Ocean Racing Club of Victoria
Dave Hewison

Winter Series Race 4 - Destination Geelong

Thank you to Royal Geelong Yacht Club for hosting the fleet after the 2022 Winter Series race.  Please enjoy the Club Bar when you arrive and stay around for the presentations.  Geelong have arranged for music to start around 5pm for your enjoyment.  Handicaps have been published and Sailing Instructions are here.

For those participating in the Sunday races, Women Skippers and Navigators and Novice Skipper, there will be a briefing on Sunday morning on the deck at the club.   

Photo Competition 

Yes, we are at it again to capture the weekend in as many ways as we can.  You can help us by share your photos with us via Whatsapp here, facebook messager or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  The best photo submitted by 5 pm on Sunday wins the new ORCV branded neck warmers.

We will have a photographer on the water so follow us on Facebook or Instagram as we share the weekend with you.

Special Draw

We are close to closing out the Van Donations.   This draw will be drawn at the ORCV Winter Series in Geelong on August 20th

Ronstan has kindly donated a pack worth over $1000 as an incentive for crews to get behind the ORCV and provide an incentive to close the gap on the van donations. We have added to the prizes with some training courses and of course of very warm and cosy ORCV beanies. Tickets into the special draw are $10 each or you can purchase 7 for $50 here https://www.trybooking.com/CAZWI OR see Delma at the bar when you arrive in Geelong.
 
1st Prize - $1000 Ronstan pack including:
  • Ronstan 55lt Backpack (RRP $150)
  • Regatta Breathable Smock Top - size to suit (RRP $220)
  • Ronstan Quick-Lock Palm Grip Winch handle (RRP $206)
  • Winch handle pocket, (RRP $37)
  • 2 x Ronstan Triggersnap Shackles (RRP $207 each)
  • 2 x Ronstan Shore Caps, (RRP Priceless)
  • Sailfast Silicone Pump Spray (RRP $12)
2nd Prize - ORCV Safety & Sea Survival Course (valued at $495)
3rd Prize - ORCV Rip Tour x 2 passes (valued at $250)
4th Prize - 6 ORCV Beanies (priceless and sought after)
 
Guest Access Card Collection

Access Cards will be available for collection from the RGYC Bar, please see Nigel.

RGYC Café and Bistro - Open Saturday night and Sunday

The Yot Café and Bistro will be open from 5:30pm on Saturday for Dinner and RGYC are putting on music from 5pm. The cafe will reopening for Breakfast 7am on Sunday morning. Please call reception to make a booking on Ph: 03 52293705

Fuel Pump

RGYC has a drive-up fuel dock with an EFTPOS facility for both ULP and Diesel which is located on the west side of the main arm.

Guest Card Key Drop Off

Prior to departure, please drop your Guest Card into one of the following drop boxes that are located:

  • To the right of the walkway as you head out onto the new Floating Marina from the RGYC Member Bar.
  • Or, near the Fuel Pump located to the right of the gate before you exit the marina walkway.  

  • RGYC key drop off

Berthing Allocations

As of 1pm on Thursday 18th Aug, berthing allocations have been made as per the below with the Marina Map being found here.

If you would like any more information, please contact the RGYC Marina Staff on Ph: 0418 524 867.

DO NOT take any other pen than what is below as this can create ongoing issues and maybe another RGYC members berth.

Pen Allocation

Boat Name

M08

ADRENALIN

F19

AFRAYED KNOT

N06

ALIEN

J05 (Updated)

ANOTHER CHAPTER

N07

ARIEL II

VIS9 (updated)

AUDACIOUS

FMA07

BLUE WATER TRACKS

K22

BUSHRANGER

N11

DUXELLE

D05

ELEGANCE

FMA01 (updated)

FIRST LIGHT

F20

FOGGY DEW

FMA24

HARTBREAKER

K18

JAFFA

VIS5

LITTLE AUK

VIS4

MAVERICK

N05

MORNING LASSIE

M05

NO MANS LAND

B09

ONYX

L21

PANACEA

VIS3

RAGNAR

L22

REFLECTION

M02

ROZINANTE II

VIS6

SAFARI

FMA26

SALTAIR

K16

SCARAMOUCHE

FMA17

SERENDIPITY

B10

SERIOUS YAHOO

FMA25

SKULLDUGGERY

VIS7

SURPRISE

D06

TEVAKE II

J03

VAGABOND

J10

WHITE SPIRIT

N09

X&Y

K07

XENIA

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