2025 Apollo Bay Race – Crew Reminders 

Race Documents 

Please click here https://www.orcv.org.au/apollo-bay/apollo-bay-race-documents for Sailing Instructions, Notices to Competitors, Sked and Leave at home sheets. 

Photo Competition/WhatsApp group 

Let us share your journey on this epic Great Ocean Road sail to Apollo Bay.  Join our WhatsApp group here to submit your photos. You can also send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you prefer.  All submissions to be in by 3pm on Monday 26th May please.
The WhatsApp group is for competitors only, please do not add non-participants. 

Join ORCV 

We have a special membership offer for all Apollo Bay sailors: join ORCV now and your membership will be valid to the end of September 2026!  

For more information about the benefits of joining ORCV and to start your application, please visit: https://www.orcv.org.au/club/join.Please enter “Apollo Bay Offer” as your reason for joining in your membership application. 

ORCV members do not pay crew fees or ocean passes for races.

Crew fees 

If you are not an ORCV member, please pay your crew fee before the race here: https://www.trybooking.com/DBXQD

If you do not have an active Australian Sailing Number, please purchase an Apollo Bay Ocean Pass here: https://www.orcv.org.au/club/crew-and-passes

Berthing & Harbour Soundings 

The Apollo Bay Harbour soundings were taken on 14 May 2025 and can be found at the end of this document. 

There is limited berthing and you will need to raft, please bring fenders etc. Matthew Saunders (0418 320441) is the duty officer on duty, please reach out to him to make arrangements for access to the main breakwater.  We have been asked for crews to consult the soundings before calling, and if you are in doubt about your ability to safely navigate the entrance with tide and depth, it’s best not to enter.  Please make contact upon arrival to arrange your key access from the marina and to the showers (eftpos only). 

To book berthing please visit: https://au.openforms.com/Form/2b5213c7-448b-44ab-9c7e-2c56a02780f4 

Life Rafts 

All boats over 12 metres are required to carry a life raft or dinghy capable of supporting all people on board, when operating more than 2 nautical miles offshore. Please see Marine Safety Reg 2023 SR36/2023 Sched 3, Table A for more information. 

Presentation  

Presentation will be at the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse, time to be confirmed by the Race Director via SMS.  Please book your own tables for lunch and dinner. 

See you in Apollo Bay!

Andrew Middleton 
Apollo Bay Event Champion