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The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) has officially issued a notice for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), scheduled for January 29, 2026, at 1700 UTC. Conducted via teleconference, this meeting is a vital component of the ORC’s commitment to maintaining a fair, open, and transparent rule-making process. The Congress will address two remaining issues from the Annual Meeting held in Ireland in November.

This article is the first in a short series where we will explain the thinking behind the different scoring options available in ORC. Written by Thomas Nilsson.

In mid-December, the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) held its annual staff meeting in Naples, graciously hosted by Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia (CRVI). Over three productive days, the ORC team gathered for technical meetings and in-depth discussions, setting the course for the 2026 season and the many ORC-supported events taking place around the world.

The ORC Management Committee, Congress, Committee Members, and the Staff wish you all the Best Wishes for a Happy, Safe and Prosperous Holiday Season and New Year!

Organizers at the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) are pleased to announce that the entry process is now open for the sixth edition of the annual AEGEAN 600, held from 5 - 11 July 2026 at Olympic Marine in Lavrion, Greece.

The Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC) and Storm Trysail Club (STC) are thrilled to announce that they will co-host the 2027 ORC North American Championship in Fort Lauderdale, November 14–20, 2027 — a standout week featuring a dynamic mix of offshore, coastal, and buoy racing.

The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) and Lithuanian Yachting Union, in collaboration with the City of Klaipėda, are excited to announce that the Notice of Race for the ORC European Championship 2026 has been published, and registration has begun on the Manage2Sail platform. The first teams from Norway, Latvia and Lithuania have already registered.

ORC and X-Yachts are working closely together to address the technical questions raised regarding the XR41 and the current parameter limits within the ORC VPP. Both parties share a common goal: to ensure a fair, accurate, and scientifically robust rating system for 2026 and beyond.

The organisers are sharing the official video from Multihull Cup 2025 — a year that delivered close racing, stunning superyachts and unforgettable camaraderie in Port Adriano, Mallorca.

Entries are pouring in for the first edition of «Island Offshore Race to the Arctic». The spectacular race from Lindesnes on Norway’s southern tip to Svolvær in Lofoten will start on June 26th and end in Svolvær on July 5th.

Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point is thrilled to announce an exciting expansion of the ORC Sportboat Class for the 2026 ORC Sportboat North American Championship that will be hosted during the 30th anniversary edition of Race Week next April 16-19.

The Hague, The Netherlands – The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) and Jachtclub Scheveningen, in collaboration with the City of The Hague, are proud to announce that the ORC Double Handed World Championship 2026 will take place in Scheveningen from 18th to 25th of May, 2026, as part of the North Sea Regatta – the largest and most prestigious regatta on the North Sea.

Northern Europe’s big boat racing scene is entering a new chapter with the launch of the Viking Challenge, a Scandinavian and Northern European ORC regatta series set to begin in 2026. The Viking Challenge is designed to provide a unified, high-performance racing platform for the region’s most ambitious teams, connecting several of Northern Europe’s leading offshore events into one competitive series.

The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC), in cooperation with the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV) and the Italian Offshore Owners Association (UVAI), has introduced ORC Light, a simplified, entry-level handicap certificate designed to make it easier for boatowners new to racing to participate in local regattas.

With just a few weeks to go until the Yacht Racing Forum 2025, the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) encourages members of the international sailing and yacht racing community to register and take part in this important gathering. The Forum will be held 20–21 November in Amsterdam, and ORC is pleased to participate once again as an institutional partner.

Today, at a well-attended meeting of the 56th Offshore Racing Congress (ORC), with 31 Congress members from 19 countries in attendance, several important features of this system were reported.

The 2025 ORC Annual Report has just been published. The report provides a comprehensive overview of ORC activities, growth, and innovation throughout the year — from record participation and championship highlights to ongoing technical development projects.

The Royal Marine Hotel in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, will host the ORC Annual General Meeting 2025 from October 31 to November 4. The meetings will be held in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and remote participation.