Vale – Peter Clancy (ORCV Life Member)

The ORCV community is saddened to farewell Peter Clancy, a man whose voice will be well known to many in our sailing family.

From 2006 to 2014, Peter was quite literally the voice of the ORCV, providing 24/7 HF and VHF radio coverage, listening, and running skeds for every offshore race. His routine communications were a reassuring presence. Establishing the call sign “Ocean Racing”, his voice across the airwaves and signature sign-off became synonymous with safety to our sailors.

During the 2012 Melbourne to Port Fairy race and the Inception rescue, Peter was vital to the operation’s success, staying on call and supplying critical information to the rescue, which saved six sailors.

A passionate sailor himself, Peter owned a Boomerang 22 and was an active member across Beaumaris clubs before retiring to Gippsland.

Beyond the radio room, Peter was well known and much loved across the sailing community, with many knowing him personally through his 20 years at Anchor Marine Chandlery and often asked for when visiting given his incredible knowledge.

In recognition of his commitment and impact, Peter was awarded Life Membership of the ORCV in 2013, a fitting honour for a man who gave so much of himself for the success of others.

His funeral will be held at Bunurong Memorial Park on Thursday 4th December at 12.00 midday. The service will be video streamed via this link https://www.smct.org.au/upcoming-services

Peter signed off every transmission with the words “Ocean Racing Out.” Today, we say them for him, with gratitude.

Vale, Peter Clancy.

“Ocean Racing Out.”