ORCV West Offshore Products Coastal Sprints

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The ORCV West Offshore Coastal Sprint races are short-distance ocean races designed to provide both a development pathway for longer offshore events and also as a stand-alone coastal racing program for those who are not able to compete in Category 2 or 3 events. 

The races normally start at Queenscliff, proceed through Port Phillip Heads at slack water and then sail along the coast before returning to finish at the Ex HMAS Canberra dive site near Lonsdale Light. With a standard length of approximately 35 NM, the Sprints are designed to enable Melbourne and Geelong based crews to return to their home clubs on Saturday night if required. 

Combined with the Category 3 Apollo Bay Race, the Sprints are part of the ORCV Coastal Championship and, as with most ORCV races, you can compete fully crewed, double-handed, or 4+ autohelm.

The ORCV West Offshore Coastal Sprints are classified as Category 4 races subject to additional ORCV requirements focussed on the particular needs of the event. Although AIS is required and boats are required to be suitable for overnight coastal sailing, most of the substantial upgrade costs required for Category 2 & 3 races is avoided. There is no requirement for HF Radio, Satellite phones, storm sails, or Life Rafts for boats under 12m*.

In the event of unsuitable weather, an alternative Bay course may be sailed.

*Boats 12m and over must carry a life raft when operating more than 2 nautical miles offshore, under Victorian regulations.

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