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Scheveningen Hosts ORC ITC Meeting 2025: Key Discussions Ahead
Scheveningen Hosts ORC ITC Meeting 2025: Key Discussions Ahead
Inside ORC
22. Feb 2025
Next weekend, March 1-2, 2025, the ORC International Technical Committee (ITC) will convene in Scheveningen, the Netherlands, for another important meeting. With a strong tradition of hosting ITC gatherings, Scheveningen has proven to be a favored venue, and this year’s meeting is set to continue that legacy. Nearly all ITC experts are expected to attend, ensuring valuable discussions and progress in ORC technical developments.
ITC Spring Meeting: Exclusive Evening with Andy Claughton and the Latest ORC Updates
ITC Spring Meeting: Exclusive Evening with Andy Claughton and the Latest ORC Updates
Inside ORC
20. Feb 2025
Ahead of the ORC International Technical Committee (ITC) Spring Meeting in Scheveningen, sailing enthusiasts are invited to an open evening on February 28th at Jachtclub Scheveningen. Andy Claughton, ITC Chairman and a leading expert in yacht design and rating rules, will share insights on classic yachts, SuperYacht developments, and the latest ORC updates, including Weather Routing Scoring improvements and new rating rule innovations for 2025. Don't miss this unique opportunity to stay ahead in the world of competitive sailing!
ORC mourns the passing of HH Aga Khan
ORC mourns the passing of HH Aga Khan
Inside ORC
13. Feb 2025
The officers and staff of the Offshore Racing Congress mourn the recent passing of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. His visionary influence and investment over the past 6 decades has left an enduring legacy on the sport of sailing.
The Nordic Offshore Sailing Community Aligns for the Future at Tallinn Winter Meeting 2025
The Nordic Offshore Sailing Community Aligns for the Future at Tallinn Winter Meeting 2025
Inside ORC
12. Feb 2025
The Nordic Offshore Sailing Community held its annual offshore sailing meeting last weekend (February 8) in Tallinn, Estonia. As per tradition, the host of the upcoming ORC Championship in Northern Europe extends the invitation for this crucial gathering of sailing repress and tentative.
New champions crowned at Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta
New champions crowned at Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta
AUS ORC NSW Championship
10. Feb 2025
New champions were crowned in NSW ORC, Australian Sports Boat and the Sydney 38 One-Design NSW Championships on the final day of the Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta.
6 months to ORC Worlds 2025 Tallinn! Early Bird discount until April 1!
6 months to ORC Worlds 2025 Tallinn! Early Bird discount until April 1!
ORC Worlds 2025 Tallinn
10. Feb 2025
Exactly six months from now, on Monday, August 11, 2025, the first stage of the 2025 ORC World Championship – the long offshore race in the Gulf of Finland – will start in Tallinn. Returning to Tallinn for the second time, the ORC Worlds is the pinnacle event of Offshore Racing Congress this year, bringing the best ORC sailors from Northern Europe, the Baltic region, and beyond to Tallinn, Estonia from August 8–16.
Setting Sail into the Future: ORC’s 2025 SuperYacht Rules & VPP Take Center Stage at the NZ Millennium Cup
Setting Sail into the Future: ORC’s 2025 SuperYacht Rules & VPP Take Center Stage at the NZ Millennium Cup
New Zealand’s Millennium Cup
Superyachts
09. Feb 2025
The world of superyacht racing has just witnessed an electrifying start to the season, as the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) launched its 2025 SuperYacht Rules and Velocity Prediction Program (VPP) alongside the first major regatta of the year—the prestigious NZ Millennium Cup, which took place from February 1–4 in Auckland, New Zealand.
The Progress of the ORC Weather Routing Scoring by Andy Claughton
The Progress of the ORC Weather Routing Scoring by Andy Claughton
ORC Weather Routing Scoring
Inside ORC
06. Feb 2025
ORC has now spent one year on the development of a new paradigm in offshore race scoring: Weather Routing Scoring. After analyzing >50 races in 2024, and some current races being sailed now in the winter season, ITC Chairman Andy Claughton summarizes the progress of this innovative approach in the new March issue of Seahorse Magazine.
4th Edition of the ORC Double-Handed World Championship Now Open for Entry
4th Edition of the ORC Double-Handed World Championship Now Open for Entry
2025 DH Worlds Monfalcone
05. Feb 2025
The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is excited to announce that entries are now open, and the Notice of Race has been published for the 4th ORC Double-Handed World Championship 2025. This prestigious event will take place from 7 to 13 September on the stunning Adriatic Sea, hosted by the renowned Yacht Club Monfalcone (YCM) in Marina Monfalcone, Italy.
Kawil makes it a double! Winner of the 2025 NZ Millennium Cup
Kawil makes it a double! Winner of the 2025 NZ Millennium Cup
New Zealand’s Millennium Cup
Superyachts
04. Feb 2025
The final race of the 2025 NZ Millennium Cup has come to a close and Sparkman Stephen's sloop Kawil has been named overall series winner. The 2020 champion put in a strong performance throughout the regatta, securing two first placings over four races.
Kawil moves to the top of the leaderboard on day two of the NZ Millennium Cup
Kawil moves to the top of the leaderboard on day two of the NZ Millennium Cup
New Zealand’s Millennium Cup
Superyachts
03. Feb 2025
On a day of light airs and a swift course around Rakino Island, Kawil made her move from second to first place overall on the second day of the NZ Millennium Cup. After Sea Eagle’s show of dominance on the first day of the regatta, Kawil didn’t waste the opportunity to show her strength in Auckland’s changeable conditions; pushing the big 81 me-tre down into third place.
ORC Strengthens Ties with Spain: Key Updates for 2025
ORC Strengthens Ties with Spain: Key Updates for 2025
Inside ORC
03. Feb 2025
Last Saturday, February 1st, ORC Measurer and Rule expert Alberto Pindozzi touched down in Madrid for an exclusive one-day seminar. Held in collaboration with the Spanish Sailing Federation, the gathering welcomed 40 measurers from across the country, all eager to dive into the latest rule updates and what the future holds for ORC racing in Spain.
Sea Eagle Takes the Win on the First Day of Her Debut Regatta at the Millennium Cup 2025
Sea Eagle Takes the Win on the First Day of Her Debut Regatta at the Millennium Cup 2025
New Zealand’s Millennium Cup
Superyachts
02. Feb 2025
The New Zealand Millennium Cup is underway and Sea Eagle has taken the win on day one in the Auckland regatta. Orams Marine race day marked the opening of the regatta, which runs from 1-4 February, on the waters of Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour.
Fernando Chain's MAC Wins the Rolex South Atlantic Circuit 2025
Fernando Chain's MAC Wins the Rolex South Atlantic Circuit 2025
Rolex Circuito Atlántico Sur
01. Feb 2025
One of the most anticipated events of the year has come to an end: the Rolex South Atlantic Circuit 2025 for ORC and ORC Sportboat fleets, concluding with the traditional Gorriti Island Race. The event took place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, co-organized by the Yacht Club Argentino and the Yacht Club Punta del Este, with the sponsorship of Rolex.
The Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta and NSW ORC Championship 2025 - Bigger and Better
The Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta and NSW ORC Championship 2025 - Bigger and Better
AUS ORC NSW Championship
30. Jan 2025
The Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta is back bigger and better this February, with a number of new additions to the much loved summer event, organised and hosted by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) on inshore and offshore courses at Pittwater.
The world’s most-southerly superyacht regatta begins this week
The world’s most-southerly superyacht regatta begins this week
Superyachts
New Zealand’s Millennium Cup
29. Jan 2025
The 2025 New Zealand Millennium Cup begins with welcome festivities this Saturday, 1st of February, with ten entries, returning campaigners and a special regatta debut.
The South Atlantic Circuit 2025
The South Atlantic Circuit 2025
Rolex Circuito Atlántico Sur
20. Jan 2025
One of the most prominent and highly anticipated events of the year approaches: the “Rolex South Atlantic Circuit 2025”, co-organized by the Yacht Club Argentino and the Yacht Club Punta del Este, with sponsorship from ROLEX.
2025 ORC VPP and Rules now available
2025 ORC VPP and Rules now available
Inside ORC
16. Jan 2025
After a year of input and development to the class rules and the Velocity Prediction Program (VPP), and several weeks after their approval at the ORC Annual General Meeting in November, the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) announces its 2025 rules and software are ready for the global sailboat racing community.
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