ORC Seminar Tour in Norway and Finland

The upcoming ORC DH World Championship to be held in June in Norway and ORC European Championship in the Aland Islands in August has prompted ORC, KNS, and the Finnish Offshore Association to organize recent seminars and promotions led by ORC Chief Measurer Zoran Grubiša.

The first was a Measurement Seminar held in Oslo from 19-21 April and gathered measurers from Norway, Sweden, and Lithuania. Topics included a general presentation of the ORC rating system for sailors and race officers on Friday, 19 April, with particular attention given to the technical requirements for participating at the ORC DH Worlds. Weather Routing Scoring that will be used at the championships was also discussed.

The next two days were dedicated to practical training in measurement procedures and techniques, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complete set of measurements performed on the boat. From measurements of flotation and stability to those on the propeller, rig, sails, and Cruiser/Racer accommodation requirements, this knowledge base will be invaluable in ensuring your boats are fully prepared for the DH Worlds, potentially leading to a record-breaking turnout for the event.

The final event on Grubiša's tour was an ORC Presentation held in Helsinki at a gathering of the Finnish sailing community. 

The presentation was split into three parts: first, a general explanation of the ORC Rating systems, certificate types, scoring options, and all the features that make ORC unique based on science, transparency, and flexibility. The second part explained how to prepare boats for the ORC European Championship and how the pre- and post-race equipment inspections will be performed during the event. The third part was reserved for questions and answers from the audience, together with an explanation of changes to the ORC Rules for 2024.

Both events were well-received by the audiences, and ORC is looking forward to two great ORC Championships in Northern Europe this year.