Royal Ocean Racing Club

Royal Ocean Racing Club
Founded 1925
Home Page www.rorc.org
Address 20 St James's Place
Clubhouse occupied since 1942
Club established for Yachting enthusiasts

The Royal Ocean Racing Club also called RORC was established in 1925 as a result of a race to the Fastnet rock from Cowes and finishing in Plymouth. The RORC 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

  1. ^ Basic facts from rorc.org website [1]

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