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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IRC 2025 Rule text published
Following ratification at the IRC International Congress, the IRC Rating Technical Committee has published the IRC 2025 Rule text, now available on the IRC website. The new rules take effect from January 1, 2025 (in countries using a June-May validit…
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IRC Congress announces key updates for 2025
Two decades ago, the first International Rating Certificate (IRC) annual Congress was held in London following IRC’s recognition as an World Sailing International Rating System. Twenty years on, in IRC’s 40th anniversary year, the 2024 IRC Congress h…
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2024 RORC IRC European Champions crowned
The Maples Group IRC European Championship brought an exciting close to September’s sailing festivities with four remarkable days of racing on Dublin Bay organised by the Royal Irish YC. Competitors faced a variety of challenging conditions, testing…
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First Standard IRC rating certificates issued in Australia
In May 2024 Australian Sailing announced a significant change of policy: from June 2024 boats can apply for Standard IRC certificates, marking a significant departure from the longstanding requirement in Australia for Endorsed certificates. This chan…
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The Maples Group IRC European Championship 2024
The sixth edition of the IRC European Championship will feature a huge range of boats in action: hi-tech racing yachts, hybrid cruiser-racers, pocket rockets and vintage designs. Racing under the IRC Rating Rule, the fleet will compete to win the ove…
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