ORCV West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint 3 - Offshore Doubles Sailing Association

ORCV West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint 3

Apr 24, 2021

Apr 24, 2021

Melbourne

AUS

Mixed Doubles | Open Doubles

Handicap

BYOBoat

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media@orcv.org.au

May 7

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Jan 1

Cock of the Bay 2020, part 1.
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You may or may not know, but I have been a sailor on and off for the last 10 or 11 years. For most of that time it has been in small boats just big enough for two people. But in the past year or two I’ve been sailing on large keel boats, typically in the 40-45ft (12-14 m) range. Every Boxing Day there is a popular day race called Cock of the Bay (as in top sailor/boat of Port Phillip Bay). Usually it races from Port Melbourne to Blairgowrie via Brighton, Sandringham and Mornington. Usually there is a large after party held at Blairgowrie yacht club. However this year there obviously couldn’t be any large crowds, so the race was shortened to Mornington, with the idea being you sail back to your own club and celebrate on your own boat. This was my first race outside of a club. I was on a 45 ft (14 m) cruising boat called Alliance. We had a total of eight people onboard. Captions are as follows:
1. Sailing yacht “Javelin” changes their headsail and passes another yacht with their asymmetric spinnaker out. This was before the start of the race.
2. Race official boat posing as one end of the start line. The other end was near Station Pier.
3. Razzle Dazzle prepares to use their pole in the light wind conditions.
4. Simon (left) and Mick (right) relax between tachs (turns across the wind).
5. The Australian flag flies behind the boat, framing the now faint city skyline with another boat on a starboard tach (heading upwind with the wind coming from the starboard side of the boat).
6. Hot Chipps flies their spinnaker after completing the race and heading back to its home at Sandringham.
7. INSX prepares to fly their spinnaker on the return to Sandringham.
8. Almost at the finish line, we pass another bigger boat. Blue hulled boats always look nice.
9. Finally on the return ourselves, we also fly our asymmetric spinnaker. A rarity for us as during typical club racing we aren’t allowed to use it.

Jul 3

Chikara is a long way from its hayday
#orcv #hbyc#rycv #sailing #yachtingvictoria

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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May 20

Sailed double-handed by owner Alex Toomey and crew-mate Andrew Hibbert, Ryujin has won the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s 2022 Apollo Bay Race. Out of a 31-boat fleet, Damien King's Margaret Rintoul V took line honours in the 52 nautical mile race across the board. The final race of the ORCV's summer season each year, the Apollo Bay Race decides the Coastal Championship and the Offshore Championship, which were won by John Strahan’s True Colours and Justin Brenan's Alien respectively. Read the full story from the link in bio.
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Sep 28

Sailing and navigation at night can be a challenge. WIth 15 boats entered, the Race Director will accept late entries until Thursday morning for this weekend's Overnight Race. It's apparently going to be 8 - 9 knots and a temperate 14 - 15'C overnight. A great way to get your offshore crews up to speed with night sailing before heading to Devonport or Hobart. Just remember, it's not too late to get your entry in here https://www.orcv.org.au/sailing/races/overnight-race Photo Andrew McConchie
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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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Sep 27

A race can be made or lost by how competent your bow person is. Run once a year, Peter Dowdney with over 30 years as a bowman says “I learnt very early on that the bowman was the master of his/her domain in front of the mast. Being a good bowman, opened opportunities to sail on some incredible boats, with some of the best sailors in the world, taking me to places that I had only dreamt of going!". Peter has an impressive list of yachts and races he's sailed in including being selected for Bow on Steak n Kidney for America's Cup and again in 1991 for Challenge Australia. Learn from Peter on the Bowman Essentials Course in its updated one-night online and a full-day in-person/practical format. The course starts November 9th with bookings essential here https://www.orcv.org.au/training/bowman-essentials Photo Dave Hewison
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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

Aug 20

Good-morning from Geelong #orcv #yachtracing #xy #yachtracingphotography #goodmorning #ladieshelmrace

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

Jun 4

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

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

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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Jun 29

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May 7

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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

Jul 4

#orcv #boat #boatlife #boats #sailing #sailinglife #melbourne #melbournesailing

Jul 1

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

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

May 23

Ocean race ➪ Apollo Bay ⛵️ #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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Aug 20

A warm welcome to our orcv_racing friends who raced to Geelong today as part of the ORCV Winter Series. Enjoy your stay and we wish you a safe return journey tomorrow. #rgyc #royalgeelongyachtclub #orcv #australiansailing #yachtingvictoria #coriobay #geelong #sailing

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

Feb 21

#orcv SSSC course

Mar 6

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

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 18

Oskar created a knot!!!! I am very very impressed #sailing #australiansailing #orcv

Aug 21

Thank you to orcv_racing for organising such great weekend. Great results for our boat Vagabond, hard work pays off… Thank you for my amazing wife lauren.wittrup for looking after all the kids and letting me doing what I love #sailingaustralia #sailingyacht #orcv

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 28

When the ocean becomes a pond, fun is in order. #ORCVApolloBay2019 📷Faster Forward
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May 18

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

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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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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Aug 15

We’re excited to welcome the ORCV fleet to Geelong this coming weekend! ⛵️ Posted withregram • orcv_racing With 40 yachts already entered. Are you looking to be part of the fleet heading to Geelong on the ORCV Winter Series? Entries close Wednesday 17th August here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or follow the link in the bio Photo Dave Hewison
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Dec 13

Let’s shake off 2020 with a fun day sailing and a shortened course. The ORCV Cock of the Bay will happen this Boxing Day using a revised 22nm 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 invites you be part of the spectacle with 60 boats already entered. Learn more about the event and enter here http://ow.ly/RBsy50CJF7l 📷Dave Hewison
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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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Mar 8

The competition is going to be fierce for the ORCV 50th King Island Race, which starts at 1500 hours on 11 March off Queenscliff, with competitors playing for something far more important than sheep stations – crayfish and King Island cheeses. Read the predictions by following the link in bio to the King Island News Photo credits: Primitive Cool by Michael Currie
Lily Stellmaker - Matt Fahey
The Crayfish - ORCV Media
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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 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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Jul 31

We ease into the next ocean season on September 17th with the first of the West Offshore Coastal Sprints. A great way to test your boat and crew before heading onto a longer category 2 race such as Devonport in October or Hobart in December. The start will be just after sunrise. A course for those who are dedicated to racing and another for those looking to join the cruising division. The sprints offer a short 55nm race which will have you home again that night. What a great way to stretch your sea legs again and enjoy a different style of racing just outside the heads. Entries are open now https://www.orcv.org.au/about-the-series or click on the link it the bio and head to the calendar of races.
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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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Sep 16

Thank you orcv_racing for my new neck warmer #orcv #best #sailingclub #intheword

Jul 17

Cartouche starting the M2V #cartouche #M2V #ORCV #BOAT #YACHT #RBYC

Sep 4

⚡️Flashback ⏮⚡️ 4 consecutive seasons, 2007/08 to 2010/11, Paul Buchholz owner/skipper of eXtasea won the ORCV Offshore Championship and the Perry Fletcher Clipper Trophy. Today there are 3 ORCV Championships to aim for, Coastal, Offshore and Double Handed. With a large fleet in the 50th Melbourne to Hobart and the Devonport race over the Melbourne Cup Long weekend being a qualifier. This year’s sailing season is shaping up to be big, with the competition strong for all championships. Entry is automatic for those who qualify, learn more about the ORCV Championships here https://bit.ly/23Champions 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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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

Jun 8

Learn the basics of using Navionics to confidently use it in planning your next sailing adventure. For ORCV Members you can register to attend at no cost and for Non ORCV members there's a small cost of $50 to attend. Join the Fundamentals of Navigation Course to learn all the basics for coastal sailing the following week. Join the Navigation courses:
- Navionic the Basics
- Fundamentals of Navigation
Each course is booked separately and there are no pre-requisites on the knowledge required. Bookings essential. www.orcv.org.au or click on the link 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

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⛵️

Mar 4

30 boats on the starting block!!! Looking forward to it 🤢🤮#orcv #sailing #racing

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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Nov 2

It was "Paradise in Melbourne" as crews came together to enjoy the first day of racing in over 3 months with the ORCV Back to Sailing Celebration last Saturday. There were smiles and excitement with all happy to be out in the fresh air and able to shake off the cobwebs. Follow the link in the bio to read all about the race or head over to the orcv.org.au website. For more photos of the day, head over to Facebook for the full album. Photo Dave Hewison #orcv #oceansailing #sailing #sail #yachting #yachts #sailmelbourne #portphillipbay #sailingadventure #goodtobeback #nomorelockdowns #freedomday #freedom #sailingclub #sailingclubs #keelboats #keelboatsailing #keelboatsailors #oceanracing #bundaberg #sailinginstagram #instayacht #paradise #melbourne #celebration #shakeoff #cometogether #sailinglife #sailingtime #sailingpassion

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 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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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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Mar 11

With light winds overnight the fleet are slowly making their way to Grassy on the 50th ORCV Melbourne to King Island race. We saw overnight the majority of the fleet start in an easterly direction with a smaller number choosing to hug the coastline to the West. As they all come back towards the rhumline, it's going to be a matter of where the wind hits first to who will win the crayfish prize. Photo of skipper of Audere Josh Thring settling in to the race. Photo Ben onboard Audere
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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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Mar 23

With nearly 200 people present Monday night, it truely was a Celebration for ORCV Members, Volunteers and Race Winners. A fantastic night and great community spirit to help finally celebrate being awarded Australian Sailing National - Club of the Year. Thank you to all those who attended to make it a great night to remember and to Alistair Murray AM from Australian Sailing for helping present the volunteer awards. To see all the photos of the night, head over to the ORCV Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OceanRacingClub/photos/pcb.7032772690126039/7032752783461363/ Photos Dave Hewison
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Mar 1

50 years ago this image was used to promote the Melbourne to Hobart "Westcoaster" yacht race. The race that followed the path of the Heemskerck, the square rig boat of Abel Tasman down the West Coast of Tasmania. The race concept was to promote, develop and encourage ocean racing in Victoria and Tasmania. With nearly 40 yachts already entered in the 50th race to start on 27th December 2022, there's going to be great competition and camaraderie as we celebrate and race once again towards Hobart. Join this iconic race www.melbournehobart.com
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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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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.

Apr 6

Grab a sailing friend and you've got yourself the crew needed to be part of the 2022 ORCV Double Handed Bay race Sunday May 1st at 10am. Race as an individual boat or as part of a team. With a 21nm course and longer legs, there's plenty of variety to offer all sailors. Teams can be based on a club or across clubs, just let the Race Director know by 12 noon on Friday April 29 your team name and who is in your team. Entries open https://www.orcv.org.au/double-handed-about-the-race or head over to the link in the bio. Photo Jade Cole
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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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May 18

They are incredible and give so much. Our racing, training and membership base are a testament to our volunteer's dedication. We all thank you
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Mar 30

The Beyond the Bay Program is back and ready for you to join. If you've wanted to join the growing fleet in the ORCV races or dream of sailing north to warmer waters for winter. The popular ORCV Beyond the Bay program kicks off again on May 25th 2022. The program will give you the knowledge and confidence needed to allow you to take your own boat and crew beyond the confines of Port Phillip. Designed to give you the necessary information and practical skills to help you plan and complete an overnight cruising passage or participate in a race. This includes exiting and returning through Port Phillip Heads, with the assistance of a guiding mentor, and includes organised sailing and training events, including the Overnight Navigators Challenge and a Bass Strait Coastal Passage. The Beyond the Bay program runs from 25th May through to 22nd October 2022 and has limited spots so please book early. More details and bookings can be made by clicking on the link in the bio
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Aug 16

If you are looking to test out some new boat gear or new crew before heading on for a longer ocean race. Join the West Offshore Products Sprints, first race September 17, 6.45am start. Enjoy some day coastal racing in company which will have you home that night. Entries are open https://www.orcv.org.au/about-the-series or head over to the calendar of racing from the link in the bio. Photo Rohan Williams .
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May 31

Tasmanians prepare for assault on 50th Melbourne to Hobart. Having not tried his hand at the Melbourne to Hobart "Westcoaster", Brett McKay skipper of Jazz Player was the first to sign up for the 50th Melbourne to Hobart. Racing as crew in a number of Westcoasters, including the 25th race, Andrew Jones skipper of Advantedge has said for them it's the "Hobart" of choice this year and will enjoy the race together with his 21 year old son. There's a rich history of Tasmanian's and the race. Read more about the history and the current fleet on www.orcv.org.au or click on the link in the bio. Photo Beau Outteridge, the yacht Rumbeat
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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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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

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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Aug 11

114 years on, the Rudder Cup will run again as crew test themselves and compete in the first Category 2 race of the ORCV Offshore Season this Melbourne Cup long weekend. https://www.orcv.org.au/deveonport-about-the-cup Photo Bruno Cocozza
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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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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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Mar 14

Rozinante II wins slow dance to Grassy in 50th King Island Race. Rozinante II’s skipper, Andrew Middleton, joined the race last year as part of the rally, which the ORCV introduced to encourage more owners to step up to Category 2 racing. Since then, he has gone on to regularly do Cat 3 races, but the King Island Race was his maiden Cat 2 race – and he won.... Read more about the race click on the link in the bio and follow to the King island News Photo Steb Fisher
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Jul 26

The South Aussies are coming with a clear mission. Winning the 50th Melbourne to Hobart "Westcoaster." Read more about who and their backgrounds here https://bit.ly/50SAM2H or click on the link in the bio Photo Richard Bennett www.richardbennett.com.au
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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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May 24

Good news for those thinking of doing their safety and sea survival (SSS) full course and refresher. It's now 1 day in person with your theory completed prior via the ORCV self-paced online system. Our certified trainers take you through the theory content and share their knowledge with video, images and engaging content. Learn at your pace from the comfort of your home and complete the theory prior to your practical day. Enrol for the next practical day on June 5th to start your SSS journey. Click on the link in the bio to book your place now.
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Apr 13

The Beyond the Bay Program is designed for any sailor who wants the knowledge and experience to join the growing fleet of boats in ORCV races or for those who dream of sailing north to warmer waters for winter. The popular ORCV Beyond the Bay program kicks off again on May 25th 2022 and will give you the knowledge and confidence needed to allow you to take your own boat and crew beyond the confines of Port Phillip. Designed to give you the necessary information and practical skills to help you plan and complete an overnight cruising passage or participate in a race. This includes exiting and returning through Port Phillip Heads, with the assistance of a guiding mentor, and includes organised sailing and training events, including the Overnight Navigators Challenge and a Bass Strait Coastal Passage. The Beyond the Bay program runs from 25th May through to 22nd October 2022 and has limited spots so please book early. More details and bookings can be made here. https://www.orcv.org.au/training/beyond-the-bay
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Apr 28

Jones and McKenzie have a long history with the Melbourne to Hobart race. 1990 at age 26, Jones skippered Paladin to an overall win. Onboard was McKenzie as crew for his maiden ocean race. 1999, they raced together on Cadibarra 7 to be the sole finisher and ultimate winner. With careful selection of their new boat Ginan, they return to try and win the 50th Melbourne to Hobart "Westcoaster". Read more about them and their boat at www.orcv.org.au or follow the link in the bio to the ORCV Website as we wish them well on this quest. Photo Sail Peninsula
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Apr 25

Tim Olding's Summit 35 Vertigo, won the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) 55 nm West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race on a perfect sailing day. Sailing under beautiful sunshine with a 10 knot SE wind, eleven yachts competed in the Bass Strait race that started off Queenscliff just before dawn on Saturday 23rd April. The win puts Vertigo in second position behind Jeff Sloan’s Archambault A35 Archie in the ORCV Coastal Championship Series leading into the final race, the popular 52 nm Apollo Bay race on 14th May. Olding commented “We had a really good upwind leg, having taken a gamble to head left and inshore to maintain boat speed. We led the fleet at the bottom mark but couldn’t hold Hot Chipps on the 2nd downwind leg, with an extra eleven feet of water length, they just took off.” Olding went onto to say “I share the helm now with my daughter Clare. We really like the Coastal Sprint format as it’s great for building crew confidence and identifying sea sickness and how crew operate before embarking on a longer ocean race. In preparing for the upcoming 50th Melbourne to Hobart ‘Westcoaster’, these coastal races in Bass Strait are great training for us. Racing in Bass Strait is sometimes challenging, but always a lot of fun.” he went on to say, “We head to Queenscliff on Friday afternoon and have a great pub meal and good night’s rest which is key when ocean racing.” There was also good news for the growing Victorian ocean sailing fleet with Garry McCarten’s, Jeanneau 44 DS Skullduggery joining the race. With a couple of new crew members McCarten commented “these races really do extend the fun and provide a great experience for our cruising type boat outside the bay. We used the Code 0 in the first leg and were really happy with how that worked making good ground against Robert D’Arcy’s, Northshore 369 Foggy Dew, that was until we needed to duck a ship.” McCarten added with a smile on his face “We’re not always competitive against the pure racing boats, but we really do enjoy the experience of ocean sailing and we do really like that we’re home Saturday night.”
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Aug 12

With 40 yachts already entered. Are you looking to be part of the fleet heading to Geelong on the ORCV Winter Series? Entries close Wednesday 17th August here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or follow the link in the bio Photo Dave Hewison
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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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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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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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Apr 20

Entries close April 26th for the ORCV Double Handed Bay race. It's a bay course of approx 21nm with longer legs to ensure you learn what it takes to sail double-handed. Race for an individual race prize or create a team of 4 yachts from yacht within your club or any grouping you like across clubs. Get creative and give your team a name. The lowest team score wins. All category 5 boats welcome https://www.orcv.org.au/double-handed-about-the-race Photo Dave Hewison
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May 23

We are looking for donations to help fund the replacement of the ORCV Van. With all donations being fully tax-deductible, we are now racing to source a replacement vehicle and fit it out ready to head to Devonport in November. Sadly the recovery from insurance is a long way off the replacement and fit-out cost. If you would like to contribute in another way, please contact Simon via the details on our donations page. Donations can be made here https://asf.org.au/projects/ocean-racing-club-of-victoria Or head over the link in the bio.
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Apr 30

Last chance to join the 69th Apollo Bay race. Entries close tomorrow https://www.orcv.org.au/apollo-bay-about-the-race or click on the link in the bio and head to the orcv website Photo Glen Cowan
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Feb 2

Entries close February 6th for the 2nd West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint. Enter now to avoid missing out. https://www.orcv.org.au/about-the-series Photo Pavel Cherepanov
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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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May 9

Four back to back handicap wins for Jim Searle on the Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster. The first three on Hot Prospect, a Farr 1104 in 1977, 78 and 79 and in 1980 on his new boat Relentless. Accepting the Heemskerk trophy is Jim Searle (right) with Tasmania grazier Guy Ellis (left), skipper of Anaconda. Race winners in each division in 1977 were also presented with a gold plated solid silver ingots hand painted by Pro Hart.
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Apr 14

Autumn, a great time to be ocean racing. Sail in company and try these category 3 ocean races. West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint race 3 (entries close 17th April for the 55nm approx on April 23rd) and Apollo Bay (52nm on May 14th). Enter the races www.orcv.org.au Photo Geoffery Onions
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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

May 22

With winds that seen to be holding, the fleet are having a great "Great Ocean Road Sail". Photo orcv competitors
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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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Mar 8

King Island delights awarded as this years prize. White Noise blitzes opposition in ORCV’s 49th King Island Race. Read all about race here https://www.orcv.org.au/king-island-blog/5228-wrapki2021. Congratulations to all who participated in this year's race and rally and thank you to the volunteers and our host the King Island Boat Club.
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Apr 6

Apollo Bay Race, May 22nd. Some say we leave the best race till last on the calender. Sail in company along with the Great Ocean Road "Sail" to Apollo Bay. Being coastal and 52nm this race is Category 3 Entries are open now https://www.orcv.org.au/apollo-bay-about-the-race
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Apr 13

It's official. From 1 July 2021, Category 1 & 2 ocean races will offer the carriage of a satellite phone as an alternative to HF radio. The ORCV is passionate about safety and reducing barriers to entry into ocean racing, embracing new technologies, reducing costs and the compliance burden where it is intrinsically safe to do so. We have pioneered the use of Satellite Phones in lieu of HF radio in our ocean race over several years. In recent years, many would have seen that the ORCV has been granted dispensation from the Australian Sailing Special Regulations to use Sat Phones in lieu of HF radio in Cat 1 & 2 ocean races.
Read more about the changes to the Australian Sailing special regulations here https://www.sailingresources.org.au/news/ais-sat-phones-and-hf-radio/ or see the article on the website http://ow.ly/aGlc50EnaTm
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