ORCV welcomes new Media Manager, Jennifer Cook.

Jennifer has over 30 years of sailing experience in both crusing and racing. As an owner of a number of boats over time, she understands the energy and passion required to keep everything "afloat" and still continue to enjoy sailing as a sport and as a lifestyle.  The position of ORCV Media Manager gives Jennifer an oppportunity to  combine a long held love of sailing with her skills and experience in communications.

As it is most likely that the major trophy for the Melbourne to Osaka race will be in the AMS2 category, this significant offering is going to be able to ensure all competing vessels will be in the most popular category and at no direct cost to themselves. "When the ORCV asked us to be the official measurer for the event, Lowa Paszko and I agreed without hesitation. We are both AMS and IRC measurers and I also do ORCi inclinations for proof of stability", said Peter Coleman.

In certain parts of Australia, AMS needs no introduction. With such a large interstate and overseas contingent already interested in the 5500nm classic, a little information about the system, its origins and methodology is certainly warranted. In 1997, when the original Australian Measurement System was created, most racing keelboats were being designed to the IMS rule, which was rapidly declining throughout the world and particularly in Australia.