60th Celebration of QCYC invitation for ORCV Sailors

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club send heartfelt commiserations to the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria, who with a calendar for a bumper year ahead and the best laid plans, has been thwarted by the unseasonal havoc of our current weather patterns.

The ORCV Rudder Cup Race from Queenscliff to Devonport (Tasmania) scheduled for 28 October was cancelled two days ago due to unsuitable weather conditions, a significant blow for all boats entered who were relying on the race to provide a qualifying journey to compete in the 50th Melbourne Hobart Westcoaster Race on Boxing Day 2022.

As QCYC will be celebrating their 60th year celebrations on Sunday 30 October, QCYC warmly invites all ORCV crews to jump on board to compete in their annual ‘in the bay’ Goorangai Memorial Trophy passage race from Brighton to Queenscliff on Saturday 29 October and stay on to enjoy the festivities on Sunday 30 October with the Opening Day ceremony, Blessing of the Fleet and free luncheon.

This year’s traditional Goorangai Trophy also includes a new division for female helms, the inaugural Eliza Ramsden Trophy, providing opportunity for female helms to compete and get some helming time in

With ORCV crews prepped and ready to test out their teams and skills, don’t miss this weekend’s opportunity to get out on the water, have a dry bunk, no headsail changes overnight and like all good destination races, a party to celebrate with other sailors at the end of the journey.

Goorangai and Eliza Ramsden races commence 0930hrs off Royal Brighton Yacht Club. For all ORCV boats competing, Late entry fee has been waived and fee will be $25 per boat. All boats competing will receive free overnight berthing on QCYC wharf on 29 October. Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions are now available on QCYC website.

Come and join us!

Commodore Lee Renfree