Melbourne to Hobart Ocean Race

The ORCV “Westcoaster” is a legendary yacht race where tactics and sailing well can crown you as the race champion, no matter the size of boat.

Date: December 27, 2022
Event Website: https://www.orcv.org.au/sailing/races/hobart-races
Address: Melbourne

Melbourne to Hobart Ocean Race
Image: https://www.orcv.org.au/

Across the 435nm passage, yachts contend first with Bass Strait before taking on the wilderness and ruggness of the West Coast of Tasmania and the long ocean swell of the Southern Ocean before turning towards the finish line and the shifting winds of the Derwent.

For close on 50 years, the Westcoaster has provided sailors a unique race full of tactical challenges.