Actions of Eastern Connecticut PHRF Handicappers Council
2020 NOTICES AND ACTIONS
HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 30 November 2020 Meeting
- Reviewed progress on ECSA Handicap Application software updates for 2021
- Reviewed and approved Recreational Credits for Roller Furled Mainsails and Roller Furled Genoas
- Discussed changes and additions to PHRF Regulations for 2021
- Sail measurement requirements for boats new to ECSA
- Requirements for Water Ballasted boats
- Requirements for boats with Lifting Foils
- Inclusion of general rating guidelines for modifications to hull, rig, displacement, and appendages
- Agreed to establish online Archival folders for PHRF Documents
- Next meeting set for January 25, 2021
HANDICAPCOUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 26 October 2020 Meeting
- Reviewed status of Handicap Applications.
- Proposed and reviewed options for Recreational Credits addressing Roller Furling Headsails and Mainsails –final text to be revised.
- Approved amended language for Mainsail Girth rating adjustments.
- Discussed midseason rating adjustments – new language to be reviewed at next council meeting.
- Agreed that the Coronavirus affected the 2020 race season to the extent that there is insufficient data for post-season rating reviews.
- Agreed to reassess X-Yachts X4.6 specifications and base boat rating.
- Agreed on the establishment of archival folders on the internet for all documents of interest to the council.
- Agreed that written summaries of rating reviews will be made available on request to ECSA members.
- Next Council Meeting Monday, November 30, 2020
HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 28 September 2020 Meeting
- Reviewed status of Handicap Applications.
- Explored options for Recreational Credits and Roller Furling Mainsails – Actionable proposals to be made at next council meeting.
- Discussed impact of Rig Geometry/Sail Plan on “Base Boat” and “As-Sailed” ratings
- Discussed possibility of using Sail Area versus Girth measurements.
- Approved language for rating boats with Lifting Foils and/or Water Ballast to be included in 2021 Regulations.
- ECSA Members are invited to submit candidates for rating reviews.
- Next Council Meeting Monday, October 26, 2020
HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 31 August 2020 Meeting
- Reviewed status of Handicap Applications
- Deleted rating adjustment for excess mainsail girths on LINDY
- Approved new language for mainsail girth regulations to take effect in 2021
- Reviewed and approved HYLAS 46 Base Boat HC at PHRF 84/105
- Agreed to explore options for ratings based on Sail Area vs. Girth
- Agreed that boats with Lifting Foils and/or Water Ballast and a current ORC certificate may be rated for PHRF beginning in 2021
- Next Council Meeting Monday, September 28, 2020
HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 27 July 2020 Meeting
- Reviewed progress with 2020 ECSA PHRF Handicap Applications.
- Revised “As Sailed” handicap for Custom Evelyn 32-2 DARK STAR to PHRF 65/95
- Approved Base Boat rating for J/99 at PHRF 78/100
- Agreed to conduct further review of FREEDOM 25-2 rating for next meeting.
- Agreed to explore options for Recreational Credits.
- Resolved to establish policy with regard to boats with Lifting Foils.
- Next meeting date: Monday August 31, 2020
HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 29 June 2020 Meeting
- Reviewed progress with 2020 ECSA PHRF Handicap Applications.
- Agreed to review DARK STAR rating appeal at the next Council Meeting.
- Revised Andrews 30 Mk1 Custom base boat rating lowered to 123/143 at owner’s request.
- Confirmed J/125 SPECTRE as an ODR boat.
- Agreed to conduct further review of FREEDOM 25-2 rating for next meeting.
- Agreed to explore options for Recreational Credits.
- Resolved to establish policy with regard to boats with Lifting Foils.
- Next meeting date: July 27, 2020
HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 2 June 2020 meeting
- Reviewed the status of the online handicap system and noted the following:
- Boats new to ECSA must have all rated sails measured by a handicapper or sailmaker.
- The date of review for sail measurements must be noted on the rating form by the assigned handicapper
- Approved update in Regulations for Deck-Tacked Asym Spin where TPS>J
- Established Base Boat handicap for BENETEAU OCEANIS 423 at PHRF 108/130
- Revised Base Boat handicap for RAVEN 24 ODR at PHRF 159/165
- Discussed certified weight of DARK STAR at 4500 lbs.
- Reviewed the updated Base Boat Database that includes Downwind Sail Area/Displacement (DnSA/D) and Downwind Performance Index (DnPI) datapoints for a more rounded assessment of boat performance.
- Agreed to review updated BB Database to check if there are any misclassified boats.
- Next meeting date Monday, June 29, 2020
HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 27 April 2020 meeting.
- Reviewed status of online handicap system.
- Reclassified X 332 as class C boat.
- Established Base Boat handicap for Morris M29 at PHRF 165/179.
- Agreed that options for ECSA “BOW” points is not a topic for discussion by PHRF of Eastern Connecticut and defer to the ECSA Board and Offshore Director.
- Decided to proceed with review of options and guidelines for mixed class racing.
- Approved decision to include Downwind Sail Area/Displacement (DnSA/D) datapoint for Base Boat ratings for a more rounded assessment of performance.
- Next meeting date June 1, 2020
HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 30 March 2020 meeting.
- Welcomed new Council Members: Blake Marriner, Luke Georgian, Bill Tyler, and Edgar Smith.
- Reviewed 2020 ECSA PHRF Handicap Software – all functioning satisfactorily.
- Looked at final edit to PHRF Regulations and Bylaws as published.
- Reviewed LINDY oversized mainsail. Reversed council ruling from December 2014 and assessed -2 second adjustment.
- Demonstrated Sail Measurement Calculator provided to all council members.
- Next meeting date April 27, 2020
HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 24 February 2020 meeting.
- Recognized Bob Geary for his years of dedication in leading PHRF of Eastern Connecticut.
- Provided an update of progress on the 2020 ECSA PHRF Handicap Software
- Rescinded November 2019 decision by council to require weighing CTM boats. However, new boats to the area without documented performance data, may benefit with certified weight data.
- Identified Code Zero measurements that shall be noted on rating certificates
- Reviewed and approved edits to the PHRF Bylaws, paragraph 5.11
- Reviewed candidates and identified 4 new HC Council members
- Continued discussions on guidelines for mixed class racing
- Discussed new handicapping opportunities
- Agreed to work at Time/Distance recommendations for racing
- Next meeting date March 30, 2020
HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 27 January 2020 meeting.
- Reviewed status of 2020 ECSA PHRF Handicap Software
- Agreed to not handicap CUSTOM EVELYN 32-2 (DARK STAR) until a weight cert is provided
- Reviewed and approved ratings:
- J-105 ODR and PHRF ratings – No Change
- MX-20 SPORT ODR (Cranky Pants) – No Change
- Continued discussion on guidelines for mixed class racing – will review with ECSA Offshore Council
- Agreed – Certificates for all Code Zero sails and all Rated Sails will be recorded on rating certificates with dates and key dimensions noted.
- Reviewed and approved revisions to the 2020 ECSA PHRF Regulations
- Confirmed – All Custom boats require certified weight certificates in accordance with IRC standard equipment being on board at weigh-in. To be noted on certificates
- Discussed new council member candidates
- Next Council meeting Monday, February 24, 2020.