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There were 44 competing boats in the 2024 ISORA Campionships (Offshore and in the two Coastal Series in Wales and Ireland). ISORA ran a total of 16 races including the 7 Offshore Races.
However, due to declining numbers of boats taking part in the coastal and offshore races, I am proposing to review our race schedule.
I am also proposing to review our race management system, particularly how we deal with bad weather and race starts etc.
I would like feedback from all those who are active in ISORA and, more importantly, those who were active in ISORA.
This will direct ISORA for 2025 and the future.
Feedback can be by the WhatsApp groups or directly to me by text 00353872545037 or email
Peter Ryan ISORA Chairman
link to review document
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6 November 2024
IRC 2025 Rule text published
Following ratification at the IRC International Congress, the IRC Rating Technical Committee has published the IRC 2025 Rule text, now available on the IRC website. The new rules take effect from January 1, 2025 (in countries using a June-May validity period it will apply from June 1, 2025). After the significant changes introduced in 2024 - such as rating the number of headsails and the requirement for sail stamps - the 2025 updates focus on text refinements aimed at providing clarity, ensuring alignment with current sailing practices, and incorporating updates from the latest 2025-2028 Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS).
To clarify Rule 21.3.1 on sail sheeting and reduce potential confusion, it now explicitly specifies that sails cannot be sheeted from multiple points simultaneously. For sail measurement, IRC Rule 13.2 has also been updated to align with changes in the 2025-2028 ERS, retaining the required characteristics of a measurement batten to determine sail corner points.
Additional updates, include wording revisions to accommodate modern configurations, practices, and terminology. Rule 21.2.2, covering rig factors, now explicitly addresses rotating rigs (whether active or passive) and requires rig features to be declared at any time they are changed, rather than only at initial application. Furthermore, the updated definition of "stored power" supports a better understanding of what constitutes stored power versus crew-generated power.
An amendment to Rule 9.8 further enhances measurement precision by reducing the allowable weight discrepancy following data reviews and remeasurements, aligning with modern weighing methods and equipment. In response to recent examples, Rule 17.6 now specifies that internal ballast must be securely fastened or bonded in place, as defined by the ERS, to ensure proper and safe positioning.
These updates reaffirm the IRC's commitment to fair competition and consistent standards in international racing. For further details, visit the IRC website: https://ircrating.org/irc-rule/.
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Notes to Editors
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The RORC Rating Office is the technical hub of the Royal Ocean Racing Club and recognised globally as a centre of excellence for measurement.
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IRC is used for a huge number of local and international races and regattas all over the world including the offshore classics and other major events. More details and an introduction to IRC can be found here:
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------ The K 2 Q Results Are Published Here -----
The Results for the Series so far available here (after the K2Q)
Overall Series and by Class
Follow the above link for all Races in Ireland and UK
The results will be published shortly after the race has finished - just follow the link to the results page .............
The Overall Winner of the 2024 Musto ISORA Series for the prestiguous
Wolf's Head Trophy is
Ruth
Congratulations
Class O Champion is Mojito
Class 1 Champion is Coquine
Class 2 Champion is Ruth
The Winner of the Welsh Coastal Series Sponsored by Plas Heli is Jackknife
The Winner of the Irish Coastal Series Sponsored by Viking Marine is Indian
The Winner of the Team Trophy is Pwllheli Sailing Club
The Race Results are available here
The Overall Series Table is available here - including Class Results
This article fropm Volvo Cork Week:
Entries are continuing to flow in for the next edition of Volvo Cork Week which will take place from Monday 15th to Friday 19th July 2024. Since the inaugural event in 1978, this biennial regatta has always attracted a diverse fleet and a large number of international entries.
The warm Irish welcome, competitive racing, and excellent onshore entertainment provided to all Cork Week competitors has seen yachts return, year after year.
Many of the larger keelboats from the east coast of Ireland, as well as Wales and Scotland are expected to arrive in good time for the start of the event, having completed “Kingstown to Queenstown” ISORA race from Dun Laoghaire to Cobh in Cork Harbour). This race was first held in the year 1860 and the next edition will start in Dun Laoghaire ISORA on 12th July 2024.
Richard Tudor
It is with deep sadness we mark the passing of former Club Commodore and President, Plas Heli founder Director and Round the World Yachts man, Richard Tudor.
Richard worked tirelessly to help establish the Welsh National Sailing Academy and Event Centre and remained an active volunteer board member of Plas Heli, the community enterprise which runs it.
Mark H Thompson, commodore of Pwllheli Sailing Club, said Richard was a key figure in the club’s history. Expressing "deepest condolences", he said: "Richard, who has sailed around the world and is a former commodore of the club and an active member of the committee, had such an incredible impact on all our lives.”
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DRAFT - 2024 Musto ISORA Offshore Race Schedule
Subject to confirmation on some destination ports.
Dates of ISORAcoastal races to be confirmed in Ireland and Wales.
Chairman's Report
Officers for 2024
Following the international IRC annual Congress meeting in October, the 2024 IRC rule text is now published on the IRC website and includes changes that reflect IRC's desire to listen to what sailors want, and respond to changing trends not only in technical development but also racing practices.
Sails produce the driving force for any racing boat and as such are always at the forefront of design development and the subject of discussions within the IRC Technical Committee and IRC Congress. This year is no exception, and a number of rule changes relate to the rating and setting of sails. As already well-publicised from 2024 the total number of headsails carried will be rated, excluding up to two OSR safety sails, to reflect the speed and flexibility advantages gained from carrying multiple headsails (rule 21.7.1). IRC Notice 2023-01 has recently been updated with further information to help answer owners' and sail designers' questions and this can be found on the IRC website (ircrating.org). At the same time, the minimum half-width ratio for IRC-defined flying headsails has been reduced from 62.5% to 60% to open up the design options for this useful sail. The IRC Technical Committee has also taken the opportunity to simplify the rules surrounding single furling headsails, without removing the limitations on eligibility which are necessary to avoid abuse of this rule (21.8); and regarding the setting of headsails, in particular spinnaker or genoa staysails, IRC now clarifies where a headsail may be tacked (rule 21.3).
In response to requests from event organisers and measurers, for Endorsed IRC certificates any sails certified (measured) after 31st December 2023 will require a measurement sticker or stamp showing the measured data. Sail stamps serve as a visual confirmation that a sail has been properly measured and complies with the rating certificate, and aid equipment inspection at events when checking sails.
2024 IRC Rule text and more information about rule changes: IRC Rule, Notices & Policies - IRC Rating
Full IRC Congress 2023 Minutes and other associated documents: International IRC Congress Information - IRC Rating
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It is with saddness that we mark the passing of Liam Shanahan Snr.
ISORA Chairman, Peter Ryan, said 'Liam was one of the pioneers of offshore racing in Ireland, racing in ISORA on “Emircedes” and “Lightning”. Liam strongly promoted the sport. Many of those racing today, including myself, got involved in offshore racing after been “press ganged” by Liam, onto his boat.
The tradition of Shanahan involvement in offshore racing is continued with his son, Liam Jnr and his grandsons and granddaughters.'
Rockabill VI is Crowned ISORA 2023 Champion - article from Afloat.ie
2025 Class bands are anticipated as follows:
Class 0 = 1.070 or greater
Class 1 = 1.010 to 1.069
Class 2 = 1.009 or less
2025 bands will be published before the first Race.
Next Racing
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ISORA Coastal Race Ireland Race 01/CI1- 5th April 2025
(April 04, 2025)
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ISORA Coastal Race Wales Race 02/CW1- 5th April 2025
(April 04, 2025)
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ISORA Coastal Race Ireland Race 03/CI2- 12th April 2025
(April 12, 2025)
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Race 04 CW2 | Pwllheli ISORA Coastal Race 2025 |
(April 19, 2025)
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Race 05 CW3 | Pwllheli ISORA Coastal Race 26th April 2025 |
(April 26, 2025)
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ISORA Coastal Race Ireland Race 06/CI3- 27th April 2025
(April 27, 2025)
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ISORA Offshore Race 7th June 2025 Race 09 O 3 | ISORA Offshore
(June 07, 2025)
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ISORA Offshore Race 11th June 2025 Race 10 O 4 | ISORA Offshore
(June 11, 2025)
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Race 11 CW4 | Pwllheli ISORA Coastal Race 28th June 2025 |
(June 28, 2025)
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ISORA Offshore Race 5th July 2025 Race 12 O 5 | ISORA Offshore
(July 05, 2025)
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ISORA Offshore Race 9th August 2025 Race 13 O 6 | ISORA Offshore
(August 09, 2025)
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ISORA Coastal Race Ireland Race 14/CI4- 15th August 2025
(August 15, 2025)
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Race 15 CW5 | Pwllheli ISORA Coastal Race 16th August 2025 |
(August 16, 2025)
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ISORA Offshore Race 6th September 2025 Race 16 O 7 | ISORA Offshore
(September 06, 2025)
Racing Events
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ISORA Coastal Race Ireland Race 01/CI1- 5th April 2025
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ISORA Coastal Race Wales Race 02/CW1- 5th April 2025
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ISORA Coastal Race Ireland Race 03/CI2- 12th April 2025
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Race 04 CW2 | Pwllheli ISORA Coastal Race 2025 |
(April 19, 2025)
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Race 05 CW3 | Pwllheli ISORA Coastal Race 26th April 2025 |
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ISORA Coastal Race Ireland Race 06/CI3- 27th April 2025
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ISORA Offshore Race 10th May 2025 Race 07 O 1 | ISORA Offshore
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ISORA Offshore Race 17th May 2025 Race 08 O 2 | ISORA Offshore
(May 17, 2025)
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ISORA Offshore Race 7th June 2025 Race 09 O 3 | ISORA Offshore
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ISORA Offshore Race 11th June 2025 Race 10 O 4 | ISORA Offshore
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Race 11 CW4 | Pwllheli ISORA Coastal Race 28th June 2025 |
(June 28, 2025) -
ISORA Offshore Race 5th July 2025 Race 12 O 5 | ISORA Offshore
(July 05, 2025)
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ISORA Offshore Race 9th August 2025 Race 13 O 6 | ISORA Offshore
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ISORA Coastal Race Ireland Race 14/CI4- 15th August 2025
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Race 15 CW5 | Pwllheli ISORA Coastal Race 16th August 2025 |
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ISORA Offshore Race 6th September 2025 Race 16 O 7 | ISORA Offshore
(September 06, 2025)
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