Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. (ORCV)

White Spirit (R500) is back on the Westcoaster.

Fresh from a 4th place finish in the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup, this Beneteau First 50 returns for her fourth Melbourne to Hobart campaign under the helm of ORCV Commodore Cyrus Allen. With a crew mix of seasoned and newer offshore sailors coming through the ranks, White Spirit heads south in 2026 with plenty to race for.

Could your boat be next on the start list? Enter now 👉 https://www.orcv.org.au/hobart

Photo by David Helmore

Tactical Navigator begins in-person in three weeks on 1 September. It's designed to sharpen the kind of decision-making that puts your boat in the right place at the right time, whether on a coastal cruise or racing.

A few spots may still be available so book now 👉 https://www.orcv.org.au/training/navigation

FINAL CALL— Entries close on Wednesday 12 August.

The final race of the 2026 DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series is almost here! Race 4 takes the fleet on a destination race to Geelong on Saturday 15 August, with Royal Geelong Yacht Club rolling out their legendary overnight hospitality for the fleet.

Don't miss your chance to be part of it — fully crewed, double handed, and 4+ autohelm all welcome. And if you're sailing down, stick around for the Novice Return Race from Geelong on Sunday 16 August!

👉 Enter here: https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series

Images by: Dave Hewison, Petrina Dorrington, Romain Machefer

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.

Fourteen weeks ago, 43 women lined up for the roll out of the fourth Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy (KISS) 2026 training program.

Last Friday 31 July, RBYC Commodore Peter Demura welcomed KISS boat teams to the club with 70 participants for an informal meal and free overnight berthing for visiting boats from other clubs and rally start for the next day.

🔗 Read more here https://www.orcv.org.au/training/kiss/kiss-news/5877-kiss-2026-passage-rally-goes-from-fear-to-fabulous

Photo by Rod Carmichael

13 Melbourne to Hobarts. 6 overall wins. Alien (R880) is back in the Westcoaster fleet.

Skippered by Justin Brenan, Team Alien has been one of the most consistent performers in ORCV offshore racing for 18 years, and the 2023 and 2025 Heemskirk Trophy wins show there's no sign of slowing down. A 30-year-old Duthy Lidgard design kept sharp through the years, but if you ask the team, the secret is simple: a crew that knows this boat and race better than most.

Will you be joining them on the start line? Enter here 👉 https://www.orcv.org.au/hobart

Photo by Richard Bennett

How many times have you crewed a race but never sat behind the wheel, plotted a course, or worked on the radio? The 2026 Women's Helm, Navigator & Radio Operator Race is designed around exactly that — putting women in the helm, navigator, and radio operator seats. Not one day, not eventually. This Saturday 29 August.

It's a supportive environment to take on a role you might not have tried before, with a whole fleet supporting women sailors like you.

Entries close Thursday 20 August. Full details here 👉 https://www.orcv.org.au/whnr-and-return-sprint

Photo by Cas Bukor

Rip Tour, learn how and when to transit The Rip safely. You can read a book, diagrams and marine charts, but seeing The Rip from the water with expert guidance is different. Plan ahead and save the date.
The 2027 tour departs Queenscliff at 1pm on Sunday, March 21st 2027 on Searoadferries MV Peninsula Princess. Book now or gift an experience to a family member or friend! 🎁
Bookings and further information at https://ow.ly/wbCb50R3NV2.

Photo credit Christopher Howe
Royal Geelong Yacht Club Royal Yacht Club of Victoria Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) Royal Brighton Yacht Club Royal Victoria Yacht Club Sandringham Yacht Club BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing

One month until Tactical Navigator starts in-person on 1 September. It's the final course in the 2026 Winter Training Program and focuses on the tactical decision-making that puts your boat in the right position whether you're racing or cruising.

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

LAST CHANCE—Places are filling up fast!

Few days until Foredeck Essentials training on Sunday 9 August. This course is designed to help sailors build genuine foredeck confidence with guidance from trainers who know the role well.

Don’t miss it so secure your spot now 👉 www.orcv.org.au/training/foredeck-essentials