Welcome to all Competitors for the 2019 ORCV Winter Series.
The ORCV welcomes all Skippers and Crew getting set to compete in this year’s Winter Series, commencing with Race One off Royal Brighton Yacht Club tomorrow.
With a solid fleet of 32 boats entered for this year’s series, the Race Committee has chosen to create Two Divisions for the racing fleet, with results being calculated for IRC, AMS and PHS in Divisions 1 and 2, as well as for the combined fleet.
All skippers are asked to check the Winter Series Entrants List HERE to check which division they have been allocated to.
Notice to Competitors No.3 and the updated Sailing Instructions can be found HERE.
The most competitive fleet assembled on the Bay in recent years will see Division One hotly contested by several high profile Grand Prix yachts including Chris Dare’s Ambition, John Newbold’s Primitive Cool, Gerry Cantwell’s Carrera S, and Tony Walton’s Hartbreaker, with a range of other competitive regulars in the 40 to 50 feet range looking to challenge the front runners on handicap honours.
Division Two will see Russell Hibbert’s MC 31 Next Step take on the likes of Rod Smallman’s Maverick (currently the only Double-Handed competitor), and Koos Theron’s X-33 Xenia - one of the stand outs of the 2018 ORCV Winter Series, while also threatening for handicap honours in the combined fleet results.
The Cruising Division is also represented with three competitors for race one, and we are hopeful more will join us, as the series continues.
Tomorrow’s forecast for Port Phillip is for a south to south westerly breeze of 10 – 15 knots, with fresh, cool conditions and the chance of a few light showers, to keep all crew focused to get the job done before heading back to the warmth of the bar of their respective clubs, for a well-earned debrief session.
If you are not sailing but want to watch all the action from close by, make your way down to the Brighton Breakwater for a birds-eye view, or stay tuned to the ORCV Website and Facebook Page for regular updates.
