IRC - Application for Rating - Notes
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To apply for an IRC rating you need to complete the appropriate application form.  However, before you do so, please read the notes that follow :
  
Please read the IRC 2008 Rule (PDF), definitions of measurements and abbreviations,before completing the form.
These can be downloaded from the downloads page on this website.
 
If you have a one-design, you may be able to use a simplified form (PDF)
 
For all other boats:   You can download one of the following:
 
If you are using Microsoft Excel you can download an Excel based application form.  
  
Please read or print off these notes before downloading the form at the bottom of this page.
 
MAC USERS:   The Excel application form is in Windows 2003 format.  Unless you have 'Windows for Mac' installed, the form will not read or perform fully, and the information we require will be incomplete.  Therefore if you are using a Mac, please contact us on 01590 677030 before downloading or completing a form, thank you.   
Please note Expedited Processing Fee (2x normal fee) may apply where guaranteed 5 working days processing is required. This applies to new applications, revalidations, amendments and trials. 
Instructions:
1. Read the notes below.
2. Click on the link at the bottom of the page.
3. WHEN YOU GET THE OPTION TO 'OPEN' OR 'SAVE' THE FILE, CHOOSE 'SAVE' TO A DIRECTORY ON YOUR COMPUTER.
4. Extract files.
5. Complete the form and forward with payment to info@rorcrating.com
 
Please read the IMPORTANT notes below:
 
PLEASE DELETE ANY PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF THE EXCEL IRC APPLICATION FORM THAT YOU MAY HAVE BEEN USING. Only the new version of the application form must be used from now on.  Note:  although the spreadsheet consists of 4 worksheets, the only one you need to complete is the first one (Application):
  
Explanatory Notes
Some of these notes may be repeated on the application form.   Correct completion helps avoid errors, or unnecessary delays in processing.
 
1. If you have not already done so, please read the general application notes
 
2. Please enter dates as year only YYYY (ie. 2006)
 
3. The Yes and No boxes do not automatically switch - please make sure that you have not ticked both boxes !
 
4. Please do not put N/A in any of the boxes which require a measurement, as this is not understood by the import program.
 
5. Please choose the most suitable descriptions from the various drop-down boxes.  If there is not a suitable choice, choose "other" and give details in the Comments box at the end of the form, or in the cover message of your e-mail if necessary.
 
6. Please complete the form and return it to us by e-mail to info@rorcrating.com
 
7.  We have not yet set up a secure method of receiving credit card details by e-mail. Therefore there is a risk, if small, so if you would prefer not to include your Visa, MasterCard or Maestro details in your e-mail, please note this in your cover message and telephone us with the details (+44 1590 677030), or fax them to +44 1590 679478 stating your name and contact number, and the yacht name & sail number to which they refer.        Alternatively you can mail us a sterling cheque, payable to Seahorse Rating Ltd. Again, please let us know you will be doing this and make sure you enclose your name and the name/sail number of yacht with your cheque.
 

 
The Application Form
 
The Application sheet is essentially the same as previous versions. With the obvious exception of any cells into which data must be entered, this sheet is locked.   It is a read-only file so you will need to save it under the boat name/sail number as described at the top of the form.
 
The Validations sheet is new and is very relevant. It is for your use in checking the data. It is completely locked and may not be edited. It works as follows:
 
Column A:         Lists all the variables to be validated.
 
Column B:         Shows any variables or other data that is required and is MISSING.
 
Column C:         Shows any data that has been entered which is PROBABLY ERRONEOUS.
 
Column D:    Shows any data which is at variance from the norms to be expected. It is therefore WARNINGS
 
Please DO review the Validations sheet for your application. If data is missing or probably erroneous, we will simply come back to you before running the application.
 
The Standard Hulls sheet shows those designs for which we should be able to use standard hull data.
 
The Keel types sheet shows the drawings you need to answer the question about the single fin keel type.
 
The Access Import and Inputs sheets are locked and not relevant to you. We read the data from these into the IRC rating calculation software
  
Please DO NOT send a new application for a new boat more than once. If you have corrections to make or additional information to send, please simply send us an E-Mail detailing the specific changes, or use the new trial/amendment form (included in zip file below)
 
If you have any queries, please get in touch.
 

Due to some people encountering problems with saving the Excel form from the web, we have put it into a zip file which you can download and then extract onto your computer. 
The zip file contains:  IRC application form, OOD application form, Rule text, Fees, Amendment/trial form (for use after you have a current certificate), Short-handed application form.

When completing the form
• Write clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS
• State all measurements in metres and kilogrammes
• Complete as much detail as you can. - Missing information may cause a delay in processing your certificate.

Mail the completed form to :
IRC-Thailand
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Phuket Boat Lagoon
20/11 Thepkrasattri Road
Koh Kaew
Phuket
83200
or fax it to :
+66 76 273380 with your Visa, MasterCard details (regret we cannot take AmEx)
 
or e-mail Excel application to :
info@irc-thailand.com
 
Payment must be included at the time of application (see list of Fees).  We accept payment by Cash or Visa/MasterCard/EuroCard/Switch but not American Express
 
Questions ?    
Telephone us on +66 (0)8 747 10010
Fax +66 (0) 76 273380
E-mail info@irc-thailand.com