IRC Europeans 2026 to be held in Poole, UK
The IRC European Championship 2026 to be hosted at The International Paint Poole Regatta, on the south coast of England, over the late May bank holiday. The enviable track record Poole has built for hosting unmissable regattas continues in 2026 with…
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Rating headsail numbers – Seahorse April 2024
Sails are a boat’s driving force and a key area of development, so it’s no surprise how often an IRC rule change involves the rating of sails or associated rigging. A key change for 2024 was to start rating the number of headsails carried on board. T…
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Bonifacio IRC Europeans – pre-registration open
The legendary Tour de Corse returns as part of the Bonifacio IRC European Championship, to be held from 5-12 October 2025 in Bonifacio, Corsica. The Notice of Race will be published soon and registrations will open on 1 April 2025, but pre-registrati…
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IRC Rating open for 2025
Applications are open for 2025 IRC Rating and the IRC Rating Authority (RORC Rating Office and UNCL, Pôle Course du YCF) have already issued certificates to over 650 northern hemisphere boats for the new season, with another 560 southern hemisphere b…
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40 years of development – Seahorse June 2024
As an 18-year-old in January 1985, Jenny Howells’ first full-time job was as office junior at the RORC Rating Office; little did she know that she would get deeply involved in a nascent yacht rating rule that, over the next 40 years, would become a w…
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IRC Hull Factor – Seahorse April 2023
In the April 2023 issue of Seahorse, IRC Technical Committee member Claude Charbonnier explained the inputs for the calculated Hull Factor. The hull factor that appears on our IRC certificates is sometimes viewed with caution by owners and designers…
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Seahorse IRC articles
Stay ahead in the world of IRC racing with Seahorse Magazine! Every two months, the well-known international sailing magazine includes an IRC rating article filled with valuable insights. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or an enthusiastic fan, t…
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IRC European Championship 2025 schedule and classes
The BONIFACIO IRC EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2025, to take place in Corsica from 4-12 October, is organised by the YACHT CLUB DE BONIFACIO in partnership with the Pole Course of the Yacht Club de France, under the aegis of the Fédération Française de Voil…
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IRC European Championship 2025 Announced
Every two years, the IRC European Championship alternates between northern and southern Europe. Following a spectacular edition in Ireland this year, the Championship returns to the Mediterranean – this time on the beautiful island of Corsica from 5-…
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World Sailing Storm & Heavy Weather Sails Announcement
World Sailing Announcement 11 November 2024 Following recommendation from the Special Regulations Sub-Committee, the Oceanic and Offshore Committee unanimously approved changes to design requirements of storm and heavy weather sails, aiming to clarif…
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