Race Articles
The day began with a rare and expertly coordinated on water practice distress flare drill session on the waters off Royal Brighton Yacht Club, offering sailors the chance to deploy a range of different types of flares under the supervision of CASA, Victoria Police, and the Port of Melbourne. It was a unique and valuable exercise in offshore safety training, reinforcing the ORCV’s commitment to both racing and safety preparedness.
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Pin End Strategy led Ginan to victory in ORCV's DYSC Winter Series Race 1.
26-06-2025
A Race for All Since its inception in 1931, the Round the Island Race has embraced a ‘Race for All’ ethos, welcoming a diverse fleet ranging from professional crews and Olympians to enthusiastic amateurs and family teams. This inclusivity fosters a unique camaraderie, with all participants navigating the same 50.1 nautical mile course around the Isle of Wight.
The Course Starting from the Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes, the fleet sails westward, passing landmarks such as The Needles Lighthouse, St.
07-06-2025
SailGP Hits the Bookies as High-Speed Catamarans Return to New York. SailGP, the high-octane, data-fuelled racing league that’s turned sailing into a stadium sport, has dropped anchor in the world of sports betting. Just ahead of this weekend’s Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (June 7–8), the global series is now letting fans back their hunches with a wager or two.
04-06-2025
The Admiral’s Cup stands as one of the most storied and prestigious events in the world of offshore yacht racing, a competition that has long been regarded as the unofficial world championship of the sport.
28-05-2025
The Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the most prestigious offshore yacht races, is set to celebrate its centenary on Saturday, 26 July 2025. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), this 695-nautical mile race will commence from Cowes on the Isle of Wight and conclude in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
25-05-2025
The enthralling second day of the venerable Tre Golfi Sailing Week's IMA Maxi European Championship Inshore Series sets new benchmarks.
20-05-2025
The idyllic Stone Sailing Club is all set to usher in the exhilarating 2025 GJW Direct Phantom Super Series. Expect a spectacle of high-speed water action like none other.
02-04-2025