Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. (ORCV)

Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. (ORCV) A club dedicated to encouraging all forms of ocean yacht racing to all sailors. Our vision is to provide Ocean sailing opportunities to all.

ENTRIES NOW OPEN for the 2026 Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster ⛵️ For over 50 years, the Westcoaster has called sailors s...
19/06/2026

ENTRIES NOW OPEN for the 2026 Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster ⛵️

For over 50 years, the Westcoaster has called sailors south, across Bass Strait along Tasmania's West Coast, and through the rolling swells of the Southern Ocean to Hobart.

435 nautical miles. A course shaped by strategy, skill, and the sea.

This is the highest-ranking race in the ORCV Offshore Championship, and one of Australia's true blue-water ocean classics. Whether you're racing full crew, 4+ autohelm, or double handed, there's a place in this fleet for well-prepared boats and crews ready to take on one of the most rewarding offshore passages on the calendar.

More than 900 yachts and 7,000 crew members have made this passage. The 2026 race continues that legacy, and we'd love you to be part of it.

👉 Enter now: https://www.orcv.org.au/hobart



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18/06/2026

What a fantastic turnout for the KISS Safety Workshop at Elwood Sailing Club! 🙌

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who generously donated sailing gear for our KISS participants. Every single item was gratefully received and is already helping more women sailors get out on the water with confidence. Programs like this run on community spirit, and you've shown exactly what that looks like.

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Mark your calendar. The 2026 Women's Helm, Navigator & Radio Operator Race is on! Starting from Royal Brighton Yacht Cl...
18/06/2026

Mark your calendar. The 2026 Women's Helm, Navigator & Radio Operator Race is on!

Starting from Royal Brighton Yacht Club on Saturday 29 August, boats will sail across to Royal Geelong Yacht Club, with a cruise home together on Sunday.

Don't have a boat but want to be part of this race? You don't need to sit this one out. Fill in the online form on our website and we'll do our best to match you with a competing boat. It's a brilliant way to get offshore experience, meet other women sailors, and take on a key role: helm, navigator, or radio operator.

Find the form and all the details here 👉 https://www.orcv.org.au/whnr-and-return-sprint



Royal Geelong Yacht Club Royal Yacht Club of Victoria Hobsons Bay Yacht Club Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) Royal Brighton Yacht Club Sandringham Yacht Club Safety Beach Sailing Club Mornington Yacht Club Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club

Ten days until the ORCV Awards Evening and it's shaping up to be a great night. Know someone who had a standout season? ...
16/06/2026

Ten days until the ORCV Awards Evening and it's shaping up to be a great night.

Know someone who had a standout season? Now's your chance to make sure they get the recognition they deserve.

Nominations for the Special Awards are still open. Whether it's a sailor who gave it everything, a crew that punched above their weight, or a volunteer who kept things running behind the scenes. If they made a difference this season, put their name forward. Don't leave it too late.

🔗 Full details here: https://www.orcv.org.au/club-blog/5841-annual-awards-evening-2026

Photos by Shaun McKenna of Media Strategy

Fundamental Navigator begins in-person in a few weeks on 14 July 2026. The course covers chart reading, passage planning...
16/06/2026

Fundamental Navigator begins in-person in a few weeks on 14 July 2026.

The course covers chart reading, passage planning, and the kind of confident decision-making that matters offshore. If you've been meaning to do it, now's the time to lock it in.

Book now 👉 https://www.orcv.org.au/training/navigation

FINAL CALL—Entries for Race 1 of the DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series close this Wednesday 17 June! Don't miss the sea...
14/06/2026

FINAL CALL—Entries for Race 1 of the DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series close this Wednesday 17 June!

Don't miss the season opener, a Fixed Marks Race on Port Phillip this Saturday 20 June. With shorter course options available, and the on-water distress flare drill before the start.

Fully crewed, Double Handed, or 4+ Autohelm—get your entry in before it's too late!

👉 Enter now: https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series

Photo by Dave Hewison

ABOUT DYSC

At DYSC Marine Supplies - Discount Yachting, you are guaranteed satisfaction with every purchase, while also getting the best customer service. We offer an extensive range of quality products at fair prices.

Owner, Will Baum, has been sailing for over 18 years, and decided to open his own store after repairing and rebuilding 2 Farr, a beached Farr Half Tonner.

You have the convenience of shopping online or visiting our 300 square metre showroom on West Fyans Street in Geelong, which is always packed full of stock, just like the chandleries of the past.

www.dyscmarine.com.au

The Safety & Sea Survival Course is back on Sunday 13 September 2026. Whether you’re refreshing your certification or co...
13/06/2026

The Safety & Sea Survival Course is back on Sunday 13 September 2026.

Whether you’re refreshing your certification or completing the course for the first time, this training helps ensure you’re prepared when it matters most.

🔗 If this is your first time or your certification is more than 2 years expired, book for the full course here: https://www.orcv.org.au/training/sea-safety-and-survival-course

🔗 If your certification is within 2 years of the expired date, book the refresher course here: https://www.orcv.org.au/training/sss-refresher-course



Royal Geelong Yacht Club Royal Yacht Club of Victoria Hobsons Bay Yacht Club Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) Royal Brighton Yacht Club Sandringham Yacht Club Safety Beach Sailing Club Mornington Yacht Club Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club

Safety first, racing second 🙌 Before the Race 1 start of the 2026 DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series on Saturday 20 Jun...
12/06/2026

Safety first, racing second 🙌

Before the Race 1 start of the 2026 DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series on Saturday 20 June, the ORCV will be running an on-water distress flare drill. This is a great opportunity for crews of all experience levels to prepare for whatever the bay has in store this winter. Don’t miss it.

Ready to race? Series entry closes tomorrow 14 June. Enter here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series

Photo by Bruno Cocozza

ABOUT DYSC

At DYSC Marine Supplies - Discount Yachting, you are guaranteed satisfaction with every purchase, while also getting the best customer service. We offer an extensive range of quality products at fair prices.

Owner, Will Baum, has been sailing for over 18 years, and decided to open his own store after repairing and rebuilding 2 Farr, a beached Farr Half Tonner.

You have the convenience of shopping online or visiting our 300 square metre showroom on West Fyans Street in Geelong, which is always packed full of stock, just like the chandleries of the past.

www.dyscmarine.com.au

What a season it's been! Saturday 27 June is the night we make it count. Tickets for the 2026 Annual Awards Evening are ...
11/06/2026

What a season it's been!

Saturday 27 June is the night we make it count. Tickets for the 2026 Annual Awards Evening are selling out fast. There are still some left, so don't miss out on a great evening to celebrate our inspiring ocean racing community.

Our fabulous Silent Auction also returns on the night, with prizes donated by our generous friends and partners.

Full details and bookings here 👉 https://www.orcv.org.au/club-blog/5841-annual-awards-evening-2026

Foredeck Essentials is coming up, with eLearning ahead of a full practical day on Sunday 9 August. It's a hands-on cours...
10/06/2026

Foredeck Essentials is coming up, with eLearning ahead of a full practical day on Sunday 9 August. It's a hands-on course aimed at helping sailors build the confidence and skills to own the foredeck role.

If you're a skipper looking to get your crew ready for next season, this is well worth a look.

Click here to book now 👉 www.orcv.org.au/training/foredeck-essentials

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