Royal Ocean Racing Club
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The Royal Ocean Racing Club is a club in London with a further clubhouse and office in Cowes, Isle of Wight. It was established in 1925 as the Ocean Racing Club, as a result of a race to the Fastnet Rock from Cowes, finishing in Plymouth. It received royal approval by King George V in November 1931 since when it has been known as the Royal Ocean Racing Club.
Quick Facts Company type, Genre ...
Company type | Gentlemen's club |
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Genre | Yachting enthusiasts |
Founded | 1925 |
Headquarters | 20 St James's Place, London , United Kingdom |
Website | www.rorc.org |
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RORC was founded to encourage long distance yacht racing and the design, building and navigation of sailing vessels in which speed and seaworthiness are combined.[1]