Rolex Sydney Hobart - ORCi in its second year

12:55 AM Fri 24 Dec 2010 GMT

'Crew of Two True at Constitution Dock - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2009 - winners under IRC and ORCi' Crosbie Lorimer Click Here to view large photo

Rolex Sydney Hobart - After introducing a dual-scoring option last year, entries in this year?s RSHYR once again have two choices for scoring in measured handicap rules: IRC and ORC International (ORCi). IRC has for years been the benchmark system used for the race, but some members of CYCA and others wanted to try ORCi for its ability to offer more predictable handicapping compared to the IRC?s 'black box' approach, its tendency to be less type-forming than IRC, and that stability measurements are used in the rating calculations for each boat. So after a modest introduction in last year?s race, ...

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