International GP42 Association

How did the ORC arrive to the Rule? A general investigation has been carried on. More than 70 design offices in the world have been involved. Boat Industry (yards, sailmakers and mastmakers) has been involved too. Present owners of similarly-sized boats as well as sailors have been constantly informed through meetings and presentations. Three releases of the rule have been produced since January 2005 based on the first proposal. Designers have given their contribution to arrive... more