The Olympic Sailing Committee of US SAILING established the Rolex Miami OCR (Olympic Classes Regatta) in 1990. Racing will commence in Biscayne Bay on 21 January 2007. The Rolex Miami OCR is the only International Sailing Federation (ISAF) grade-one racing event conducted in the United States and is vital to sailors striving to make the US Sailing Team.
Venue - Known as a very competitive venue, the race attracts sailors from across the world. 610 sailors from 40 countries competed in the 2006 edition of the OCR. A recap of the 2006 races can be viewed at LiveSailDie. The prime sponsor of the event is Rolex who sponsors many yacht racing events throughout the year.
Yacht Club Information – The many single design race classes are supported in the Rolex Miami OCR by an extraordinary number of area yacht clubs. Briefly they are:
- Finn, 470 Men, and 470 Women - US Olympic Sailing Center
- Star - Coral Reef Yacht Club
- RS:X Men and RS:X Women - Coconut Grove Sailing Club
- Yngling - Key Biscayne Yacht Club
- 2.4mR, SKUD-18, and Sonar - Shake-A-Leg Miami
- Tornado - Miami Yacht Club and the Crandon Park Marina
- 49er - Miami Rowing Club
- Laser and Laser Radial - Dinner Key Marina and Seminole Boat Ramp
More information will be posted on Boating and Sailing at 101 as race events and competitors are firmed up for this year's Rolex Miami OCR event.
