New Boat Application

New Boat Application

ORC and ORR Ratings
Has the boat been previously rated under a VPP measurement rule? This includes ORC, ORR (not ORR-EZ), and IRC rules, and all ratings held under previous onwerships, if applicable.*

YesNo
Are you the new owner of this boat?*

YesNo

Boat Contact Information
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 call 401-342-7953.
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.
Owner Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Who is a boat representative?

If someone other than the owner is handling the certificate processing, payment, or should be included in the certificate process please include their information below. This can be another owner, crew member, captain, etc.
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

Certificate History
Please report the most recent certificate(s) the boat has had. If you are a new owner and the boat has changed names, but held rating certificates under its previous name please report these certificates.

If the boat had multiple certificates under one rating rule and you are applying for a renewal from that rule please submit the configuration certificate you want renewed.
Select the most recent certificate(s) that the boat has had:*

ORCORRIRCPHRF
ORC Certificate
ORC - Certificate Number*
e.g. US12345, US1234, EZ12345
ORC - Valid Year*
ORR Certificate
ORR - Certificate Number*
e.g. US12345, US1234, EZ12345
ORR - Valid Year*
IRC Certificate
IRC - Certificate Number*
e.g. US12345, US1234, EZ12345
IRC - Valid Year*
PHRF Certificate
PHRF - Certificate Number*
e.g. US12345, US1234, EZ12345
PHRF - Valid Year*
Upload a copy of all certificates reported above (if you have copies):

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Certificate Transaction
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 an APH 500 Rule. 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
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 Official Yacht Measurer. This is the most accurate rating the rule system offers.
Do you need a partially measured or fully measured ORR Certificate?*

Partially MeasuredFully Measured

Certificate Transaction
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

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:
Name of Measurer*

First NameLast Name
Date of Measurement/Flotation*

MonthDayYear
Date

Double Handed/Short Handed Certificate Data

Crew Weight Information
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.

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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:*

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Comment on the configuration changes: *
Name of first Double Handed/Short-Handed race this season the requested certificate will be used for (NOTE: if the race is not listed, select “other” and type in 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/Heasail Set Flying (Non-SPI/HSF) Data

Crew Weight Information
Default v. Declared Crew Weight

Default Crew Weight - This value is calculated by the rating rule VPP. The default crew weight 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.

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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:*

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Comment on the configuration changes: *
Name of first Non-SPI/HSF race:*
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

Crew Weight Information
Default v. Declared Crew Weight

Default Crew Weight - This value is calculated by the rating rule VPP. The default crew weight 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.

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Maximum Crew Weight*
Declared Crew weight*
Crew Weight in lbs (Reference Only)
ORR Gear Weight
Starting in 2025, all boats receiving an ORR Certificate will be rated with a default gear weight. If a boat chooses to carry emergency steering and/or life rafts, these items may be weighed and factored into the rating.

Should a boat choose to carry emergency steering or life rafts, and wants to have them measured, this MUST be completed by a US Sailing Recognized Measurer. The measurer will weigh the items and report the weights to US Sailing for incorporation into the ORR certificate.

If you have questions regarding ORR Gear Weight, please contact US Sailing at offshore@ussailing.org .
Race Information
Name of first 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)

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

Would you like to purchase a 2024 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
Submission Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Please verify that you are human*
Should be Empty:

ORC Speed Guide	Cost
1st Configuration (ex. fully crewed)	$35
2nd Configuration (ex. DH, N-S/HSF)	$20
3rd Configuration (ex. N-S/HSF, DH)	$20

New Boat Application

Boat Contact Information

Boat Information

Certificate History

ORC Certificate

ORR Certificate

IRC Certificate

PHRF Certificate

Certificate Transaction

Certificate Transaction

Certificate Transaction

New Certificate Request

Hull/Rig/Propeller Configuration

Boat Changes to Report

Sail Configuration

Measurement Information

Renewal Request

Hull/Rig/Propeller Configuration

Boat Changes to Report

Sail Configuration

ORC Reported Sail Requirements

ORR Reported Sail Requirements

Measurement Information

Measurement Information

Double Handed/Short Handed Certificate Data

Default v. Declared Crew Weight

Maximum and Minimum Crew Weight

Non-Spinnaker/Heasail 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