Sustainability at ORCV
Offshore sailors spend countless hours immersed in the conditions, wildlife, coastlines, and waterways that define our sport. Few communities are as connected to the marine environment or have the same opportunity to observe its beauty, complexity, and change over time.
ORCV’s sustainability program reflects the values of modern offshore sailing: curiosity about our changing oceans, respect for the environments we enjoy, and a willingness to turn knowledge into action. By connecting our members with experts, conservation organisations, innovators, and each other, we aim to elevate sustainability from a conversation to a defining part of the ORCV experience.
Our ambition is to be recognised not only for excellence on the water, but also for our contribution to ocean stewardship, deeper understanding of the marine environment, and a lasting legacy for future generations of sailors.
Our vision
ORCV is a recognised sustainability leader in environmental stewardship, safe and inclusive participation, and strong community partnerships.
Our purpose
To integrate sustainability into all ORCV operations, events, and culture by:
- Partnering to reduce environmental impact
- Creating awareness of our changing oceans
- Inspiring the sailing community to take action
Current initiatives
- Clean Regatta accreditation
- Sustainable Skipper program
- Waste management at ORCV events
- Marine innovation partnerships
Learn more
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Sailors for the Sea
- Tangaroa Blue Foundation
- Great Southern Reef Foundation
- https://marinemammal.org.au/
- https://otwayoceancare.org.au/
Get involved
Whether you're a skipper, crew member, volunteer, scientist, educator, conservation organisation, or industry partner, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested in helping?
- Join the Sustainability Working Group
- Share a sustainability initiative from your boat
- Suggest a speaker or partner organisation
- Volunteer for sustainability events and projects
- Let us know your interests and availability here
Sailors for Sea organisation, Co-founded by David Rockefeller Jr. and Dr. David Treadway in 2004, is headquartered in Newport, Rhode Island, and works to engage the boating community in the worldwide protection of the oceans. Through its Clean Regattas, Ocean Watch programs, and Green Boating Guide, the organisation successfully motivates boaters to become environmental stewards.
