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The ORC 2026 VPP Decision Explained
20 February 2026 – By Thomas Nilsson, ORC Congress Member, ManCom Member & Head of Communications
Before outlining the 2026 VPP decision, allow me a brief personal note.
I have served as a member of the ORC Congress since 2004, and in recent years as a member of the Management Committee (ManCom), serving on the board with responsibility as Head of Communications. more
2026 ORC Rules and Sailor Services now online
London, UK – 13 February 2026 – The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is pleased to announce that the 2026 editions of ORC Rules and Regulations are available at https://orc.org/organization/rules-regulations. These rules serve as the framework that allows the world’s largest measurement-based rating system to help serve the needs of a wide diversity of racing sailboats: Monohulls, Multihulls, Superyachts and Sportboats.
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ORC Europeans 2026 Build Momentum
February 5, 2026 – Klaipeda, Lithuania – Special hospitality offers have been announced for teams registered for the ORC European Championship 2026, with the host city of Klaipėda extending a warm welcome to visiting sailors through discounted accommodation and dining options. In addition, organizers have confirmed a special welcome gift for the first 20 teams registering from abroad: a traditional Lithuanian dinner for the entire crew.
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ORC Ireland Webinar Signals Growing Club Racing Interest
ORC Ireland has reported strong engagement following a national webinar on January 27, highlighting growing interest in the rating system among Irish sailing clubs.The online session attracted sailors and officials from across the country and examined how different boats perform in varied conditions under handicap racing.Presenters outlined why single-number handicap systems can struggle to reflect wind and design differences, and how ORC’s transparent methodology addresses these challenges. more
ORC Congress Unanimously Approves 2026 VPP Update
LONDON, UK – 3 February 2026 – The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) has unanimously approved a refined update to the 2026 Velocity Prediction Program (VPP) following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on January 29. The decision represents an important step in safeguarding fairness, stability, and scientific integrity within the ORC rating system.
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