King Island Ocean Yacht Race
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Ocean Race distance: | 114 nautical miles |
Safety Category: | 2 |
Start Location: | Queenscliff |
Start Time: | 1700 AEDT |
Start Date: | FRIDAY 10th March 2023 |
Race Record: | 09h 50m 21s by PRIMITIVE COOL in 2014 |
The ORCV ocean yacht race to Grassy, King Island is conducted on the Labour day weekend in March every year.
This is a Category 2 race which starts off Queenscliff, Victoria, inside Port Phillip Bay, proceeds across Bass Strait to the finish off Grassy Harbour, King Island, Tasmania.
While the race to King Island is one of the shorter ocean races at a mere 114 miles, it presents some unique navigational challenges. Far from being a pushover, this race is one of the hardest to get right given the currents around King Island.
The race is often won or lost in the concluding stages depending on where yachts make their landfall. Big gains and losses can occur due to wind and tidal influences on the approach to Grassy Harbour.
The Grassy Harbour offers a safe anchorage in all weather and the legendary hospitality of the King Island Boat Club. The steak sandwiches alone are worth the trip.
This race is part of the Offshore Championship.