Summary:
(a) Eligibility - crew numbers, boat sizes
(b) Race Entry Form
(c) Entering more races
(d) Rating certificate update
(e) Payment, fee scale
(f) late entries
(g) Cancellations and refunds

(a) ELIGIBILITY - CREW NUMBERS, BOAT SIZES
RORC races are open to seaworthy yachts which comply with the rules and regulations described in this Programme and which are manned by an adequate number of experienced crew who are physically fit to face bad weather. However no person may race contrary to the terms of a ban imposed by the RORC or a National Authority.

Apart from as allowed under Appendix II (e) the minimum crew on any boat (including multihulls) shall be three persons. The maximum crew is defined by the rating rule or class rule under which the yacht is racing except for multihulls which do not define a maximum crew limit. See Appendix I (c).

Except where stated otherwise the maximum size for any yacht is 30.5 metres/100ft LOA (multihull 18.3 metres/60ft) but the Committee may make exceptions on application. The minimum size for monohulls is determined by their rating (the minimum rating for direct entry races is 0.850), and their SSS/STIX numbers. Exceptionally alternative criteria may be accepted for RORC race entry, e.g. IMS minimum stability index. The minimum LOA for multihulls is 9.15 metres but the committee may make exceptions. See Appendix II for details of classes. Entry is open to RORC members (who have a discounted entry fee) and non-members. Attention is drawn to RRS 76.

(b) RACE ENTRY FORM
A yacht shall enter a RORC race by completing all parts of an official Race Entry Form (preferably online at www.rorc.org or the printed one in the middle of the printed Programme) and by returning the form with the appropriate race entry fee and a copy of the rating certificate to RORC London before the closing date.

If entry is made on-line a signed declaration, which will be issued with the Special Regulations checklist, must be received before your entry is valid.

Training to Section 6 (Appendix G) of the ISAF Offshore Special Regulations is required for Category 1 & 2 races.

For races which are not RORC direct entry races, contact the race organiser for training requirements. In the UK the RYA course is the "ISAF Offshore Safety Course".

(c) ENTERING MORE RACES
When a yacht has entered online, additional races may be added to the online entry. When a yacht has submitted a paper Race Entry Form the form will be kept for reference for the remainder of the season, and additional races may be entered by telephone.

(d) RATING CERTIFICATE UPDATE
When a yacht receives a rating certificate which updates that lodged with RORC London she shall supply a copy of the new certificate promptly to RORC London or to a RORC race office. Please note that the London office is manned only during normal office hours, see Sailing Instructions for opening hours of the Race Office at starts.

(e) PAYMENT, FEE SCALE
Payment may be made by credit card (through the online entry system or by telephone) or UK cheque (payable to RORC Ltd) either to London with the Race Entry Form, or otherwise should be made at the Race Office before the start of a race. Failure to pay a Race Entry Fee will constitute grounds for disqualification.

Fee Scale:

Table 1 - Basic Race Entry Fees (see also table 2)

* RORC Caribbean 600 Race

Table 2 - Race Entry Fee adjustments & exceptions

Rolex Commodores’ Cup Entry Fees – see Notice of Race.

¹It will be mandatory for yachts to carry an OCTracker unit for the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race and RORC Caribbean 600 races. The units are standalone and will be supplied by the RORC. A deposit, which may be set against a credit card, will be required. Full details will be issued to entries separately. The entry fee includes tracking.

(f) LATE ENTRIES
Entries after the closing date for standard payment (the payment date) may be accepted on payment of an additional sum of half the entry fee at least 48 hours before the start.

(g) CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Cancellations can be accepted either:
(i) before the payment date when an administration fee of £20 x the fee multiplier will be charged.
or
(ii) between the payment date and the start when 50% of the fee may be claimed. A refund for an entry cancelled after the payment date will be paid only against a written claim received by the RORC before 30th September 2010.
If the Person in Charge fails to notify the RORC of cancellation as described above he/she shall pay the full fee without refund unless good reason can be shown.