ORCV Melbourne to Port Fairy (M2PF)

Spot me a Twenty?

You know I'm good for it. I'll even give you change... You see our mates at Tidetech have got a cracking deal. Two days for $19.00, seven days for just $37.00!

The detailed model, which was first released by oceanographic data specialists Tidetech for the Tassie Trio events at the end of 2009, with 2 nautical mile resolution and is available in 30 minute time steps. The image below demonstrates the detail of the data and highlights the benefit of knowing the direction and strength of the tides on the course to Port Fairy.

The Bass Strait Tidal Model has been produced by internationally recognised Oceanographer and Tidetech Director, Dr Roger Proctor. Roger was previously the tidal consultant to the UK Olympic Sailing team, where he developed advanced tidal models for Quingdao, Busan, Barcelona, Sydney and Atlanta. A senior scientist with the world leading, Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory, he helped develop the UK storm surge forecasting system and more recently, he developed the first tidal model for the Whitsundays in 2009.

The model is a fantastic new tool for yachts competing in the Melbourne to Port Fairy yacht race and other Bass Strait events. Used in conjunction with Tidetech’s Ocean Current products, competitors can sail the race courses with oceanographic data at their fingertips.

Competitors who subscribe to Tidetech can access:

• Ocean Current data from CSIRO.
• Sea Surface Temperature data from CSIRO.
• Bass Strait Tidal Stream Model - 2nm resolution 30 minute time intervals
• Tidetech presents its data in GRIB format which is compatible with the following navigation software:
• Expedition
• Maxsea
• Adrena
• Deckman (current only).

Users can also download our Free Viewer, for an easy method of accessing the files.

Tidetech is interfaced with Expedition, which means you can now download data from Tidetech, directly into the software. Tidetech is also a licensed Expedition dealer, so you can also contact us to purchase a full version of Expedition Navigation software. The cost of Subscription to Tidetech is:

Visit www.tidetech.org to subscribe before the M2PF race or contact them on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Now that's gotta be QED.

By John Curnow