2010 Application forms

If your boat is outside GBR, you must apply through your local IRC rating authority where available; please see www.ircrating.org

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.

Fees

Yearbook
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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your name, address and details of your boat name, sail number and design.

New application
For boats never rated before, or last rated 2007 or earlier:

• Read these notes before applying for a rating
• Guidance for downloading and completing the application form

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

Link to 2010 APPLICATION FORM  Note: You must SAVE this file onto your computer hard disk before completing it!! 

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.

One-Designs
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 by way of a drop-down list.

OOD new application (Excel) Note: You must SAVE this file onto your computer hard disk before completing it!!

Revalidation
If the boat was last rated in 2008 or 2009, you can submit a simplified revalidation form. 2009 rated boats will automatically be sent a revalidation form and 2010 yearbook, in the new year. For other boats, or if you do not receive a form, please contact us with the boat name, sail number and last certificate number if available. We will check that the boat is eligible for revalidation and send or direct you to the relevant form.

Amended Certificate or Trial certificate
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.

Note: You must SAVE these files onto your computer hard disk before completing them!!

• Amended certificate application (XLS)
• Trial certificate application (XLS)
• Trial certificate policy

Short-Handed Certificate

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 8.2 for full details.

Short-handed certificate application (Excel)

Change of Ownership (Re-Registration)

This applies if you buy a boat which holds a current valid (2010) certificate you need to re-register it in your name, as change of ownership invalidates the certificate. If you are not sure whether the certificate is current please e-mail or call us (01590 677030) with the boat name, sail number and last certificate number if available and we can advise you.

Re-registration form (Excel)  Note: You must SAVE this file onto your computer hard disk before completing it!!

Design trials

Please see IRC website for trial certificate policy & conditions.

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:

• Profile including keel and rudder
• Sail plan
• Accommodation GA

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.