Royal Ocean Racing Club
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| Founded | 1925 |
| Home Page | www.rorc.org |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 St James's Street |
| Clubhouse occupied since | 1942 |
| Club established for | Yachting enthusiasts |
The Royal Ocean Racing Club also called RORC is a gentlemen's club established in 1925 which is the principal organiser of offshore yacht races in the UK, including the Fastnet race, the Admirals Cup and the Commodore's Cup. 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.[1]
In co-operation with the French offshore racing club, UNCL, RORC is responsible for IRC, the principal international handicap system for yacht racing.
See also
References
External links
- Official website
- (East Anglian Offshore Racing Association), an alternative UK offshore yacht race organiser
- JOG (Junior Offshore Group), an alternative UK offshore yacht race organiser
- IRC Rating website
