Offshore Racing Rule Owners Association Launches New Website

April 20, 2010 - PRLog -- The newly-formed Offshore Racing Rule Owners Association (ORROA) debuts its new website, http://orroa.org, designed for sailors interested in racing under the Offshore Racing Rule (ORR). The website features online registration for the Great Lakes Championship Racing Series (a series used as a model for the development of other such regattas around the U.S.), information on how to obtain ORR certificates, a racing series calendar and other information for racers. Boat owners already holding ORR certificates may register for the racing series via the website.

Frank Kern, ORROA spokesperson, states, “We are excited to have a web presence and assist sailors in learning more about the organization and registering for the Great Lakes racing series. It also allows us to network with individuals across the nation who are interested in establishing their own racing series and becoming part of ORROA.”  The website joins the ORROA Facebook page in providing a forum for interested racers and will be expanded to include information on other geographic fleets in different areas of the country.

The ORROA website also provides information pertinent to the ORR rule and will chronicle ORROA race results and standings for the inaugural racing season. It will be continuously updated and will be an important resource for boat owners wanting to participate in the organization and in the different racing series.

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The Offshore Racing Rule Owners Association (ORROA) was created to promote and encourage offshore racing under the Offshore Racing Rule (ORR) by providing a more scientific, research-based handicapping system. By providing a fair and accurate handicapping system, the organization encourages participation from a broad group of boat owners, inviting them to become active participants in this new association and championship racing series. For more information, please visit www.orroa.org.