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 world leader.

From it’s humble beginnings as the Channel Handicap System the IRC rating now is the rule of choice for major events and regattas worldwide, including the revival of the world-renowned Admiral’s Cup to be held in July 2025. Jenny is now the RORC Rating Office Technical Manager and in this article she looks at some of the history and developments over the last four decades.

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