Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. (ORCV)

Race 3 of DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series is still open for entries. This is a Fixed Marks Race on Saturday 18 July.

Whether you're racing fully crewed, double handed, or 4+autohelm, there's a place on the water for you.

👉 Entries close on Wednesday 15 July: https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series

ABOUT DYSC
At DYSC Marine Supplies - Discount Yachting, you are guaranteed satisfaction with every purchase, while also getting the best customer service. We offer an extensive range of quality products at fair prices. Owner, Will Baum, has been sailing for over 18 years, and decided to open his own store after repairing and rebuilding 2 Farr, a beached Farr Half Tonner. You have the convenience of shopping online or visiting our 300 square metre showroom on West Fyans Street in Geelong, which is always packed full of stock, just like the chandleries of the past.

Few spots left in Fundamental Navigator — one of the returning favourites in the Winter Training Program. This in-person course starts 14 July and covers the navigation fundamentals that matter, such as reading the chart, planning your passage, and getting the most out of modern technology.

Secure your place now 👉 https://www.orcv.org.au/training/navigation

Big news for the offshore season!

The ORCV and Port Dalrymple Yacht Club have launched the Bass Strait Cup — a new annual trophy awarded to the yacht with the best aggregate result across the Melbourne to Devonport ‘Rudder Cup’ Race and Tasmania's Three Hummock Island Race.

Cross Bass Strait. Race around one of Australia's most remote offshore islands. Compete for an interstate trophy. Then, if you're not done yet, turn your attention to the Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster.

Three iconic ocean races. One Bass Strait.

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/lFFI50Zku6H

Three Iconic Races Map ©️ ORCV Media

The DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 2 (Blairgowrie) results are in! Well done to all winners and competitors.

And to our amazing volunteers — thank you. Your time, dedication, and expertise are what make every start line, every finish, and every safe return to port possible. You are a big part of our racing community.

AMS Overall
1st: ANOTHER CHAPTER (B71)
2nd: GINAN (M111)
3rd: SHIMMER (SB5005)

AMS Division 1
1st: MRV (SYD5)
2nd: ANOTHER CHAPTER (B71)
3rd: SHIMMER (SB5005)

AMS Division 2
1st: AGENT J (R36)
2nd: ADDICTION (S16)
3rd: MINNA (H20)

Provisional ORC AP Overall
1st: MRV
2nd: KRAKEN SAILS TOECUTTER (R1111)
3rd: AGENT J

Provisional ORC AP Division 1
1st: MRV (SYD5)
2nd: GINAN (M111)
3rd: SHIMMER (SB5005)

Provisional ORC AP Division 2
1st: AGENT J (R36)
2nd: SURPRISE (SM63)
3rd: PEGASUS (SM5915)

PHS Overall
1st: MRV (SYD5)
2nd: MINNA (H20)
3rd: VAGABOND (S477)

Mono PHS Division 1
1st: MRV (SYD5)
2nd: VAGABOND (S477)
3rd: ANOTHER CHAPTER (B71)

Mono PHS Division 2
1st: MINNA (H20)
2nd: ADDICTION (S16)
3rd: AGENT J (R36)

Line Honours: MRV (SYD5)

📊 Full provisional results here: https://www.orcv.org.au/results/2025-26/2026-MWS/series.htm?ty=73391

Photo by Alison Polglase

ABOUT DYSC
At DYSC Marine Supplies - Discount Yachting, you are guaranteed satisfaction with every purchase, while also getting the best customer service. We offer an extensive range of quality products at fair prices. Owner, Will Baum, has been sailing for over 18 years, and decided to open his own store after repairing and rebuilding 2 Farr, a beached Farr Half Tonner. You have the convenience of shopping online or visiting our 300 square metre showroom on West Fyans Street in Geelong, which is always packed full of stock, just like the chandleries of the past. www.dyscmarine.com.au

🏁 Line Honours for Race 2 of DYSC Marine Supplies - Discount Yachting Winter Series goes to MRV, first across the finish line at Blairgowrie! Well done to all the crew on board.

The fleet is still making its way in, so stay tuned for the full results once all boats have crossed the line.

Ten days until Fundamental Navigator begins in-person on 14 July. It's one of the returning favourites in the winter training program, covering chart reading, passage planning, and the navigation fundamentals that hold up in all conditions.

Get your booking in soon if you haven't already 👉 https://www.orcv.org.au/training/navigation

ENTRIES NOW OPEN for the 2026 Melbourne to Devonport ‘The Rudder Cup’ 🏆

Starting Friday 30 October off Queenscliff, this 195nm race across Bass Strait is Australia's oldest ocean race, first run in 1907. Crew will be greeted and hosted by the Mersey Yacht Club on arrival at Devonport.

The race is open to yachts racing fully crewed, 4+ autohelm, or double handed. It forms part of the ORCV Offshore Championship and a qualifying event for the Westcoaster.

🔗 Enter now and be part of the history https://www.orcv.org.au/devonport

Photo by Al Dillon



Royal Geelong Yacht Club Royal Yacht Club of Victoria Hobsons Bay Yacht Club Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) Royal Brighton Yacht Club Sandringham Yacht Club Safety Beach Sailing Club Mornington Yacht Club Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club

Three weeks until Prepare your Yacht for Cat 2 & 3 begins in-person on 22 July. This new course is built for Cat 5 sailors considering the step up to ORCV offshore racing. If you're a skipper or boat manager thinking about what comes next, this is a smart place to start.

Check the ORCV website for booking details 👉 www.orcv.org.au/training/prepare-your-yacht-for-cat-2-3

Images from Michael Currie, Paul Roberts and Andrew McConchie