Wow. I can see getting a headache trying to digest all the adjustments.
I presume the variety of ratings is intended to let a group of disparate boats compete in only one fleet. The norm in our area is to run multiple fleets. Many of the events will run a Spin, PHRF non-spin (or JAM) class, and a "cruising" class. The definition of the "cruising" class gets a little lost, IMHO. I understand it was originally for folks with Dacron roller headsails and a BBQ grill on the stern rail that only race occasionally for fun, but in one local area there is a group of very well prepped "Cruisers" that seem to race most every weekend. For the Hospice Regatta I used to chair, and for the charity regatta which I have helped run since 2002, we've developed a class structure of SPIN, Performance non-spin (PHRF JAM boats with any sail material that race regularly), RECREATIONAL non-spin (JAM non-high tech sails and a BBQ), and cruisers (those who only come out once or twice a year and do it just for the fun of it. We run these classes on a longish Pursuit Course since having fun brings more boats to the event. Our biggest class was cruisers last year, and we split that class based on PHRF ratings. More friendly competition and more trophies = more fun. One designs like J/24s run multiple windward/leeward races, as do the dinghy classes. Last year we had 50-some boats on the line(s), with the largest class being 14 Buccaneer 18s - one of which came from Arizona and another from Ontario. The organizers aren't the only ones who think it is a pretty fun event. Now I do sort of wish the local PHRF would factor A-spins without poles into the ratings. I finished 3rd of 6 spin boats last year, but I was the only A-spin, used no pole, and the 1.5 ounce cruising spin is only about 70% the square footage of the spin allowed for my boat. (Then again, I can fly it "single-handed+", using the autopilot when launching and dousing.) I recently bought a used spin from Dennis C just to use at the charity event next year. Guess I'll need to crew up before the event and get in some practice. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ron Casciato Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 12:18 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Keel mods vs Phrf Rating Rick: My 38MKII here in NE is rated at 120R and 132C which is consistent with the 12 sec difference for a masthead rig. The base rating was 114R but was adjusted 6 seconds for an above deck working roller furling giving it a "recreational handicap adjustment" That adjustment allows only 2 headsails sails.....1 above 110 and 1 at or below 110; and only one nylon spinnaker. That adjustment makes my "racing" handicap 120 and the 12 sec's cruising rating goes to 132. However.....since Asym spinnakers do not result in a penalty and if you only use that spinnaker....you can claim "no spinnaker pole" and get another 9 secs added to your Racing rating......no change for the cruising rating , of course. Therefore I end up at a racing rating of 129 and a cruising rating of 132....further since our Hingham Fleet allows spinnaker and non-spinnaker boats to race in the same fleet....the "cruising" boats get an additional 10% of their cruising rating for the mixed fleet.....so I end up in that case with a racing rating of 129 and a cruising rating for mixed fleets at 145. (132+13.2).. You can imagine the discussion at the dock or at the starting line on days with lots of wind or very little wind about how we'll sail that race...... Here's the link to the NEPHRF handicap adjustments page....it makes your head hurt to absorb all that's here..... http://www.phrfne.org/page/handicapping/handicap_adjustments Best, Ron Casciato Impromptu C&C 38MKIIC..'77 Mass Bay
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