Event, ORCV, SYC, Yacht
Stories from the 2026 ORCV Awards Held at the Sandringham Yacht Club, with MC Jolene George, the 2026 awards night was a celebration of a massive ocean racing season. But more than that, looking back at the honour rolls, it was a reminder that ocean racing in Victoria...
Hanse, ORCV, SYC, Yacht
Flare Drills Prepping Shimmer for Hobart at the ORCV Winter Series There is nothing quite like a biting, windy June morning on Port Phillip Bay to test both your gear and your nerve. On June 20th, before the starting gun even fired for Race 1 of the 2026 ORCV DYSC...
Solaris, SYC, Yacht
Sailing on Salt Solaris 50 I’ve recently had the opportunity to sail aboard Salt, a 2021 Solaris 50, under the guidance of James Marshall, the boat manager, and Ian Fankhanel, the owner. Both are central to how the boat runs: James keeps the crew organised, ensures...
