IRC FORMS

If your boat is outside GBR, you must apply through your local IRC rating authority where available. See list here.

Validity: IRC certificates are renewed annually and are valid until 31st December in the Northern Hemisphere and 31st May in the Southern Hemisphere, irrespective of when the application is received.

If you require Expedited processing and accept the additional fee (see fees page), please include "EPF" or "Expedited" in the subject line of your e-mail to help us identify it quickly. Please authorise us to charge the double fee, and tell us by which date you require the rating, in your e-mail. Thank you.

A yearbook is automatically sent to every GBR boat that held a certificate the previous year. Overseas boats should obtain a book from their local IRC authority. Otherwise please e-mail info@rorcrating.com with your name, address and details of your boat name, sail number and design.

If you are not familiar with the new application form, you MUST read the notes above.

MAC USERS: The Excel application form is in Windows 2003 format. Unless you have 'Windows for Mac' installed, the form will not read or perform fully, and the information we require will be incomplete. Therefore if you are using a Mac, please contact us on 01590 677030 before downloading or completing a form, thank you.

Simplified form if your boat is an IRC approved one-design and complies with it's Class Rules. The approved designs are listed on the form:

If the boat was last rated in 2006 or 2007, you can submit a simplified revalidation form. 2007 rated boats will automatically be sent a revalidation form and 2008 yearbook, in the new year. For other boats, or if you do not receive a form, please e-mail or call us (01590 677030) with the boat name, sail number and last certificate number if available. We will check that the boat is eligible for revalidation and send you a form.

For use if you hold a current certificate and wish to run an amendment or trial(s). Only complete the information that varies from the current valid certificate. Changes to hull, keel or rudder must be accompanied by drawings or photographs; for other trials or amendments further information, drawings or photographs may be requested.

If you occasionally race in specific short-handed races (1 or 2 people) you may apply for an additional short-handed certificate. Please see IRC Rule 9.2 for full details.

This applies if you buy a boat which holds a current valid certificate - Please e-mail or call us (01590 677030) with the boat name, sail number and last certificate number if available. We will check that the boat is eligible for re-registration and send you a form.

For designs still on the drawing board only, and may be sent direct from designer to the Rating Office (or UNCL for designers in their catchment area). As soon as the boat is launched it is no longer a design trial and must apply for a valid certificate.

Initial trial - use the normal application form (above). Fee = 50% new application fee

Subsequent trials - use the trial certificate form (above) if possible. Fee = normal trial fee

Applications must be accompanied by the following drawings plus any additional relevant information: