Royal Ocean Racing Club
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| Founded | 1925 |
| Home Page | www.rorc.org |
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| Address | 20 St James's Place |
| Clubhouse occupied since | 1942 |
| Club established for | Yachting Yachting Yachting refers to recreational sailing or boating, the specific act of sailing or using other water vessels for sporting purposes.-Competitive sailing:... enthusiasts |
The Royal Ocean Racing Club also called RORC was established in 1925 as a result of a race to the Fastnet rock from Cowes and finishing in Plymouth. The RORC is the principal organiser of offshore yacht
Yacht
A yacht is a recreational boat or ship. The term originated from the Dutch Jacht meaning "hunt". It was originally defined as a light fast sailing vessel used by the Dutch navy to pursue pirates and other transgressors around and into the shallow waters of the Low Countries...
races in the UK, including the Fastnet race
Fastnet race
The Fastnet Race is a famous offshore yachting race. It is considered one of the classic offshore races. It takes place every two years over a course of . The race starts off Cowes on the Isle of Wight in England, rounds the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland and then finishes at...
, the Admirals Cup and the Commodore's Cup
Commodore's Cup
The Commodores' Cup also known as the Rolex Commodores' Cup is an international offshore regatta held for three-boat national teams held in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. It is a biennial event that lasts for seven days. It was first held in 1992, with the next event occurring in 2010. It is organised...
. RORC was founded to encourage long distance yacht racing and the design, building and navigation of sailing vessels in which speed and seaworthiness are combined.
In co-operation with the French offshore racing club, UNCL
Union Nationale pour la Course au Large
The Union Nationale pour la Course au Large also called UNCL is a French yacht clubUNCL was established in 1971 through a merger of the Union Nationale des Croiseurs , and the Groupe des Croiseurs Légers . UNC itself was formed at Brest in 1913 to organise offshore racing in France as this was...
, RORC is responsible for IRC
IRC (Sailing)
IRC is a system of handicapping sailboats and yachts for the purpose of racing. It is managed by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in the United Kingdom through their dedicated Rating Office....
, the principal international handicap system for yacht racing
Yacht racing
Yacht racing is the sport of competitive yachting.While sailing groups organize the most active and popular competitive yachting, other boating events are also held world-wide: speed motorboat racing; competitive canoeing, kayaking, and rowing; model yachting; and navigational contests Yacht racing...
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External links
- Official website
- (East Anglian Offshore Racing Association), an alternative UK offshore yacht race organiser
- JOG (Junior Offshore Group)Junior Offshore GroupThe Junior Offshore Group is an organiser of offshore yacht races in the UK using IRC handicap system. Aimed at smaller yachts, though the size of the smallest yacht keeps getting bigger as the years go by....
, an alternative UK offshore yacht race organiser - IRC Rating website