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

BYOBoat

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Dec 28

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

Jan 13

For 49 years, sailors have crossed the treacherous bass strait, meeting the uninterrupted Southern Ocean swell on the wild west coast of Tasmania. They sail below 40 degrees south into the roaring forties, where nothing but the world's largest and icy cold waters separates these souls from Antarctica. Our journey into the Southern Ocean as part of the Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster race is now live on Youtube 🍿 Link in bio 🙌
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Dec 26

It was a spectacular start to the annual ORCV Cock of the Bay Race this morning with over 100 boats and some 500 crew. Great to see Royals boats in the staring line up, a great way to work off the excesses of Christmas!
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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 were excited to partner with orcv_racing to produce the 50th anniversary Melbourne to Hobart Yatch racing shirts. The Australian made high quality navy polos are made to last and will be an enduring memory of this fabulous race. We can design clothing for your next special event, so feel free to contact us. Photo courtesy of ORCV media. #forrestgolfaustralia #orcv #melbournetohobart #oceanracingseries #oceanracingshirt

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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Dec 31

A huge congratulations to all on Faster Forward and Alien. Great to see Royals boats on the winners list! #repost orcv_racing
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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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Apr 29

Father and son duo David and Andrew Lynch have taken the lead in the orcv_racing West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Series aboard their Northshore 369 'Pegasus'. Read about the race from the link in the bio. #ORCV #orcvracing #sails_magazine

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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Dec 29

Hail the victors |
Maritimo 11 wins Line Honours in 50th Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race.
Maritimo 11 has won line honours in the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s 50th anniversary Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race in Hobart 29 December.
In a time of 2 day 1 hours 22 minutes and 2 seconds, Michael Spies skippered the 54-foot Schumacher to victory in a race which tested the resilience and patience of the entire fleet, but none more so than the Maritimo crew.
Click link in bio for full story. ⚓️
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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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Aug 10

The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) 2022 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race is approaching, with five months to go until crews set off. Alex Toomey's Ryujin is a strong contender, alongside Grant Dunoon's Blue Water Tracks and Grant Chipperfield's Joker on Tourer. The Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race, organised by ORCV with the cooperation of the Derwent Sailing Squadron starts off Portsea Pier at noon on 27 December. Read the full story from the link in bio.
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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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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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Dec 25

Wishing the entire rush family a very Merry Christmas. #teamrush will be racing in the Cock of the bay this Boxing Day! Good luck to everyone heading south, may you have fair winds…& negative covid tests! ⛵️😉 #bringonsydneyhobart2022 #fcovid #farr45 #orcv

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.

Apr 28

Tim Olding’s Summit 35 Vertigo has won the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) 55 nautical mile West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race. Vertigo is now second in the overall ORCV Coastal Championship. John Chipp’s Dehler 46, Hot Chipps took line honours in 7 hours 37 minutes and 17 seconds. The final race of the Championship, the popular 52 nautical mile Apollo Bay race, will take place on 14 May 2022. Read the full story from the link in bio.
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Dec 31

Great time of the year to be in Hobart

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 15

#FoggyDew #oceanracing #MelbournetoApolloBayrace #orcv #dolphinswisperer #dolphins🐬

Jan 7

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. ARCADIA Skipper Peter Davison | Archambault 40 RC
Race time: 3 days 9 hours 38 mins 52 secs Arcadia was bought in 2015 and underwent a refit in 2022. Regular participant in the ORCV events. Peter has won the ORCV Offshore Sailor in 2020 and had many podium finishes in the ORCV offshore races Peter races regularly with a key group of experienced crew, previously competing in 2016 and 2017 Melbourne Hobart races. Congratulations Peter and crew and thank you for competing in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' royalmelbourneyachtsquadron 📸 _michael_currie #orcv #orcvwestcoaster #westcoaster #melbournetohobart #sailtasmania #sailingadventure #offshoreracing #offshoresailing #yachtlifestyle #yachtlife #bigboat #discovertasmania #boatinglife #sailboating

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

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

Dec 15

The ORCV bowman course was a fabulous opportunity for sailers to expand their knowledge on bow-work. #rbyc #royalbrightonyachtclub #royalbrighton #yachtclubs #orcv #sailingprograms

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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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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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

Jun 10

Go gals! ORCV wishes all competitors in this weekends AWKR the best of luck. Get on board for the ORCV Winter Series and Women and Skippers Navigator Race. July 10th. https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series Photo Michael Currie
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Jan 28

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. MAVERICK | Skipper Anthony Hammond | Sun Fast 3600
Elapsed time: 3 days 15 hours 13 mins 10 secs The Sun Fast 3600 was named the 2016 IRC Boat of the Year. The lightweight, powerful hull with its hard chine, twin rudders and lead keel contributes to Maverick's speed, balance and stability on all tacks. Perfectly adapted to short handed sailing, Anthony sailed Maverick with a 4 crew+auto helm configuration to Hobart. Congratulations and thank you to Anthony and his crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' 📷 Michael Currie
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Dec 28

4am Race Update – 29th December 2022 With the lead boat Maritimo now just over 50nm from the finish and with a distance of 30nm to the next group of boats of AdvantEDGE, MRV, Extasea and Scarlet Runner we see Scarlet Runner and Extasea going further south in a strategy to find the best wind angle and strength for a quick run to the finish in 15 - 20 knots West across the bottom of Tasmania. With a tight pack running down the West Coast, it’s now Saltair, skippered by Sarah Allard that features in AMS, ORC, and PHS and takes the overall lead from local Tasmanian boat Jazz Player now in 2nd with double-handed entrant Joker on Tourer currently 3rd on overall AMS results. It’s going to be busy at Elizabeth Street Pier for the next 24 hours as the fleet are challenged with lighter winds and sailing up the Derwent River to the finish, as it’s still anyone’s race. #orcv #orcvwestcoaster #50melbournetohobart #melbournehobart #hobart

Jan 17

Suitable for sailors, fishermen, boaters, beach walkers, surfers and holidaymakers the next ORCV Rip Tours of Port Phillip Heads will run on Sunday 19th March. Board the Peninsula Princess Sea Ferry at either Sorrento or Queenscliff. An experienced ORCV guide will share information on how and when to safely transit 'The Rip'. Suitable for sailors, fishermen, boaters, beach walkers, surfers and holidaymakers. Bookings are open and are essential https://bit.ly/3CQ3T3K or click on the link in the bio to book
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Mar 20

Great day out on the ORCV Rip Tour. This interesting and informative excursion is a must do for all sailors!
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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 7

After the last General Committee meeting of the year, we gathered to "bless" the van before it departed for Hobart. In honour of Angus, Holly Fletcher joined us to unveil and christen the van. Next time you see the van, there's a plaque inside the backdoor which lists all the donors. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. Read more about the history of the van and how it originally came to be. We need to thank Ian McKenzie's large woolly dog Sam for the motivation. https://www.orcv.org.au/club-blog/5369-the-unveiling-of-the-orcv-van or go over the orcv.org.au website Photo ORCV Media
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May 9

Well done to all the Royals boats! #repost orcv_racing
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Congratulations to those who participated in the Carnival of Short Handed Sailing with the results being: AMS 1. Surprise 2. Godzilla. 3. Affirmative Action
IRC 1. Executive Decision 2. Salamander III 3. RMS Cole Walker
ORCC 1. Surprise 2. RMS Cole Walker 3. Cadibarra 8
PHS 1 Surprise. 2. Godzilla. 3 Executive Decision
Line Honours (Double Handed) Cadibarra (4+Autohelm) Vertigo The Entire Teams Trophy was awarded to
1st SYC1 on 14 points (RMS Cole Walker, Xenia, Maverick & Alex Team Macardie) over Bow Movement (on 17 points), Angry Penguins (on 30 points) and SYC 2 (on 42 points) Thank you also Royal Brighton Yacht Club for the starting assistance too. A stunning warm start with light winds with challenges for some saw the lighter boats take the day.
📷Paulina Hryniewiecka
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Jul 30

A magnificent photo taken by davehewisonphoto showcasing the 2022 orcv_racing Winter Series. #royalbrightonyachtclub #rbyc #sailingmelbourne #sailingislife #winterseries #orcv #wintersailing

Dec 27

Update - 8pm 27th December. Scarlet Runner is still leading for both handicap and line honours. On current predictions, Scarlet Runner is on track to set a new race record. With good winds behind them, it's going to be a quick run for all tonight as they cross Bass Strait and sail between King Island and the Tasmanian mainland. The Westcoaster has attracted international sailors to join the race like Peter Gustafsson, a specialist with J111 who joined the Ginan crew seen enjoying getting that spinnaker set whilst they raced through the heads. Photo Peter Gustafsson #orcv #orcvwestcoaster #melbournetohobart #m2H #sailtasmania #orcvm2h

Jan 24

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. JAFFA | Skipper Andrew Neeson | Runnalls 39 Elapsed time: 2 days 23 hours 56 mins 07 secs Constructed in Freemantle by well-known West Australian builder Peter Milner and launched in 2008. For the last five years, Jaffa has been based in Melbourne. Andrew has a 2-year training program that provides a consistent crew for longer-term offshore and general racing programs. One of their crew, Nick McGuigan, has completed the 'Westcoaster' more than 10 times. Jaffa is a boat specifically designed for the west coast conditions. Jaffa is not new to the 'Westcoaster' as she has previously competed in the 2016 and 2017 Melbourne Hobart. Thank you to Andrew and the crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart. 📷 Michael Currie
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Jan 26

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. JOKER ON TOURER | Skipper Grant Chipperfield | Elliot 1250 Tourer
Elapsed time: 3 days 1 hours 27 mins 59 secs Competing Double Handed with Peter Dowdney. Joker on Tourer is fitted out for short-handed racing, Grant chose his co-skipper well; Peter Dowdney has enjoyed many career highlights, including getting the call up to do bow on Steak ‘N Kidney in the 1986-87 America’s Cup as a 20 year-old, and racing at other major events around the world. ‘The Kid’ has long worked at Ronstan, so is handy for repair and replacement of gear at sea. The two have raced the boat both fully crewed and double-handed, including placing third overall in the open fleet in the 2020 Melbourne to Devonport Race 'Rudder Cup' double-handed. Peter who sailed his first 'Westcoaster' in 1983 and commented “1983 was my first major race. We got line honours on the 38-foot Freelance, and it forged my passion for ocean racing. Forty years on, we’re doing it again” ⛵😀 Thank you Grant and Peter for competing in the 50th 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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Dec 29

Congrats to hartbreaker.racing - 6th across the line in the 50th Melbourne - Hobart west coaster!
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Dec 30

The docks are starting to fill with around 50% of the boats now arrived into Hobart from the Westcoast of Tasmanian and the 50th anniversary race - Melbourne to Hobart. Look for the blue battleflags and stop by and have a chat with the crews as they re-tell their adventures from this anniversary race. You will find us on Elizabeth Street Pier and also in Constitution Dock. #orcv #orcvwestcoaster #orcvm2h #melbournetohobart #westcoaster

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

Aug 15

48 boats for this coming weekends ORCV Winter Series race to Geelong. Entries close Wednesday 17th August. It's close race between the series leaders of Another Chapter, Surprise, Alien and Pegasus. If you aren't in it, you can't win it. Enter the race here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or head over to the link in the bio. Photo Dave Hewison
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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

Dec 20

Melbourne to Hobart Fleet Ready to Set a Cracking Pace to Hobart.
Skippers and crews from the near 50 boat fleet are counting down the days to the start of the 50th anniversary of the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race and as final preparations are made. Read some fleet highlights here https://www.orcv.org.au/west-coaster-blog/5374-2022m2hpre Photo Steb Fisher for MRV & Extasea | Jane Austen for Jazz Player & Advantedge
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Jan 4

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 boats, one a day over next 49 days ALEX TEAM MacAdie Jones/Hart 14 Double Handed Jock MacAdie & David Scott Elapsed time 3 days 12 hours 11 mins 49 secs Launched as Cadibarra 7, built and raced by designer Don Jones and his son Nigel who won the Sovereign Series in 1999.Raced by Peter Blake as Kontrol, taking out Line Honours in the 2002 Melbourne Hobart and is still current record holder of the Melbourne Stanley race. Bought by Jock in 2005 and renamed in honour of his father, a Port Phillip Sea Pilot and Master Mariner. During 2019, a refit was undertaken. ~ Line honours winner 2007 Melbourne Osaka
~ Winner Sovereign Series 2007/08
~ 1st AMS 2008 Melbourne King Island Congratulations Jock and David, and thank you for competing in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' sandringhamyachtclub | royalbrightonyachtclub | queenscliffcruising | rypc 📸 Michael Currie Photographer #orcv #orcvwestcoaster #westcoaster #melbournetohobart #sailtasmania #sailingadventure #offshoreracing #offshoresailing #yachtlifestyle #yachtlife #bigboat #discovertasmania #boatinglife #sailboating

Dec 22

Near record fleet for the 2022 Cock of the Bay. Ari Abrahams will be hoping for a late Christmas gift and a clean start in his pursuit of a third overall race win on the trot for his X yacht, Xpresso, however, he will be facing fierce competition from the large and diverse fleet. Read more here https://bit.ly/2022COB1 or click on the link in the bio Photo Bruno Cocozza
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Jan 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. ANOTHER CHAPTER Skipper Greg Clinnick | Beneteau First 44.7
Race time: 3 days 9 hours 26 mins 28 secs Formally 'Christine' Renamed as this group of sailors felt they had another chapter in their racing careers! Greg commented “I used to race on 'Mersea' and before that 'Audacious'. We formed a syndicate and got together for this Beneteau 44.7. We’ve known each other for many years.” Having bought ‘Another Chapter’ during Covid, we are only just learning how to unlock her secrets this summer being her first full series of racing. "We were looking to move to a cruising boat but still keep that racing advantage. 'Another Chapter' built for the Beneteau racing team in 2004 and why it has a carbon mast and deep keel.” Congratulations Greg, Neil and crew. Thank you for competing in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' royalbrightonyachtclub 📸 Chris Fury #orcv #orcvwestcoaster #westcoaster #melbournetohobart #sailtasmania #sailingadventure #offshoreracing #offshoresailing #yachtlifestyle #yachtlife #bigboat #discovertasmania #boatinglife #sailboating

Jan 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. Faster Forward | Skipper Matt Fahey | Sydney 38 Race time: 3 days 6 hours 33 mins 30 secs Matt bought Faster Forward in 2017 and took out Rookie Skipper in 2007 Melbourne Hobart The Faster Forward team has a solid, reliable crew for local and offshore races. Faster Forward won the 2021 Melbourne Hobart Heemskerk Trophy 1st AMS | 2nd PHS | 3rd Line Honours. 🏆 Matt won by picking the right wind at the right time and sailing a course west of King Island. A course west of King Island has only been sailed very rarely before in a Melbourne to Hobart. Matt has sailing master Simon Dryden in his crew who sailed in 30 + Melbourne Hobart's 🥇🥇🥇and leads ORCV training programs. Faster Forward’s successful racing is proof that experienced crew, very good light wind sailing and making the right course decisions, pays off. #royalyachtclubofvictoria #sailing #orcv #sailinglife #sydney38 #tasmania #southernocean 📸 Steb Fisher

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

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

Jan 25

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. JAZZ PLAYER | Skipper Brent McKay | Bakewell-White Z39 Elapsed time: 2 days 7 hours 49 mins 27 secs 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. JAZZ PLAYER | Skipper Brent McKay | Bakewell-White Z39 Elapsed race time 2 days 7 hours 49 mins 27 secs First Tasmanian boat to enter the race, and their first 'Westcoaster' 😀⛵ Brett who bought the boat in 2021 commented “I was in the right place at the right time. I have two adult sons, Gus and Ollie, who are keen racers. We did the Launceston to Hobart and other races and thought the 50th 'Westcoaster' would be good for us and the rest of the crew to do...⛵ Thank you Brent and crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart "Westcoaster' 🙏 📷 Michael Currie
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Jan 21

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. HARTBREAKER | Skipper Anthony Walton | Reichel/Pugh 46 Race time: 2 days 04 hours 39 mins 11 secs Based out of Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Hartbreaker has successfully campaigned the last 7 x Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Races over the last 8 years, with the best result finishing 21st on Line Honours in 2014. This was the debut race for the boat in the 'Westcoaster'. Hartbreaker is no stranger to ORCV races. She has competed in the ORCV Winter Series and King Island finishing 1st on Line Honours and 1st on AMS. “It’s a terrific race, I think that the number of boats this year has just made it so exciting, and with the interstate boats coming in, even if they do come and take the trophy, its alright with us – it’s just great to have so many good boats and people doing the race – new boats, old boats, mums and dads, it’s just awesome.” Janet Wilks, a nurse-turned-yacht rigger originally from Alabama in the United States who sailed on Tony Walton’s Reichel/Pugh 46 Hartbreaker, wore a smile from ear to ear as she recounted her experiences after a restful night. Thank you Tony Walton and crew for competing in the ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart. 📸 Steb Fisher
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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

Dec 27

Stunning drone video of Scarlet Runner sailing out through 'The Heads' on her way to Hobart racing in 50th ORCV Melbourne Hobart "Westcoaster' yacht race. #doylesails #orcv #orcvmelbournehobart #westcoaster ORCV Media

Dec 21

There's a new late entry to the 50th Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster. After yesterday's decision to not allow Maritimo 11 to compete by the RSHYR Organising Authority (OA), Maritimo is on its way to Melbourne and will compete in this year's 50th Westcoaster as we make things happen. Read more here on the background and decision as we welcome Maritimo on their first Westcoaster. https://www.orcv.org.au/west-coaster-blog/5376-maritimo Photo Maritimo supplied
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Jan 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. GINAN | Skipper Nigel Jones & Cam McKenzie | J111 Race time: 2 days 21 hours 12 mins 47 secs Cam & Nigel recently bought Ginan who are both are very experienced sailors.They have sailed extensively offshore and inshore, competing together in ten Sydney to Hobart and numerous Melbourne Hobart races. For the 50th Melbourne Hobart, Cam's 18-year-old son, Will sailed in his first 'Westcoaster'.
Ginan is the fifth star of the Southern Cross. The system now bares the traditional name Ginan in the culture of the Wardaman people of the Northern Territory of Australia. It was seen by the Wardaman people as a small dilly bag full of knowledge, songs of knowledge that were passed on. Thank you Nigel, Cam and crew for competing in ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart race. 📸 Michael Currie .
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Dec 3

Congratulations to Ginan, Skippered by Nigel Jones and Cam McKenzie taking the overall win today on the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint race. As the crews prepare for the 50th Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster, there will be some serious competition coming up with these results. The top 3 results being:
AMS 1st Ginan (M111), 2nd Ryujin (1570), 3rd Wicked (SM4)
ORC 1st Ginan, 2nd Wicked, 3rd Alien (R880)
PHS 1st Ryujin, 2nd Ginan, 3rd Hartbreaker (B330)
DH: 1st Xenia (SM1250)
Line Honours Extasea (G10007) Photo - Ginan Crew
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Dec 3

Enjoy the coverage of the start of today's West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint, in amongst the 30 starters were many regulars. We welcomed back after a short break Allegro, Algy Rose and Carrera S and our new yachts of Unprecedented, Aileron, Tai Tam and the new owners of Lord Jiminy coming to join the fleet. It's a different style of racing that starts in daylight and will have you home again that night. Sit back and enjoy a beautiful day sailing on Bass Strait and come and join us for the next Sprint on April 22nd. Video Grant Dunoon
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Jan 22

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. HOW BIZARRE | Skipper Scott Robinson | Seaquest Rp36 Race time: 2 days 22 hours 12 mins 57 secs How Bizarre was launched in 2007 and was purchased by Scott in February 2015. Since owning How Bizarre, Scott has enjoyed successful racing in both club and offshore events. Now sailing out of Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, How Bizarre has had many ORCV wins. 2019 was a great year for victories. In 2019 How Bizarre was successful in Melbourne Stanley pulling of a rare triple 1st place win in IRC, AMS & PHS. In the same year, they finished 2nd in Line Honors in the Melbourne Devonport Rudder cup. In the Bass Strait Series 3 races a double 1st in IRC, PHS and 2nd AMS. Continuing racing in 2020 they finished 3rd IRC in Melbourne Devonport Rudder Cup. In 221 How Bizarre finished 1st IRC and 2nd AMS Melbourne to Apollo Bay. Although Scott has competed 3 times in the Melbourne Hobart plus Sydney Hobart, this was How Bizarre debut in the 'Westcoaster'. In the 50th Melbourne Hobart, How Bizarre came 1st 🥇on PHS division 2, 2nd on both AMS and ORC in Division 2 🥈🥈 📸 Michael Currie
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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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Jan 19

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. GOGGO | Skipper William Newman | Sayer 50 Race time: 2 days 20 hours 21 mins 01 secs Goggo has been very successful in many ORCV ocean races over the years. The crew knows success having taken line honours in the 2021 Melbourne Apollo Bay race.🍾 Reflecting upon the race, Newman recalled his highlights. “My highlights were three-fold - sailing with the crew, who I’ve known since they were kids, finishing the race, and receiving the warm reception on the dock when we arrived - it’s just magic.”⛵
Goggo was named in honor of the previous owner, the late Don Fagg, better known as 'Goggo'. Thank you Bill and crew for competing in the 50th Melbourne Hobart yacht race. 📸 Steb Fisher
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Dec 27

50th ORCV Melbourne Hobart we have fully crewed , four + auto helm and Double Handed competitors racing. Great effort sailing short handed in a long distance ocean race! Not easy to manage both steering boat and an interview before race start! Thank-you QUEST co skipper #ORCV #ORCVMelbourneHobart #Westcoaster

Jan 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. FIKA | Annette Hesselmans | Najad 1490 Elapsed time: 4 days | 13 hours | 30 min | 25 sec They say a picture says 1,000 words. Fika produced a video of their journey sailing to Melbourne and competing in 50th Melbourne Hobart. Enjoy watching full-length video of their experience. 🎬🎥 https://bit.ly/3QHga05 Joining Annette in the race was partner Gerry Snijder, daughter Sophie, sister Mary-Jane Wagenfeld, Sophie’s partner Simon McKenna, Annette’s friend and experienced sailor, Sue Bumstead who met when sailing 5,500 nautical mile Melbourne Osaka Double-Handed Yacht Race on separate boats. Annette competed double-handed on Red Jacket, with her brother, Andrew Hesselmans in the 2017 Melbourne Hobart. 2018 Melbourne Hobart skippering with an all-female crew, including daughter Sophie and Sue Bumstead, Annette competed in Four + Auto helm division. Thank you Annette and crew for competing in the ORCV 50th Melbourne Hobart 'Westcoaster' race. #ORCV #MelbourneHobart #AustralianSailing #sailing #womensailing #royalqueenslandyachtsquadron #papersailorsrock 📸 Michael Currie

Dec 8

Thinking of joining the Cock of the Bay come Boxing Day? Entries to the ORCV Cock of the Bay race, Port Melbourne to Mornington close December 16th at midnight here https://bit.ly/22COB or follow the link in the bio to enter. Photo Michael Currie
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Jan 15

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. EXTASEA | Skipper Paul Buchholz | Cookson 50 Race time: 2 days 15 hours 34 mins 20 secs 2019 saw the arrival of the newer version of Extasea, a Cookson 50. Paul and his crew have been very successful on the Victorian Offshore scene, having won every offshore race over the past decade. Some key achievements: • Four time winnerORCV Offshore Championship
• Won the 100th anniversary Melbourne Devonport 'Rudder Cup' in 2007
• Won 'East Coast' Melbourne Hobart race,
• 4 x winner of Melbourne to Hobart Heemskerk Trophy
• 2015 Heemskerk Trophy | Line Honours | Won all divisions
• 2011 & 2013 IRC winner Melbourne to Hobart
• 2011/12/13/5 Line Honours Melbourne to Hobart 📸 Steb Fisher .
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Dec 14

Meet the fleet. Eight entrants in the 50th Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster are prior winners of the race. Nigel Jones is one of our skippers who has attempted the race on different boats, first in 1990 as skipper of Paladin, then 1999 together with Cam McKenzie where they were the only finishers on Cadibarra 7. This year they race on Ginan, a J111. Tevake II, Sadly Angus Fletcher is not longer with us but the crew of Tevake II will sail her in the race and once again will be looking to make Angus proud in adding to his wins of 2012 and 2013 Justin Brenan, knows the road to Hobart along the Westcoast well, being overall winner 2009, 2011, 2017 and has 4 other podium places to his name. From SA, we have John Muirhead on Enchantress back, who cleaned up on all divisions in 2010 Paul Buchholz, skippered the earlier Extasea to an overall win in 2015 and has 4 Line honours and 4 more podium places to his name. There have been a number of Cadibarra's in the race but it was Paul Roberts (our current Sail Captain) on Cadibarra 8 who was the overall winner 2016 2019 In one of our slower races, where crews saw rare glass conditions on the Westcoaster, it was Jeff Sloan (our current Vice Commodore) on Archie And Matt Fahey on Faster Forward will be trying to claim a back-to-back win after taking the West of King Island route last year and claiming the overall win. Follow the fleet on Blue Water Tracks as they head to Hobart on the 50th https://race.bluewatertracks.com/50th-melbourne-to-hobart-westcoaster-2022 or click on the link in the bio. Photo ORCV Media
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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

Jul 26

Destination Geelong, August 20th. The last of the Winter Series races will take the fleet to Geelong. Stay over and join the Novice Skipper and the re-sail of the Women Skipper & Navigators race back on Sunday. For those boats coming from afar to the start, RBYC has kindly offered Friday night complimentary berthing prior to the start. Touch base with media@orcv.org.au to book your place.
Entries for all races are open here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or click on the link in the bio. Bruno Cocozza
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May 16

Sailed double-handed by owner Alex Toomey and crew-mate Andrew Hibbert, Ryujin has won the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) 2022 Apollo Bay Race, in which Margaret Rintoul V (Damien King) took line honours in a close race across the board. The final race of the ORCVs summer season each year, the Apollo Bay Race decides the Coastal Championship and the Offshore Championship. Read more about the race and see all the results here https://www.orcv.org.au/apollo-bay-blog/5332-2022abf or follow the link in the bio to the orcv website for the full story. Photo on water shots from Glen Cowan and Damien King for the MRV crew shot
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Dec 29

The first Tasmanian boat AdvantEDGE came home strong when the wind in the Derwent built. With a crowd of on water support as they crossed the line. Great job Andrew and crew. Photo Flight Risk Media #orcv #westcoaster #orcvm2h

May 23

Ocean race ➪ Apollo Bay ⛵️ #orcv

Dec 31

Michael Spies, skipper of line honours winner Maritimo 11, was full of praise for the race and the overall event, anointing the 435 nautical race from Portsea Pier in Melbourne to the River Derwent in Hobart as truly one of the world’s best ocean races. “To be honest my life focus, having been raised in Sydney, has always been the Sydney to Hobart [ Yacht Race]. You were always aware that this [Melbourne to Hobart] race was there, you always respected it, but 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. Read more here https://www.orcv.org.au/west-coaster-blog/5393-2022m2h-13 or follow the link in the bio Photo Jane Austen
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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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Jul 7

"We’ve done the Cock of the Bay several times as an upwind course and we’ve been hanging out for a downwind run to Blairgowrie. This race certainly lived up to the expectations – we had a ball.” The second race of the 2021 ocean_racing_club_victoria Winter Series saw mid-fleet competition take centre stage on the long passage down to Blairgowrie. Read about the 2021 Winter Series’ second race from the link in the bio. #orcv #orcvwinterseries #sails_magazine

Nov 26

Boxing Day and the the ORCV Cock Of The Bay Yacht Race have a long tradition of being a celebration race. Celebrating the Christmas Season; the long hot summer; and time with family and friends on the water. For a great many, getting back to home clubs for a twilight refreshment. You can be part of the fleet by getting an entry in. Click on the bio link to enter or head over to www.orcv.org.au Photo Dave Hewison
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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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Jan 3

ORCV partnered with Melbourne based sport clothing company Forrest Golf Australia to produce our 50th anniversary Melbourne to Hobart Race racing polos. All polos were Australian made and in the spirit of supporting local industry, the fabric was produced in Melton, Victoria. The embroidery, including individual boat names was also undertaken in Oakleigh, Victoria. These polos, given to each sailor, are made to last and will be an enduring memory of one of the world's great blue water ocean races. http://ow.ly/7KBa50Mh0Pf #ORCV #westcoaster #melbournehobart

Dec 26

The 50th ORCV Melbourne Hobart Yacht Race is here! Crews and race committee are preparing for the race starting at 12 noon local time off Portsea Pier. Good luck to all competitors on the 49 boats in the fleet. Once they’re underway, visit the live tracker ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PQPRnW #ORCV #ORCVMelbourneHobart
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Dec 27

Spinnaker start for the 50th ORCV Melbourne Hobart "Westcoaster' #ORCV #ORCVMelbourneHobart #Westcoaster Follow the fleet. Visit the tracker ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PQPRnW 🎥 ORCV Media

Jan 3

ORCV partnered with Melbourne based sport clothing company forrestgolfaustralia to produce our 50th anniversary Melbourne to Hobart Race racing polos. All polos were Australian made and in the spirit of supporting local industry, the fabric was produced in Melton, Victoria. The embroidery, including individual boat names was also undertaken in Oakleigh, Victoria. These polos, given to each sailor, are made to last and will be an enduring memory of one of the world's great blue water ocean races. #ORCV #westcoaster #melbournehobart

Apr 16

Sail 52nm along the magnificent Great Ocean Road Coastline. Join the fleet on this last ORCV ocean race of the season. Open for all category 3 boats to join the Great Ocean Road "Sail". Early bird closes April 24th. https://www.orcv.org.au/apollo-bay-about-the-race or click on the link in the bio. Photo Christian Kenfield
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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

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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Feb 17

The ORCV would like your input on a new concept we are considering: Yachty’s 1st Aid dealing specifically with the challenges of treating injured crew members while onboard and at sea. If you are an active sailor either offshore or in protected waters, we would value your feedback. Please through to complete our short survey. Click on the link in the bio.
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Oct 27

The Westcoaster was my first ocean race and will always be my favourite ocean race...... it's a very special race, I love the race,” (David Gotze, August 2022) The 25th Melbourne to Hobart race in 1996 was contested by a race record size fleet of 74 entries. A great achievement for a race that they said would never be held! It was a fast race with a new race record set by Peter Hansen’s PL Lease Management of 1 day 23 hours 15 mins and 38 seconds, taking more than 50 minutes off the previous record. Standing up to receive the Heemskerk Trophy (holding his new born baby) was skipper and owner of Brighton Star, David Gotze. In 60 days, the 50th Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster race gun will go off. If you'd like to be part of this iconic race, get your entry in here before November 13th https://bit.ly/50Hobart Photo (c) Richard Bennett (Brighton Star on the 25th race passing Mewstone Rock in SW Tasmania)
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Jan 2

"Until you have actually competed in it, you don't realise what a challenging race it is" and “We had a really good race and had good fun." are just some of the comments made by our winners. Read the full recount here and race results https://www.orcv.org.au/west-coaster-blog/5395-maritimo-11-wins-prestigious-heemskerk-perpetual-trophy Photos Jane Austen #orcv #westcoaster #melbournehobart #melbournetohobart #funstagram #goodrace #goodfun #raceresults #winners #winner

Sep 14

Seasoned and respected women sailors are among those so far signed up to compete in the 50th Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race. From our youngers skippered entered so far through to our more seasoned. For both, sailing is empowering and provides that realisation of how confident you really are. Read more about why they have joined the 50th Melbourne to Hobart "Westcoaster" here. https://bit.ly/50M2HWO or click on the link in the bio Photos Vertigo crew - Paulina Hryniewiecka, Annette Hesselman and Crew - courtesy of Annette
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Oct 2

Entries for Melbourne to Devonport close midnight on the 9th of October. Will you be joining the large fleet of 30+ boats and competing in this race as your Hobart qualifier? https://bit.ly/2022M2D or click on the link in the bio Photo Paulina Hryniewiecka
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Dec 30

As the Hobart docks fill with the 50th Melbourne to Hobart fleet and families hug and reunite and there’s a warm blanket of pride enveloping the close-knit fleet as they reflect on the testing times and the highlights of the race. Steve Twentyman, skipper of the Hanse 505, Shimmer, described the event as totally awesome and one he wouldn’t have missed. “It’s a terrific race, I think that the number of boats this year has just made it so exciting, and with the interstate boats coming in, even if they do come and take the trophy, its alright with us – it’s just great to have so many good boats and people doing the race – new boats, old boats, mums and dads, it’s just awesome.” Read the full story here https://www.orcv.org.au/west-coaster-blog/5392-2022m2h12 or click on the link in the bio to read all the Westcoaster stories Photo - Michael Currie #orcv #westcoaster #orcvwestcoaster #melbournetohobart #yachting #sailtasmania

Dec 16

All ORCV Category 2 races will form part of the Australian Ocean Championship just launched. The Championship encompasses events stemming from every state of Australia and comprises 20 major ocean races to bring offshore racing enthusiasts from around Australia and New Zealand together in a series based on the classic offshore race courses around the country. Starting in Bunbury and finishing each year with the Melbourne to Hobart or Sydney to Hobart, competitors can win the Australian Ocean Championship by Cox Sprague High Point Scoring System.
All yachts in these races are automatically entered into the championship. Learn more here https://bit.ly/22aorc
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Aug 29

Get ready for the next ocean season it's not far away. The first race is Sept 17th with the 1st of the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprints. Starting after daybreak, this short coastal passage of roughly 55nm allows you to stretch your sea legs, test some new gear and crew and will have you home again that night. Entries are open here https://www.orcv.org.au/about-the-series or click on the link in the bio. Photo Andrew Hewison
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Apr 19

The West Coast of Tasmania offers a different style of ocean racing with long swells rolling through from the Southern Ocean. We're heading for a record number joining the 50th Melbourne to Hobart "Westcoaster" with 50 entries already and 8 months to go. If this is on your bucket list, this is the year to do it. Get in touch if you'd like to know more or enter here https://www.orcv.org.au/sailing/races/hobart-races Photo - South West Cape, ORCV Media
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Jun 15

Melbourne Cup Long Weekend is the new date for the Rudder Cup, the oldest ocean racing in Australia. With a new date and it being your Hobart qualifier, entries are open now. https://www.orcv.org.au/deveonport-about-the-cup or click on the link in the bio Photo Bruno Cocozza
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Jul 4

The countdown is on. Entries close Wednesday for the race to Blairgowrie on Saturday 9th July, the 2nd race of the ORCV Winter Series https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or click on the link in the bio to find our more or enter. Stay overnight and join the race back where the women skippers and navigators will take the helm. Entry is open for both races here https://www.topyacht.com.au/db/kb/1499 Photo Andrew Hewison #orcv #orcvwinterseries #sailing #sailinstagram #sailinglife #morningtonpeninsula #sailmelbourne #countdown #winteriscoming #blairgowrie #9thjuly #jointherace #takethehelm #womenwhosail #womenwhosailaustralia #womencandoanything #womensupportingwomen #sailingclub hewisonphotography

Aug 21

Thanks royalgeelongyachtclub it was great to be back with you again in the 2022 ORCV Winter Series Race 4. The skies cleared for a glorious run to the finish. AMS Div 1 1st MRV (SYD5), 2nd Patriot (SM133), 3rd Javelin (M111)
AMS Div 2 1st Vagabond (S477), 2nd Surprise (SM63) 3rd Onyx (H35)
with AMS Overall MRV Winter Series Overall Winner on AMS - 1st Another Chapter (B71) 2nd Surprise. 3rd Alien ORC Div 1 1st Patriot 2nd MRV 3rd Wicked (SM4)
ORC Div 2 1st Surprise 2nd Dynamic (G347) 3rd Ragnar (SM33)
With overall ORC Patriot PHS DIv 1 1st MRV, 2nd Goggo (G7007), 3rd Arcadia (S17)
PHS Div 2 1st Vagabond, 2nd Yolla (R1030), 3rd Blue Water Tracks (B1)
WIth PHS Overall MRV Double Handed 1st MRV, 2nd Blue Water Tracks 3rd Maverick (sm3600) Cruising 1st Serendipity
Line Honours Div 1 MRV
Line Honours Div 2 Vagabond Overall Results can be found here https://www.orcv.org.au/results/2021-22/2022MWS/series.htm?ty=61161 Photo Drew Malcolm / royalgeelongyachtclub #orcv #wintersailing #orcvwinterseries #geelong #sailmelbourne #sailinginstagram #sailing #sailboat #bestboats #extremesports #sailingphotography #sailon #sailingday #sailingpassion

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.

Jun 25

Race 2 on July 9th is the longer passage to Blairgowrie. Stay overnight and enjoy the warm hospitality of BYS and join the women and navigators that will take the helm to home. Entries are open for both ORCV Winter Series races now here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or click on the link in the bio We invite BYS, RGYC, MYC, SBSC to join the race with RBYC offering complimentary berthing for the Friday night prior to the race. Email media@orcv.org.au after entering the race. Photo Dave Hewison davehewisonphoto
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Apr 4

Sail in company on the Great Ocean Road "Sail" to Apollo Bay. A great race and always popular which closes out the ocean season. May 14th, 52nm, Category 3 and daylight sailing. What's not to love about the 69th race to Apollo Bay. Entries are open so come, join the fleet and try ocean racing https://www.orcv.org.au/apollo-bay-about-the-race or click on the link in the bio Photo Credit Aaron Cole
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