2025 Melbourne to King Island Final Reminders
Have you read the latest Sailing Instructions?
It is amazing how often people haven’t read them or haven’t read the latest version, its all on the race web site including Notices to Competitors.
Arrival and berthing information
Refer to appendix D of the SIs. Remember to use VHF72 after finishing and talk to KIBC. Follow exactly the instructions given by the tender driver and berth where they ask you to. We are using the fisherman’s moorings so follow their instructions to leave the moorings in good order. DO NOT use moorings other than those directed to.
Tender Service
The water police are monitoring the event, the KI boat club have asked everyone to wear a life jacket on the tender transfer service to avoid a fine. Consider bringing a waterproof bag for your personal gear.
Biosecurity on King Island
Biosecurity Tasmania will provide a biosecurity bag to King Island Boat Club for crew to dispose of any biosecurity matter (fruit and vegetables) that may still be onboard upon your arrival on King Island. Please use the yellow biosecurity near the wharf area. Better still take nothing of concern on shore with you and take it back with you.
For more information: click here
Meals at KIBC
King Island Boat Club is putting in a huge volunteer effort to provide hot meals and drinks for you. Please show courtesy by at least coming in for an hour or so after the race (even if you are keen to head home straight away). Let them know how much we appreciate them doing so. A smile and a word of thanks goes a long way. See the menu at the end of this page.
Leave at Home document
There is a Leave at Home document available for you to fill out and leave at home with your family and emergency contact, see the ORCV race web site to download.
Skeds
Similarly, the Sked sheets are also available on the ORCV race web site.
Race tracker
Supporters can follow the race using the Blue Water Tracks link on the ORCV web site.
Don’t forget to add your photo to your Blue Water Tracks profile as well as ensure your boat and crew profiles are up to date. Details of how to update are found here:
Skipper & Crew Tracker Instructions - ORCV
Race Director contacts
The Race Director phone numbers (for operational needs only) during a race are:
- Race Director 1: 0418 396 605 carried by Martin Vaughan
- Race Director 2 (Start only): 0418 396 465 carried by Ray Shaw
- Email:
race.director@orcv.org.au
Media matters
Please join the competitor WhatsApp Channel, the link has been sent to you via SMS. The best photo/video will win a prize. This allows us to share your experiences with a wider audience in order to grow participation in ocean racing – so thank you. This WhatsApp group is for competitors only so please don’t add non-participants.
Send any photos or articles to
Presentation
We have moved the presentation event to 7pm Saturday, any further changes will be notified by SMS.
Safety related matters
Keep your VHF on Ch16 and ensure the volume is turned up. We may need you to help others or you may need them to help you. Keep your mobile and Satphones on too and ensure you can hear them ring.
