The Estoril AGM Minutes are published here in a Summary form that includes all important decisions and changes arising from the discussions and deliberations of several Committees.

The Rating Office's 2008 software is going to be distributed very soon, as well as the version available for designers to try out the ORC 2008 for both existing boats or new designs.

It is confirmed that there is no need to perform any new measurements for existing IMS certificate holders to obtain a 2008 ORC International certificate. The same applies to those holding ORC Club certificates.

The handicap changes in the new Rule are as announced in Estoril, with small differences, and GPH changes vary in the range of from +2 to -12 s/NM.

The Rulebook is undergoing a major overhaul to conform to the ISAF guidelines, ERS regulations and definitions.

The 2008 Race Calendar has already been updated on the website, but this will be further updated as more information becomes available to complete the worldwide calendar.

Fair Winds to all, especially those in the Southern Hemisphere who are enjoying the beginning of their racing season, but also to those in the Northern Hemisphere who may be enjoying sailing for their winter "frostbite" series.