IRC Congress announces key updates for 2025

Two decades ago, the first International Rating Certificate (IRC) annual Congress was held in London following IRC’s recognition as an World Sailing International Rating System. Twenty years on, in IRC’s 40th anniversary year, the 2024 IRC Congress hosted by Dubai Offshore Sailing Club brought together a diverse group of attendees from around the world including representatives from Europe, Asia and Australasia, and the Royal Ocean Racing Cub and Yacht Club de France as owners of the IRC Rule.

This global representation highlighted the IRC’s extensive reach and commitment to international collaboration in sailing, with delegates from sailing associations, yacht clubs, and rating committees all contributing to the discussions aimed at advancing the sport across different regions.

The IRC Technical Committee proposed several rule changes for 2025, which are minimal, practical changes to improve clarity.

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