2016 Actions

Eastern Connecticut PHRF Handicappers Council

Assigned actions to prepare draft items for 2017 ECSA Regulations.
- Rich Manger—Welcome letter
- Larry Hennessy and Jim Francis – clarify roller furler credit
- Bob Bruno – Update definition graphics.

Revised base boat handicap for FARR 395 ODR to PHRF 33/51.
Revised base boat handicap for FARR 40 ODR MH to PHRF -6/ 11.
Revised base boat handicap for HENDERSON 30 to PHRF 42/64.
Revised base boat handicap for MELGES 20 ODR to PHRF 111/128.
Revised base boat handicap for QUEST 30 to PHRF 93/110.
Revised base boat handicap for COOKSON 50 to PHRF -18/4.
Revised terminology for the ANDREWS 30 “DETAILS” to CUSTOM ANDREWS 30 to reflect known modifications. No change to PHRF base boat handicap.
The J-125 will retain its designation as a SPORT BOAT with no change to PHRF base boat handicap.
Next Council meeting at ECYC – 31 January 2017.

ECSA Board and PHRF Council reaffirmed that ECSA Circuit races will be conducted exclusively using ECSA PHRF handicaps.
Established base boat handicap for ALERION 19 Cat Boat at PHRF 234/228.
Established handicap for C&C 99 at PHRF 102/123
Established handicap for CAPO 30 at PHRF 120/142
Established handicap for MARTIN 24-3 at PHRF 69/85
Established handicap for PJ 66 at PHRF 42/64
Established handicap for S&S 43 Custom at PHRF 81/101
Established handicap for X-442 at PHRF 36/57
Established handicap for Little Harbor 46 at PHRF 108/129
Reviewed differences between ECSA base boat handicaps and the NRR’s proposed by US Sailing. Boats with significant differences will be reviewed at next meeting.
Will review ECSA year-end results at next meeting to determine if handicap adjustments are warranted. Participant input is requested concerning boats that should be reviewed.
Discussed needed changes to ECSA PHRF application software.
Next Council meeting at ECYC on 25 October

Established base boat handicap for CARRERA 280 at 98/116.
Established “as sailed” handicap for CARRERA 280 (XLR8) at 85/103.
Established base boat handicap for C&C 34/36 R at 81/101.
Established base boat handicap for SOVEREL 36 FK at 111/134.
Established base boat handicap for COLUMBIA 30-2 Sport at 69/91.
Established base boat handicap for EVELYN 26 FD IB at 171/186.
Discussed measurement discrepancies for SWAN 42 ODR CONSPIRACY.
Next Council meeting 28 June at ECYC 1900 hrs, should there be sufficient business..

Welcomed new handicappers to Council: Stu Craig and Jason Swan.
Continuing the January initiative, the following base boat handicaps have been revised as indicated:
- PEARSON ENSIGN ODR; revised PHRF to 267/ 281
- Chance Custom 32; revised PHRF to 147/169.
- J-30 PHRF; revised PHRF to 144/161.
- J-30 ODR; revised PHRF to 138/158.
- Established base boat handicap for ANDREWS 30 (mod) at PHRF 126/146.
Reviewed 2016 PHRF Regulation changes with special attention drawn to the requirements for the application of the Non-OEM rollerfurler credit for the spinnaker class.
Noted that the ECSA handicap updates to US Sailing have been made.
Program modifications to the PHRF application website have been completed, final testing is underway. Expect release soon!.
Discussed situation concerning the CARRERA 280 base boat handicap. Clarification will be researched and discussed at next meeting.
Next Council meeting 26 April at ECYC 1900 hrs.

In order to continue to encourage increased sailing participation, we reviewed all of the boats that participated in the ECSA Circuit this year. As a result, we expanded our annual handicap review to include 75+ of those boats. As a result, the following base boat handicaps have been revised as indicated:
CATALINA 275 ODR PHRF 189/21
GP26 ODR PHRF 90/109
J-120 CF ODR PHRF 54/73
J-120 AL ODR PHRF 57/76
J-125 ODR PHRF 0/18
J-27 PHRF 129/145
J-88 ODR PHRF 91/110
J-92 PHRF 108/125
NEW YORK 40 PHRF 96/119
QUEST 30 PHRF 99/116
SCHOCK 40 PHRF 0/17
X-34 PHRF 105/122
X-372 PHRF 102/123
X-412-2 PHRF 72/93
PEARSON ENSIGN will be reviewed at the next meeting
Confirmed and updated Council contact information for 2016 ECSA Year Book.
Established base boat handicap for IMX-45 TMDK at PHRF 18/36.
Continued discussions concerning revised ECSA PHEF Regulations for 2016. Concern was expressed about current definition of headsails. Revised definition, consistent with ISAF is being developed. Current definition of JGM remains unchanged.
Noted that the ECSA Participation Committee Report is posted on the ECSA web site.
Program modifications to the PHRF application website are underway. Expect early March release.
Discussed possible candidates for PHRF Council seats.
Regulations for 2016 should be available for posting early by mid-February 2016.
The Council expresses thanks to retiring member Tim Goodyear for his service as a handicapper and Council member.
Next Council meeting 29 March at ECYC 1900 hrs.