ORC are not just boats. They are an extension of the sailor, a perfect balance between performance and comfort, designed for those who seek intense sailing without compromise. If you have ever had the chance to helm an ORC, you know exactly what we mean. If not, let us take you on a journey through …
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Follow the adventures of AVEL VAEZ (ORC57) and CLUB 5 OCEANS (ORC50) on their legendary Atlantic crossing. Every year, at the end of November, the Atlantic is transformed into an immense maritime highway. Hundreds of sailing yachts of all sizes and nationalities set sail from Grande Canaria for a legendary crossing to the Caribbean: the …
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A few weeks ago, we’ve explained here the SA/D ratio. Another ratio is also commonly used to compare the efficiency and power of cruising yachts: it’s the DLR or D/L ratio. It is a pretty good indicator of the “sea motion” for a yacht, since it will figure how a hull will behave in/on the …
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A composite-built boat is synonym of quality and sustainability. To guarantee these criteria, we, at ORC, have put in place extremely rigorous control processes. Among the potential defaults we look for, air bubbles in the composite are on top of the list. No worries, our external expert is here to spot them! Air bubbles: the …
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Here we are! Yesterday, she gently splashed and got masted. Soon she will be tested by our expert team, before final delivery. This 3-cabin version of the ORC50 belongs to a couple of passionate sailors, who will have her moored in the Med before slipping lines for a circumnavigation. Highly customised, « RAPA ITI » have everything …
