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One Ton Class
One Ton class was an offshore sailing class, which raced for the One Ton Cup, of the RORC 22 foot rule between 1965 and 1970, and then the International Offshore Rule between 1971 and 1994. The IOR rated length was 27.5' from 1971 to 1982, then in order to match the minimum class of the Admiral's Cup, the rated length for the One Ton class increased to 30.55' from 1983 onwards. As well as regional competitions, the class spawned national-level trophies such as the North American One Ton cup. It was reputed in 1994 by Yachting World as "the most competitive trophy" which has "had the greatest influence on offshore yacht racing design and techniques".1994 October "Yachting World": One Ton Cup, The Most Competitive Trophy See also *Mini Ton class *Quarter Ton class *Half Ton class *Three-Quarter Ton class *Two Ton class *Midget Ocean Racing Club The Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) is an American association based in Severna Park, Maryland, that promotes and organizes ocean ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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A classic is an outstanding example of a particular style; something of lasting worth or with a timeless quality; of the first or highest quality, class, or rank – something that exemplifies its class. The word can be an adjective (a ''classic'' car) or a noun (a ''classic'' of English literature). It denotes a particular quality in art, architecture, literature, design, technology, or other cultural artifacts. In commerce, products are named 'classic' to denote a long-standing popular version or model, to distinguish it from a newer variety. ''Classic'' is used to describe many major, long-standing sporting events. Colloquially, an everyday occurrence (e.g. a joke or mishap) may be described in some dialects of English as 'an absolute classic'. "Classic" should not be confused with ''classical'', which refers specifically to certain cultural styles, especially in music and architecture: styles generally taking inspiration from the Classical tradition, hence classicism. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Ton Cup
The One Ton Cup is a trophy presented to the winner of a sailing competition created in 1899 by the Cercle de la voile de Paris (CVP). Synopsis The One Ton Cup regattas were at the beginning of races between one-tonner sailing dinghies, according to the 1899 Godinet rule. This ''Coupe internationale du Cercle de la voile de Paris'', its original name, was raced from 1907 until 1962 on boats that measured the International gaff-rigged 6 Metre rule, except for four years, from 1920 to 1923, where it was raced on 6.5m SI. In 1965, after three years vacant, the One Ton Cup was transformed into a scope suitable for ocean racing on the initiative of Jean Peytel, member of the CVP, following the activity slowdown of the 6m JI class. The One Ton Cup was then raced according to the RORC rule on 22 feet boats, and on IOR rule on 27.5 feet boats from 1971, followed by IOR rule 30.5 feet in 1984. In 1999, the One Ton Cup was allotted to the Corel 45 class world championship, renamed I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Ocean Racing Club
The Royal Ocean Racing Club is a club in London with a further clubhouse and office in Cowes, Isle of Wight. It was established in 1925 as the Ocean Racing Club, as a result of a race to the Fastnet Rock from Cowes, finishing in Plymouth. It received royal approval by King George V in November 1931 since when it has been known as the Royal Ocean Racing Club. The RORC is the principal organiser of offshore yacht races in the United Kingdom, including the Fastnet Race, the RORC Caribbean 600, the RORC Transatlantic Race and the quadrennial Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race. It was also the organiser of the Admiral's Cup and the Commodores' Cup. RORC was founded to encourage long distance yacht racing and the design, building and navigation of sailing vessels in which speed and seaworthiness are combined. In co-operation with the offshore racing department of the Yacht Club de France, RORC is responsible for IRC, the principal international handicap system for yacht racing Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Offshore Rule
The International Offshore Rule (IOR) was a measurement rule for racing sailboats. The IOR evolved from the Cruising Club of America (CCA) rule for racer/cruisers and the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) rule. Rule context - past and present rating systems The IOR was superseded (in the early 1990s) by the International Measurement System (IMS) and CHS (since renamed IRC). While some IOR yachts race at club level under IRC in more or less their original form, others had major surgery to make them competitive within the new rules. Rule components The IOR concentrated on hull shape with length, beam, freeboard and girth measurements, foretriangle, mast and boom measurements, and stability with an inclination test. Additionally, the IOR identified features which were dangerous, or it couldn't fairly rate, and penalized or prohibited them. The measurements and penalties were used to compute the handicap number, called an ''IOR rating'', in feet. The higher the rating, the faster the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Admiral's Cup
The Admiral's Cup was an international yachting regatta. For many years it was known as the unofficial world championship of offshore racing. The Admiral's Cup regatta was started in 1957 and was normally a biennial event (occurring in odd-numbered years) which was competed for between national teams. However the event was not staged in 2001 and was last held in 2003. It was cancelled at short notice in 2005. The 2003 event did not follow the normal format and allowed entries from any yacht club affiliated to a national authority, thus allowing the possibility of several teams per country. The regatta was based at Cowes on the Isle of Wight off southern England and was organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. History: 1957–1999 From 1957 to 1999 the cup was competed for between national teams, each having three boats. Initially only Great Britain and the United States took part but, in later years, many other teams also participated. The Fastnet race was part of the Admi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yachting World
''Yachting World'' is a monthly English language magazine published since 1894. Owned by Future plc, it features articles on sailing and yachting Yachting is the use of recreational boats and ships called ''yachts'' for racing or cruising. Yachts are distinguished from working ships mainly by their leisure purpose. "Yacht" derives from the Dutch word '' jacht'' ("hunt"). With sailboats, t ..., specialising in ocean and offshore cruising and racing events and techniques. It is published in the UK, but has an international readership, with some 65% of readers outside the UK. The editor is Helen Fretter. References External links Official website Monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom Sports magazines published in the United Kingdom English-language magazines Magazines established in 1894 Sailing magazines {{sport-mag-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mini Ton Class
Mini Ton class was an offshore sailing class of the International Offshore Rule. Boats Mini Ton class boats include: * Aegean 234 * Everitt E Boat * Fan 22 * Fox Terrier 22 * Everitt Glass Onion * Intro 22 * Irwin Min-Ton * Kiwi 22 * Limbo 6.6 * Mirage 5.5 * Monark 700 * Mystic Mini-Ton * Ranger 22 * Show 22 * Sunshine 22 * Thomas Sonata See also *Quarter Ton class * Half Ton class *Three-Quarter Ton class * One Ton class *Two Ton class *Midget Ocean Racing Club The Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) is an American association based in Severna Park, Maryland, that promotes and organizes ocean racing for small sailboats under a handicapping rule. History Founded in 1954, the club was formally organized a ... References {{Reflist Development sailing classes Keelboats ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quarter Ton Class
Quarter Ton Class is an offshore sailing class of the International Offshore Rule racing the Quarter Ton Cup between 1967 and 1996 and from 2005 till now. The class is sailed by smaller keelboats of similar size and is likely the world's most produced keelboat class. History This sailing class has held world championships from 1967 until 1997. In 2005 there was a revival of the quarter ton class started in Cowes and they sailed under IRC Quarter Ton Cup rules from 2005 until now. An annual Dutch Quarterton Cup under ORC was started in 2013. In France and Ireland there are also races for Quarter Ton boats. Boats *Accent 26 * Albin 79 * Cal T/4 * D&M 22 *Ericson 25 *Farr 727 *Northern 1/4 Ton * North Star 500 *Ranger 23 *San Juan 24 * Santana 525 *Tanzer 22 *Yamaha 26 * Yankee 26 See also *Mini Ton class *Half Ton class *Three-Quarter Ton class *One Ton class *Midget Ocean Racing Club The Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) is an American association based in Severna Park, Maryl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Half Ton Class
Half Ton class was an offshore sailing class of the International Offshore Rule racing the Half Ton Cup between 1967 and 1993. History In order that yachts of different types can race against each other, there are handicap rules which are applied to differect boat designs. The Half Ton Class was created by the Offshore Racing Council for boats within the racing band not exceeding 22'-0". The ORC decided that the rule should "....permit the development of seaworthy offshore racing yachts...The Council will endeavour to protect the majority of the existing IOR fleet from rapid obsolescence caused by ....developments which produce increased performance without corresponding changes in ratings..." When first introduced the IOR rule was perfectly adequate for rating boats in existence at that time. However yacht designers naturally examined the rule to seize upon any advantage they could find, the most noticeable of which has been a reduction in displacement and a return to fracti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three-Quarter Ton Class
Three-Quarter Ton class was an offshore sailing class of the International Offshore Rule racing the Three-Quarter Ton Cup between 1974 and 1994.1994 October ''Yachting World'': "One Ton Cup, The Most Competitive Trophy", p.88-89 Boats *C&C 3/4 Ton * DB-1 * DB-2 * SHE 36 *UFO 34 See also * Mini Ton class *Quarter Ton class * Half Ton class * One Ton class *Two Ton class *Midget Ocean Racing Club The Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) is an American association based in Severna Park, Maryland, that promotes and organizes ocean racing for small sailboats under a handicapping rule. History Founded in 1954, the club was formally organized a ... References {{Reflist Development sailing classes Keelboats Sailing competitions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Ton Class
Two Ton class is an offshore sailing class of the International Offshore Rule. The Two Ton Cup is held by the Royal Ocean Racing Club as part of its Admiral's Cup. See also *Mini Ton class *Quarter Ton class *Half Ton class *Three-Quarter Ton class *One Ton class *Midget Ocean Racing Club The Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) is an American association based in Severna Park, Maryland, that promotes and organizes ocean racing for small sailboats under a handicapping rule. History Founded in 1954, the club was formally organized a ... References Development sailing classes Keelboats {{sailing-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midget Ocean Racing Club
The Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) is an American association based in Severna Park, Maryland, that promotes and organizes ocean racing for small sailboats under a handicapping rule. History Founded in 1954, the club was formally organized as ''The Midget Ocean Racing Club, Inc.'', on 16 November 1972 as a Maryland domestic corporation. The club has a board of governors, comprising the commodores of each station (local MORC chapter), plus the national officers of the club. Started as an ocean racing class for boats too small for the existing off-shore racing classes, the MORC-class boats were initially or less in length, although this was expanded in 1958 to just under and in 1978 to . In 1978 MORC moved to include one-design racing. The rule changes allowed separate starts for races when 20 or more boats of the same design are competing. The organization of one-design fleets was the jurisdiction of the local station. The Western Long Island Sound station was the lead cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
