ORCV Melbourne to King Island - Offshore Doubles Sailing Association

ORCV Melbourne to King Island

Mar 6, 2021

Mar 8, 2021

Melbourne

AUS

Mixed Doubles | Open Doubles

Handicap

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Jun 4

Sun Fast 3300 #21 now on the water with sails. #jeanneau #sunfast3300 #38southboatsales #orcv #orcvracing #doylesails #doylesailmakers #doylesailsvic #irwinsails

Dec 27

Off to Tassy! The other yacht race in Australia. The fleet sets off for Devonport yesterday in the 2021 Rudder Cup. www.michael-currie.com.au
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Jun 4

Reposted from the fab team orcv_racing 👏
Once a year, the ORCV has a permit to allow the offshore sailor to get familiar with the correct way to deploy marine distress flares from a boat. Only entrants to the ORCV Winter Series Race 1 on June 19th can participate. Entries are open for Race 1 or the series here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or follow the link in the bio for Winter Series. 📷Bruno Cocozza
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Aug 25

Port!? Taken from the pin end boat orcv_racing Winter Series 1990 with Chutzpah Davidson 3/4 Ton making a late bid for pin end honours. 📷 leisahartnett #sailing #yachting #tonneryachts #orcv #pinendchaos #ioryachts

Dec 26

How was your Boxing Day Sail mine was lovely! The ORCV Cock of the Bay was a great introduction to photographing yatch racing! #orcv #sailing #melbourne #portphillipbay #yatch #sport #colour #nikonphotography #nikonaustralia #nikon #nikonasia

Jul 2

Dawn Patrol #ORCV #HBYC

Dec 26

First Cock of the Bay Race for me in 30 years and my sixth. Nice to come away with 2nd on the mighty Arch Di Triomphe. 7 hours upwind made it a tough grind. But at least we’re not going to Hobart! #sailing #orcv #yachtracing #sailboat #aailboatracing

Oct 27

Chutzpah heading upwind. A well campaigned series of boats always well sailed and still at it today on the latest Chutzpah led by Bruce Taylor. #orcv #sailing #yachting #oceanracing

Dec 26

Exciting Boxing Day Sails this year with some wind and speed for the ORCV Cock of the Bay. I love the please my camera takes me. www.michael-currie.com.au
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Jul 3

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Jan 8

Cock of the Bay, Part 2.
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See my previous post for background. Captions are as follows:
1. Motoring up to Port Melbourne for the start.
2. Pottering around the start with over 100 other boats.
3. Spinnakers are out for the light northerly winds 5 minutes after start.
4. Crew member Natasha poses with many other yachts flying their colourful spinnakers in the background.
5. The fleet gets closer together a bit over 10 minutes into the race.
6. With the sails set, Natasha’s shirt paints an accurate picture of fair weather sailing: “my drinking team has a sailing problem”. She is of Russian background.
7. Cruising at a steady pace down to Mornington, Simon, Mick and Ron relax in the fine weather.
8. Mick relieves Ron from the helm so he can join the rest of the crew with their feet up and the boat heeling nicely on a tach.
9. Sandringham registered racing yacht “Arch de Triomphe” has finished the race and is cruising back to Sandringham.
10. With the city in the background, there is a mix between yachts cruising back and yachts still racing. We are about 10 minutes from finishing ourselves.

Dec 28

Photography as an extreme sport, bounching along in a high speed rescue boat trying not to bounce out with all my camera eqipment! The start of the ORCV Melbourne to Devonport Rudder Cup was great yatch racing! Loved it so much fun! #orcv #sailing #melbourne #portphillipbay #yatch #sport #colour #nikonphotography #nikonaustralia #nikon #nikonasia #oceanracing #extremesports

May 23

Ocean race ➪ Apollo Bay ⛵️ #orcv

Dec 28

A wild ride chasing the fleet from the start out of the heads into Bass Strait! Big thanks to ORCV Melbourne to Devonport Rudder Cup Organisers for this chance to be part of their event! Also thanks to davehewisonphoto This is what I love to do, let my cameras take me places! #orcv #sailing #melbourne #portphillipbay #yatch #sport #colour #nikonphotography #nikonaustralia #nikon #nikonasia #oceanracing #extremesports #cameratravel #adventure

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.

Dec 25

We're wishing everyone a very Merry and safe Christmas from the Royal Brighton Yacht Club ❤️

Jul 3

Heading 180• #ORCV #HBYC #ONYX

Dec 18

We are launching our new beer on tap for Opening Day (Saturday 19th) from the Local Brewing Co.! Formed by 5 uni friends not long ago, they saw a new potential in the beer market. RBYC loves to support young enterprise, especially those partnering with a good cause. On Saturday every pint or 6 pack sold provides a meal to someone in need through Second Bite. We'll be bringing the bell down to the restaurant and hope to ring it often to signal lots of donated meals! We will be selling pints at the discounted price of $10. For those wanting to put a little sparkle into their day to celebrate we will also be offering glasses of Pommery Brut Champagne for $10.

Dec 14

Let’s shake off 2020 with a fun day sailing and a shortened course. orcv_racing Cock of the Bay will happen this Boxing Day using a revised course, from Port Melbourne to Mornington. This shortened course will allow you time to cruise home in time for sunset drinks or onto a location of your choosing. It’s a #CovidSafeSummer and the ORCV invite you to be part of the spectacle with 60 boats already entered. Learn more about the event and enter via link in ORCV's bio. 📷 Dave Hewison

Dec 22

Important dates regarding the holiday period 😊

Jul 7

Last Sunday the Women Skipper and Navigator race was postponed due to weather with many still choosing to use this as an opportunity to train, learn and build their experiences. Some headed out to practice for heavy weather sailing, some waited for the front to pass and heading home in calmer conditions with a "full dress rehearsal". Skullduggery even sent through a perfect logbook and used this to run the course as if they were racing later after the front had passed. Mark your diaries for Sunday 29th August and get ready. We anticipate running again the women skipper and navigator race in combination with the novice skippers race as we return from Geelong. NOR out soon. 📷Skullduggery crew
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Jul 1

Going through an old Swanston sail file and found this little gem #throwbackthursday #orcv

Dec 28

Smallest yacht is the biggest winner is the headline today in The Australian
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/smallest-yacht-the-biggest-winner-in-melbourne-to-devonport-yacht-race/news-story/93460d9f52519ecca1c509f65d334cc4
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Sep 12

Making full use of this spring weather, even got on the podium :) #orcv #cookson50 #terrafirma

Nov 24

This is a story of a race where conditions were so bad it feels good to be home. 3rd place, Arcadia. Nothing broken, got weed wrapped around the rudder and spent some time shaking it off #orcv #rmys #oceanracing

Mar 6

Good Morning King Island #orcv #oceanracingclubofvictoria #melbournetokingisland #doylesails

Dec 29

Female Dominated Crew Take The Rudder Cup with the smallest yacht in the fleet, Vertigo winning the Melbourne to Devonport yacht race. Gusto takes the double handed win with Scaramouche taking ORCc and PHS. Read about the race wrap up here https://www.orcv.org.au/devonport-launceston-blog/5305-2021m2dw or click on the link in the bio to the full story. Photo Michael Currie - back on
Photo Steb Fisher - Face on shot in the waves r@royalbrightonyachtclub @rycvroyals
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Oct 7

Congratulations Robin Hewitt for winning Australian Sailing Vic - Lifetime Achievement Award. So richly deserved. Robin has made a sustained and significant impact on the growth and development of Sailing in Victoria and at a national level in his outstanding contribution to sailing for more than 40 years recognizing his achievements made both on the water as a yacht racer /offshore sailor and off the water as lead contributor designing the Safety and Sea Survival Certification course. In accepting this award, Robin has said “There is no greater honour than to be recognised by one's peers, and for that I thank you all,” Hewitt said of his Lifetime Achievement award with Australian Sailing Victoria. Read more about Robin and this award, visit www.orcv.org.au or click on the link the bio
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Apr 26

Experienced yachtsman David Lynch and his son Andrew, newly initiated into the joys of ocean racing, have successfully sailed their Northshore 369 Pegasus into the lead of the of the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Series. The pair, who finished Race 3 in second place to Justin Brenan’s Alien on the weekend, are co-owners of Pegasus. And while the duo has raced together one way or another for 40 years, Andrew is new to offshore racing, launching into it via the ORCV’s new Category 3 series. Read more here http://bit.ly/2021CS3Wrap 📷Geoff Onions sandringhamyachtclub
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Dec 25

Only 2 sleeps now till the start of the 2021 Melbourne to Hobart. Weather forcast is looking like a bit of everything. Follow along with Vagabond at: https://race.bluewatertracks.com/2021-melbourne-to-hobart-westcoaster
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Oct 11

The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) has scooped the 2021 Australian Sailing Victoria Awards, being named Victoria Club of Year, receiving the Sport Promotion award, while ORCV Life member Robin Hewitt received the Lifetime Achievement award. These awards followed on the back of another ORCV member, Peter Davison, being named Victorian Offshore Sailor of the Year. Read more ... follow the link the bio to the orcv website.
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Dec 30

Having completed his 15th Melbourne to Hobart race as crew on Lord Jiminy, Ian Lyall said “This race is like the K2 of races, technically harder and then sailing in the Southern Ocean we had today is what all sailors find exhilarating.” Guillaume Leroux’s Class 40 Lord Jiminy has claimed line honours in a challenging Melbourne to Hobart yacht race that was beset by range of strong and light winds, before ending with a perfect afternoon sea breeze in Hobart’s Derwent River. Lord Jiminy is Class 40 design and 13m in length and held a comfortable lead throughout the later stages of the race. Lord Jiminy has claimed back to back line honours wins.2 Lord Jiminy crossed the line shortly after 6:20 pm in a time of three days, 3 hours, 50 minutes and 59 seconds, more than 34 hours slower than race record. Current provision standings see Lord Jiminy first AMS and PHS divisions and winning the prized Heemskerk Perpetual Trophy. What a truly magnificent effort to get through the tactical challenges of Bass Strait and then get through the calms to the finishing line," Jeremy Walton ORCV Race Director said. “An absolutely fabulous effort, and wonderful reward to Lord Jiminy’s crew who prepared the boat and trained so hard to take the Line Honours prize” This year's 435 nautical mile race has been one of the slower races in the 49-year history, and long way behind Shortwave 2008 race record of 1d 17h 28m 59s and will go down as one of the more difficult, with unprecedented periods of calms and strong winds. Ocean racers expect to be challenged by the Melbourne to Hobart conditions and all entrants are considering doing it again next year making next year's race the 50th Anniversary a very special race. Photos: Boat - Steb Fisher, Guillaume in Black - Dave Hewison
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Dec 31

Congratulations to all those who raced in the 49th Melbourne to Hobart yacht race. This year we see the following wins: Overall Winner 1st AMS Faster Forward, 2nd AMS Alien, 3rd AMS Audere
ORC 1st Audere 2nd Alien 3rd Vagabond
PHS: 1st Lord Jiminy 2nd Faster Forward 3rd Vagabond
Double Handed 1st Blue Water Tracks
Line Honours Lord Jiminy
First through the heads - Alex Team Macadie
Rookie Skipper - Josh Thring on Audere Photo Faster Forward on the boat - Michael Currie
All other photos ORCV Media
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Aug 22

Welcome to No Mans Land skippered by Sal Balharrie Sal Balharrie’s No Mans Land has been making waves in the ORCV fleet, as the all-female team grows and builds their skills together to take on ocean racing. Sal purchased No Mans Land, Bruce Taylor’s Chutzpah38, and put together a team a little over a year ago by posing a simple question to the potential crew; “Would you like to learn how to sail?” Fast forward to the recent ORCV winter series races, and No Mans Land has been pushing their Sydney 38 rivals and constantly building their ability as a tight-knit crew. Purchased with the goal of bringing more women into sailing, No Mans Land has been as much about building a culture as it has been about winning races; the focus of the boat is always about doing things safely and well and setting a new personal best every time the boat heads out on the water. After finishing 23 minutes behind the next Sydney38 in the first race of the ORCV Winter Series, Sal set the mission statement to her crew for the second race – riding on their hip all day was the benchmark. Achieving this goal alongside a great mid-fleet result and a steadily growing mark of respect amongst their competitors, Sal commented that the nights away on the boat and mingling with the crew from other boats was a real highlight of the longer format races. No Mans Land is focussed on ocean racing moving forward, as the sea miles and experience of those on board steadily increases with every race they compete in. They are looking forward to the remaining race of the ORCV Winter Series, as well as the ocean events throughout the fast-approaching summer season. The goal remains to always improve on the previous result, and edge ever ahead on the water and in the results! 📷(Boat photo Michael Currie, Crew shot Nadine Tabak)
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Nov 3

Sea Sickness can happen to everyone. The ORCV Member Knowledge Webinar on November 29 is taken by Dr Simon Bell who will be looking at what brings on sea sickness, the medication options you can consider, how to prepare and then how to manage it whilst at sea. Registration is required and is complimentary and open to only ORCV Members here https://www.orcv.org.au/club-blog/5271-orcv-knowledge-webinars or click on the link in the bio and select ORCV Member Webinars
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Apr 28

⚡#flashback 2019 Double "handed" above and below the yacht. This year the race is back as the Carnival of Sail. There are spinnaker and non spinnaker divisions for double handed and spinnaker for 4+autohelm. The ORCV offers short handed divisions in all ocean races and this bay race is not only fun but a great way to give short handed sailing a go, work out what you may need to brush up on and grow your knowledge of how to keep the boat moving. Entries are open, just click on the link in the bio and then the button for Carnival of short handed sailing. Alternatively, copy and paste this link out https://www.orcv.org.au/double-handed-blog/5233-2021dh
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Oct 4

Tomorrow, Tuesday 5th October, we kick of the ORCV Webinars. First up we have a short webinar looking at getting the most out of Predictwind. It's free for all ORCV members but we do need you to book your place. Check out the full series of webinars and book your place, click on the link in the bio
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Jan 1

The sailors' cure for the New Years Day hangover... A rum or two (or ten) and some rock'n tunes. #WhatCouldPossiblyGoWrong 🙈😏🍻⛵️ shippies #Shippies #QuietLittleDrink16 #BoatLife #Hobart #Tasmania #NewYears2016 #ORCV

Jul 3

A little wet for some... Well that was fast with loads of wind for the 45 yachts who participated and we congratulate the following boats and crew for the ORCV Winter Series Race 2 to Blairgowrie. A little wet on PPI as shown here. Well done to the crew of PPI overall winner based on AMS and the
Blairgowrie Ice Bucket AMS 1st PPI 2nd Reflection 3rd Alien
ORCc 1st Primitive Cool 2nd Patriot 3rd Wicked
PHS 1st PPI 2nd Primitive Cool 3rd Ca Bouge
DH - AMS 1st Ragnar 2nd Silver Cloud 3rd Maverick
DH - ORCc 1st Ragnar 2nd Maverick
DH - PHS 1st Lady J, 2nd Silver Cloud 3rd Ragnar
Line Honours - Primitive Cool Full results here https://www.orcv.org.au/results/2020-21/2021MWS/series.htm?ty=50916 Thank you Blairgowrie for hosting us. 📷PPI crew
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Jul 27

2022 will see two iconic races celebrate their 50th anniversary. Expressions of interest for the 50th King Island in March 2022 and the 50th Melbourne to Hobart in December 2022 are being taken here We invite you to register your interest in being part of history here .https://www.orcv.org.au/club/celebration-races or click on the link in the bio and follow the website link. Photo: From the archives of Chris Furey, sometime in the early 80's.
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May 17

En-route to the Queenscliff for the start of the last ORCV offshore race to Apollo Bay. #jeanneau #sunfast3600 #38southboatsales #orcv

Dec 24

Our skippers and crew navigate Port Phillip Heads and all it offers each time we race. Learn about how to use the navigation aids, the shipping channels and when to transit the heads by joining the ORCV Rip Tour and take it all in from inside the heads onboard the Peninsula Princess Seaferry. These tours make a wonderful day out and are great Christmas gifts to. Bookings are essential here www.orcv.org.au Enjoy the fleet shot from the November 2021 West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint 1 Start. Next Coastal Sprint is February 12th 2022 at 9.30am. Entries are open here https://www.orcv.org.au/sailing/races/coastal-sprint-series Photo Geoff Cook
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Jun 16

Restriction have been lifted and YES we are racing this coming Saturday! This race incorporates an on water practice flare shoot and only those who enter the race can participate. Entries for Winter Series Race 1 close tonight at midnight. copy. this out https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or click in the link in the bio 📷Bruno Cocozza
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Oct 3

With sailing to resume in November, crew looking for a yacht or skippers looking for crew, it's time to review whose on our crew finder here https://www.orcv.org.au/sailing/crew-opportunities
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Oct 24

Should we?
We will organise a race this coming Saturday and invite all to come and join us and celebrate getting back out on the water. Give us the thumbs up if you are interested in joining the ORCV Back to Racing event this coming Saturday 30th here on the bay. 📷Michael Currie
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Nov 13

Last chance for 2021 to revalidate or obtain a Safety and Sea Survival Certificate. We are running the course on the weekend of November 20 and 21. Theory is being delivered online with the pool practical at the Melbourne Aquatic Centre heated outdoor pool. This course is ideal for those looking to race to Hobart at Christmas or get away cruising.
Book for the full 2 days course here http://ow.ly/I88s50GMRfF
Revalidation course here: http://ow.ly/FaCh50GMRfG or head over to the link in the bio.
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Aug 18

If you need to service your life raft or life jacket, get in touch with Harry at West Offshore Products. Special rates are on offer for all ORCV members if let him know you're a member. More details click on the link in the bio
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Nov 27

Results are in for the first race of the season, the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint. Congratulations to all who raced today in Bass Strait in some challenging conditions. AMS 1st True Colours, 2nd Archie, 3rd Ruyjin
ORCc 1st True Colours, 2nd Maverick, 3rd Audere
PHS 1st Maverick, 2nd True Colours, 3rd Blue Water Tracks
DH 1st Maverick
Line Honours Extasea Head over to www.orcv.org.au for full results #orcv #orcvcoastalsprint #sailing #truecolours #bassstrait #bassstraitboats #yachting #oceanracing #yacht #sail #oceansailing #keelboats #instayacht #instayachts #melbourne #portphillipbay #sailnglovers #yachtadventure #sailingpassion royalmelbourneyachtsquadron royalbrightonyachtclub r@rycvroyals sandringhamyachtclub safetybeachsailingclub mornington_yacht_club royalgeelongyachtclub marthacoveyachtsquadron

Dec 22

The fleet are ready to race. Encourage and follow the fleets as they race to Hobart and Devonport via Blue Water Tracks here Devonport https://race.bluewatertracks.com/2021-melbourne-to-devonport/boats and Hobart https://race.bluewatertracks.com/2021-melbourne-to-hobart-westcoaster/boats OR click on the link in bio. Where we will, we've made it happen and your encouragement is welcome. Photo Steb Fisher
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Jan 17

February 12th and a daylight start is the second of the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprints. With only 55nm and a 9.30 am start, what a perfect race to try ocean sailing and ease into it for you, your boat and crew. Entries are open here https://www.orcv.org.au/about-the-series Photo Madison Fitzgerald
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Dec 25

The team at Doyle Sails Victoria would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thank you to our customers for all the support this year!
Good luck and safe racing to those heading south this year and to all of you who are sailing over holiday season. See you down at the docks! ⛵️🎅🏻 #sydneytohobart2018 #s2h2018 #orcv #melbournetohobart #launcestontohobart

May 15

Awesome weekend with the gang & got on the podium.
#orcv #first50 #musto #drone

May 17

Waiting for the start for the Apollo Bay Race. #jeanneau #sunfast3600 #38southboatsales #orcv #sunrise

Nov 27

Race 1 of the ORCV Coastal Sprint series was an exciting one, with a strong south easterly pushing the yachts past Point Lonsdale this afternoon. #kestrelmedia
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#therip
#yachting
#sony200600mm
#sonya7siii

Jul 27

Yes we are on. The ORCV Winter Series Race 3 is on this coming Saturday. Please make sure your crew numbers meet the covid safe requirements of 1 person per 4 square metres and crew have their masks on at all times. Entries are open here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series 📷Michael Currie
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Dec 18

Our chefs will be firing up the BBQ tomorrow for Opening Day! Celebrations start from 5pm 🎉 BBQ platter - $35 per person
Lobster slider
Prawn cutlets skewer
Pork & fennel sausage
Beef rissole
Teriyaki chicken skewer
Vegetable shashlik
Egg & potato salad AND
$2 oysters!!!

May 18

Light winds all the way down. #jeanneau #sunfast3600 #ORCV

Dec 26

Start of the 2021 cock of the bay #orcv

Jul 6

Carreras, 2019 Melbourne to Blairgowie Race. #melbourne #portphillipbay #orcv #sandringhamyachtclub

Jul 21

We welcome Adrenalin skippered by Bernard Webber as a new member to the club. It’s hard to believe that the recent Winter Series race to Blairgowrie was the maiden voyage in Melbourne for 'Adrenalin' a Sydney 38 yacht. Having recently arrived from Sydney, Bernard explained “there was a lot of work to be done on her including replacing all the electronics, measuring for new sails and replacing all the skin fittings.” Finishing in the top third of the fleet and ahead of their arch-rivals of 'Faster Forward' and 'No Mans Land', “we were really pleased with her performance in this first race”. Bernie Webber has been involved with boats for some 60 years and together with Peter Little (ORCV Member too), they bought Adrenalin, a Sydney 38 to have some fun and match racing with similar boats. “Our intention is to stay local this year with some bay and club racing until the boat is up to scratch and her new sails in place to see how she really goes,” said Bernie. “I’ve done a lot of ocean racing, from sailing with Stan GIbson (Past ORCV Commodore) onboard Four Winds II in the 1970s and being part of the crew onboard ‘Ailsa’ who were the overall winners of the first Westcoaster in 1972, through to assisting Gerry Cantwell with Carrera S race Auckland to Noumea. I've sailed a number of Westcoasters and all the coastal races up the East Coast.” There's a lot of ocean miles completed and maybe one more in 2022 under consideration, but for now, let’s see how Adrenalin shapes up first. Photo: Michael Currie
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Jul 17

Morning coffee out on the bay. It's a cold one ❄️ #williamstown #coffee #orcv #coffeeroaster #boating #chilly

Sep 10

Director of K2 Health Krystal Weir helping out the next generation of talented sailors up in Sydney #womenonwater #k2how2 #orcv #lasergirls #lasersailing #k2physioandpilates #magentaproject

Jan 13

Through tides and currents to the island of meat, cheese and rugged beauty we will go. Join the 50th Melbourne to King Island race and be part of this milestone celebration. The race starts just prior to the March long weekend on Friday 11th March at 3pm. Entries are open here https://www.orcv.org.au/sailing/races/king-island or click on the link in the bio
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Jun 25

July 3rd, Race 2 of the ORCV Winter series will start just after the on water flare drill. Yes, permits are in place. You must be part of the race to take part with entries closing Wednesday 30th June. Enter the race here http://ow.ly/HPlF50FieZn 📷Steb Fisher.
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Jul 21

Enjoy the benefits of membership. Support the club if you enjoy all that we do. Join and pay now with new memberships receiving 15 months of benefits (until 30th September 2022). Join here www.orcv.org.au/join Memberships starts at $125.00 per year. New members can join the upcoming courses and races and receive benefits immediately.
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Dec 27

Motoring to the start of the Melbourne Hobart #sorrento #sailing #orcv #windy #sunny #beautiful

Jun 13

If we can, we will. Don't miss out on being part of Race 1 of the ORCV WInter Series this coming Saturday 19th June. Entries close Wednesday 16th at midnight. Should restriction not permit the race, you can apply a credit against race 3 or take a refund. Click on the link in the bio to enter or copy and paste this to your browser https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series 📷Bruno Cocozza
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#lovesailing"

Apr 25

⚡#flashback 2019⚡Ryan and Leo co skippers of Le Cascadeur were overall winners. 2 by 2 they came for fun on the bay. 2021 offers a new course, one lap of approximately 21nm with each leg being 5-7nm offers fun for those who wish to try short handed sailing. Enter divisions of double handed with and without spinnaker or gather 4 crew and join the 4+autohelm division. Join the race by clicking on the bio and then Carnival of Short Handed sailing. .
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Dec 20

Just under one week to the start of the Cock of the Bay, Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron have revised the arrangements after the race. The balcony will now be open for all to enjoy a drink after the race and dinner will start at 7pm with bookings essential here https://www.trybooking.com/BVNEE Photo Phil Beattie
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Apr 24

21 yachts started and have enjoyed a magical day out on the ocean competing in the 3rd West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint. With roughly 12- 15knots from a Westerly type direction and 1m swell the conditions are right for most boats. For race updates, head over to our website, click on the link in the bio. The crew onboard Wicked are enjoying here some downwind sailing after clearing the heads and rounding mark 1. 📷Mark Welsh
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Dec 27

Supporting my brother who's racing #melbournetolaunceston #hellyhanson #siblingcheersquad #oceanracing #orcv

Jun 30

There's something this weekend that will suit everyone. With 41 boats racing to Blairgowrie on Saturday and then 15 racing Sunday with the Women Skipper and Navigator race, there's options for every sailor. Entries to the Saturday race close tonight at midnight.
Women Skipper and Navigator entries close Friday. Here's what you need to do to enter either race https://www.orcv.org.au/club-blog/5256-2021wsr2 📷Bruno Cocozza
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Oct 23

Navigation preparation should happen before you step onto the boat for both ocean and bay racing. Knowing what to expect is key for any crew member to know. Monday 25th October at 8pm is the next ORCV Member Webinar on Navigator Preparation presented by Neville Rose. These seminars are free for ORCV members with registration essential. To register, click on the link the bio and then ORCV Member Webinars. With ocean racing commencing on November 27th, come along update your skills. 📷ORCV Media
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Dec 14

74 boats and there's a few checks as entries close soon. Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron would like to remind everyone that to enjoy the balcony for that after race camaraderie that we all enjoy, you do need to book for dinner. Bookings for dinner can be made via this link https://www.trybooking.com/BVNEE. To assist BYS manage the crowd, without a booking, there's no access to the deck. So act now to avoid on missing out. Entries to the race close soon here https://www.orcv.org.au/sailing/races/boxingday-dash-cock-of-the-bay Photo Dave Hewison
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Oct 19

What's your plans this December. Entries are open for the Melbourne to Hobart (Westcoaster) and Melbourne to Devonport. Confirm your intention to race by entering today without payment. First race this season will be the sprint (and extra leg qualifier) on November 27th. Enter here www.orcv.org.au 📷White Spirit
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Dec 23

Victoria’s yacht racing community will be out in force on Boxing Day with over 90 yachts taking to the start line of the ORCV Cock of the Bay at 10.30am. With a fleet this size, the contests for both Line and Handicap Honours are fierce. With a fleet this size, the contests for both Line and Handicap Honours are fierce. As always, the weather is a major factor and current forecasts have been predicting a southerly wind with strength of 15 – 20 knots. Most crews are rusty from the long downtime and will have to work, blowing out any Christmas day cobwebs as they pick their tactics for the long haul down the Bay. Navigators will be judged by the course they set in the second part of the race as they will be on the wind all day with the crew on the rail in cool conditions. A challenge to the race record is unlikely with the current weather forecasts but Line Honours will be closely contested. NSW import Original Sin a Reichel Pugh Ccr 50, has slipped into Port Phillip Bay ready to challenge local talent, Bryan Dorman’s CNB 60 Bordeaux, Journey with its slick and experienced crew and Robert Green’s Pacific 50 Dream. Read more here https://www.orcv.org.au/club-blog/5297-2021cob1 Photo Phil Beattie
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Oct 18

Amazing afternoon with the crew from #orcv doing a Port Phillip Heads orientation tour, so many safe yachts men and women this year! #visitvictoria #lovethepen #ecotourismaustralia #sorrento_village #australia #sailing #portphillipbay #oceansailing

Sep 29

November 27th is likely to be the first date on the ORCV calendar after Victoria hits the 80% double dose vaccination mark. On this day, we have plans for two races for those looking to shake off the shackles. A short category 3 coastal sprint and a longer passage for those looking to gain qualification for a Hobart. Read more, click on the link in the bio Photo Aaron Cole
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Oct 12

Yep, it's just over there.
November 27th we plan to return to racing with the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint and an optional extra leg for those who need to qualify for the Hobart race. Are you and your crew ready to join the ORCV again this year. Follow the link in the bio to enter the race and read about our plans to get you back out sailing again. ✅Entry in
✅Boat and Crew ready
✅Double vaccinated
✅ORCV Membership renewed Photo Aaron Cole
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Dec 28

Tactical race as King Island ‘Splits’ Melbourne to Hobart race fleet with the yacht Lord Jiminy leading the fleet down the Tasmania West Coast. Sailing west of King Island has rarely been a race-winning course the past 49 Melbourne to Hobart races. This year’s weather has made it an option with most of the fleet deciding on the westerly course. Blue Water Tracks has chosen the most westerly course, searching for increased wind further west in Bass Strait. Read more here https://www.orcv.org.au/west-coaster-blog/5302-tactical-race-as-king-island-splits-melbourne-to-hobart-race-fleet Follow the fleet on the tracker https://race.bluewatertracks.com/2021-melbourne-to-hobart-westcoaster Photo Steb Fisher
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Nov 5

We're set for Tasmania. With approvals now in place with all Tasmanian authorities, crews who would like to participate in the Melbourne to Hobart and Melbourne to Devonport races, come enter. Borders will be open, health department approvals completed, entry requirements sorted. Entries are open as we plan to race. https://www.orcv.org.au/ 📷Bruno Cocozza
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Oct 25

Let's celebrate and come together to create an on water spectacle this coming Saturday 30th October. The ORCV invites suitable yachts from all clubs to come together in this special race. NOR and Entry here via the link in the bio or head over to orcv.org.au Entries close midnight Thursday. 📷Bruno Cocozza
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Jun 17

Working late with ben_hartnett on the video edit and intro for the OTB 2015 Yachting Victoria Awards Friday night. #yachting #yachtingvictoria #sailing #sailingshack #optimist #openbic #laser #29er #orcv

Oct 5

How do you build a winning crew? Our next ORCV member webinar looks at what it takes to be a great crew member and what you can do as a skipper to develop the best in your crew. Martin Vaughan has been sailing for almost 30 years, half of them as skipper and many of them double handed. Professionally, he has a keen interest in adult training and skills development. Bringing together both of those passions, Book your place and join this focused discussion next week on Monday 12th at 8pm by clicking on the link in the bio and then ORCV Member webinars 📷Steb Fisher
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Aug 28

#repost sailingshack
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Port!? Taken from the pin end boat orcv_racing Winter Series 1990 with Chutzpah Davidson 3/4 Ton making a late bid for pin end honours. 📷 leisahartnett #sailing #yachting #tonneryachts #orcv #pinendchaos #ioryachts

Aug 29

⚡Flashback 2019 Winter Series racing to Geelong August 2019. How lucky were we to get in so much racing this past year. When we can we will be back doing what we enjoy. 📷Dave Hewison
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Dec 27

Amazing start to the Tasmania races! #portsea #orcv #oceanracing #m2h #melb2hob melbourne2devenport

Aug 25

'Another Chapter' for Greg Clinnick, Neil Sargeant and Greg Blanch. Another Chapter and not the last for this crew. As soon as lockdown is over, we will see some familiar faces of Greg Clinnick (prior owner of Audacious, Sydney 38) and Neil Sargeant (Mersea, Hanse 445) together with new ORCV member Greg Blanch join together to sail “Another Chapter”. Wanting to slow down from the demands of one design keelboat racing but not to buy a slow boat, they settled on ‘Christine’ a Beneteau 44.7 now residing in Hobart. Christine rates only a little slower than the Beneteau First 45 and will do 7s upwind. She is relatively light for her length and comes factory fitted with a carbon mast and deep keel. She was built specifically for the Beneteau Racing team in France to help stimulate sales when the new design was launched in 2004 and went onto win yacht of the year (2004). Christine came with a raft that was out of survey and it was due for a major, and costly, service. A little help from the ORCV Safety Gurus on what to look for and it was clear that a new raft with better safety features and a dedicated EPRIB was the way to go. We were then introduced to Harry Lewis from West Offshore who was super obliging in locating and up-specing a second-hand, refurbished 10 man Zodiac raft for less than the cost of servicing the old raft, plus the 20% discount as an ORCV member was the icing on the cake. The boat will be renamed to 'Another Chapter' as the door opens again for the boat and crew.We plan to compete ‘Another Chapter’ locally and interstate and sail in a mix of inshore and offshore events. The ORCV longer format of racing appeals to us after 9 years of short course racing in Audacious. Covid willing, she will return to RBYC in early September. 📷Steb Fisher (boat photo) / Crew Shot - selfie
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Dec 1

Start your summer holidays and join the ORCV Cock of the Bay, this Boxing Day. Stay on to join the Petersville regatta and watch the start of the Melbourne to Hobart and Melbourne to Devonport yacht races. Entries for the ORCV Cock of the Bay are open here https://www.orcv.org.au/about-the-race-cob Photo Dave Hewison
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Nov 9

Join the ORCV Cock of the Bay fleet Boxing Day. Enjoy a day racing from Port Melbourne to Blairgowrie. Entries are now open here http://ow.ly/sCF550GIcuo or click on the link in the bio 📷Dave Hewison
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Dec 27

Big Swell for Start for the Tassie Bound Melbourne Fleet with a make or break decision to be made for the Hobart fleet soon. In a good 20 knots of offshore breeze the fleet had a clean reaching start with Grant Dunoon’s Moody 54, Blue Water Tracks first over the line closely followed by Vagabond and Alex -Team Macadie. Read more about the race here www.orcv.org.au or click in the link in the bio Photo Michael Currie
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#orcv #bluestagram #hobart #fleet #devonport #bluewater #encouragement #keelboat #oceanracing #oceansailing #ocean #devonport #westcoaster #offshoreracing #offshore #sailinglife #sailing #offshoreracing #offshore

Oct 6

Victorian yachtsman Peter Davison, the owner/skipper of the Archambault 40 Arcadia, was named Victorian Offshore Sailor of the Year by Australian Sailing. An ORCV and Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) member, Davison has successfully competed in several of the premier offshore races with the ORCV this season, sailing Arcadia to consistent top three results. He played the role of Race Director on another occasion. As a boat owner and skipper, the yachtsman continues to demonstrate a willingness to support those looking to try ocean racing by providing guidance and seamanship knowledge. A sailing stalwart of some 15 plus years, Davison is well-known for his dedication to supporting the offshore scene. He is also an active member of the ORCV Sail Committee where his views and contributions are held in the utmost regard. In response to his award, a humbled Davison said, “I’m thrilled to be recognised for this Award. The reality is there’s a whole team of people who have been part of Arcadia’s 2021 offshore campaign. Davison was also recently crowned ORCV Offshore Champion. The scoring system for the Championship is designed to recognise differences in fleet sizes, in the challenge presented by the various races, and the position each participant finishes each race in. The committed Melbourne yachtsman ended the Championship an impressive 13 points ahead of his nearest rival, and 20 points clear of third place, in a fleet that has grown by 42 percent during the season. “In a challenging year, Peter has dedicated resources, upskilled his crew and sailed consistently well in several major Victorian offshore races. These races featured fluctuating sea states and conditions,” Commodore Dunoon said. “He is worthy of being named the 2021 Victorian Offshore Sailor of the Year.” 📷Bruno Cocozza
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Nov 29

Winning photo from the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint. Taken by Sophie Stace onboard Hartbreaker. Thank you to everyone who contributed photos which we will share shortly. Photo Sophie Stace
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Jan 18

Take in the beauty and hospitality of King Island. Enter the Melbourne to King Island race, March 6th here www.orcv.org.au 📷Paulina Hryniewiecka .
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Sep 6

Who could have predicted that our 71st year would be one of the most challenging. It's a reminder to us all that we need to celebrate the achievements, our membership and camaraderie. Come join your fellow members at the upcoming online ORCV AGM meeting, Monday 14th September. If you don't have your invitation and voting links, email media@orcv.org.au 📷Dave Hewison
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Aug 14

Race 4 - August 28th will run in some format if restrictions allow. Keep thinking of entering, getting your crew ready as we seem to be always on a tight timeframe from been given the "green light" to race. Entries are open if you wish to enter https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series 📷Dave Hewison (Geelong Race 2019).
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May 11

June 30th will see the end of the covid-19 extension on expired Safety and Sea Survival certificates. So don't let your crew down by not renewing in time. The ORCV Course is fully Australian Sailing Accredicated and includes both theory and practical components. Next 1 day refresher course is June 6th. Bookings are essential https://www.orcv.org.au/training/sss-refresher-course or follow the link in the bio 📸 ORCV
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Oct 28

With winds and weather models now looking more promising, and we looking good for this Saturday's "Return to Racing Celebration". If you haven't got plans this weekend come enter the race and join in the fun of sailing again. Entry closes tonight at midnight and is free just follow the link in the bio. See you on the water! 📷Michael Currie
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Mar 24

We would like to wish all of our customers competing in the 2018 Melbourne to Osaka race the best of luck. It has been a big build up and a pleasure to be involved in your campaigns. #melbournetoosaka #M2O #doublehandedsailing #sails #doylesails #doylemelbourne #oceanracing #orcv
Stay safe and enjoy the ride⛵️

Nov 25

Proudly awarded winner of the Club of the Year nationally and also Sports Promotion. An amazing achievement for our members, volunteers and everyone who participated in our events. #orcv #sailing⛵️ #sailingboat #sailingaustralia #sailing #oceanracing #oceanrace #oceanlove #sailingyacht #sail #oceanlover #sailingpassion #bigboat #winnerwinnerchickendinner #winner #australiansailing