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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Aug 25

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

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

Oct 27

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

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

Jun 4

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

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 1

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

Jul 2

Dawn Patrol #ORCV #HBYC

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.

Nov 3

Hay dias qye no estan nada mal, reencuentro con viejos amigos y mantener la llama viva por mucho que joda.
#putcrew #orcv #noracnoparty #porto #novanahacermecambiar

Jul 1

Sənsə nə təsadüf deyirdin dedi🌼orcvv
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Mar 6

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

Sep 11

“Praise of contributions made to the ORCV, should not be missed". At Tuesday night's AGM we honoured Angus Fletcher with a Posthumously awarded Life Membership, the highest honour that any member can be awarded. We also recognised Delma Dunoon with Volunteer of the Year and award Gary Tomlins and Delma Dunoon with Honorary Memberships. We also welcomed David Taylor to the General Committee. Read more on these awards by following the link in the bio. 3 Cheers please.
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Dec 26

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

Jul 3

#apocalypsenow #ORCV #HBYC #ONYX

Dec 28

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

Dec 28

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

Jul 27

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

Reposted from the fab team orcv_racing 👏
Once a year, the ORCV has a permit to allow the offshore sailor to get familiar with the correct way to deploy marine distress flares from a boat. Only entrants to the ORCV Winter Series Race 1 on June 19th can participate. Entries are open for Race 1 or the series here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or follow the link in the bio for Winter Series. 📷Bruno Cocozza
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Jul 3

Heading 180• #ORCV #HBYC #ONYX

Dec 26

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

May 23

Ocean race ➪ Apollo Bay ⛵️ #orcv

Dec 28

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

Dec 29

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

Jul 7

Last Sunday the Women Skipper and Navigator race was postponed due to weather with many still choosing to use this as an opportunity to train, learn and build their experiences. Some headed out to practice for heavy weather sailing, some waited for the front to pass and heading home in calmer conditions with a "full dress rehearsal". Skullduggery even sent through a perfect logbook and used this to run the course as if they were racing later after the front had passed. Mark your diaries for Sunday 29th August and get ready. We anticipate running again the women skipper and navigator race in combination with the novice skippers race as we return from Geelong. NOR out soon. 📷Skullduggery crew
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Nov 10

Viejos tiempos de Gloria....
#zetazeroalfa #ovniracclubvalladolid #orcv #valladolid #ultrasrvcf #garrahispanica #elovni #rac #nationalist #rocknacionalista

Aug 22

Welcome to No Mans Land skippered by Sal Balharrie Sal Balharrie’s No Mans Land has been making waves in the ORCV fleet, as the all-female team grows and builds their skills together to take on ocean racing. Sal purchased No Mans Land, Bruce Taylor’s Chutzpah38, and put together a team a little over a year ago by posing a simple question to the potential crew; “Would you like to learn how to sail?” Fast forward to the recent ORCV winter series races, and No Mans Land has been pushing their Sydney 38 rivals and constantly building their ability as a tight-knit crew. Purchased with the goal of bringing more women into sailing, No Mans Land has been as much about building a culture as it has been about winning races; the focus of the boat is always about doing things safely and well and setting a new personal best every time the boat heads out on the water. After finishing 23 minutes behind the next Sydney38 in the first race of the ORCV Winter Series, Sal set the mission statement to her crew for the second race – riding on their hip all day was the benchmark. Achieving this goal alongside a great mid-fleet result and a steadily growing mark of respect amongst their competitors, Sal commented that the nights away on the boat and mingling with the crew from other boats was a real highlight of the longer format races. No Mans Land is focussed on ocean racing moving forward, as the sea miles and experience of those on board steadily increases with every race they compete in. They are looking forward to the remaining race of the ORCV Winter Series, as well as the ocean events throughout the fast-approaching summer season. The goal remains to always improve on the previous result, and edge ever ahead on the water and in the results! 📷(Boat photo Michael Currie, Crew shot Nadine Tabak)
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Mar 15

Otro de los primeros logos utilizados, si no me equivoco en alguna bufanda y sobretodo en el mítico OVNI .
#ponmeuntercio #putcrew #orcv

Jul 27

2022 will see two iconic races celebrate their 50th anniversary. Expressions of interest for the 50th King Island in March 2022 and the 50th Melbourne to Hobart in December 2022 are being taken here We invite you to register your interest in being part of history here .https://www.orcv.org.au/club/celebration-races or click on the link in the bio and follow the website link. Photo: From the archives of Chris Furey, sometime in the early 80's.
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Jul 3

A little wet for some... Well that was fast with loads of wind for the 45 yachts who participated and we congratulate the following boats and crew for the ORCV Winter Series Race 2 to Blairgowrie. A little wet on PPI as shown here. Well done to the crew of PPI overall winner based on AMS and the
Blairgowrie Ice Bucket AMS 1st PPI 2nd Reflection 3rd Alien
ORCc 1st Primitive Cool 2nd Patriot 3rd Wicked
PHS 1st PPI 2nd Primitive Cool 3rd Ca Bouge
DH - AMS 1st Ragnar 2nd Silver Cloud 3rd Maverick
DH - ORCc 1st Ragnar 2nd Maverick
DH - PHS 1st Lady J, 2nd Silver Cloud 3rd Ragnar
Line Honours - Primitive Cool Full results here https://www.orcv.org.au/results/2020-21/2021MWS/series.htm?ty=50916 Thank you Blairgowrie for hosting us. 📷PPI crew
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Dec 14

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

Dec 18

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

Apr 26

Experienced yachtsman David Lynch and his son Andrew, newly initiated into the joys of ocean racing, have successfully sailed their Northshore 369 Pegasus into the lead of the of the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Series. The pair, who finished Race 3 in second place to Justin Brenan’s Alien on the weekend, are co-owners of Pegasus. And while the duo has raced together one way or another for 40 years, Andrew is new to offshore racing, launching into it via the ORCV’s new Category 3 series. Read more here http://bit.ly/2021CS3Wrap 📷Geoff Onions sandringhamyachtclub
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Dec 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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Dec 22

Important dates regarding the holiday period 😊

Mar 15

Looking ahead, being ready and then providing clear communication from the bow to trimmers and helm will ensure your boat maintains boat speed as you manoeuvre other boats and the course. The new ORCV course, Bowman Essentials, Master the Pointy End teaches you all the tricks and tips needed to be a master of the bow yourself. Learn from Pete, an ex America's Cup bowman with over 30 years experience www.orcv.org.au 📷Dave Hewison
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Mar 14

Melbourne to Port Fairy is back on the calendar this Easter. Join the race or rally with early bird rates closing Monday 15th March 9am. Bring your family and stay on to enjoy a weekend away. Enter here www.orcv.org.au 📷Rob Blackburn
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Apr 14

14 entries so far for the third race of the West Offshore Product Coastal Sprint series. A number of boats are within sight of the series leader Pegasus. It's a race that starts in daylight and takes you approx. 55nm along a coastal route and will have you home that night. Entries close Monday 19th April at 9am. https://www.orcv.org.au/about-the-series 📷Glenn Fitzgerald
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Apr 28

⚡#flashback 2019 Double "handed" above and below the yacht. This year the race is back as the Carnival of Sail. There are spinnaker and non spinnaker divisions for double handed and spinnaker for 4+autohelm. The ORCV offers short handed divisions in all ocean races and this bay race is not only fun but a great way to give short handed sailing a go, work out what you may need to brush up on and grow your knowledge of how to keep the boat moving. Entries are open, just click on the link in the bio and then the button for Carnival of short handed sailing. Alternatively, copy and paste this link out https://www.orcv.org.au/double-handed-blog/5233-2021dh
📷Dave Hewison
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Aug 29

⚡Flashback 2019 Winter Series racing to Geelong August 2019. How lucky were we to get in so much racing this past year. When we can we will be back doing what we enjoy. 📷Dave Hewison
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Aug 18

If you need to service your life raft or life jacket, get in touch with Harry at West Offshore Products. Special rates are on offer for all ORCV members if let him know you're a member. More details click on the link in the bio
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Dec 25

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

Jul 6

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

Apr 19

Pegasus (SM0369) skippered by Andrew and David Lynch have “enjoyed the coastal races to date, a great initiative” and lead the West Offshore Coastal Series after two races (based on AMS). With more wind and two races to go, the challenge is on. Read more about this weekends 24 entrants and lead into the race here https://www.orcv.org.au/club-blog/5235-cs3lead2021 or follow the link in the bio to the article. 📷Bruno Cocozza
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Apr 9

Short handed sailing has been a long time favourite of the ORCV. Try your hand at it, entering Double Handed or 4+Autohelm over a newly designed bay course. Double handed entrants can enter with or without spinnaker too. Have some fun on the bay with the Carnival of Short Handed Sailing this coming 8th May. It’s a new course with longer legs. An ideal race for those thinking of sailing longer distances short handed. Entries are open now https://www.orcv.org.au/double-handed-about-the-race or click on the link in the bio and then Carnival of Short handed Sailing. 📷Dave Hewison
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Dec 27

Front page of The Australian talking about the ORCV Melbourne to Devonport Rudder Cup
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/rudder-cup-after-sydney-to-hobart-cancelled-the-melbourne-to-devonport-race-is-back-in-the-limelight/news-story/cbaf53a5ddd0e82121cf78f85eb1f0a8
📷Steb Fisher
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Dec 28

#martiniracingac34 #kellycomposites #orcv #stebfisherphotography

Dec 18

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

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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Apr 8

There's another race just over there. April 24th is the 3rd West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint, a short 55nm race that starts and finishes around the heads to have you home that night. May 22nd is the last race for this ocean season with a sail in company on the Category 3 race to Apollo Bay. The last 2 races are coastal and category 3. Entries are open here www.orcv.org.au or click on the link in the bio. 📷White Spirit Crew
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Jun 19

Congratulations to John Patterson and the crew of Rush B45, taking out the overall win for Race 1 of the ORCV Winter Series. With 45 entrants from various clubs across the bay, there was a good mix of competition for all. Sensational to be back racing again. - Overall Winner 1st on AMS Rush (B45), 2nd Carrera S (AUS49005), 3rd Vertigo (R935)
- ORCc 1st Carrera S, 2nd Wicked (SM4), 3rd Ragnar (SM33)
- PHS 1st Carrera S, 2nd Rush, 3rd Primitive Cool (S777)
- DH (AMS) 1st Affirmative Action (AUS216), 2nd Godzilla R111, 3rd PP1 (AUS31)
- DH (ORCc) 1st Ragnar(Sm33), 2nd PP1, 3rd Maverick (Sm3600)
- DH (PHS) 1st Affirmative Action, 2nd Godzilla, 3rd PP1
- Non Spinnaker 1st True Colours (Sm444), 2nd ANA (R94B), 3rd Alliance (Sm4646)
- Line Honours Primitive Cool 📷Dave Hewison
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Jun 22

ORCV Winter Series sees Rush to the line in light winds. Forty five competitors enjoyed some close racing after the conclusion of the lockdown period last Saturday. It was a race of 17 nautical miles sailed in tricky light-winds where boat speed can make any sailor a tactical genius, and the aim of the game on Saturday was certainly to settle the boat and pick the right sails.... Read more here http://ow.ly/jryB50FfszP or click on the link in the bio 📷Dave Hewison
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Jun 25

July 3rd, Race 2 of the ORCV Winter series will start just after the on water flare drill. Yes, permits are in place. You must be part of the race to take part with entries closing Wednesday 30th June. Enter the race here http://ow.ly/HPlF50FieZn 📷Steb Fisher.
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Apr 27

Take up the challenge and be the one who has to know how to keep your boat moving. Sailing double handed or in the 4+ autohelm divisions means you get to try every position on the boat. There's nothing like doing the job to work out what you know or don't know. May 8th, right here on Port Phillip Bay, the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria is running the carnival of short handed sailing. The course is new with one large lap with 5 - 7nm legs between marks. These longer legs will allow you time to set, trim, adjust, trim. You don't need a full crew, just select 2 or 4 and you're ready to give it a go. Entries close May 2nd. More about the race here https://www.orcv.org.au/double-handed-blog/5233-2021dh Laurie and Tim Ford in this picture, competed in the Melbourne to Osaka yacht race multiple times and are masters of double handed sailing. 📷Ian McWilliams .
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Jul 21

Enjoy the benefits of membership. Support the club if you enjoy all that we do. Join and pay now with new memberships receiving 15 months of benefits (until 30th September 2022). Join here www.orcv.org.au/join Memberships starts at $125.00 per year. New members can join the upcoming courses and races and receive benefits immediately.
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Jul 21

We welcome Adrenalin skippered by Bernard Webber as a new member to the club. It’s hard to believe that the recent Winter Series race to Blairgowrie was the maiden voyage in Melbourne for 'Adrenalin' a Sydney 38 yacht. Having recently arrived from Sydney, Bernard explained “there was a lot of work to be done on her including replacing all the electronics, measuring for new sails and replacing all the skin fittings.” Finishing in the top third of the fleet and ahead of their arch-rivals of 'Faster Forward' and 'No Mans Land', “we were really pleased with her performance in this first race”. Bernie Webber has been involved with boats for some 60 years and together with Peter Little (ORCV Member too), they bought Adrenalin, a Sydney 38 to have some fun and match racing with similar boats. “Our intention is to stay local this year with some bay and club racing until the boat is up to scratch and her new sails in place to see how she really goes,” said Bernie. “I’ve done a lot of ocean racing, from sailing with Stan GIbson (Past ORCV Commodore) onboard Four Winds II in the 1970s and being part of the crew onboard ‘Ailsa’ who were the overall winners of the first Westcoaster in 1972, through to assisting Gerry Cantwell with Carrera S race Auckland to Noumea. I've sailed a number of Westcoasters and all the coastal races up the East Coast.” There's a lot of ocean miles completed and maybe one more in 2022 under consideration, but for now, let’s see how Adrenalin shapes up first. Photo: Michael Currie
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Apr 18

20 boats have now entered the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint next Saturday 24th April. These races are designed to get you out and stretching your legs on the ocean. Enjoy a daylight start with 50nm having them home that night. Entries close tomorrow https://www.orcv.org.au/about-the-series or click in the link in the bio and then Coastal Sprints 📷Michael Currie
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Jun 23

July 3rd is the next ORCV Winter Series Race with destination Blairgowrie. Preparation is underway at BYS and this time we have all the permits done and will start the race after the on water flare drill. We all know by now that we need to be flexible with the constantly changing restrictions. If are you considering racing, we need your help, by getting your entries in today to help with planning. The get together may be different to prior years so keep watching and enter so we can continue to plan. This link provides you with all you need to know about berthing, depths and how to enter by clicking on the link in the bio and reading the article Update on Blairgowrie race Or copy and paste this to your web browser http://ow.ly/BR0350FguPR 📷Dave Hewison
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Jun 16

Restriction have been lifted and YES we are racing this coming Saturday! This race incorporates an on water practice flare shoot and only those who enter the race can participate. Entries for Winter Series Race 1 close tonight at midnight. copy. this out https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or click in the link in the bio 📷Bruno Cocozza
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Jun 13

If we can, we will. Don't miss out on being part of Race 1 of the ORCV WInter Series this coming Saturday 19th June. Entries close Wednesday 16th at midnight. Should restriction not permit the race, you can apply a credit against race 3 or take a refund. Click on the link in the bio to enter or copy and paste this to your browser https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series 📷Bruno Cocozza
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Jun 30

There's something this weekend that will suit everyone. With 41 boats racing to Blairgowrie on Saturday and then 15 racing Sunday with the Women Skipper and Navigator race, there's options for every sailor. Entries to the Saturday race close tonight at midnight.
Women Skipper and Navigator entries close Friday. Here's what you need to do to enter either race https://www.orcv.org.au/club-blog/5256-2021wsr2 📷Bruno Cocozza
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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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May 17

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

May 23

The results are in for the 2021 (68th) ORCV Melbourne to Apollo Bay race. with Alien overall winner (based on AMS). Congratulations also to the following skippers and crew: AMS
1st 🏆 Alien R880 2nd 🥈 How Bizarre S13 3rd 🥉 Arcadia S17 ORCc
1st 🥇Patriot SM133 2nd 🥈 Vagabond S477 3rd 🥉 RMS Cole Walker SM2024 IRC
1st 🥇How Bizarre S13 2nd 🥈 Arcadia S17 3rd 🥉Patriot SM133 DH
1st 🥇Saltair R410 2nd 🥈Maverick SM3600 3rd 🥉RMS Cole - Walker SM2024 PHS
1st 🥇Goggo G7007 2nd 🥈 ALIEN R880 3rd 🥉Vagabond S477 Line Honours 🥇Goggo G7007 For full results click here https://www.orcv.org.au/results/2020-21/2021M2AB/series.htm?ty=47448 Thank you also to the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse for hosting our crews after arrival and a long day on the water. Photos various crew including Pavel (foggy dew), Aaron Cole onshore, Mark (Patriot), Geoff (Pegasus)
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Dec 28

#martiniracingac34 #kellycomposites #orcv #stebfisherphotography

Feb 10

Pasan los años y aquí seguimos...por mucho que os joda.
#awayoflife #blaudivision #250 #españa #putcrew #4065 #bajoelparaguas #undertheumbrella #orcv

Mar 30

With the Australian Sailing extension on expired Safety and Sea Survival certificates to expire on June 30th, we urge all those crew who have expired certificates to book in for the June refresher courses. With 18 months of expired certificates to refresh, don't miss out on your place. Bookings can be made here https://www.orcv.org.au/training/sss-refresher-course or click on the link in our bio
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Jan 4

#martiniracingac34 #kellycomposites #orcv #melbourneyachtrigging #ronstansailing #doylesailsvic #haurakidesign⚓️ #velocitek

Dec 28

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Mar 31

Follow the crews as they race on the Melbourne to Port Fairy race this Easter. Race starts 5.30am Friday April 2nd. Let's wish them well and fair winds and follow the fleet on Blue Water Tracks here https://race.bluewatertracks.com/2021-orcv-melbourne-to-port-fairy-race/boats 📷Bruno Cocozza
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Jan 15

Pics from recent #ORCV race to Mornington. Special Thanks to RBYC’s Andrew Poulton 🎥
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Apr 30

⚡#NEWSFLASH ⚡
Teams are back by popular request to the Carnival of Short Handed Sailing - May 8th. Teams of 4 yachts can come from any grouping, ie same boat design, friends, all females or from your home club. You will be competing for the Double-Handed Perpetual Teams Trophy (donated by Entire) which will be awarded to the team of yachts with the lowest total score calculated from AMS, ORCc, IRC or PHS handicap categories. Results from any racing division may count, although yachts entered in multiple divisions may only count one result. Teams may consist of up to four yachts with the best three results to count. In 2019, Ryan and Leo were overall winners (based on AMS) and also part of the team "Breaking Wind" made up of boats across clubs. Check out the amended NOR and Sailing Instructions and have your teams in by 12 noon Friday 7th May to the ORCV office. The Carnival of Short Handed Sailing entries close Tuesday midnight. https://www.orcv.org.au/double-handed-about-the-race
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Apr 24

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

Light conditions make for a challenging race. Read about the race here http://ow.ly/eSwH50EfKiX or click on the link in our bio Congratulations to
Carrera S, 1st on AMS, PHS and Line honours.
Foggy Dew 2nd on AMS and 3rd on PHS,
Tevake II with 3rd on AMS,
Maverick 2nd on PHS and 1st on DH
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Apr 24

🌺Lest We Forget 🌺 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning.
We will remember them. 📷Paulina Hryniewiecka
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Apr 25

⚡#flashback 2019⚡Ryan and Leo co skippers of Le Cascadeur were overall winners. 2 by 2 they came for fun on the bay. 2021 offers a new course, one lap of approximately 21nm with each leg being 5-7nm offers fun for those who wish to try short handed sailing. Enter divisions of double handed with and without spinnaker or gather 4 crew and join the 4+autohelm division. Join the race by clicking on the bio and then Carnival of Short Handed sailing. .
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Jun 9

What's your plans come Saturday June 19th? Celebrate being out of lockdown and come join the ORCV Winter Series Race 1 which starts with the on water distress flare practice session. Entries open https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or click on the link in the bio. For those looking to join the race and coming from afar, thank you to RBYC for offering some complimentary berthing on the Friday night prior to the race. To book these berths get in contact with media@orcv.org.au 📷Dave Hewison
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May 17

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

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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May 28

Another ORCV Apollo Bay race has been run and won, with Alien (R880) claiming victory as overall race winner. The fleet of 41 enjoyed a cool but sunny day on their run to Apollo Bay, with a breeze that turned fickle in the closing stages of the race. Whilst many yachts enjoyed a smooth run to Cape Patton, only a few managed to escape the wind shadow of the Otways, and make it to Apollo Bay before dark. Skipper of the winning boat, Justin Brenan, stated that the key to the race was being on the right part of the course, and working the sail configuration tirelessly. “A lot of boats followed the rhumb line and ended up in a dead patch, and several other boats went too far offshore and ended up paying a distance penalty. We aimed for the middle, and peeled between the asymmetric kite, code 0 and jib constantly, to keep the boat going at its best.” Goggo managed to claim line honours at 5:40pm, just beating Extasea and Cadibarra 8; with the following few hours seeing yachts jostling to make it around Mark AB and across the finishing line. With the fleet being split by those who followed the wind predictions and opted for the rhumb line drag race, and those who ventured further out and turned for Apollo Bay much later; the race was decided in the final 10 miles, when it all came down to who could find the breeze. Congratulations to all competitors who took part in this year’s race; full results can be found here: https://www.orcv.org.au/results/2020-21/2021M2AB/series.htm?ty=47448 Next race June 19, winter series race 1. Entries open www.orcv.org.au Photo: Direction and Fleet start Photo Aaron Cole
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Feb 4

There's more sailing on the horizon and ready for you and your crew. Entries are open for the King Island Race and Rally (March 6), Port Fairy is back on again with a Race or Rally (April 2) and then Coastal Sprint Race 3 (April 24). Category 2, 3 and a Rally. Entries are open here www.orcv.org.au 📷Bruce Parry
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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 11

ORCV ‘Rip Tour’ has been rescheduled to Sunday 18th April and now on the 115 ft ‘Peninsula Princess’ ferry. During the ‘Rip Tour’ experienced offshore navigators provide commentary on safely navigating the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. This makes for an informative and enjoyable day for boaties, fishermen, historians, beach walkers, surfers and holiday makers alike, so come along and get set to enjoy a memorable day out on Port Phillip Bay. https://www.orcv.org.au/training/rip-tour-of-port-phillip-heads or click in the link in the bio and select Rip Tour of Port Phillip Heads
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Aug 24

Enjoying the last days of winter on a Frexi way!
#sailing #drinklocal #indiebeer #frexioutdoors #frexibeer

May 21

Wish you were there? Enjoy the sail to Queenscliff and how the yacht each use this time for preparation, relaxation and enjoying such a beautiful day out on Port Phillip. You can follow the progress of the race right here or or on the ORCV website. Being a coastal race, you can also follow the yachts with AIS on Marine Traffic too. Fair winds to the 41 yachts and 287 crew racing in the 68th ORCV Melbourne to Apollo Bay race tomorrow. 📷Cyrus Allen, picture of Spirit of Downunder.
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May 18

It's not over, as there area number of contenders that could be crowned Offshore and Coastal Champion. The race to Apollo Bay this coming weekend often decides who will be crowned the overall winner. Check out the pre race predictions where Peter Davison skipper of Arcadia is leading the Offshore Championship by 10 points. More here https://www.orcv.org.au/club-blog/5246-2020champs 📷Paul Fitzpatrick on Hot Chipps.
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Jun 10

What cloud is that, and what is it indicate about the approaching weather? Join our online course, Weather for Sailors which looks at the fundamentals of weather needed for any sailor. Read about the course here https://www.orcv.org.au/training/weather-courses 📷John Hall
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#clouds #weather #sign #knowledge #sailors #cloudscape #journeys #yacht #yachting #sail #sailing #weatherwatch #boatinglife #sailinglife #visualsigns #yachtlife #sailors #sailingpassion #sailinglife #sailon #prepare #adventure #ocean #yachting #moonrising

Aug 14

Race 4 - August 28th will run in some format if restrictions allow. Keep thinking of entering, getting your crew ready as we seem to be always on a tight timeframe from been given the "green light" to race. Entries are open if you wish to enter https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series 📷Dave Hewison (Geelong Race 2019).
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#orcv #winterracing #winterseries #yachtracing #yachts #yacht #sail #sailmelbourne #sailingclub #sailing #sailyachts #instasailing #lifestyle #greenlight #keepthinking #beopen #geelong #thegoodlife #yachtlife #sailingpassion #instayachts

May 18

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

Jun 4

Once a year, the ORCV has a permit to allow the offshore sailor to get familiar with the correct way to deploy marine distress flares from a boat. Only entrants to the ORCV Winter Series Race 1 on June 19th can participate. Entries are open for Race 1 or the series here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series or follow the link in the bio for Winter Series. 📷Bruno Cocozza
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#orcv #safetyatsea #oceanracing #offshore #getfamiliar #flare #series #winter #winterseries #june19th #flares #safety
#safetyfirst #sssc #safetyatsea #liferaft #safety #melbourne #seasurvival #kingisland #seafarer #australiansailing #safesailing #yachting #yachts #sailing #sail #boating #boats #flaregun
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Jan 27

Aquellos infames y maravillosos años...
#hardbass #valladolid #putcrew #orcv #losdel84 #ultras

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

Entries are now open for the 2021 ORCV Winter Series. The first race is June 19th and starts off Royal Brighton. Race 2 is a passage race July 3rd takes you to the Blairgowrie destination where crews can stay and enjoy the wonderful Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron hospitality, warm meal and mingle with friends. Race 3 is a short passage race and Race 4 we sail to enjoy the hospitality of Royal Geelong. Enter the races individually or be part of the series scoring by entering them all now. Learn more and enter here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series 📷Steb Fisher
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#orcv #orcvwinterseries #series #yacht #yachting #sailing #firstrace #blairgowrie #winterseries #june19th #royalbrighton "#ilovesailing #sailinginstagram #sailingphotography #sailinglovers #sailingday #sailingworld #sailingtime #sailingpassion #sailingadventure #sailinglifestyle #sailingholiday #sailingship #portphillip

May 8

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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#instayacht #carnival #congratulations #executivedecision #lightwinds #colewalker #royalbrighton #orcv #dayout #yachting #yacht #offshoresailing #sail #sailing #yachtrace #boating #teamwork #doublehanded #yacht #yachting #sailmelbourne #oceanracing #boatinglife #yachtclub
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Mar 7

#oldtimes #orcv #valladolid #lovegraffhatecommies #graffiti #ultrasstreetart #streetart

May 18

They say, volunteers are the "salt of the earth" but in our case we say they are our "salties". As a volunteer lead club, we say thank you to all those who give their time freely and enriching the lives of others.
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. #Recognise #Reconnect #Reimagine #orcv #volunteers #sailing #oceanracing #ocean #thankyou #yourspecial #volunteerweek #NVW2021 #waveforvolunteers.

Jan 20

February 20 and 21st will be the return of the Safety and Sea Survival (SSSC) 2 day course. For those intending to join the Melbourne to King Island, Melbourne to Apollo Bay or a Coastal Sprint, we recommend you book quickly. With covid restrictions being observed, places are limited. www.orcv.org.au
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#orcv #safetyfirst #sssc #safetyatsea #liferaft #oceanracing #safety #melbourne #survival #course #seasurvival #kingisland #apollobay #seafarer #australiansailing #safesailing #yachting #yachts #sailing #sail #boating #boats
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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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#instayacht #carnival #congratulations #executivedecision #lightwinds #colewalker #royalbrighton #orcv #dayout #yachting #yacht #offshoresailing #sail #sailing #yachtrace #boating #teamwork #doublehanded #yacht #yachting #sailmelbourne #oceanracing #boatinglife #yachtclub
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Feb 16

Por fin!!! Esperando tiempo para poder abrir la botella.
#orcv #brotherhood #pucela #putcrew #freedom #pow #podrancedernuestrosmurosnonuestroscorazones #Emi

Jan 15

Pics from recent #ORCV race to Mornington. Special Thanks to RBYC’s Andrew Poulton 🎥
#martiniracingac34 #kellymarine #doylesailsvic #haurakidesign
#melbourneyachtrigging #ronstansailing #velocitek