1. Satisfy prescribed sailing requirements,
   
2. Transfer accumulated skills and knowledge of its members,
   
3. Provide practical and hands on training with equipment and
   
4. Supply education in areas of application relevant to blue-water sailing.

All ORCV training activities specifically relate to ocean sailing and racing, particularly where there may be barriers to entering this domain. They are designed to provide supplementary training, which compliments other available sailing training from commercial training organistations.