handicapping Archives

In pursuit of the Holy Grail

August 1st, 2024

Jim Teeters, Head of the Offshore Ratings Office at US Sailing, and Alan Gilbert, former Chief Engineer, and Executive Vice

July 29th, 2024

Rating rule administers recognize there is a difference in drag for fixed, feathering, or folding propeller blades, but will this

May 13th, 2024

For rating rules to most accurately assess the performance of dissimilar boats, it is necessary to consider the weather conditions

April 30th, 2024

The ORC Education Seminar Series was organized by New York Yacht Club, Chicago Yacht Club, and US Sailing Offshore Office,

April 20th, 2024

A group of the world’s leading sailing experts gathered on April 6-7 for the first 2024 ORC International Technical Committee

March 28th, 2024

For the the 53rd edition of the Transpac Yacht Race, a rating system for the 2225 nm course from Los

March 3rd, 2024

The 2024 Fireball World Championship attracted 56 teams for the racing on February 11-16 in the southeastern Australian venue of

January 30th, 2024

The Storm Trysail Club, in collaboration with the New York Yacht Club and the Chicago Yacht Club, is hosting a

January 24th, 2024

US Sailing has organized a 2024 schedule of seminars across the USA to improve the level of understanding and skill

January 15th, 2024

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News The advancement of keelboat design and equipment has not helped participation in handicap racing