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2024 Christmas Party and Prize Giving
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Welcome drinks for all sponsored by Plas Heli - a thankyou to everyone for the support received throughout the year.
GBR IRC 2025 Championships and new prize sponsor announced
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The highly anticipated GBR IRC Championships for 2025 have been officially announced, promising a thrilling season for sailors, teams, and sailing enthusiasts across the UK. With multiple events spanning from May to November, this year’s championships will be hosted at some of the most scenic and challenging venues across the British Isles, bringing together top sailing talent to compete in a wide array of regattas.
The RORC Rating Office is pleased to announce that prizes for GBR IRC 2025 Championships will be provided by North Sails, and winners can look forward to crew merchandise and a more significant prize for the overall Champion at each event.
“North Sails is proud to be supporting the IRC Championships taking place throughout the UK. As the leading supplier of racing sails in the world, we understand the excitement of racing in IRC and how to come out on top. We hope everyone gets the most out of their racing in 2025, my team and I hope to meet many of you at these events. If you think North Sails can help you and your team, please give us a call for some friendly sail advice. Good Luck!”
Ian Walker, North Sails UK General Manager.
In addition, each Championship winner is eligible for free entry and berthing at the following year’s National Championship.
May 2025: The Championship Kick-off
The 2025 IRC Championship calendar will kick off in May with the IRC Welsh National Championship held from 2 – 4 May in the breathtaking setting of Pwllheli, Cardigan Bay. Organized as part of the Celtic Regatta, this event will showcase some of the best yachts competing in Welsh waters. The event is known for its strong local support and spectacular coastal racing conditions.
Read more: GBR IRC 2025 Championships and new prize sponsor announced
Tremadog Triangle Challenge
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The CHPSC Tremadog Triangle is a 'Top Gear' style challenge - which you can attempt at any time in the CHPSC racing season - from 1st March to 1st December.
You can enter the IRC Class (for Racing Boats) or YTC/NHC Class (for Cruisers) see definition below. There will be prizes for both Classes.
There is no limit to the number of attempts on the Challenge - why not see if you can beat your own time!
The course can be sailed clockwise or anti-clockwise (the choice is yours) using the club marks as follows:
- Anti-Clockwise - Start, 2p, 8p, 10p Finish
- Clockwise - Start, 10s, 8s, 2s, Finish
The start and finish lines are not as defined in the CHPSC Sailing Instructions which are amended below for convenience.
Start
The start line is defined as follows:
The Start Line is a transit between the white mast with an orange top section on the foreshore and the ODM (mark O). The seaward end of the line is bounded by an ODM (mark 0). Boats shall cross this line in the direction of the first mark of the course, to start.' This amends CHPSC SI's 10.2
Finish
The finish line is defined as follows:
The Finish Line is a transit between the white mast with an orange top section on the foreshore and the ODM (mark O). Boats shall cross this line in the direction from the last mark of the course, to finish.' This amends CHPSC SI's 11.1
IRC Class
To qualify for this class ....
YTC/NHC Class
To qualify foir the YTC/NHC Class ...
Marks to be "rounded" as per normal racing rules! (No short cuts!). Email elapsed time and boat name/model when completed to:
Take a note of time past each Mark in case of disputes!
The competitor with the best corrected elapsed time at the end of the season will be the winner.
We look forward to seeing lots of boats attempting the challenge!
Note the CHPSC Tremadog Challenge is governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing . (RRS) and the CHPSC Sailing Instructions which is available here. By attempting the Challenge all competitors have read and understood the Risk Statement in the SI's (17)
IRC Welsh National Championships - North Sails - Event Prize Sponsors
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We are delighted to announce that North Sails will be sponsoring prizes for the IRC Welsh National Championships in 2025.
We will also have other exciting sponsors to be announced soon.
IRC Rule changes for 2025
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6 November 2024
IRC 2025 Rule text published
Following ratification at the IRC International Congress, the IRC Rating Technical Committee has published the IRC 2025 Rule text, now available on the IRC website. The new rules take effect from January 1, 2025 (in countries using a June-May validity period it will apply from June 1, 2025). After the significant changes introduced in 2024 - such as rating the number of headsails and the requirement for sail stamps - the 2025 updates focus on text refinements aimed at providing clarity, ensuring alignment with current sailing practices, and incorporating updates from the latest 2025-2028 Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS).
To clarify Rule 21.3.1 on sail sheeting and reduce potential confusion, it now explicitly specifies that sails cannot be sheeted from multiple points simultaneously. For sail measurement, IRC Rule 13.2 has also been updated to align with changes in the 2025-2028 ERS, retaining the required characteristics of a measurement batten to determine sail corner points.
Additional updates, include wording revisions to accommodate modern configurations, practices, and terminology. Rule 21.2.2, covering rig factors, now explicitly addresses rotating rigs (whether active or passive) and requires rig features to be declared at any time they are changed, rather than only at initial application. Furthermore, the updated definition of "stored power" supports a better understanding of what constitutes stored power versus crew-generated power.
An amendment to Rule 9.8 further enhances measurement precision by reducing the allowable weight discrepancy following data reviews and remeasurements, aligning with modern weighing methods and equipment. In response to recent examples, Rule 17.6 now specifies that internal ballast must be securely fastened or bonded in place, as defined by the ERS, to ensure proper and safe positioning.
These updates reaffirm the IRC's commitment to fair competition and consistent standards in international racing. For further details, visit the IRC website: https://ircrating.org/irc-rule/.
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Notes to Editors
Media Contact:
Jenny Howells
RORC Technical Manager
+44 (0) 1590 677030
IRC is a World Sailing recognised rating system and the principal yacht measurement system for the rating of racing yachts worldwide. The IRC rating rule is administered jointly by the RORC Rating Office in Lymington, UK and Centre de Calcul IRC, UNCL Pôle Course du YCF.
The RORC Rating Office is the technical hub of the Royal Ocean Racing Club and recognised globally as a centre of excellence for measurement.
IRC Website: https://ircrating.org
Social Media: @IRCrating
The IRC website contains IRC Technical information, Rules & Definitions, Measurement guidelines, Worldwide Rule Authorities and advice for Race Organisers.
IRC is used for a huge number of local and international races and regattas all over the world including the offshore classics and other major events. More details and an introduction to IRC can be found here:
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Jackknife Podium in Rolex Middle Sea Race 2024
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Jackknife achieved a very comendable 3rd place in Class 4 in the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2024.
Jackknife leading Class 4 out of the Grand Harbour at Malta
Jackknife clear ahead at the start.
Team Jackknife at the Prizgiving
This is a challenging 606 miles race starting from the Grand Harbour in Malta, then northwards to Sicily,up the Masina Straits and then onwards to Stromboli, where the volcano is seen spurting fire and smoke. Along the north coast of Sicily passing Palermo, through the group of islands and then down to Pantelleria and Lampedusa, through the South Comino Channel, and then to the finish in Malta.
Jackknife was commended for standing-by a competitor yacht, Hagar V, who had lost her mast. during a squal on the leg up to Sicily. There was a seriously injured person on board. Jackknife received redress for the racing time lost.
Jackknife Team:
Andrew and Sam Hall, Stephen Tudor , Elsa Swetenham, Harry Pickering, James Allison, Mark Bolger and Peter Fletcher.
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