Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. (ORCV)

FINAL CALL—Tactical Navigator kicks off in-person on Tuesday 1 September.

As the final course of the winter training program, it's a great way to head into the new season and take your navigation skills to the next level.

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

Arcadia (S17) has been one of ORCV’s most prolific offshore competitors over the last 10 years, with a total of over 7,000 racing miles, including 4 Westcoasters, logged over that time. Significant achievements include podium placements in a variety of races, Victorian Offshore Champion for 2021, and reigning King of the Derwent.

Could your boat be the next to join them? Enter now 👉 https://www.orcv.org.au/hobart

Photo by Andy Roche

Ten days until Tactical Navigator kicks off in-person on 1 September. As the final course of the winter training program, it's a great way to head into the new season with sharper tactical thinking on the water.

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

ENTRIES NOW OPEN for the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprints, with Race 1 on Saturday 19 September 2026.

A short-distance Category 4 ocean sprint of roughly 15-35nm, designed as a crew development pathway toward longer ocean races or a great stand-alone coastal race on its own, and for those who cannot compete in Category 2 or 3 events. Home Saturday evening, and open to fully crewed, double-handed, or 4+ autohelm entries. This is also a great lead-in to Melbourne to Devonport and Westcoaster.

🔗 Click here for more race info and to enter now: https://www.orcv.org.au/coastal-sprints



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

Vagabond (S477) knows how to rack up the miles.

Based at RMYS and skippered by Andrew McConchie, this Beneteau First 47.7 has been a steady presence on the ORCV offshore circuit—from Bass Strait passage races to a growing list of blue-water campaigns including Melbourne to Hobart in 2021. The 2026 Westcoaster adds another chapter to that story, and we're glad to have her in the fleet.

Thinking about writing your own Westcoaster story? Enter here 👉 https://www.orcv.org.au/hobart

Photo by Michael Currie

🏆 Australia's oldest ocean race, the Rudder Cup, has sent yachts across Bass Strait for over a century.

This year, it forms part of the new Interstate Trophy, Bass Strait Cup. It recognises consistency, seamanship, and performance across two distinctly different offshore challenges—Melbourne to Devonport Race and Three Hummock Island Race.

Be part of history.

Enter here 👉 https://www.orcv.org.au/devonport

Photos by Al Dillon, Grant Dunoon, Andrew Lynch, Aidan Geysen

All boats are home! 🏁 That's a wrap on the Novice Return Race from Geelong — congratulations to all the crew who joined and made it back up the bay today.

A fantastic end to a brilliant weekend of sailing. Well done everyone! 🙌