RORC RATING NEWS

Counter sterns - 'y' measurement

Jenny Howells — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:22:24 +0000

The error in the latest measurement manual regarding the measurement of counter sterns has now been corrected; the updated manual can be downloaded here: http://www.ircrating.org/en/technical-a-certification/measurement.html

IRC Certificate processing times

Jenny Howells — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:25:45 +0000

[Extract from Poolside issue 10/05 1 June 2010]

Common confusions 11: Certificate processing times - help us to help you!

Not a technical common confusion as we normally include, but nevertheless an issue which causes some discussion!

The Rating Office recognises that it is here as a service to yacht owners, and others involved in yacht racing, and we pride ourselves on getting boats on to the start-line of their race or event with a correct, valid rating certificate. Each year, we process around 6500 certificates for 4600 boats in 25 countries, so as you can imagine things get a little hectic at peak times!

IRC 2011 - Composite rigging

Jenny Howells — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:49:41 +0000

PRESS RELEASE

IRC 2011

Composite Standing Rigging

At a recent meeting of the IRC Technical Committee, the subject of the rating cost of composite standing rigging was discussed.

The Committee noted that the technology of composite standing rigging has matured significantly in recent years to the extent that it is now becoming close to mainstream.

Are you ready for racing...?

Jenny Howells — Fri, 07 May 2010 22:24:23 +0000

As published in Poolside newsletter 10/03 March 2010

Are you ready for the racing season ahead?

So now the sun is out, you've decided what events you are going to do in 2010 and are thinking about crew, sails and logistics. One of the things that often gets forgotten until the last minute is the rating certificate and associated issues, such as... [click on Read More]

Sailmakers - in-house certification for Endorsement

Jenny Howells — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:37:58 +0000

As you probably know, ISAF, the International Sailing Federation have developed In-House Certification (IHC) to permit equipment manufacturers to self certify their own products. This offers the advantages to manufacturers of providing a complete service to their customers in a manner accepted by certification authorities.

The RORC Rating Office, acting as the IRC Rule Authority for IRC in GBR, have now decided that with effect from 1^st January 2011, sailmakers submitting sail data for an IRC Endorsed certificate for British owned boats will be required to be IHC certified.

For full details, please download the PDF below:

In-house Certification (IHC) and IRC Endorsement

IRC Incentive Schemes for UK Clubs

Jenny Howells — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:56:05 +0000

The RORC Rating Office is pleased to offer two incentive schemes for UKClubs

Click here for more information

iPhone apps

Jenny Howells — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:30:10 +0000

We have just added a list of a small selection of iPhone apps to our links page (under Sailing & Racing misc.).

Please e-mail webmaster@rorcrating.com with any great apps which you think should be included!

Trials & Amendments - saving paper!

Jenny Howells — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:28:10 +0000

The RORC Rating Office has undertaken a paper-saving initiative for 2010, in consideration of the environment and to reduce the amount of unnecessary paperwork going through the office. Not only does this mean we will be storing a boat's history on the computer rather than in a paper file, but moving forward with technology we are changing our policy regarding sending out IRC certificates, in our role as GBR Rule Authority.

Does your sailmaker organise trials for you?

Jenny Howells — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:32:55 +0000

GBR owners: If you rely on or regularly ask your sailmaker to organise and pay for IRC trial certificates for you, this can now be done through our MyIRC online payment system (you will need to have a MyIRC owner account). Please see the following PDF documents for more information:

Information for owners

Information for sailmakers

Remember that trials can only be run where a current, valid certificate is held (ie. 2010).

IRC North Wales Championship 2010

Jenny Howells — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:28:33 +0000

Just approved: The IRC North Wales Championship 2010 will be incorporated into Abersoch Keelboat Week in August.

Click here for full details.