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IRC in Canada
The CYA has been authorized to act as the Canadian Agent for IRC in Canada, representing RORC, the owners of the system. As such, the CYA accepts applications on behalf of RORC for all vessels that wish to race under the IRC rules in Canada.
IRC certificates are renewed annually and are valid until December 31st of each year.
Please review the 2010 IRC Rules before applying for a rating.
Rating Application Forms
2010 IRC Rating Fees- images/uploads/IRC PRICING SHEET 2010.xls
New Application
For boats never rated before or last rated 2007 or earlier. Please download this application, save to your personal computer, complete the information and return to .
One-Design application
This application may only be used for the one designs listed on the form. All other designs must use the New Application form above. Dowload the Application for Musto IRC rating - One Designs
Revalidation
***Please note the IRC Revalidation Notes on Page 3 of the Application*** If the boat was last rated in 2008 or 2009, please complete this Word Document. All boats rated in 2009 will be sent a revalidation form and 2010 Yearbook early in the new year.
Amended and Trial Certificates
For use if you hold a current certificate and wish to run an amendment or trial(s). Only complete the information that varies from the current valid certificate. Changes to hull, keel or rudder must be accompanied by drawings or photographs; for other trials or amendments further information, drawings or photographs may be requested.
Amendment certificate application
Trial certificate application
Short-Handed Certificate
If you occasionally race in specific short-handed races (1 or 2 people) you may apply for an additional short-handed certificate. Please see IRC Rule 9.2 for full details.
Short-handed certificate application
Short-handed certificate revalidation
New in '09 Rating Review Process
IRC Rating Review
IRC Rating Review Background
IRC Rating Review - Rating Authority Process
After review the process and information and checking the measurement of any un-measured data if appropriate – Review Application Form may be obtained from the CYA.
Other forms
Ownership Transfer
IRC Keels
- 2009 RORC Congress Report from J Crawley, CAN delegate 2009-11-06
- IRC Congress Meeting 2009 Minutes 2009-11-06
- Addendum files to 09 IRC Congress: Average LOA & Average TCC by country; Frequency Graph
- IRC Certificate Discounts 2009-09-15
- IRC has a new website! ircrating.org 2009-06-18
- Organising Authorities are strongly recommended to specifically state the year when invoking IRC, eg: The IRC Rules 2009 Parts 1, 2, and 3 shall apply. The updated for 2009 Notes for Race Organisers is here
- Keel failure, capsize, and loss of one crew member from the Max Fun 35 yacht Hooligan V 10 miles south of Prawle Point on 3 February 2007
- IRC Notice #06/01 Rule 24, Keel, Centreboard and Rudder
- Measurement of Headsail Top Width (HBB)
- Manual and Stored Power
If you need any assistance in receiving these documents, wish to file an application or have a question on IRC in Canada, please email the CYA at
For more information on the IRC system, please refer to the documentation provided by RORC at www.rorcrating.com
