A KISS of Confidence for a Family at Sea
How one ORCV training course turned nerves apprehension into know-how and helped Kim Lawler steer her family through their first big adventure.
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2025 Sailing Summits Roadshows Showcase the Camaraderie of Sailing Community
For the first time in our history Australian Sailing committed to taking our Annual Sailing Summits out to regional Australia in 2025, growing the number of Summits from the traditional eight capital cities to a total of 26 events across the length and breadth of Australia from March through to August.
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International Cadet World Championship, Lake Lipno, Czech Republic
Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) sailors have delivered outstanding performances at the International Cadet World Championship 2025.
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Finalists Announced for the 2025 Victorian Sailing Awards
We are proud to officially announce the 2025 Victorian Sailing Awards Finalists! Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2025 Victorian Sailing Awards.
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Festival of Sails 2026 Expands to Five Days of Racing with Australian Multihull Championships
Australia’s largest celebration of sailing just got even bigger, with the Festival of Sails expanding to five action-packed days of racing.
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Etchells prepare for 2029 World Championship in Geelong with Etchells Australasian Summer Championship
The next Etchells World Championship in Australia will be held at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club in January 2029.
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Rod Austin Confirmed as the New Victorian General Manager
With over 25 years of experience in the yacht club and sailing industry, Rod Austin brings a proven track record in stakeholder engagement, event management, club administration, staff leadership, and financial oversight.
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2025 Australian Para Sailing Championships
World Sailing are holding an inaugural Inclusion Championships in Oman on 3-8 December.
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Offshore at 16: Will Farnell, the ORCV's Youth Sailor of the Year 2025
The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) is proud to announce Will Farnell as the recipient of the 2025 Youth Sailor of the Year award.
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Certified Assistance Dogs Sail Too: How Clubs Across Australia Are Embracing Inclusivity — Paws and All
As sailing clubs seek to grow inclusivity and participation, there’s one crew member you might not have thought of — certified assistance dogs. From safety boats to yacht decks, projects like the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project are showing that with simple adjustments, sailing can truly welcome everyone — paws and all. Is your club ready to embrace these important teams?
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Pin End Strategy Leads Ginan to Victory in DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 1
The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 1 delivered spectacular racing this weekend.
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Bringing Saltwater Veteran Sailing to Melbourne
The Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project isn’t tied to one club — we proudly sail from many. As an ACNC-registered Health Promotion Charity and Mobile Discover Sailing Centre, we bring veterans, families, and sailing together across Australia. Through valued partnerships with welcoming clubs, our volunteers and veterans contribute skills, teamwork, and community spirit — while clubs benefit from new members, fresh energy, and social impact opportunities.
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Final day decider at Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta
The final day at the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) promised and gave it all – light wind – rain – cold – after Race Officer, Lou Hutton, delved into Melbourne’s weather cauldron and shared her findings with competitors at Royal Melbourne Yacht (RMYS) this morning, and afterwards the day delivered the overall winners and other special trophy recipients.
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