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Offshore Rating Council
Mandate:
To encourage racing by offshore yachts in general, and in particular to regulate yachts racing under its rating rules throughout the world regardless of national interests, politics, race or religion.
To be the sole international authority, recognized by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) for the establishment, management, amendment and administration of :
a. The International Measurement System (IMS) and the IMS Regulations with the consent given by the United States Sailing Association
b. The ORC Club Rule
c. The International Offshore Rule (IOR)
d. The International Level Class Rules (ILC)
e. ILC Classes under IMS, Ton Classes under IOR and any additional classes developed under its rating rules
f. Additional Rating Rules it may develop in the future
g. Special Regulations
h. Measurement Practice for all its rules
i. Championship Rules for Offshore Classes.
It is the practice of the Offshore Racing Council to also be an information resource for inquiries concerning offshore racing under any system. Questions directed to our Secretariat will receive prompt attention or be directed to the appropriate authority.
