ORCV takes the Australian Sailing Sports Promotion VIC
ORCV Awarded Australian Sailing Sports Promotion Award
We're thrilled to share that we've been honoured with the prestigious Australian Sailing - Victoria 2023 Sports Promotion Award!
At the heart of our organisation lies a passion for forging meaningful connections within the sailing community, inspiring novice and seasoned sailors, and showcasing the remarkable camaraderie and teamwork that...
Shimmer sparkles, but Patriot shines
Shimmer sparkles, but Patriot shines in the first race of the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint.
The West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 1 delivered a glorious sunny day of sailing, with impressive performances on the water. Conditions proved fast and furious, with wind speeds reaching up to 30 knots towards the end of the day. This created a challenging environment for sailors,...
Coastal Sprint Race 1 Reminders
All compliance and race details are in the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions. Everything you need to know is in these documents. Click here to view.
Start: Off Queenscliff, Saturday, 16 September 2023, 9:0 am (unless alternative arrangements are made).
Course: Will be...
Sunshine, Sails, and Skill Building: Novice Return Series from Geelong
Sunshine, Sails, and Skill Building: Novice Return Series from Geelong
On Sunday, a fleet of 16 boats assembled in front of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, ready to sail in the Novice Return Series. This special race isn't solely about the finish line—it's a celebration of inclusivity and growth in sailing. The Novice Return Series encourages skippers to shuffle crew roles and introduce newcomers...
Practice and Teamwork Propel Patriot's Win
Practice and Teamwork Propel Patriot's Win
A captivating weekend of sailing unfolded as the Discount Yachting Winter Series: Destination Race to Geelong took centre stage. A fleet of 44 boats converged at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club start line where entrants displayed their competitive natures.
The race commenced with a 17-knot westerly wind yet quickly challenged competitors with gusts of...
Wicked Persistence and Strategy for the Win
Wicked Persistence and Strategy for the Win
It was an absolutely glorious winter day for the Discount Yachting Winter Series Race 3 from Brighton to Sandringham. The race commenced with 34 boats, clear blue skies and winds of 8–10 knots. There was a spectacular display of spinnakers as the fleet came down the course. Just as Carrera S rounded the last marker, the wind diminished,...
Race Director & Incident Management Training
Race Management Team
Since the ORCV’s establishment as the Organising Authority for Victoria’s offshore racing, the club has maintained an enviable record for the safe and efficient conduct of our offshore racing program.
This record rests on three pillars:
Together with Australian Sailing, setting appropriate safety standards and ensuring a competitor compliance regime.
Training...
An impressive victory for Ari Abrahams’s Fargo
Discount Yachting Winter Series Race 1:
An impressive victory for Ari Abrahams’s Fargo
Race 1 of the Discount Yachting Winter Series proved to be a test of skill, determination, and resilience for skippers and crew of the twenty-seven yachts who took part in challenging winter conditions on Port Phillip. The 28 nautical mile race started with strong northerly winds between 22-25...
ORCV Announced Special Award Recipients
Ocean Racing Club of Victoria announces Awards recipients
The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) takes great pleasure in announcing the recipients of its annual Ocean Racing Awards for the 2022/2023 season, which were held at a gala dinner at Royal Yacht Club of Victoria on the weekend. These winners were selected from nominations from the members.
Ocean Racer of the...