Starting Friday, May 22, 2026 — A Premier Ocean Racing Event on the New England Sailing Calendar kicks off another huge year

This article offers a clear explanation of how the ORC system works, how it uses data to generate fair handicaps, why design limits sometimes become necessary, and how ORC continually updates the rule to stay aligned with modern yacht design.

A first-of-its-kind full week featuring a dynamic mix of offshore, coastal, and buoy racing in Fort Lauderdale, November 14–20, 2027.

2025 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Recap