DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series - Geelong

Final Reminders

Dear Skippers & Crew,

Some information about our upcoming race and overnight stay at Royal Geelong Yacht Club.

Just a reminder, that we are guests to RGYC so please follow instructions when you arrive at the club and please do not berth in any other location than what you are allocated. 

We love our destination racing so we encourage you to have dinner at RGYC and if the kitchen gets a little busy, take a moment to enjoy the company of your fellow members and being in Geelong.

Don't forget too, to drop by the  pop up shop which will be at the RGYC clubhouse on your arrival.  

Race sign-on:

We will be using TopYacht sign-on for both Races.

Use the link below to sign on and use the checkboxes select your crew on board. Please ensure all crew details are filled out.
      http://tymob.net.au/mycrew.php?evid=1739

Race Start:

Please note that Race 4 starts off the Geelong side of the main shipping channel (not RBYC).

Presentation and Meals:

Presentation will be held from 6pm in the Dining room.  After the presentation we will have a guest speaker Dr Prue Francis, so please stay on and support.

Please support RGYC by staying on for dinner to enjoy their hospitality.

Dinner: A limited dinner menu will be available at RGYC. Pay on the night.

Breakfast: Breakfast is available at RGYC on Sunday morning. Pay on the morning.

Novice Return Race:

A pre-race briefing will be held at 7.30am.

Please see  NTC-6 for details of the shortened course.

If you are intending to race in the Novice race, please ensure you enter on Topyacht, add your crew and then complete your CRED form.

Please fill in your CRED forms and return to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as soon as possible please or hand them in on Saturday night to the Race Director/Race Champion by 8pm.

If you don’t submit a CRED form, your usual handicap will apply.

(CRED forms are in the Sailing Instructions or here : https://www.orcv.org.au/docman-link/2024-racing/2024-winter-series-1/4248-2024-winter-series-cred-form/file)

Marina Rubbish Clean-up:

Please join our Clean Oceans ambassador Lillian Stewart at 7am Sunday for a brief rubbish collection session. Rubbish bags provided. Anyone joining will receive a voucher for a free coffee at the RGYC café!

Winter Series WhatsApp group and Photo Comp:

You know how much we love to capture the people, the journey and places we go! Please join and submit your photos and videos via our WhatsApp group or  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to 9am on Monday 19th August .  Submit to go into the draw to win some ORCV branded beanies or neck warmer.

Berthing:

Click here for a map of RGYC Marina.

The following table summarises the berth allocations: 

Guest Speaker

Joining us in Geelong for a dose of science is the incredible Dr Prue Francis! As a researcher and passionate advocate for ocean literacy, Dr Francis is a wealth of knowledge and inspiration, working to understand and cultivate species at risk in the Port Philip Bay region. Join us at our winter series presentation at RGYC to hear about what goes on below the surface and why it is worth protecting

 
Each race, we turn our attentions to what shares our waterways and how we can change the impact we have on them.  Winter Series, being in the bay, we look at the Dolphins who inhabit and share Port Phillip waters.

DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series - Race 2 Updates

Race Results

14:30 update - Saturday 6 July

Light conditions have again forced a change to the course with the recent NTC being enforced. DIV 1 competitors are heading towards a finish at Mornington, and finishing times for DIV 2 will be taken from the gate.

Check back later for full results.

 

 

Photo: Phoenix (R247) by Andy Randon.

 

12:30 update - Saturday 6 July

Breezes are still light and variable, with crews hunting for more pressure and signs of more wind on the water.

 

 

Photo: Scarlet Runner and MRV in the race lead by ORCV Media.

 

10:00 update - Saturday 6 July

Thank you to Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, and all the volunteers who made today’s race possible.

 

 

Photo: Delma Dunoon aboard ‘Blue Water Tracks’ (B1). ‘Joan Lorraine’ (R4689) in the foreground.

DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series 

Blairgowrie Destination and Novice Return Final Reminders: 

We have a large fleet of 54 boats participating in the Blairgowrie race. BYS have gone to quite some effort to welcome and accommodate the fleet after the race.

Despite light conditions, we believe we can proceed with the race tomorrow and have organized race management to handle all possible scenarios.

The start boat will follow the fleet down to Blairgowrie. Additionally, we have added a gate to shorten the course if needed. If there is no wind at 9:30, our intention is to move the start line closer to Blairgowrie.

Sailing in light conditions is a fundamental part of ocean racing, providing excellent practice for the fleet. We encourage you also to join the Novice race on Sunday which will provide crew with the chance to experience a different role.

What makes this race special is the opportunity it provides to enjoy our destinations, to get together and the camaraderie that comes from that to make a great weekend event with 2 races and look forward to seeing you in Blairgowrie.

This communication covers:

• Photo Competition
• Berthing 
• Arriving and Departing
• Meals & Presentation
• Novice Return Race 

Please read carefully!

Photo Competition

You know how much we love to capture the people, the journey and places we go! If possible, please take some photos and submit them via our WhatsApp group or  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to 5:00pm on Sunday, 7th July 2024. Best photo from the weekend will win an ORCV Beanie and Australian Merino Wool Neck Warmer.  

Berthing

You must only berth in the space allocated to you.

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron (BYS) has done a wonderful job accommodating us all. Please check the marina map below and only berth in your nominated berth or rafting position.

• It is a condition of entry that boats must berth in accordance with the directions of the BYS Marina Master.
• Blairgowrie has allocated berths based on availability.
• As guests of BYS please only berth in your nominated berth as listed below.
• Please ensure that you have fenders and your own mooring lines.

Click here for a map of the Marina: BYS Berth Map

For any questions, please contact the ORCV office directly on 0493 102 744 prior to midday Friday 5th July 2024.

Arriving and Departing

If you arrive at a reasonable time, BYS volunteers will guide or direct you to your designated berth. After securing your boat, please pick up your gate passes from the boxes at the end of your marina finger. There will be an envelope with the boat name in the box. Please return the passes to the same location before departure. Lanyards will be available for pick up at the bar. 
Non-return of passes will be charged to the boat at $50 per missing pass.

Facility Opening times:

• The Marina - 24/7
• Showers and toilets located in the Junior Lounge (ground floor of the main clubhouse) 7:00am – 11:00pm only
• Showers and toilets located on the first floor in the building behind Scotts’ Shed 24/7

Check-Out time is strictly 10:00am. It is imperative that ALL BOATS check-out on time please. If you need a longer stay, please contact BYS marina to organise and pay for any additional time.

Please also ensure that you return your visitor passes into the boxes where you picked them up.

BYS Contact Details

• Marina Office – 03 5929 9609 or 03 5925 9611
• BYS Reception – 03 5925 9600

Meals & Presentation

Saturday Night 

Our function will be in the Racing Lounge and The Deck. This will be available for us from 6:00pm. Upon arrival, bar snacks and drinks will be available from the bar.

Meals will be served at 6:30pm. If you have not pre-ordered dinner there will be a small number of walk-in meals available (~50).

The presentation time will be set and confirmed by Race Directors by SMS but is anticipated to be just prior to dinner.

Sunday Morning

Pre-ordered coffee and egg & bacon rolls will be available for pickup from 7:00am. If you have not pre-ordered breakfast there will be a small number of walk-in meals available.

Novice Return Race

For those doing the Novice Return Race (NRR) on Sunday 7th July, there will be a pre-race briefing on the deck at BYS at 7:30 am.

You must submit your Crew Role and Experience Declaration by 8:00pm Saturday 6th July 2024 at the latest to the Race Director in person, by SMS or email to be eligible for scoring in the NRR race.

DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series - Race 1 Updates

Check back here during the race for the latest news and updates.

Race Results

13:30 update - Saturday 22 June

Very light winds have forced a shortening of the course at Mark 6. Congratulations to Scarlet Runner who takes out line honours! A battle ensues for the AMS Division win between Toecutter, Arcadia, and Surprise.

Check back later for full results.

Photo: Scarlet Runner

11:00 update - Saturday 22 June

Following the on-water distress drill at 9.30am, crews approached the start line under very light conditions with shifting breezes from the north west. Boats jostled for position with the aim of getting a jump on the competition, and to gain some advantage without the availability of significant winds to fill the sails. Skippers employed various tactics and strategy early on, with Rob Date’s Carkeek ‘Scarlet Runner’ jumping to a significant early lead.

Photo: Scarlet Runner