Scheveningen Hosts ORC ITC Meeting 2025: Key Discussions Ahead

February 22, 2025 - Next weekend, March 1-2, 2025, the ORC International Technical Committee (ITC) will convene in Scheveningen, the Netherlands, for another important meeting. With a strong tradition of hosting ITC gatherings, Scheveningen has proven to be a favored venue, and this year’s meeting is set to continue that legacy. Nearly all ITC experts are expected to attend, ensuring valuable discussions and progress in ORC technical developments.

Friday: Presentation and Discussion

On Friday, February 28, the weekend will kick off with a presentation by Andy Claughton, ITC Chairman, at Jachtclub Scheveningen (Hellingweg 98, Den Haag). Claughton will provide insights and discuss the development of the SuperYacht, Multihull, and J Class rules, as well as weather routing and scoring methods.

A Q&A session will allow members and guests to ask questions. The evening will be divided into two parts, with a break for mingling and drinks in between. The event will be recorded and published on JCS-TV, the club’s YouTube channel. 

More details and registration

Saturday and Sunday: ITC Meeting

The ORC ITC meeting will be open to observers, either in person or via Google Meet. The registration form will be made available online. While ITC meetings were traditionally held behind closed doors, recent years have emphasized transparency and openness.

Lunch will be provided at the clubhouse to ensure an efficient meeting process.

"Observers at this meeting will get a snapshot of the big issues," said Claughton, "and contribute to the discussion if they wish."

Schedule – Saturday, March 1, 2025:

📍 Jachtclub Scheveningen
☕ Coffee & Tea provided by JCS

• 09:00 (CET) Meeting begins
• 13:00 Lunch at Villani
• 14:00 Meeting continues
• 17:00 Break
• 19:00 Dinner – individually/collectively (to be organized, reservations strongly advised)

Schedule – Sunday, March 2, 2025:

📍 Jachtclub Scheveningen
☕ Coffee & Tea provided by JCS

• 09:00 Meeting resumes
• 13:00 Lunch at Villani
• 14:00 Meeting continues
• 16:00 Projected end time

Key Discussion Points for the ITC Spring Meeting

Several important topics will be addressed during the ITC meeting:

• Sail Force Model: Enhancing the coherence of force models, with a focus on:
  • Headsail depowering strategy
  • Spinnaker depowering and single spinnaker coefficients
  • HSF sheeting and rig envelope
• Reaching Heel Angles: Addressing the overprediction of heel angles when reaching.
• Hydro Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Evaluating resource allocation for multihulls and long-keel yachts.
• Multihulls: Reviewing planned updates to the 2025 ORCmh VPP.
• Performance Database: Improving the comparison of predicted vs. logged performance data.
• Weather Routing Scoring (WRS) and RaceFlow App: Enhancing understanding and application of WRS for race scoring.

The ORC ITC meeting in Scheveningen will once again serve as an essential platform for discussions on yacht handicapping, rule development, and the future of technical standards in sailing sports.

With an open policy for observers and the option for digital participation, the event fosters broad engagement and increased understanding of ITC’s work.

📌 For more information or to register as an observer, please sign up via the official ITC Meeting registration form.