MEMBERSHIP PORTAL

To be a member of the RORC is to become part of a long established, unique and exclusive Club dedicated to encouraging long distance, and other forms of yacht racing and activity.

Member Types

There are two types of RORC membership:

Candidates for Ocean Racing Membership must have completed no less than 500 miles racing offshore including at least two nights at sea, and if possible at least one RORC race, within the last five years.

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Candidates for Corinthian membership should have a background of sailing experience and support the objectives of the Club.

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All RORC members benefit from:

History of the RORC. Founded in 1925, the RORC has been at the cutting edge of yacht racing for 90 years.

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RORC Member Shop. Members can buy RORC insignia and other items here.

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RORC Main Committee

Member Information & Documents

Subscriptions

Subscriptions are due in January each year and you will recieve your renewal invoice by post.
You can pay your subscription using any of the following payment methods;

DIRECT DEBIT - to set up a direct debit visit www.pay.rorc.org or contact us.
You must have a UK Bank account. 

ONLINE - www.pay.rorc.org
You will need your membership number and your invoice reference.

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD - Please call +44 (0)207 493 2248 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with card details.
We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. 

BANK TRANSFER - please contact us or refer to your renewal invoice for bank details.

CHEQUE - Please make cheques payable to Royal Ocean Racing Club Ltd.

Rules of the Club

You can download the Rules of the Club below:
Rules of the Royal Ocean Racing Club206 KB

Ensign Permits

To apply for a permit to fly the RORC ensign please dowload the application form here.
Please return the completed form along with a copy of your boats registration certificate to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Letters of Introduction

If you would like to visit a yacht club overseas please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +44 (0)207 493 2248 to request a letter of introduction. Please have the details of the Yacht Club you would like to visit and the dates you will be visiting.