2017 NOTICES AND ACTIONS

ACTIONS of  the ECSA PHRF HANDICAPPERS COUNCIL

 

28 November 2017   Handicappers’ COUNCIL MEETING

  • Approved following base boat handicaps: CAPO 30 – PHRF 129; HOLLAND ½ Ton -PHRF 164; J-133 – PHRF 18; MORRIS 36 DS – PHRF 120; OLSON 911 – PHRF 129; QUEST 30 – PHRF 90; SCHOCK 35 – PHRF 78; X4 –PHRF 48.
  • Designated that the MORRIS 36 DS and the X4 be reclassified as RFR.
  • Continued discussion of the recent US Sailing study concerning ASYM spinnaker allowances. Agreed that current ECSA Regulations are deficient. Revised language to be developed for 2018 season.
  • Reaffirmed that ECSA PHRF Handicaps will continue to be based on the relationship: PHRF=(650/TCF)- 550. Other PHRF values for ECSA races are not valid.
  • Next meeting, TBD.

24 October 2017   Handicappers’ COUNCIL MEETING

  • Welcomed Narragansett Bay Chief Handicapper, Will Museler.
  • Directed that Council “working papers” not be circulated beyond Council members.
  • Discussed J-105 and J-109 handicaps. Agreed OK as is, no further action taken.
  • Reviewed 2017 ECSA Season results for candidates for handicap review. The following are added to the list of last month for review: Chance Custom 32, HOBIE 33, SCHOCK 35, and SOVEREL 33-2. In addition, the X-4 rather than the X-41 is on the list.
  • Discussed other YRA matters..
  • Briefly discussed with NBYRA a recent US Sailing study concerning ASYM spinnaker allowances.
  • Next meeting, 28 November at ECYC.

 

26 September 2017   Handicappers’ COUNCIL MEETING

  • ECSA will not issue PHRF certificates for boats that do not meet the requirements of RRS rule 51.
  • Discussed nominal changes for software and Regulations for 2018.
  • Discussed 30’ neighborhood for potential reviews during the fall, based on season performance. The ANDREWS 30, QUEST 30, CAPO 30, OLSON 911s and N/M 30 will be reviewed as a group.
  • Other candidates suggested for review: X-41, MORRIS 36 and J-133.
  • Established PHRF handicap for the CW Hood 32 R as ODR at PHRF 144/167.
  • Next meeting, 24 October at ECYC.

 

29 August 2017   Handicappers’ COUNCIL MEETING

  • Established PHRF handicap for the Sabre 34-1 TM at PHRF 150/173.
  • Established PHRF handicap for the TRIPP 43 at PHRF 30/50.
  • Established PHRF handicap for the N/M 45 (And She Was) at PHRF 39/60 (as sailed).
  • Established PHRF handicap for the TRIPP 62 at PHRF -87/-70.
  • Established PHRF handicap for the NONSUCH 33 SD at PHRF 186/180.
  • Established PHRF handicap for the Sea Sprite 27/28 at PHRF 237/254.
  • Discussed concerns/possible rules changes for 2018, such as crew weights, canting keels, water ballast, etc.
  • Discuss concerns/ changes to software for 2018 including known issues.
  • Begin preliminary discussions concerning year-end review of  certain 30 footers.
  • Next meeting, 26 September at ECYC.

27 June 2017   Handicappers’ COUNCIL MEETING

  • Discussed at length MORC 30’ designs and attributes. Conclusion; not all like MORC boats alike. Thanks to John Fries for great expose’.
  • Established handicap for N/M 30 (ex INVINCIBLE) at PHRF 96/115.
  • Next meeting at ECYC on 29 August should there be sufficient business. Interim business will be conducted electronically.

30 May 2017   Handicappers’ COUNCIL MEETING

  • Reviewed KISS 44 (BAGATELLE) PHRF handicap appeal. Agreed to change handicap “AS SAILED” to PHRF 93/108.
  • Established PHRF handicap for the SHIELDS ODR at PHRF 174/187.
  • Established PHRF handicap for the FLYING SCOTT at PHRF 204/210.
  • Established PHRF handicap for the Hanse 400 DK at PHRF 78/89.
  • Discussed the use of BLOOPERS. Bloopers are classified as a headsail and such are sublet to the requirements of Section IV of the ECSA PHRF Regulations.
  • Discussed the use of Stay Sails. The ECSA 2017 PHRF regulations have been revised to clarify the use of various staysails while racing in Spinnaker class. Restrictions for the Non-Spinnaker class are also clarified. In Section IV of the Regulations; paragraphs E, and F are so modified. In Section VIII of the regulations, paragraph E is added. The ECSA PHRF Regulations, as modified 30 May 2017, are posted on the ECSA web site.
  • Total of 158 handicap certificates processed to date.
  • Next meeting at ECYC on 27 June should there be sufficient business.

25 April 2017 Handicappers’ COUNCIL MEETING

  • Reviewed J-133 PHRF handicap. Agreed on no change at PHRF 21/41.
  • Reviewed appeal of VALKYRIE (C&C 34/36R). Reclassed boat as C&C 34R Custom (new keel). Revised handicap to PHRF 87/107.
  • Established PHRF handicap for the SIRENA 38 at PHRF 99/117.
  • Discussed update of the new web site software, now active.
  • Total of 83 handicap certificates processed to date.
  • Discussed RFR rational. Removal of OEM roller furler is considered a boat modification.
  • Next meeting at ECYC on 30 May. Will hear BAGATELLE appeal.

28 March 2017   Handicappers’ COUNCIL MEETING

  • Discussed PHRF Web site activity. Logic error discovered in the save function in software being worked by programmer.
  • 2017 revised PHRF Regulations posted.
  • Decided to review J-133 PHRF handicap at April meeting.
  • Revised the PHRF handicap for the CATALINA 275 to PHRF 255/279 RFR.
  • Revised the PHRF handicap for the Xp-44 AM SD to PHRF 30/48.
  • Revised the PHRF handicap for the Xp-44 CM DK to PHRF 21/39.
  • Established PHRF handicap for the X-4 at PHRF 36/54.
  • Established PHRF handicap for the Xc-38 at PHRF 81/101.
  • Established PHRF handicap for the IMPULSE 21ORD at PHRF 189/207.
  • Established PHRF handicap for the BENETEAU OCEAMIS 381 at PHRF 138/158 RFR.
  • Reclassified CAPO 30 to “HP”.
  • Scheduled handicap appeal of VALKYRIE (C&C 34/36R) for April.
  • Next meeting at ECYC on 25 April.

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7 February 2017   Handicappers’ COUNCIL MEETING

 ACTIONS TAKEN

  1. Discussed PHRF Web site activity. Revised software should be should be operational within the week..
  2. Finalized language concerning RF adjustments. As:

Roller Furler Restrained (RFR) A boat, not subject to One Design or Class rules, which sails with ALL head stay jibs that are tacked to the top of an above deck mounted functional roller furler, and are raised within a head foil (excluding inner stays or free flying staysails), using a head stay swivel such that the sails can be furled, shall be considered “Roller Furler Restrained” (RFR).

Boats that are sold by the original manufacturer in the RFR configuration, upon which the base boat handicap is established, are referred to as an RFR Base BoatAll other boats, whether equipped with a roller furler or not, are referred to as a Non-RFR Base Boat. In all cases, owners MUST specifically indicate their configuration in the application process.

The RFR adjustments are as follows:

                                                        Spinnaker Class                         Non-Spinnaker Class

Sailing as                                 RFR    non- RFR                     RFR        non-RFR

RFR Base Boat                              0            -3                               0                -3

Non- RFR Base Boat                  +3             0                             +3                 0

3)  Email notifications from the handicap software emanate from    member@essa.net. Individual spam filters may inhibit receipt.

4)    Expect revised 2017 PHRF Regulations to be posted shortly.

5)    Volunteers reviewing base boat listing:

  1. a) AB list — Jim Francis. (note complete)
  2. b) C list –Neal O’Connell,
  3. c) HP list – Jason Swan,
  4. d) SB list – CJ (note complete)
  5. e) Custom list – Bob Geary

6)     Reviewed IMX-45 TMDK base boat handicap at length. Base boat handicap remains at PHRF 18/36.

7)    Next Council meeting at ECYC – 28 February 2017 should there be sufficient business..

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