In preparation for the ORC European Championship Malta 2023, ORC and the Royal Malta Yacht Club are offering a two-day comprehensive Measurement Seminar to be held at the Royal Malta Yacht Club between Saturday and Sunday, February 4-5, 2023, with an introductory presentation on the ORC rating systems taking place on Friday, February 3.

Both events are being held at the Royal Malta Yacht Club and will be led by ORC Chief Measurer Zoran Grubiša and ORC Technical Staff member Alberto Pindozzi.

All interested measurers, race committee members and sailors are invited to attend to learn more about the ORC rating system’s topics on measurement procedures, data analysis, certificate processing, and race management, both in theory and in practice.

Schedule

Friday, 3 rd February | 1900

ORC general presentation for sailors, boat owners, race managers

This presentation is strongly recommended for all, particularly those crews who are intending on competing in the ORC Championships.

Saturday, 4 th February

0930     Measurement – Part 1 – Hull, appendages, propeller, rig, sails – Theory

1300     Lunch break

1400     Measurement – Part 1 – Hull, appendages, propeller, rig, sails – Practice

1800     Expected end

Sunday, 5 th February

0930     Measurement – Part 2 – Inclining and stability

Short theoretical part followed by practical in water measurements

1300     Lunch break

1400     Analysis of results and processing certificates

1500     Scoring options and Race management

1800     Expected end

Participation in the ORC general presentation for sailors, boat owners, race managers is free of charge, whilst a nominal fee of €15 per person, per day,  to cover lunch and coffee breaks will be charged for the two-day seminar.

All those interested in taking part are to send an email to rmyc@rmyc.org by not later than Monday 30th, January.