Ocean Racing Club of Victoria
Steb Fisher

Women's Helm, Navigator & Radio Operator Race (WHNR)

Ocean Race distance:  26 nautical miles
Safety Category: 5
Start Location: Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Start Time WHNR:  TBA
Start Date WHNR: 29 August 2026
Race Record:

BELLE (Kylie Balharrie) 02:48:59 (2025)

NOTE: This race has been cancelled. We encourage all entrants to join the Winter Series Race 4 to Geelong and the Novice Return Race 

WHNR is a stand alone passage event with Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) as the destination club. This event recognises the increasing number of women becoming involved with the ORCV with the move of the KISS (Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy) program formally to ORCV Training.  The Racing Division will attract more experienced sailors whilst the Cruising Division will encourage newly graduated KISS alumni, less experienced women or those who prefer cruising. 

An additional opportunity exists for a "sail in company" from RGYC to boats’ home clubs on Sunday to maximise the opportunity for all women to actively participate across a variety of roles.

Competitor’s Guide: How to Enter a Keel Boat Sailing Event

Program of Events

Friday 28 August:

Pre-race overnight berthing at RBYC. Informal dinner, please book your own table

Book your berth at RBYC 

Book your table for dinner at RBYC

Saturday 29 August:

Race from RBYC to RGYC.

Dinner and presentation at RGYC

Let us know if you would like to berth at RGYC

 

Sunday 30 August Cruise home in company from RGYC to home clubs

    

 

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