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The
ORC Grand Prix Rule is a BOX RULE expressly
studied and designed for three different size boats: 26, 33 and
42 foot creating three level classes: GP 26,
GP 33 and GP 42
that follows the path of the well known and succesfull Ton Level
Classes.
Targets, strongly maintained during the whole research period,
have been to promote the conception and construction of boats
fun to sail, seaworthy and with considerable longevity. In the
development procedure many contributions have come from more
than 50 design offices including the most famous ones in the
world. The ORC is grateful to all of them and is glad to present
the Level Rule on the market conscious that it will change again
the way to race and to sail at the highest level.
Briefly the rule is designed to create one offs in the frame of
a very tight shape and construction controls. Owners are happy
to maintain some design freedom and the Rule opens up the
opportunity for them to select their own designers and builders.
Good benefits of course have come from the presence and
evolution of other Box Rules worldwide.
The ORC Grand Prix Class principle characteristics are a light
displacement, simple fractional rig with non-overlapping jibs,
no runners and a large sail area boats with great performances
and relative affordable costs.
It is the intention that the rules and
specifications for the ORC Grand Prix Classes provide close
racing without time allowance in grand prix competition and that
the yachts designed to this rule be fast, sound and seaworthy,
retaining thereby, with a minimum of modification, good value
beyond their competitive life as grand prix racers.
Neither an IMS hull measurement nor an IMS Certificate is
required. However, except where otherwise stated, the
measurement prescriptions of the International Measurement
System shall apply as may be appropriate to the particular
measurements specified under the Class rules, including
provisions for preparation for measurement, freeboards, sail and
rig measurement.
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