Proposers and seconders must send a letter of recommendation either directly to the Membership Secretary or along with the applicant's application pack.
For a PDF of the membership application form please telephone RORC.
Must be signed by the skipper of a boat on which the candidate has completed a qualifying race. If you are the owner, or applying as a RORC Corinthian Member, this need not be signed.
DOWNLOAD CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY.Applicants with a UK bank account can set up their subscription payments via direct debit. An original signed copy must be sent in the post to the address below.
DOWNLOAD DIRECT DEBIT FORMOnce completed, please return your application via one of the following methods:
By Post: Membership Secretary, Royal Ocean Racing Club, 20 St James's Place, London, SW1A 1NN
By Email: membership@rorc.org
By Fax: +44 (0) 207 493 5252
The RORC offers competitive rates for UK and Overseas member and the Club is committed to supporting youth members, offering staggered special rates based on age (from Under 18, Under 25 through to 29). All rates are applicable to both Ocean Racing and Corinthian Members.
| RORC Membership Subscription Rates 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| UK | Overseas | |
| Ordinary | £416 | £327 |
| Under 35 (age 30-34) | £200 | £200 |
| Under 30 (age 19-29) | £75 | £75 |
| Cadet (Under 18) | £0 | £0 |
| Couple Both must complete an application |
£522 | £433 |
| Senior For current members that meet qualifying criteria |
£234 | £159 |
| Couple Senior For current members that meet qualifying criteria |
£318 | £192 |
| Couple 1 Senior For current members that meet qualifying criteria |
£420 | £327 |
| Widow | £105 | £105 |
All new and reinstated members pay a joining fee of half their annual subscription upon election, with the exception of Under 30 members, Under 25 members and Cadet members.