AGENDA – with notes
- Approval of Minutes of 2024 meeting – approved
- Submissions
- ESP 5 – Post-race equipment inspection – was discussed eagerly and was approved by the committee with the friendly amendment that the policy should be reviewed arguing that the current structure is working well for the purpose set out but the texts could be clearer.
- EST 1 – Championship format – Discussed back and forth and this was according to the committee a problem needing addressing but no possibility during the meeting to friendly amend the submission to make it pass. Thus the Non discardable last race submission was rejected.
- FIN 1 – Events financial expenses and cost structure – According to the representatives in the committee also working in the Management Committee there is work in progress in creating a standard contract with clearer divisions over responsibilities and liabilities for costs etc. Submission was thus supported.
- FIN 2 – Sustainability certification for ORC championships – Passes clearly!
- USA 11 – Digital starting lines tools – Matthew Gallagher, Felix Wiedling and Steve Benjamin argued the benefits of using electronic assistance in the start situation. Eckart Riencke informed that the way these tools work is actually in conflict with the Racing Rules of Sailing. Submission passes with the friendly amendment ”Encourage and monitor the development of digital tools”
3. Report about Super Yachts 2025 season and future plans
4. Report about Multihull 2025 season and future plans
5. Report on 2025 ORC Championships
6. Calendar of future Events:
2026 Championships reports on status in preparations:
o ORC Worlds in Sorento (ITA) Maurizio – Already 27 boats signed up from 9 countries. Both Rolex & Loro Piana have confirmed sponsorship. 5:th of May to 14:th of May
o ORC Europeans in Klaipeda (LTU) – Regatta Representative presented the championships in Klaipeda in 2026 and that a title sponsorship deal with Garmin is nearing completion. Building on the experiences from Tallinn and within the near future the NoR will be out. Target is 70 boats.
o ORC DH Worlds in Scheveningen (NED) – Raymond Roesink presented the upcoming ORCi DH Worlds in The Hague and the status of the event. The primary dates are 21 May – 25 May
o ORC DH Europeans in Altea (ESP) – Presentation about the status of the upcoming event with 56 boats registered today and are aiming for some more. Dates are 1-7th of March!
o ORC Sportboat Europeans in Cartagena (ESP) – no information, uncertainties exist!
2027 and beyond events, bids and expression of interest received:
- World championships 2027 – Awarded to Denmark!
- 2027 – Michael Quist presented the bid from KDY to host the ORCi World Championships in Copenhagen. Dates 6-14 August 2027. – Championship was awarded to KDY!
- Continental championships 2027
- 2027 – European Championships – Malaga Sailing Cup 2027. Timing to be second week of June. – Championship was awarded to Malaga!
- 2027 – North American ORCi Championships, bid from St Francis YC. Presentation to be in the minutes. – Championship was awarded to St Francis YC pre this meeting.
- DH World championships 2027
- No bids ready at this point!
- DH European championships
- Sportboat Europeans
- No bids
- European Championship 2028 and World Championship 2029
- Johan Tuvstedt presented the expressions of interest from Marstrand regarding the combined Europeans and Worlds in 2028 & 2029 to continue to have the momentum going on the waters of the Swedish West Coast shared between Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Germany. It was noted that the bid is not up for decision until earliest 2026 and that this kind of bid should be endorsed by a combination of the MNAs for Sweden, Denmark and Norway at least.
- Any other business
- Questions about the change from YCCS and Sardinia Cup to use IRC in 2026 instead of ORC.
- Response was
- Questions about the change from YCCS and Sardinia Cup to use IRC in 2026 instead of ORC.