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Who can measure a sports boat for a CBH rating?

CBH is a rating system based on measurement data rather than performance and results. Because of this, it is important that measurements are taken by appropriately qualified and accredited people.

Ratings racing rules

Wed 30 Nov 2022

Does your sports boat need measuring for CBH?

Sports boats wanting to use a CBH rating for an event need to check to see if they need to be measured.

Ratings

Wed 30 Nov 2022

CBH listing is publicly available

Sports boat owners wanting to check their CBH, or that of other classes or boats can do so by accessing publicly available data on the Australian Sailing Ratings Hub.

Ratings

Wed 30 Nov 2022

Where to get CBH information

Owners of sports boats wanting to get a CBH number for events should visit Australian Sailing's Ratings Hub for information.

Ratings

Wed 30 Nov 2022

Measuring flying headsails

Both IRC and ORC require flying headsails to be measured, but there are differences in descriptions and data that boats and measurers need to be aware of.

Ratings

Fri 09 Sep 2022

Winning the Australian Maxi Championship

The Mini-Maxis and Maxis will meet in Sydney to compete for the 2022 Australian Maxi Championship and picking likely winners is proving to be difficult.

Ratings

Fri 09 Sep 2022

Visit Port Lincoln for the Australian Yachting Championship

Boat owners have the terrific opportunity to visit the waters of Port Lincoln South Australia to race in the 2023 Australian Yachting Championship.

Ratings

Fri 09 Sep 2022

Performance Tips from Jason Close

Jason Close offers some quickfire tips for racing under IRC or ORC.

Ratings

Fri 09 Sep 2022

Owners Working Group Update September 2022

Australian Sailing has been hosting meetings of the Owners’ Working Group periodically to discuss issues which are of interest and link to keelboat owners in Australia.

Ratings

Fri 09 Sep 2022

Optimising your sail plan with North Sails

North Sails have released a video of a discussion on ORC and how to optimise your sail plan for offshore racing.

Ratings

Thu 08 Sep 2022

How to make ORC and IRC applications

Getting a rating certificate for your boat need not be a daunting task. This guide will assist with the measurement and application process.

Ratings

Thu 08 Sep 2022

Performance tips from Stephen McConaghy

Stephen McConaghy offers some quickfire tips for racing under IRC or ORC.

Ratings

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Owners Working Group Update March 2022

Australian Sailing has been hosting meetings of the Owners’ Working Group periodically to discuss issues of interest to and link with keelboat owners in Australia.

Ratings

Wed 30 Mar 2022

IRC and ORC revalidations coming soon

The process of inviting boats to revalidate their IRC and ORC certificates will be beginning soon.

Ratings

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Does your rating require measurement?

With three international rating systems in play in Australia there are subtle variations in what data requires measuring.

Ratings

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Australian Sailing Awards 2021 Winners

The Australian Sailing Awards 2021 winners were announced with the ORCV, Justine Kirkjian and Duncan Hine being amongst many deserving recipients.

Ratings

Fri 26 Nov 2021

Report on the 2021 ORC Annual General Meetings

The ORC Annual General Meetings were held in early November by electronic means only. Australian boat owners were represented by Chris Zonca who is Australian Sailing’s Ratings Manager.

Ratings

Thu 18 Nov 2021

Report on the 2021 IRC Congress

The IRC Congress was held in early October with delegates being present in person at the RORC club house and many attended by electronic means. Australian boat owners were represented by David Griffith, owner of the yacht Whispers, and Chris Zonca who is Australian Sailing’s Ratings Manager.

Ratings

Thu 18 Nov 2021