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In the last 20 years, N2E has split PHRF boats into classes in a number of ways; separate ULDB classes, separate Sprit boat classes, separate Maxi class, etc. In recent years, classes have been divided by rating alone. The SB-KH race separates ULDBs into their own classes, and non-ULDB into their own classes, split on a Performance Factor of 2.7. (SoCal PHRF uses 2.1 as their ULDB definition, probably set a long time ago). The idea is to group similar performing boats, since ULDBs go faster in more wind than is predicted by the displacement hull speed based PHRF TOD rating, and non-ULDBs do not. I like separate ULDB classes. With the general lower participation in today's sailboat races, this will result in larger rating spreads in classes of more similar performing boats. The question for you all, is which do you prefer? The current classes by ratings only , or separate groups of ULDB classes and non-ULDB classes, rating splits within their groups. Bill NOSA VC Race PS - I don't race in PHRF so no effect to me personally
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Need ideas (that have worked in the past) on how to convince the newish group of handicappers from dinging a boat that has done well for the past 8 years. Existing rating is same as 'similar' light air locations. 40+ yr old Mulls design has been well cared for and has adjusting genoa cars and backstay and bottom cleaned regularly. Thought it a good idea to ask (but if LR is here, maybe not). Flame away and Sail Safe!
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Entries a month out are looking ok. Who else is in?
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Registration is up! Mark your calendars for the most fun race of the year - August 4th, 2018 (forecast is calling for wind) http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/15969 http://hoodriveryachtclub.org/ What's your favorite story, photo, or memory from the DD?
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Notice of Race Get your boat work done now and get yourself out on the line by April 28th. Who is in?
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I'm curious about the "parasailor" by ISTEC. http://www.istec.ag/us/products/parasailor.html Has anyone used one yet? Does it do anything to your PHRF rating? Looks like you can still sail DDW with this, and skip the pole. I really like my spinnaker time and I thought that this might take some of the anxiety out of it when the spousal-unit is sailing with me.
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Do you want to race downwind 120nm without a spinnaker? N2E is a 120 nm, usually, mostly, downwind race. As such, we've never thought there were many people who wanted to race it non-spin. We have the CRUZ non-spin class, but CRUZ allows night motor use and is limited to boats slower than PHRF 60. So if you have a faster boat, and want to race non-spin (perhaps as part of your Double Handed program) we don't have a class that allows you to benefit from your PHRF spinnaker offset. We have one entrant that would like to do this. If we can find him some like minded people, I might be able to get the race committee to create a new class for this group. And where better to find people with unique ideas on racing fun than the SA forums. Anyone?
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Debating between a J27 and Evelyn 32. I like the thought of less crew and SLIGHT reduction in sail costs/lines for the J27 but can't convince myself that it would be a better choice over the Evelyn. Cost for the two boats I'm looking at are similar to identical and come with a fully loaded sail inventory that sounds comparable as well. Any thoughts on the two boats? Has anyone sailed both frequently or regularly? Would be doing PHRF club racing and distance races. Thanks in advance!
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I compiled and analyzed data from the new 2016 US Sailing PHRF Book, comparing the Melges 24, Viper 640, VX One, Rocket 22, and Melges 20, all to the J/70, and to its 117 J/Boats reference rating. I used all regions, our current local ratings for Lake Champlain PHRF, and excluded one region. Attachments next.
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2017 American Yacht Club Spring Series American Yacht Club Rye, NY, USA April 29-30 & May 06-07, 2017 Notice of Race The weather is going to be nice this week, perfect time to be thinking about the Spring boat projects before the AYC Spring Series. Who is in?
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Sportboats under ORC handicap Racing in CharlestonRW 2017 // Wraceboat
windseekeryachts posted a topic in Sailing Anarchy
ORC rule was implemented as the principal handicap rule for the Charleston Race Week 2017, it was the first time the system was used in a major North American regatta. Thirty boats raced in four separate ORC Classes at this event One of the most competitive fleets was ORC C. The fleet consisted of f 9 boats, SR33, Melges 32, Melges 30, Heno 30, 2X Farest28Rs, and 3GP26s. USA2604 Michael Beasley and Team Rattle and Rum won the event with a comfortable margin. the results are here Overall, the ORC rating system seemed to work well... More often only a few seconds were the deciding factor between the corrected times... The overall award for the best performance in an ORC Class went also to Mike Beasley and his Annapolis-based crew of Joe Gibson, Ted and Joanna Harland, Scott Gibbs and Ty Van Dalen... Beasley and his crew were awarded the prestigious and historic Palmetto Cup for winning the tightest class in the handicap divisions. We are very happy to see the boat performing well under ORC rating. Hope it will get more popularity in the USA, as this will lead to exciting racing with some fast boats... Congratulations to Eagles Eye (FE28) and Short Bus (Henderson 30) as well as all other teams competing... photocredit: CharlestonRaceWeek; TimWilkes Photography Attached Thumbnails -
SoCal PHRF offers a list of adjustments to some cruising boat ratings, so they can better race against racers in the non-Cruiser classes. (Appendix F). They call this their Corinthian rating. On one hand, it might increase participation. On the other hand, you might end up with two same-model boats having different ratings. It doesn't seem well known. http://www.phrfsocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/PHRF_Rules_Version_031616_Appoved_Final.pdf
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Simpson 48 Catamaran - 13.7 m + 3' Ama Extensions (sugar scoops) -
Bkeppel posted a topic in Multihull Anarchy
Help! We are racing a Simpson 48 catamaran (13.7 m (44.936’)) that has been modified with 3' ama extensions aka sugar scoops. This boat is new to the owner and racing. It doesn’t have an established rating, short of a provisional PHRF 141.0 rating from the recent Fort Lauderdale to Key West race, in which it won the multihull division. In the name of fairness, transparency and the spirit of competition, we are looking for a sister ship with a racing history or documented rating. The boat was designed by Roger Simpson and I would suggest there may be a few racing in either Australia or New Zealand. I have researched race results and I contacted half a dozen multihull clubs in both countries with no luck so far. If anyone can post a link to this thread with a rating for a 13.7 Simpson with or without the sugar scoops or direct me to a sister ship that has a race record or result, I would be very grateful. Time is of essence, since the rating of this boat is to be ‘penciled in’ this coming Friday in preparation for the Miami to Havana race.
