ORCV Championships
At ORCV, we highlight excellence, and that's why we bring you not one, not two, but three thrilling Championships that combine the best of Coastal and Offshore racing.
1. Offshore Championships: A dynamic competition that combines Offshore (Cat 2) race results. Featuring a minimum number of offshore races for a true offshore challenge.
2. Coastal Championship: Dive into the excitement with this championship, highlighting results from the coastal (Cat 3) races.
3. 38 South Yacht Sales Double-Handed Championship: Double the thrill! This championship combines Coastal (Cat 3) and Offshore (Cat 2) race results, exclusively in the Double-Handed Division. Prepare for an exhilarating journey with a minimum number of offshore (Cat 2) races.
Sail for victory by joining us in these Championships!
Scroll down for more info on each Championship Series.
The Offshore Championship
The Offshore Championship and the Perry Fletcher Clipper Trophy are awarded to the best-performed yacht in the Monohull Division, determined using AMS measurement handicap results. Yachts in this Division may be fully crewed, with up to 4 crew racing with autohelm or double-handed as desired on a race-to-race basis.
The championship award is subject to the provisions of the Notice of Series and the NOR of the races from which a yacht’s score is drawn.
Competitors in the Double-Handed Division are automatically entered in the Monohull Division, and a double-handed yacht racing under AMS measurement handicap is, therefore, eligible to win the Perry Fletcher Clipper Trophy as well as the Double-Handed Offshore Championship, which is subject to a separate 38 South Yacht Sales Double-Handed Offshore Championship NOS.
Offshore Championship Races include
- 03 Nov 2023, Melbourne to Devonport (Rudder Cup)
- 27 Dec 2023, Melbourne to Hobart (Westcoaster)
- 08 Mar 2024, Melbourne to King Island
- 28 Mar 2024, Melbourne to Port Fairy
Recent ORCV Coastal Champions
- 2022-2023 Ryujin, A. Toomey
- 2021-2022 Alien, J. Brenan
- 2020-2021 Arcadia, P. Davidson
- 2019-2020 Not Awarded
- 2018-2019 Alien, J. Brenan
The Coastal Championship
The Coastal Championship is awarded to the best-performing yacht in the Monohull Division, determined using the AMS measurement handicap results. Yachts in this Division may be fully crewed, with up to 4 crew racing with autohelm or double-handed as desired on a race-to-race basis. The championship award is subject to the provisions of the Notice of Series and the NoR of the races from which a yacht’s score is drawn.
Competitors in the Double-Handed Division are automatically entered in the Monohull Division, and a Double-Handed Yacht racing under measurement handicap is, therefore, eligible to win the Coastal Championship as well as the Double-Handed Offshore Championship, which is subject to a separate 38 South Yacht Sales Double-Handed Offshore Championship NoS.
Coastal Championship Races include
- 16 Sep 2023, West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 1
- 25 Nov 2023, West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 2
- 20 Apr 2024, West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 3
- 25 May 2024, Melbourne to Apollo Bay
Recent ORCV Coastal Champions
- 2022-2023 Ginan, C McKenzie/N Jones
- 2021-2022 True Colours, J. Strahan
- 2020-2021 Maverick, A. Hammond
38 South Yacht Sales Double-Handed Offshore Championship
The 38 South Yacht Sales Double-Handed Offshore Championship is awarded to the best-performed Monohull Double-Handed Division yacht, determined using PHS handicap results.
Yachts in this Division are double-handed as desired on a race-to-race basis. The 38 South Yacht Sales Double Handed Offshore Championship is subject to the provisions of the Notice of Series and the NoR of the races from which a yacht’s score is drawn.
A Double Handed Yacht racing under PHS handicap is therefore eligible to win the 38 South Yacht Sales Double-Handed Championship, the Offshore Championship, and the Coastal Championship!
38 South Yacht Sales Double-Handed Championship Races Include
- 16 Sep 2023, West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 1
- 03 Nov 2023, Melbourne to Devonport (Rudder Cup)
- 25 Nov 2023, West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 2
- 27 Dec 2023, Melbourne to Hobart (Westcoaster)
- 08 Mar 2024, Melbourne to King Island
- 28 Mar 2024, Melbourne to Port Fairy
- 20 Apr 2024, West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 3
- 25 May 2024, Melbourne to Apollo Bay
Recent ORCV Double-Handed Champions
- 2022-2023 Alex, J. Macade
- 2021-2022 Blue Water, G. Dunoon/N. Rose
- 2020-2021 Maverick, A. Hammond
- 2019-2020 Not Awarded
- 2018-2019 Maverick, R. Smallman
