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PHRF Racing Regulations - 2008

 
   

PHRF OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT

The Performance Handicap Racing Fleet of the Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association

2008 REGULATIONS

I. General Regulations
Handicap ratings are based on boat speed potential, determined from the demonstrated speed of "standard" boats, that are expertly
sailed, well equipped, and conditioned. A standard boat must be equipped to the degree intended by the manufacturer, including
those appointments and equipment supplied or intended by the manufacturer, such as joiner work, cushions, galley equipment, etc. It
is the responsibility of the applicant to provide details of all changes that could possibly affect boat speed. To qualify for a handicap, a
boat must be single-hulled and self-righting. Also, the use of a trapeze, hiking straps, hiking boards, or any other hiking aid is not
permitted. A boat shall not have more than one current Eastern Connecticut PHRF Certificate at any time. Rating changes based on a
change in headsail size will be limited to one per season.

II. Definitions
AMG Asymmetric spinnaker mid-girth, measured from the midpoint of the luff to the midpoint of the leech.

ASF Asymmetric spinnaker foot length, measured in a straight line from tack to clew.

BAL Ballast of vessel in pounds.

BEAM Maximum width of the vessel.

DECK HEIGHT The height of the sheer line abreast of the mast.

DISP Displacement of vessel in pounds, without any water, fuel, etc.

DRAFT Distance from bottom of keel to LWL. Also include draft with board down if centerboard vessel.

E Fully stretched or banded foot limit of mainsail.

EY Fully stretched or banded foot limit of mizzen sail.

G Maximum symmetric spinnaker girth measured luff to leech (IMS SMW).

I The distance from the deck height to the point of intersection of the headstay and the mast.

ISP The distance from the deck height to the highest headsail halyard (if above the intersection of
the headstay and the mast).

J Horizontal distance from the foreside of the mast to the point of intersection of the forestay
and deck. Use the design "J" dimension for unmodified series production boats.

JSP Horizontal distance from foreside of mast to outboard end of sprit when fully extended.

LLY Luff length of the largest mizzen staysail (mule, etc.).

LOA Length overall of hull.

LP Distance perpendicular from the luff to the clew of the jib.

LPY Distance perpendicular from the luff to the clew of the largest mizzen staysail.

LWL Load water line.

MAT Construction material of the keel or mast, e.g., lead, iron, carbon, alu.

MGM Mainsail girth measurement from a point along the leech, halfway between the clew and the
head, to the nearest point of the luff.

MGT Mainsail girth measurement from a point along the leech, seven-eighths (7/8) of the distance from the
clew to the head, to the nearest point of the luff.

MGU Mainsail girth measurement from a point along the leech, three-quarters (3/4) of the distance from the
clew to the head, to the nearest point of the luff.

P Fully stretched or banded luff limit of mainsail.

PY Fully stretched or banded luff limit of mizzen sail.

SL Length of symmetric spinnaker measured along either luff, with only enough tension to remove wrinkles. Sail to be
stretched flat while measuring.

SLE Asymmetric spinnaker leech, measured from head to clew.

SLIM Measurement equal to .95v(I2 + J2), (or .95v(ISP2 + J2), if applicable).

SLU Asymmetric spinnaker luff, measured from head to tack.

SPL Spinnaker pole length measured from centerline of mast to outboard end of pole when set in a horizontal position,
athwartship.

TPS Spinnaker tack point for deck-tacked asymmetric spinnakers. Measured from foreside of the mast, similarly to “J”.

WPL Whisker pole length. Measured similarly to SPL.

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III. Handicap Adjustments
Non-Spinnaker Rating
Non-Spinnaker ratings are based on the ratio of mainsail size (including mizzen sails, if applicable), to foretriangle size as follows:
Ratio = (P x E + [PY x EY] + [.6LLY x LPY]) / (ISP x J).

Rating Rating RatingRatio Adj. Ratio Adj. Ratio Adj.

.3 but less than .4 +26 1.2 but less than 1.3 +17 2.2 but less than 2.4 +8
.4 but less than .5 +25 1.3 but less than 1.4 +16 2.4 but less than 2.6 +7
.5 but less than .6 +24 1.4 but less than 1.5 +15 2.6 but less than 3.0 +6
.6 but less than .7 +23 1.5 but less than 1.6 +14 3.0 but less than 3.4 +5
.7 but less than .8 +22 1.6 but less than 1.7 +13 3.4 but less than 4.0 +4
.8 but less than .9 +21 1.7 but less than 1.8 +12 4.0 but less than 4.0 +3
.9 but less than 1.0 +20 1.8 but less than 1.9 +11 5.0 but less than 6.0 +2

1.0 but less than 1.1 +19 1.9 but less than 2.0 +10 6.0 but less than 7.0 +1
1.1 but less than 1.2 +18 2.0 but less than 2.2 + 9 7.0 + greater 0
Headsail Adjustments

(Headsail handicap adjustments shall not apply to boats with one-design ratings.)

Spinnaker Class Non-Spinnaker Class

Size Range Rating Adjustment Size Range Rating Adjustment
Up to 1.10 +7 Up to 1.10 +16
Greater than 1.10 to 1.35 +4 Greater than 1.10 to 1.20 +13
Greater than 1.35 to 1.51 +1 Greater than 1.20 to 1.30 +10
Greater than 1.51 to 1.55 0 Greater than 1.30 to 1.40 + 7
Greater than 1.55 to 1.60 -1 Greater than 1.40 to 1.48 + 4
Greater than 1.60 to 1.65 -2 Greater than 1.48 to 1.51 + 1
Greater than 1.65 to 1.70 -3 Greater than 1.51 to 1.55 0
Greater than 1.70 to 1.75 -4 Greater than 1.55 to 1.60 -1
Greater than 1.75 is adjusted proportionally. Greater than 1.60 to 1.65 -2

Greater than 1.65 to 1.70 -3

Greater than 1.70 to 1.75 -4

Greater than 1.75 is adjusted proportionally.

Mainsails

Unless standard for a class, unpenalized mainsail girth shall be limited as follows:

MGT (7/8 leech) shall not exceed .22E
MGU (3/4 leech) shall not exceed .38E
MGM (1/2 leech) shall not exceed .65E

Mainsail girths exceeding these dimensions must be declared, and will be penalized on an individual basis.

Excess mainsail foot (E) shall be penalized at the rate of 1 second/mile for each additional 5% or fraction thereof.l

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Asymmetric Spinnakers

(To classify as a spinnaker, the AMG shall not be less than 75% of ASF.)

Pole-Flown or Deck-Tacked An AMG of up to 180% J, and an average of the leech and luff lengths ((SLE+SLU)/2) not exceeding
SLIM, shall be permitted without penalty. Oversized sails will be penalized using the same methodology as for symmetric spinnakers
(see below), except the average of the leech and luff lengths will be substituted for SL.

Oversized poles will be penalized using the same methodology as for symmetric spinnakers.

Deck-tacked asymmetric spinnakers may be flown from a pennant not exceeding 2 feet in length, and will receive credit as follows:

TPS Rating Adjustment

Up to 100%J +9
Greater than 100%J to 112%J +6
Greater than 112%J to 124%J +3
Greater than 124%J No credit

Sprit-Flown Base boat rating will be based on the largest standard asymmetric spinnaker, as specified by the boat manufacturer.
Additional sail area will be penalized at the rate of 1 second per mile for each 5% increase, or fraction thereof, in sail area.

Symmetric Spinnakers

Spinnaker rating adjustment is based on the largest spinnaker measured by the G/J ratio and the SL/SLIM ratio. A luff length equal to
SLIM is standard. The maximum girth without penalty is equal to 1.8 x J. If spinnaker luff length is greater than standard, excess length
is converted to excess girth. Convert the excess luff to excess girth using the following formula: G/J Rated = (G/J Actual) (SL/SLIM).

Girth Adjustments for Symmetric Spinnakers Maximum Spinnaker Pole Length (SPL) Without a Penalty

G/J Rating Adjustment For spinnakers where G is less than or equal to 1.8 x J, SPL=J.
Up to 1.80 0
Greater than 1.80 to 1.85 -1 For spinnakers where G is larger than 1.8 x J, SPL=G/1.8.
Greater than 1.85 to 1.90 -2
Greater than 1.90 to 1.95 -3 If SPL exceeds both J and G/1.8, use the Girth Adjustment
Greater than 1.95 to 2.00 -4 Tables (substituting 1.8 SPL/J for G/J) to determine penalty.
Greater than 2.00 to 2.05 -5
Greater than 2.05 to 2.10 -6 The spinnaker/pole penalty shall be the greater of either the
Greater than 2.10 is adjusted proportionally. girth penalty or the pole penalty.

Whisker Poles Maximum permitted whisker pole length (WPL) shall be .8 LP of largest headsail, or J, whichever is greater.

Modified Appendages All modified rudders shall initially be given -3 sec. penalty until reviewed by the council. Modified keels must
be reported to the handicapper.

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Mast Height Adjustments Engine or prop too small to drive vessel
(Only applicable when "I" & "P" change equally.) at KTS = .8 (1.3vLWL) -6

Standard Mast Height is "I"
Excess or deficient height is measured by mast
ratio. Mast Ratio= Actual “I”/Std. “I” Propeller Adjustments

Mast Ratio Rating Adj. Inboard Engine
Greater than .91 to .93 +12 2 or 3 blade folding or feathering 0
Greater than .93 to .95 + 9 Solid 2 blade aperture 0
Greater than .95 to .97 + 6 AutoProp + 3
Greater than .97 to .99 + 3 Solid 2 blade exposed to water + 6
Greater than .99 to 1.01 0 Solid 3 blade in aperture + 6
Greater than 1.01 to 1.03 -3 Solid 3 blade exposed to water +12
Greater than 1.03 to 1.05 -6
Greater than 1.05 to 1.07 -9 Outboard Engine Propellers
Greater than 1.07 to 1.09 -12 Std. retracted when racing 0
Greater than 1.09 to 1.11 -15
Greater than 1.11 is adjusted proportionally. Engine not retracted, prop immersed

on both tacks:
2 blade + 6
3 blade +12

Rating adjustments for other hull and rig modifications are handled individually.

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