Actions of Eastern Connecticut PHRF Handicappers Council

2020 NOTICES AND ACTIONS

 

HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 30 November 2020 Meeting

 

  1. Reviewed progress on ECSA Handicap Application software updates for 2021
  2. Reviewed and approved Recreational Credits for Roller Furled Mainsails and Roller Furled Genoas
  3. 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
  4. Agreed to establish online Archival folders for PHRF Documents
  5. Next meeting set for January 25, 2021

HANDICAPCOUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 26 October 2020 Meeting

  1. Reviewed status of Handicap Applications.
  2. Proposed and reviewed options for Recreational Credits addressing Roller Furling Headsails and Mainsails –final text to be revised.
  3. Approved amended language for Mainsail Girth rating adjustments.
  4. Discussed midseason rating adjustments – new language to be reviewed at next council meeting.
  5. Agreed that the Coronavirus affected the 2020 race season to the extent that there is insufficient data for post-season rating reviews.
  6. Agreed to reassess X-Yachts X4.6 specifications and base boat rating.
  7. Agreed on the establishment of archival folders on the internet for all documents of interest to the council.
  8. Agreed that written summaries of rating reviews will be made available on request to ECSA members.
  9. Next Council Meeting Monday, November 30, 2020

HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 28 September 2020 Meeting

  1. Reviewed status of Handicap Applications.
  2. Explored options for Recreational Credits and Roller Furling Mainsails – Actionable proposals to be made at next council meeting.
  3. Discussed impact of Rig Geometry/Sail Plan on “Base Boat” and “As-Sailed” ratings
  4. Discussed possibility of using Sail Area versus Girth measurements.
  5. Approved language for rating boats with Lifting Foils and/or Water Ballast to be included in 2021 Regulations.
  6. ECSA Members are invited to submit candidates for rating reviews.
  7. Next Council Meeting Monday, October 26, 2020

HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 31 August 2020 Meeting

  1.  Reviewed status of Handicap Applications
  2. Deleted rating adjustment for excess mainsail girths on LINDY
  3. Approved new language for mainsail girth regulations to take effect in 2021
  4. Reviewed and approved HYLAS 46 Base Boat HC at PHRF 84/105
  5. Agreed to explore options for ratings based on Sail Area vs. Girth
  6. Agreed that boats with Lifting Foils and/or Water Ballast and a current ORC certificate may be rated for PHRF beginning in 2021
  7. Next Council Meeting Monday, September 28, 2020

HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 27 July 2020 Meeting

  1. Reviewed progress with 2020 ECSA PHRF Handicap Applications.
  2. Revised “As Sailed” handicap for Custom Evelyn 32-2 DARK STAR to PHRF 65/95
  3. Approved Base Boat rating for J/99 at PHRF 78/100
  4. Agreed to conduct further review of FREEDOM 25-2 rating for next meeting.
  5. Agreed to explore options for Recreational Credits.
  6. Resolved to establish policy with regard to boats with Lifting Foils.
  7. Next meeting date: Monday August 31, 2020

HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 29 June 2020 Meeting

  1. Reviewed progress with 2020 ECSA PHRF Handicap Applications.
  2. Agreed to review DARK STAR rating appeal at the next Council Meeting.
  3. Revised Andrews 30 Mk1 Custom base boat rating lowered to 123/143 at owner’s request.
  4. Confirmed J/125 SPECTRE as an ODR boat.
  5. Agreed to conduct further review of FREEDOM 25-2 rating for next meeting.
  6. Agreed to explore options for Recreational Credits.
  7. Resolved to establish policy with regard to boats with Lifting Foils.
  8. Next meeting date: July 27, 2020

HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 2 June 2020 meeting

  1. 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
  2. Approved update in Regulations for Deck-Tacked Asym Spin where TPS>J
  3. Established Base Boat handicap for BENETEAU OCEANIS 423 at PHRF 108/130
  4. Revised Base Boat handicap for RAVEN 24 ODR at PHRF 159/165
  5. Discussed certified weight of DARK STAR at 4500 lbs.
  6. 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.
  7. Agreed to review updated BB Database to check if there are any misclassified boats.
  8. Next meeting date Monday, June 29, 2020

HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 27 April 2020 meeting.

  1. Reviewed status of online handicap system.
  2. Reclassified X 332 as class C boat.
  3. Established Base Boat handicap for Morris M29 at PHRF 165/179.
  4. 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.
  5. Decided to proceed with review of options and guidelines for mixed class racing.
  6. Approved decision to include Downwind Sail Area/Displacement (DnSA/D) datapoint for Base Boat ratings for a more rounded assessment of performance.
  7. Next meeting date June 1, 2020

HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 30 March 2020 meeting. 

  1. Welcomed new Council Members: Blake Marriner, Luke Georgian, Bill Tyler, and Edgar Smith.
  2. Reviewed 2020 ECSA PHRF Handicap Software – all functioning satisfactorily.
  3. Looked at final edit to PHRF Regulations and Bylaws as published.
  4. Reviewed LINDY oversized mainsail. Reversed council ruling from December 2014 and assessed -2 second adjustment.
  5. Demonstrated Sail Measurement Calculator provided to all council members.
  6. Next meeting date April 27, 2020

HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 24 February 2020 meeting.

  1. Recognized Bob Geary for his years of dedication in leading PHRF of Eastern Connecticut.
  2. Provided an update of progress on the 2020 ECSA PHRF Handicap Software
  3. 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.
  4. Identified Code Zero measurements that shall be noted on rating certificates
  5. Reviewed and approved edits to the PHRF Bylaws, paragraph 5.11
  6. Reviewed candidates and identified 4 new HC Council members
  7. Continued discussions on guidelines for mixed class racing
  8. Discussed new handicapping opportunities
  9. Agreed to work at Time/Distance recommendations for racing
  10. Next meeting date March 30, 2020

HANDICAP COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN at the 27 January 2020 meeting.

  1. Reviewed status of 2020 ECSA PHRF Handicap Software
  2. Agreed to not handicap CUSTOM EVELYN 32-2 (DARK STAR) until a weight cert is provided
  3. Reviewed and approved ratings:
    • J-105 ODR and PHRF ratings – No Change
    • MX-20 SPORT ODR (Cranky Pants) – No Change
  4. Continued discussion on guidelines for mixed class racing – will review with ECSA Offshore Council
  5. Agreed – Certificates for all Code Zero sails and all Rated Sails will be recorded on rating certificates with dates and key dimensions noted.
  6. Reviewed and approved revisions to the 2020 ECSA PHRF Regulations
  7. 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
  8. Discussed new council member candidates
  9. Next Council meeting Monday, February 24, 2020.

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