Latitude Seminar Tuesday Jan 31 @ 1900hrs at Royal Brighton Yacht Club The next seminar in the lead up to the Melbourne Latitude Series weekend will be held on Tuesday Jan 31 at RBYC and will cover Crew Management & Ocean Racing Evolution. • Crew management, watches, sea sickness, moral • Evolution to Ocean Racing • Getting to the start line • Safety procedures & Briefing • Pre-race Preparation • Race Management Racing  [ ... ] More

The ORCV is seeking a part-time Sailing Administrator for approximately 21 – 25 hours per week.  Days can be negotiated. The ORCV is a Not for Profit Organisation run by a volunteer Committee. The organisation runs Offshore and Bay yacht races and conducts a number of training courses relevant to ocean racing. This is a busy and varied role requiring good communication and excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and a pr [ ... ] More

ORCV Tassie Trio Heemskirk Consolidated Eastcoaster.
The Winner!!!
A lot has been said and viewed over this Xmas racing period. Brian Abbott from Escapade, below, dropped us a note and pic as a result of his experiences in the 2011 Eastcoaster and as a result, he becomes the winner of the season - well done lad!!! From on board Escapade whilst they were approaching Tasman Island, Brian wrote this: - "Ocean racing. It doesn't get an [ ... ] More

ORCV Tassie Trio Heemskirk Consolidated Eastcoaster and Westcoaster.
The Silverware (Pt II).
So today's King of the Derwent (2/1/12) was a terrific event, with 41 boats making the effort and competing in the racing division. A further 10 joined in for the cruising category, as well. Victorian crews were not only well represented, dominated the scoreboard and one was even the eventual wiinner, too. Additionally, there were some very se [ ... ] More

ORCV Tassie Trio Heemskirk Consolidated Eastcoaster and Westcoaster.
The Silverware (Pt I).
During a wonderful presentation ceremony at the Derwent Sailing Squadron, the crews who had excelled during the course of the 2011 Heemskirk Westcoaster and Eastcoaster were awarded their silverware. Many, many thanks to the VIPs for attending and making the presentations such a grand event. Whilst we're at it, many thanks to Alex McKinnon for a [ ... ] More

ORCV Tassie Trio Heemskirk Consolidated Westcoaster.
The Locals have arrived.
Hot August Night, our local compettor from the Derwent Sailing Squadron has docked at the Elizabeth Street Pier in Hobart. Delighted to have them complete the 40th Westcoaster, even if they had to have assistance with a tow in to the pier, as their Diesel is just a little bit worse for wear, blake smoke and all. Local crew, local beer. Tow. Smoke.  [ ... ] More

ORCV Tassie Trio Heemskirk Consolidated Eastcoaster.
The Rookies are in.
Cavarlo has docked at the Elizabeth Street Pier in Hobart.
It represents a wonderful achievement by Marnie and Lou Irving for coming up with the idea, preparing the boat, doing the training and then completing their qualifiying race, which was the very interesting 2011 Hutchwilco Melbourne to Stanley event. The crew were delighted by their on board dining, whic [ ... ] More

ORCV Tassie Trio Heemskirk Consolidated Eastcoaster and Westcoaster.
Crew Shots! (Pt II)
Well done to all crews for firstly racing to Hobart and then making it so interesting. Here are your crew shots as a momento. Eastcoaster: White Noise. Weekend Option. Escapade.   Westcoaster: Addiction. Alien. Yoko. The Keg! Slinky Malinky - 2011 not their year, but 2010 was! Nick McGuigan front and centre with the c [ ... ] More