Rating Certificate Application

Certificate Application

ORC & ORR
What is a boat ID?

US Sailing has assigned a unique boat ID (SKU) to every boat that was issued an ORC or ORR certificate since 2022. You should have received an email from US Sailing assigning you a boat ID for your boat.

Why do we need a boat ID?

US Sailing is developing a universal measurement database for all offshore sailboats in the US. Assigning each boat a unique ID allows the Offshore Office to track the boat through its rating history in an efficient manner, to provide more accurate and timely service to sailors.
Do you have a Boat ID assigned by US Sailing?*

YesNo
Boat ID
Boat ID Support: If your Boat ID is not working in the field above, please try the following steps:
1. Input Boat ID (first character is a number, followed by 6 upper case letters)
2. Click the blue button below the input field labeled "Click here to Automatically Fill Boat Data in Form"
3. If the Boat ID is valid, a green check mark will appear
4. Click the "Next" button to continue the form

Boat Contact Information
Due to privacy laws US Sailing cannot pre-populate personal contact information at this time.
In order to obtain a certificate the owner of the boat must have a valid US Sailing Membership. Owners must be a current member of US Sailing for a rating certificate to remain valid. If you are not a member or need to renew your membership please click here to apply for membership. If you have any questions please contact the Offshore office at Offshore@USSailing.org
Owner US Sailing Member Number*
USS Member Number
Owner Name*

First NameLast Name
Owner Email*
example@example.com
Owner Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Who is a boat representative?

If someone other than the owner will handle certificate processing, payment, or needs to be included in the process, please provide their information below (e.g., another owner, crew member, or captain).
Is there a boat representative as explained above?*

YesNo
Boat Representative Name

First NameLast Name
Boat Representative Email
example@example.com
Boat Representative Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Who should the invoice for the certificate be sent to?

OwnerBoat Representative
Who is responsible for approving the final rating certificate?

OwnerBoat Representative

Boat Information
Please confirm the data below is correct. If something is incorrect, please correct any errors.
Boat Name*
Sail Number (include country letters)*
EX. USA 12345
Boat Class / Model*
Variant
Please note special production options (e.g. shoal or wing keel, deep draft, tall rig, etc.)
Designer*
Builder*
Year Built*
Does your boat have a moveable appendage (ex. centerboard, lifting keel, or canting keel)?*

YesNo
Is the moveable appendage adjusted/raised while racing?*

YesNo
Describe your moveable appendage configuration:*

0/200

Certificate Transaction
Select the most recent certificate(s) that the boat has held in the last two years:*

ORCORR
Select for which rule you wish to obtain a certificate:*

ORCORR

Certificate Transaction
ORC Club v. ORC International

ORC Club - certificates do not require verified measurements. Instead, owners are allowed to declare select measurements while the rating office assigns other parameters. Where input data is lacking, the rating office will apply estimates or default values that err to a faster rating.

ORCi - based on a complete boat measurement carried out by a US Sailing Official Yacht Measurer as defined by the Universal Measurement System. The hull and appendages must be measured and the offset file must be approved by the ORC to meet ORCi standards.

Some races have a "rating speed limit" for ORCi versus ORC Club certificates. This states that all boats that have an ORC APH of 500 or lower must have a valid ORCi certificate to race. Please check your race's NOR to determine which level of certificate is needed for your boat.
Do you need an ORC Club or an ORCi certificate?*

ORC ClubORCi
ORR- Partially Measured v. Fully Measured

Partially Measured - owners are allowed to declare a subset of the complete measurement, while other parameters are assigned by the rating office. Where input data is lacking, the rating office will apply estimates from sister-ship data that err to a faster rating.

Fully Measured - based on a complete measurement carried out by a US Sailing recognized Yacht Measurer. This is the most accurate rating the rule system offers.

For both certificate types, the sails must be directly measured by a US Sailing/World Sailing trained sail measurer
Do you need a partially measured or fully measured ORR Certificate?*

Partially MeasuredFully Measured

Certificate Transaction
ORR Certificate Transaction Types:

Renewal - Renewing a certificate under the rule for the boat from a prior year. NOTE - a renewal can be with changes (new sails, measurements, etc.) or with no changes.

Amendment - Making a configuration change to a current year certificate such as new/remeasured sails or crew weight.

Additional Certificate - For boats that hold a current year certificate, they may obtain an addtional certificate in the form of a double-handed/short-handed, non-SPI/HSF, or standard certificate. This category is also for those boats that hold a current year ORR certificate and are obtaining a second configuration ORR certificate.
Certificate Transaction Types:

New - A boat has never received a certificate under this rating rule previously. The boat may have receieved a certificate under a different rule.
Select Type of Certificate Transaction:*

RenewalAmendmentAdditional Certificate
Select Type of Certificate Transaction:*

New
Select all certificate configurations needed (specifics on each configuration will be asked later in application):*

Standard/Fully CrewedDouble Handed/Short HandedNon-Spinnaker/Headsail-Set-Flying (Non-SPI/HSF) - ORC ONLY
Standard/Fully Crewed Certificate Number:*
Standard/Fully Crewed Certificate Issuance Year:*
Double Handed/Short Handed Certificate Number:*
Double Handed/Short Handed Certificate Issuance Year:*

Measurement Information
Please complete the following questions based on the most recent measurements taken of the boat.
Select all measurements taken. (Please answer for the most recent set of measurements)*

RigHull/AppendagesFlotation/InclinesPropellerOther
Comments about measurements taken: *

0/200
Name of Measurer*

First NameLast Name
Date of Measurement/Flotation*

MonthDayYear
Date

Double Handed/Short Handed Certificate Data
- Default v. Declared Crew Weight
  
  Default Crew Weight - This value is calculated by the rating rule VPP. The default crew weight for a boat with a double handed certificate is 170 kg.
  
  Declared Crew Weight - The owner/PIC has the ability to declare a maximum crew weight for the boat.
  
  Maximum and Minimum Crew Weight
  
  Maximum Crew Weight - This value is either a calculated default value, or declared by the owner/PIC (see above for more details). Under the ORC Rating Rules and ORR Rulebook, to race within compliance of your certificate a boat's maximum crew weight on board while racing must NOT exceed the maximum crew weight listed on the certificate.
  
  Minimum Crew Weight (ORC Only) - This value is a calculated value based on the maximum crew weight listed on the certificate. The minimum crew weight is 80% of the maximum crew weight. In order to sail within compliance of your certificate a boat's crew weight while sailing must NOT be less than the minimum crew weight listed on the certificate.
- Crew weight
- Declared Crew Weight (kg)
- Crew Weight in lbs (Reference Only)
- Is the boat in the same configuration as its standard certificate?
  
  YesNo, I have configuration changes
- Select all sail configuration changes that are needed:*
  
  Add new or remeasured sail(s)Add previously reported sail(s)Remove previously reported sail(s)No sail changes
- Sails to be added:*
- Sails to be removed:*
- Upload the sail certificate(s) for new sails to be added to the DH/SH certificate:*
  
  Cancelof
- Comment on the configuration changes: *
  
  0/200
- Name of first Double Handed/Short-Handed race of the season the requested certificate will be used for (NOTE: if the race is not listed, select “other” and type the name ):
- Other*
- Date of first Double Handed/Short-Handed race (Do NOT pick the date needed by for submission on the NOR)
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date

Non-Spinnaker/Headsail Set Flying (Non-SPI/HSF) Data
- Default v. Declared Crew Weight
  
  Default Crew Weight - This value is calculated by the rating rule VPP. The default maximum crew weight for a boat is a function of boat parameters. (Per rule Transpac uses default Crew Weight; ORR ONLY)
  
  Declared Crew Weight - The owner/PIC declares a maximum crew weight for the boat.
  
  Maximum and Minimum Crew Weight
  
  Maximum Crew Weight - This value is either a calculated default value, or declared by the owner/PIC (see above for more details). Under the ORC Rating Rules and ORR Rulebook, to race within compliance of your certificate a boat's maximum crew weight on board while racing must NOT exceed the maximum crew weight listed on the certificate.
  
  Minimum Crew Weight (ORC Only) - This value is calculated based on the maximum crew weight listed on the certificate. The minimum crew weight is 80% of the maximum crew weight. In order to sail within compliance of your certificate a boat's crew weight while sailing must NOT be less than the minimum crew weight listed on the certificate.
- Crew Weight
- Declared Crew Weight (kg)
- Crew Weight in lbs (Reference Only)
- Is the boat in the same configuration as its standard certificate? (Note: All spinnakers and flying headsails will be automatically removed from the certificate, so you do not need to state this change.)
  
  YesNo, I have configuration changes
- Select all sail configuration changes that are needed:*
  
  Add new or remeasured sail(s)Add previously reported sail(s)Remove previously reported sail(s)No sail changes
- Sails to be added:*
- Sails to be removed:*
- Upload the sail certificate(s) for new sails to be added to the Non-SPI/HSF certificate:*
  
  Cancelof
- Comment on the configuration changes: *
  
  0/200
- Name of first Non-SPI/HSF race this season the requested certificate will be used for (NOTE: if your race is not listed, select “other” and type in the name):
- Other
- Date of first Non-SPI/HSF race (Do NOT pick the date needed by for submission on the NOR)
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date

Sailing Season Information
Maximum Crew Weight
- Default v. Declared Crew Weight
  
  Default Crew Weight - This value is calculated by the rating rule VPP. The default crew weight for a boat is a function of boat parameters. (Same as Transpac Crew Weight; ORR ONLY)
  
  Declared Crew Weight - The owner/PIC has the ability to declare a maximum crew weight for the boat.
  
  Maximum and Minimum Crew Weight
  
  Maximum Crew Weight - This value is either a calculated default value, or declared by the owner/PIC (see above for more details). Under the ORC Rating Rules and ORR Rulebook, to race within compliance of your certificate a boat's maximum crew weight on board while racing must NOT exceed the maximum crew weight listed on the certificate.
  
  Minimum Crew Weight (ORC Only) - This value is a calculated value based on the maximum crew weight listed on the certificate. The minimum crew weight is 80% of the maximum crew weight. In order to sail within compliance of your certificate a boat's crew weight while sailing must NOT be less than the minimum crew weight listed on the certificate.
- Maximum Crew Weight*
- Declared Crew weight
- Crew Weight in lbs (Reference Only)
- ORR Gear Weight
- Beginning in 2025, all boats receiving an ORR Certificate will be assigned a computed gear weight.
  - If a boat carries emergency steering equipment and/or life rafts, these items may be weighed and factored into the rating.
  - To include these items in the rating, they must be weighed by a US Sailing Recognized Measurer.
  - The measurer will record the weights and report them to US Sailing for inclusion in the boat’s ORR Certificate.
  If you have questions regarding ORR Gear Weight, please contact US Sailing at offshore@ussailing.org.
- Will you carry a life raft and emergency steering while racing?*
  
  YesNo
- Do you plan to have these items measured by a US Sailing Recognized Measurer, or take the default value for the items?*
  
  MeasuredDefault
- We will contact you shortly after the application is completed with the name and contact information for a local US Sailing Recognized Measurer to assist with having your items measured.
- Race Information
- Name of first race this season using the requested rating certificate (NOTE: if your race is not listed, please select “other” and type in the name of the race)*
- Other*
- Date of first race (Do NOT pick the date needed by for submission on the NOR)*
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Additional comments to rating office, if needed: (Please note, you will be asked to report measurements related to changes reported above in an email following submission)
  
  0/200
- Boat Location Data
- Sailing Club/Marina/Residence where boat is Docked*
- City*
- State*
- Select the region you primarily race in. *
- If you race in a secondary region, select below.

Additional Products
Speed Guides and Expidition Package:

The ORC-Speed Guide is a custom-calculated manual of polar diagrams made for improving performance for an individual boat. The polar diagrams are generated using the boat's data that is run through ORC's Velocity Prediction Program (VPP). Every ORC Speed Guide comes with a link to a Speed Guide package to the data in SYLK (slk) and Expedition routing software formats.

Speed Guides are avaliable for $40 each

To learn more about speed gudies click here.
Would you like to purchase an ORC Speed Guide(s) for your certificate(s)?*

YesNo
Which certificate(s) would you like a speed guide(s) for?*

Fully CrewedDouble HandedNon-SPI/HSF
ORR Performance Package

The ORR Performance Package uses the latest ORR Velocity Prediction Program (VPP) to generate polar diagrams, performance tables for wind speeds from 6 to 24 knots, and polars that can be imported into electronic on-board systems.

Each polar package is delivered as an excel spreadsheet. The importable polars are compatible with Expedition, Nexus, Ray Marine, Deckman, Nobletec, Max Sea, and Ockam.

Polar Packages are available for $300
Would you like to purchase an ORR Polar Package for your certificate?*

YesNo
Next Steps
If your boat has not received a rating before, or has not received a rating since prior to 2022, please use this link to complete our New Boat Record Form.

If your boat received a rating in one of these years, but you have not received a Boat ID, please reach out to the Offshore Office at offshore@ussailing.org or 401-342-7951 for assistance.
Why do I need a Boat ID?
US Sailing's Offshore Office is in the process of building a universal database for offshore racing. All boats will now be tracked using an assigned Boat ID. These ID's have been assigned to boats that received ratings under ORC and ORR anytime since 2022.

If you have any questions please contact the Offshore Office at offshore@ussailing.org.
Base Form Complete
Sails Form Complete
H/R/P Form Complete
Application Status
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	Forward of Forestay (Y/N)	ISP (hoist point from sheerline)	TPS (tackpoint from mast)
Jib/Genoa
LRH (ORR Only)
Asymmetric Spi

Certificate Application

Boat Contact Information

Boat Information

Certificate Transaction

Certificate Transaction

Certificate Transaction

Renewal Request

New Certificate Request

Boat Configuration

Sail Configuration

ORC Reported Sail Requirements

ORR Reported Sail Requirements

Measurement Information

Amendment Request

Boat Changes to Report

Measurement Information

Double Handed/Short Handed Certificate Data

Default v. Declared Crew Weight

Maximum and Minimum Crew Weight

Non-Spinnaker/Headsail Set Flying (Non-SPI/HSF) Data

Default v. Declared Crew Weight

Maximum and Minimum Crew Weight

Sailing Season Information

Maximum Crew Weight

Default v. Declared Crew Weight

Maximum and Minimum Crew Weight

ORR Gear Weight

Race Information

Boat Location Data

Additional Products

Next Steps

Why do I need a Boat ID?