ORC Ratings in Australia
ORC rating systems are being used in many clubs around Australia. Each year, ORC Club is growing.
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News
5-7 April 2024
The Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club hosts the Australian Yachting Championship from 5-7 April 2024.
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Ask us anything about IRC ratings
Jason Smithwick and Jenny Howells from the Royal Ocean Racing Club join Australian Sailing to speak with boat owners and crew about IRC ratings.
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Performance tips from Nick Bice
Nick Bice offers some quickfire tips for racing under CBH, ORC and IRC.
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Performance tips from Graham Sherring
Graham Sherring offers some quickfire tips for racing under CBH, ORC and IRC.
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Owners Working Group Update March 2023
Australian Sailing has been hosting meetings of the Owners’ Working Group periodically to discuss issues which are of interest and link to keelboat owners in Australia.
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Entry and scoring software
There are new cloud-based apps emerging in the keelboat space which will help clubs, officials and boat owners alike with regatta organisation and participation.
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racing rules
Sprayhoods and snap hooks
Boat owners are reminded that changes announced to the Special Regulations for sprayhoods and snap hooks come into effect from 1 July 2023.
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Safety
Championships in April 2024
The great ocean racing courses and breezes are only 15 minutes sail from the NCYC marina, and the NCYC is right in the Newcastle city centre. This is the location of the 2024 Australian Yachting Championship.
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Measuring big boat hulls for ORCi
Measurers have received training from the ORC on laser scanning hulls for ORCi, an important and essential service for boat owners.
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Proposing IRC or ORC Policy and Rule Changes
Boat owners wanting to propose changes to rating rules or policies should contact Australian Sailing with their suggestions.
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How does a sports boat get measured for CBH?
Measurement for CBH is described in the rule and used an Australian Sailing authorised measurer to take data and verify measurements.
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Applying for a CBH rating
Sports boat Class Associations, manufactures or production sports boats, and sports boat owners can all apply for a CBH rating.
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CBH and light ship condition
When weighing a boat for CBH rating, it is essential that the boat is empty, also known as light ship condition. What exactly is empty?
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Who can measure a sports boat for a CBH rating?
CBH is a rating system based on measurement data rather than performance and results. Because of this, it is important that measurements are taken by appropriately qualified and accredited people.
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racing rules
Does your sports boat need measuring for CBH?
Sports boats wanting to use a CBH rating for an event need to check to see if they need to be measured.
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CBH listing is publicly available
Sports boat owners wanting to check their CBH, or that of other classes or boats can do so by accessing publicly available data on the Australian Sailing Ratings Hub.
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Where to get CBH information
Owners of sports boats wanting to get a CBH number for events should visit Australian Sailing's Ratings Hub for information.
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