make the start line at Portsea Pier on time and showed no signs of weariness after almost 1,000 nautical mile dash to reach the start. Their results made the trip worthwhile! Line Honours 🍾
1st AMS Div 1 and Winner Heemskerk Trophy 🏆
1st IRC Div 1 🥇
1st ORCAP Div 1 🥇
1st PHS Div 1 🥇 Michael was full of praise for the race and the competitors. “Until you have actually competed in it, you don’t realise what a challenging race it is, the love that there is for the race, and the history of the race… it is truly one of the world’s great ocean races”
Congratulations and thank you to Michael and his crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' 📷 Michael Currie
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May 28

June 24th and prior to Race 1 of the DIscount Yachting Winter Series there will be an on water distress flare practice. Only those who are part of Race 1 can participate. Enter the 4 race series and save on entry or enter Race 1 here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or head over to the link in the bio Photo C Dymond #orcv #winterseries #flarepractice #onwaterdrill #flaredress #wintersailing #discountyachting discountyachting

Feb 18

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. WHITE SPIRIT | Skippers Cyrus Allen (current ORCV Commodore) & Ian McGrath | Beneteau First 50 Elapsed time: 2 days 20 hours 30 mins 26 secs Beneteau First 50 is a sports cruiser, a very fast, very pleasurable racing yacht with a wonderful interior that has been successfully competing in coastal and offshore races. Good reason to be named Yacht of the Year 2008! Leading up to 50th MH, White Spirit race program has included multiple ORCV races, Geelong Festival of Sails and Melbourne Devonport Rudder Cup. Thank you, Cyrus, Ian and the crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart .🙏⛵️ 📸 Michael Currie
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Feb 2

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. PROTAGONIST | Skipper Nick Foa | Beneteau First 40
Elapsed race time 3 days 6 hours 19 mins 19 secs Protagonist was bought in Tasmania by Nick and Justin Hanney in July 2019. Now based in Melbourne, this is the boat's first 'Westcoaster'. A highly experienced crew from previously racing on Samaskara in Melbourne Hobart and Melbourne Vanuatu races plus Trevake 1 and 2 as well as Spirit of Downunder Thank you Nick and crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart "Westcoaster'. 📸 Matt Butterworth | Martin Vonier steering.
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Jan 31

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. MRV | Skipper Damien King | Frers 61
Elapsed time: 2 day 3 hours 26 mins 24 secs Built for racing with a composite hull of epoxy/Kevlar over balsa core,a keel and rudder developed from America's Cup technology and a carbon fibre mast. Damien commented after taking Line Honours in 2022 Boxing Day 'Cock of the Bay' race we (crew) have all grown up together and are all best mates, who have sailed a lot of miles and have plenty of laughs. Good food is always a very important element onboard MRV. Matt Mullins co-owner of pub group Sand Hill Road, looks after catering. 👨‍🍳 Unfortunately, Matt couldn’t race this year however thankfully he is still looked after the MRV catering & philosophy 😀 Laugh. Learn. Live. Love. Life. Thank you, Damien, and crew, for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' 🙏 📷 Michael Currie
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Jul 4

Lisa Blair who recently completed a solo circumnavigation of Antarctica invites you to come and join her for an evening at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron on Thursday 14th July. After being demasted in the first attempt in 2017, Lisa set out from Albany in February 2022 and after 92 days at sea became the first female and fastest solo unassisted sailor to circumnavigate Antarctica. Lisa provides inspiration on what it takes to get to the start line, let alone how you survive physically and mentally with such challenging conditions. Using eco-energy sources and providing research data from the trip Lisa has used this quest towards awareness of Climate Action. After racing in the 2019 ORCV Melbourne to Hobart yacht race, Lisa shares her love of the ocean and her experiences with us whilst in Melbourrne. Reserve your place via the link in the bio. Photo Corrine Ridgeway #orcv #instasea #antarctica #yacht #climate #racing #climateaction #climateactionnow #sailing #worldrecord #womenwhosail #womenwhosailchallenge #lisablair #lisablairsailstheworld #sailmelbourne #offshoreracing #sailinglovers #femalepower #womenpower #femaleleaders #womenleaders #sailinglife
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Aug 2

Sailors, set your courses for the 2023 Melbourne to Devonport Rudder Cup! Become a part of history by competing in Australia’s oldest yacht race! Entries are now open! Follow the links in our bio to register. Forming a part of the ORCV Offshore Championship, this race is open to monohulls and multihulls, so there's a place for every sailor! This Category 2 event is also a Qualifying Race for Hobart, so what are you waiting for? Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your skills, racing for the prestigious Rudder Cup and other perpetual trophies. #RudderCup #ORCV #M2D #Melbournetodevonport #Merseyyachtclub #Cat2 #Hobartqualifier #bassstrait #sailing #oldestyachtraceinaustralia #becomepartofhistory #australiansailing #oceasailing #oceanracing #multihulls

Jun 6

New Role - Media & Communications Manager with the ORCV. Be responsible for generating, editing and publishing content that builds meaningful connections and encourages ORCV Members to act, working with all areas of the club. Read more and apply for the role here. https://www.seek.com.au/job/67971492 #orcv #comesailing #workwithwhatyoulove #sailinglovers #sailors

Jul 15

Are you joining us for Race 3 of the Discount Yachting Winter Series? It’s a short race starting from royalbrightonyachtclub on July 22.
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Jan 25

Long Weekend in March – ORCV Melbourne to King Island yacht race, 114nm, Category 2. Come and join the race to experience the wonderful King Island hospitality, try the food and take in the fresh air and rugged landscape. Limited places, with space for only 40 boats to moor overnight; enter here https://bit.ly/3CLwxTD or click on the link in the bio. Photo Rocky Lui #orcv #orcvkingisland #offshoresailing #offshoreracing #yachtracing #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #yachting #sailing #sailinglife #kingisland #bassstrait #racingyachts #nightsailing #tassiefood #kingisland

Jan 20

So much effort goes into entering an ocean race. Sharing some interesting background about each of our amazing entrants in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' alphabetical order of boats/ one a day. GUSTO | Skipper Brian Pattinson | Beneteau First 45 Race time: 3 days 01 hours 25 mins 06 secs Gusto is one of four Beneteau First 45 that raced in the 'Westcoaster'. It is a blend of luxury and competitive racing pedigree with a dodger, bimini, and a real toilet. Brian considered he was "getting the band back together" with the prior crew plus the addition of Brian's son, Tristan. Thank you Brian and crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart yacht race. 📸 Michael Currie
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Jul 24

We had a cracking day for race 3 of the Discount Yachting Winter Series on Saturday! 34 boats in the fleet enjoyed blue skies and light winds on Port Phillip Bay. Pic by Simon Dryden via orcv_racing #royalbrightonyachtclub #orcv #portphillipbay #portphillip #wintersailing