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A Memorable 101st edition of the Bayview Mackinac Race
17. Jul 2025
16 July, 2025 - Mackinac Island, MI, USA - Nearly the entire fleet of 191 entries in the 101st edition of the Bayview Mackinac Race organized by the Bayview Yacht Club crossed the finish line with the impression that this was a remarkable race, one likely to be remembered for years to come. Everyone in the fleet of boats ranging from 27 to 68 feet in length finished in 45 hours or less since starting on Saturday in Port Huron, half a day faster than the slowest entries in last year’s 100th edition.
Fierce Competition Ahead in the Sail Racing ORC A Class at the 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE
16. Jul 2025
The most international class of the 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE promises an intense battle for the class title on the Bay of Palma. Among those 33 teams from 15 different countries competing in the Sail Racing ORC A category are the defending champion, the current ClubSwan 42 world champion, and the team with the most overall victories in the history of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE.
Top Double-Handed Teams Shine in Helsinki at 2025 Garmin ORC DH Europeans
13. Jul 2025
After a thrilling week of competition on the Baltic Sea, the 2025 Garmin ORC Double-Handed European Championship concluded on a high note at Helsingfors Segelklubb. The final day brought welcome sunshine, smiling sailors, and a celebratory spirit as the fleet gathered to reflect on an event marked by intense offshore racing, exceptional seamanship, and the strong camaraderie of the double-handed community.
Long Offshore Race Winners Declared in Helsinki
12. Jul 2025
The Long Offshore Race of the 2025 Garmin ORC Double-Handed European Championship, concluded on Friday in Helsinki after a challenging 247 to 283-nautical-mile course across the Gulf of Finland and back. The race tested endurance, seamanship, and strategy as boats finished throughout the day and into the early hours of Saturday.
ORC 2025 AGM – 31 October to 4 November 2025 – Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire, Ireland
2025 ORC AGM: Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland

The Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, will host the ORC Annual General Meeting from October 31 to November 4, 2025. The ORC meeting will be a hybrid event this year, offering both in-person and remote attendance. Details about the conference will be available soon. Online submissions will be accepted through our online form starting at the end of June.
Laser Scanning Sails into the Yacht Racing World
Leica Geosystems

Along the west coast of Finland sits the historic town of Pietarsaari, where centuries-old maritime heritage and modernity meet in the world of contemporary yachting. Home to prestigious yacht builders Nautor Swan, Pietarsaari became the prime location for a pilot project in which yacht classification experts from the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) precisely measured, modelled, and rated a ClubSwan racing yacht using Leica Geosystems 3D laser scanning technology. In a novel approach that provides more data faster than ever before, scanning brings racing parity through accuracy, using innovation to promote fair competition in this historic sport.
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