Dehler, SYC, Yacht
Hot Chipps – Dehler 46 – SYC Owner: John Chipp In the lead-up to a coastal delivery later that year, I was proactive in seeking opportunities to gain time on a Dehler 46. Having previously sailed on Trilogy, a Dehler 42c out of BYS, I contacted John Chipp to see...
ORCV, RMYS, Yacht
Archambault 40RC Skipper: PJ (Peter Davison) – Royal Melbourne yacht squadron Over the past couple of years, I’ve had several opportunities to sail with PJ aboard Arcadia, an Archambault 40RC, across a mix of club racing, ORCV races, and events including the...
RMYS, Yacht
Cloud 10 – Adams 10.6 Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) | Club Racing I sailed aboard Cloud 10, an Adams 10.6, out of Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS). This popular 35-foot Australian-designed yacht is widely regarded for its competitive one-design racing and...
RYCV, Yacht
The Lipton Cup Northern Port Phillip’s Premier Regatta If there is one weekend that perfectly captures the spirit of sailing in Melbourne, it’s the Lipton Cup. Held annually at the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, this regatta is a massive multi-class celebration that...
Hanse, ORCV, Yacht
ORCV Melbourne to King Island 2025 54th Melbourne to King Island Ocean Race The 54th Melbourne to King Island Ocean Race was one of those events where the conditions aligned, the fleet was competitive, and the crossing of Bass Strait did everything it was supposed to...
RYCV, Yacht
Valiant 9 Dufour 40 skipper by Peter Dusting at Royal yacht club of Victoria, RYCV I sailed aboard Valiant 9, a Dufour 40, out of the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria (RYCV). Sailing on Port Phillip Bay, particularly around the mouth of the Yarra River, offered a mix of...
