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2 Operational Calendar Here is a listing of the activities and action items for members, club delegates, officers and handicappers for the 2017 racing season. Our all volunteer organization conducts a multitude of activities and events to satisfy these action items. Your volunteers need your support. Mon Day Event/Activity/Action Item Assignment Jan 5 First Memo from President President and Exec Secretary Jan 15 Post/Distribute Renewal Packages Exec Secretary with Webmaster Jan 15 Submit Yearbook to Printers Exec Secretary with Exec Board Feb 4 CRC Handicap Development Board of Handicappers Feb 5 Set Handicapper Mtg Schedule Chief Handicappers Feb 28 CRC Handicap Development Board of Handicappers Mar 1 Update/Submit GM and CCV Pages Exec Secretary Mar 15 Joint Handicappers Mtg Boards of Handicappers, Exec Sec Aug 5 Set Date for Annual Delegates Mtg Executive Board Aug 15 Send Annual Mtg Invites/Notices Executive Secretary Oct Mid Publish Agenda for Annual Meeting Exec Secretary with Pres and VPs Nov Mid Delegates Submit Race Results Delegates and scorers Nov Mid Annual Delegates Meeting Delegates and Exec Board Dec 15 Prepare certificate renewal package Exec Secretary with Pres & VPs Dec Mid Publish Race and High Point Results Scorers and Exec VP Recurring Activities Weekly (Apr-Oct) Process Certificates & Valid List Executive Secretary Weekly (Apr-Oct) Update Facebook Page Executive Board Monthly 1 st Mon CBYRA Meeting PHRF Rep to CBYRA Monthly 3 rd Wed Input Due for Handicap Meetings Members & Delegates Monthly 4 th Week Publish Mainsheet Newsletter Pres, VPs and Exec Secretary Monthly 4 th Mon North Bay Handicappers Meeting Board of Handicappers and VP Monthly 4 th Mon South Bay Handicappers Meeting Board of Handicappers and VP Monthly 4 th Week Publish Recent Race Results Delegates and Exec Secretary Monthly 4 th Wed Fleet Activities, Status Reports and Updates for CBYRA Delegates, Chief Handicappers, Exec Secretary, VPs Quarterly Executive Board Meetings Executive Board i

3 Contents Introduction... 1 Mission/Objective... 1 Vision... 1 Association Organization... 1 Goals for About Us... 2 Our Role in the CBYRA Handicap Division... 2 Our Relationship with US PHRF and US Sailing... 2 How to Join PHRF of the Chesapeake... 3 Fleet Organization & Rules... 6 Board of Delegates... 6 Executive Committee... 7 Appointed Representatives... 7 Chief Handicappers... 7 Scorers... 7 Fleet Policies... 8 Class Splits Corinthian Class Sport Boat Class Short-Handed Class CHESSS Class Rules (included for reference only) Fleet Safety Requirements Fleet Standard Sail & Equipment Specifications Yacht Measurement Definitions CBYRA Race Schedule High Point & Distance Series Scoring Fleet History PHRF Chesapeake Bay - Past Presidents Fleet High Point Champions Handicapping and Ratings Board of Handicappers Handicap Rating Basics Handicap Rating Process Boat Modification Rating Changes Selected Ratings Definitions of Suffixes to Boat Classes Fleet Members Valid Ratings (12/2016) Formal Organizational References PHRF of the Chesapeake By-Laws CHESS Constitution (included for reference only) Chesapeake Bay PHRF Foundation ii

4 Introduction This year we have taken a significant departure from the flow of the yearbook format of past years and have removed the color print and images in order to come up with a more useable reference guide for fleet members, race organizers, handicappers and potential members. Your fleet s volunteer executives, handicappers and delegates are refocusing our efforts and resources on improving communications, increasing transparency and focusing on the basics of the essential element of any fleet that benefit the sport of sailing in the bay our onthe-water-participation. Mission/Objective The prime objective of PHRF of the Chesapeake is to promote the sport of handicap racing of sailing yachts for the exclusive enjoyment of its members in accordance with our by-laws and fleet policies. Vision Our members should enjoy the highest level of fair competition across a wide variety of racing yachts. With the largest membership of any fleet in the Chesapeake Bay, we should be bringing the highest average participation levels to local and regional race events. Association Organization PHRF of the Chesapeake is a member-focused Association. Members are represented by club delegates or regional VPs at annual meetings. Delegates are the primary organizers and representatives in our association. They have the critical responsibility to ensure effective and timely communications flow between the club members they represent and our association s boards. Delegates elect executive board officers to administrate, manage and operate the association. The President and two regional VPs select chief handicappers who assemble and oversee the activities of two regional Handicapping Boards. Goals for 2017 We have six goals for 2017: Improve the timeliness and content of our monthly and annual communications to CBYRA; Improve the transparency of our handicapping activities and ratings; Improve the overall race participation by our members; Improve the timeliness of processing and posting race results; Publish certificate information in addition to the ratings in the valid list; Revamp our website to make it easier for members and race organizers to obtain the latest information about our fleet. 1

5 About Us PHRF is an association formed to provide the means for equitable racing among sailboats of differing designs. PHRF of the Chesapeake issues handicaps, keeps master records, sets rules for its own high point competition, and performs the other services and activities common to class associations. PHRF of the Chesapeake is a class association of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association (CBYRA), and is a charted fleet of US-PHRF, a committee of the US Sailing Association (formally U.S.Y.R.U.). PHRF of the Chesapeake is controlled through by-laws and Fleet Policies voted on by a Board of Delegates which are included in this yearbook. Delegates are PHRF members appointed to represent the PHRF certificate holding members of their clubs on the Board of Delegates. The Board of Delegates and regional VPs represent members of PHRF of the Chesapeake at a yearly meeting to elect officers and review the regulations, bylaws and policies governing the association. PHRF handicaps are established by local Area Handicappers acting together in regular meetings. A major objective of PHRF is to foster racing. Consequently, PHRF is usually the first class to permit new or different sailboat designs, rigs, or sails, so long as they appear to be safe and can be reasonably handicapped. Handicaps are expressed as seconds per mile time allowance, and are based on the Handicappers assessment of the relative speed potentials of the rated sailboats. Ratings are periodically reviewed and refined as necessary. Sailboats from less than 20 feet in length overall (LOA) to over 70 feet race under the rule. The sailboats are usually divided into sub-groups based on ratings to provide for closer racing in larger fleets. 2 A brief history of PHRF of the Chesapeake is included in this yearbook. Our Role in the CBYRA Handicap Division In 1976, PHRF was sanctioned by CBYRA. In 1981, USYRU (now US Sailing) recognized PHRF as a full committee under its Offshore Racing Council. PHRF of the Chesapeake is the largest sanctioned class in the CBYRA Handicap Division. The member of the Handicap Division with the largest membership has right of first refusal to chair the Handicap Division at CBYRA and represent all handicap racing as a voting member at CBYRA Executive Board meetings. The President of PHRF of the Chesapeake appoints a member of our association to represent our members and be the communications conduit between CBYRA and PHRF of the Chesapeake. US PHRF and US Sailing The national US PHRF committee is an arm of the US Sailing Association (US Sailing) Offshore Council, which controls all US Sailing handicap racing except multi-hulls. US Sailing is the name of the national sailing authority (previously known as USYRU) adopted by vote in In 1992, cruising multi-hulls were admitted to the US PHRF organization, and are now represented on the US PHRF board. The US PHRF Committee is made up of ten members and a chairman. The members are appointed for a three year term, and are generally selected from

6 the larger PHRF fleets. The Committee was formed to provide a national forum for the individual PHRF areas, to voice their problems, and find solutions. Although the Committee provides guidance and services, each individual fleet operates autonomously. PHRF of the Chesapeake has had a member on the US PHRF Committee for many years, and has taken an active role in the operations of the Committee. One activity the Committee has instituted is the National Handicap Appeal Board. This Board is composed of a chairman and four other members. Members do not serve on the Board when an appeal from their area is being decided. Of all of the appeals submitted thus far, only thirteen percent have been accepted for hearing by the Board. The Board hears only appeals that it believes have merit, and the decision of the board is final. Less than 50 appeals have been submitted since the Board was formed. Though its participation in the US PHRF committee, our local fleet benefits from the exchange of information with other areas and the discussion of contemporary issues. PHRF of the Chesapeake is recognized as a valuable contributor to the effectiveness of US PHRF. How to Join PHRF of the Chesapeake To receive an application package for PHRF membership, visit our web site at contact your club PHRF delegate or area handicapper, or mail requests to: PHRF of the Chesapeake, P.O. Box 1856, Edgewater, MD Requirements for Membership and a Valid Rating Certificate A regular membership is required to obtain a valid rating for your sailboat. Any person representing themselves, a syndicate, or an organization, who is the owner or charterer of a sailboat principally berthed, or raced, in the vicinity of the Chesapeake Bay, may apply for membership and a rating. Your boat must be a monohull sailboat, and must meet the safety requirements (see later sections of the yearbook for details). All prospective members are encouraged to join a local club that is affiliated with CBYRA, and/or become a member of CBYRA. Local clubs and CBYRA perform valuable functions and services to the sailboat racing community. CBYRA and/or local club membership is required for boats competing for PHRF high point awards. Details on how to join CBYRA are available from the CBYRA office at 612 Third Street, Suite 4A, Annapolis, MD 21403, by calling , or by visiting their website at The CBYRA website also has links to many sailing clubs on the Chesapeake Bay. Requirements for Associate Membership Associate Membership requires no club affiliations for persons not requesting a valid certificate. Associate memberships are available to those not wishing to obtain a valid rating and are not represented on the Board of Delegates, but receive all PHRF mailings (Mainsheet, Yearbook), except the Valid Listing subscription, which is available to all members at a minimal fee. If you wish to become an associate member, simply complete the name and address information on the application form and send, with application fees, to PHRF at the address above. 3

7 Completing the Membership/Rating Application Joining PHRF is easy! Obtain a PHRF membership application package as described above, or from a PHRF of the Chesapeake area handicapper. A list of area handicappers and the clubs they serve may be found elsewhere in this yearbook. Feel free to contact the handicapper affiliated with your club or area if you have any questions about the application. If you are applying for a regular membership, you must complete the application form and the Certification of Compliance for special regulations for safety requirements. The application form asks you to obtain a basic set of descriptive dimensions of your sailboat from brochures or simple first-hand measurements, enter them onto an application form. The Certification of Compliance for special regulations for safety requirements requires you to certify that your boat meets applicable safety requirements. You must return the completed application form with the correct fees to your area handicapper. You should keep a copy of your Certification of Compliance on your boat. You should identify your boat by name, model (i.e., Catalina 27), and sail number. Check with CBYRA (see above), our local yacht racing association, to obtain a proper sail number. Carefully review the special regulations for safety requirements (included in this Yearbook or on our website) and check off 4P, 5P, or 6P on the application form. After making certain that your sailboat complies with the category (4P, 5P, or 6P) you have chosen, complete and sign the Certificate of Compliance form. Do not send the Certificate of Compliance to PHRF, as it must be kept on board your sailboat whenever you race. Generally, data taken from manufacturers literature, or sales brochures of the sailboat is sufficiently accurate, if the sailboat has not be modified. If you doubt the accuracy of the brochures measurement, or believe your sailboat is different from a standard example of its class, make the measurements yourself and make a notation on the application. Measurement of spinnaker poles and sails are best taken by you or your sailmaker. After completing the necessary information about your boat and sails on the application form (with the help of your area handicapper, if needed), be certain to read and sign it at the bottom. Send the completed application, with the required fee, to: PHRF of the Chesapeake, P.O. Box 3169, Prince Frederick, MD You must provide the required fees at the time you submit your application for a rating. Payment may be made online at our website ( or by submitting your check or money order with your application. If you choose the personal check option, don t forget to enclose your check with your application forms. When the completed application and payment are received, the data from your application is entered into the PHRF database, and then a handicapper will review the information and determine a rating for your boat. When the review of your application is complete, a valid rating certificate will be issued to you along with a copy of the current PHRF Yearbook. The valid rating certificate will be in effect until 31 March of the year following its issue. Ratings must be renewed on a yearly basis to remain effective. 4

8 If you wish to view all PHRF of the Chesapeake member sailboats, and their valid handicap ratings, check our web site ( ) for the latest listing. This valid list, updated weekly throughout the racing season (April October), is available for on-line viewing. The final valid list is published in early November and will remain on the website until the expiration date (31 March of the following year). 5

9 Fleet Organization & Rules Board of Delegates Here is a listing of your club delegates for the 2017 racing season. Communicate with your club delegate on your PHRF-related interests, concerns, suggestions, etc. Unaffiliated members can contact your regional VP as your representative. CLUB REGION NAME CYCoP(b) 1 A.J. Gregg ajohngregg@gmail.com GRF 1 Pete Jensen pj9309@aol.com GSA 1 Glenn Harvey phrf@kristany.com HdGYC 1 Eric Pennypacker eric.pennypacker@kuraray.com NERYC 1 Rick Hanson ricksailscnc@hotmail.com RYC 1 Uwe Mewes umewes@comcast.net BCYA 2 Erin Altemos erin.b.altemos@uscg.mil MRSA 2 Mike Mullarky boreasmd@hotmail.com PSA 2 Pat Seidel pat.seidel@yahoo.com RCRA 2 Need a Rep YCCSC 2 Randy Richter sailsoverel33@gmail.com AYC 3AW Rod Jabin rod@bjyy.com EYC 3AW Kathy Downs kathydownseyc@comcast.net HHSA 3AW David McCullough racing@hhsa.org NASS 3AW Dan Trammell dantramm@verizon.net PCRC 3AW Need a Rep SCC 3AW Jon Opert jopert@krooth.com SSA 3AW Need a Rep SSC 3AW C. Rogers rogercc1@gmail.com WRSC 3AW Heidi Bay wildfiresailing@gmail.com DISC 3PR Nelson Pemberton nnelsoncp@aol.com ESSA 3SE Bruce Franz bfranz2248@gmail.com MRYC 3SE Need a Rep SMSA 3SE Marc Briere marcbriere@comcast.net TAYC 3SE Eric Crawford eericcrawford@gmail.com DYC(a)(b) 4N Denis Bessette dbessette@va.metrocast.net FBYC 4N Mayo Tabb mayot37@verizon.net RRYC 4N Need a Rep YPRCC 4N Anker Madsen sankermadsen@gmail.com BBSA 4S Scott Almond phrf@broadbaysailing.org CCV 4S J.D. Taylor speedy_racing@hotmail.com HYC 4S Dennis Quinn dqpde@yahoo.com OPCYC 4S Tim Etherington tjetheri@cox.net PBC 4S R.L. Old jezebel447@verizon.net YRYC 4S Dan Fox foxbd@cox.net CHESS 1 All Rich Acuti 1 The Chesapeake Shorthanded Sailing Society (CHESS) is a sanctioned class under PHRF of the Chesapeake. Their specific class rules are appended to ours. Their constitution and class management are included in this document but are managed, updated and published separately from PHRF of the Chesapeake. 6

10 Below is a listing of your elected officers, appointed chief handicappers and volunteer scorers for We are here to serve the membership and manage activities to achieve our organizational objectives of promoting the sport of yacht racing for all of our members Executive Committee. PRESIDENT Marc Briere 3735 Winding Oak Way Port Republic, MD (410) (H) president@phrfchesbay.org VICE PRESIDENT, NORTH BAY Roger Coney 7874 Promontory Court Dunn Loring, VA (703) (H) rhumrj33@yahoo.com VICE PRESIDENT, SOUTH BAY John Blais 15 Riverside Drive Smithfield, VA (757) (C) john.a.blais@dom.com SECRETARY/TREASURER - EMERITUS Bob Thomas 801 York Warwick Drive Yorktown, VA (757) (H) treasurer@phrfchesbay.org SECRETARY/TREASURER Jim Raper Foxfield Circle Richmond, VA (804) (C) treasurer@phrfchesbay.org EECUTIVE SECRETARY Glenn Harvey 3087 Scottsborough Way Riva, MD (410) (C) secretary@phrfchesbay.org Delegate to CBYRA Handicap Division Rep to CBYRA Marc Briere 3735 Winding Oak Way Port Republic, MD (410) (H) president@phrfchesbay.org CHIEF HANDICAPPER, NORTHBAY Randy Richter 203 Nomini Drive Arnold, MD (410) (H) sailsoverel33@gmail.com Scorer, Northern Bay Mike Mullarky 1204 Villa Isle Court Pasadena, MD (410) (H) boreasmd@hotmail.com Appointed Representatives Chief Handicappers Scorers Delegate to US Sailing (President PHRF US Sailing) Bruce Bingman 498 Sara Drive Annapolis, MD blocrunner@aol.com CHIEF HANDICAPPER, SOUTHBAY Alan Bomar 2 Ruckman Court Fort Monroe, VA (757) (C) j24usa85@live.com Scorer, Southern Bay John Blais 15 Riverside Drive Smithfield, VA (757) (C) john.a.blais@dom.com 7

11 Fleet Policies Introduction. Rating by performance handicap is a method of providing equitable time allowances for sailboats of different designs racing against each other. Numerous systems have been employed; some were methods of handicapping boats, some handicapped skippers, and some combined both systems. The increased interest in the racing of cruiser/racer type sailboats has produced the Performance Handicap Racing Fleet. Measurement-based rating formulas with the attending rapid changes in sailboats design have turned many skippers to the performance based handicap system. Performance handicap emerges as the best assurance of continued opportunity to compete fairly against all designs, both new and old. As a result, the PHRF system, begun in California, has spread to the Pacific Northwest, the Great Lakes, and the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. In 1976, PHRF was sanctioned by CBYRA. In 1981, USYRU (now US Sailing) recognized PHRF as a full committee under its Offshore Racing Council. PHRF of the Chesapeake is the largest sanctioned class in the CBYRA Handicap Division. A member of the Division Class with the largest membership chairs the Handicap Division and represents all handicap racing as a voting member at monthly CBYRA Board meetings. The President of PHRF of the Chesapeake shall appoint a member to represent the class and be the communications conduit between the two organizations. Performance Handicaps. PHRF ratings are boat performance handicaps based on the speed potential of the boat, and determined as far as possible on observations of previous racing experiences. It is the intent of PHRF handicapping that any well equipped, well maintained, and well sailed boat has a good chance of winning. Handicaps are adjusted as needed on the basis of the boat s performance so that each well sailed boat has an equal opportunity to win. This is the fundamental concept. PHRF ratings are not intended to reflect skipper and crew capability. Ratings are not adjusted to encourage a poor or careless skipper, and conversely, no rating adjustment is made to penalize proficiency. Sails and running rigging are allowed to be adjusted using stored energy; however, use of stored energy for this purpose may affect the rating. This changes RRS 52. Intensity of competition and the influx of new and aggressive sailors require each skipper to maintain consistently high performance in order to place well. Boat Design. The PHRF is an open rule. There are no limitations on ingenuity other than those listed herein. A sailboat must be a monohull, selfrighting design, which meets the special regulations for safety requirements for category shown on current rating certificate. Canting keels and center boards moved by the use of stored energy are allowed if the boat retains selfrighting ability with the keel or centerboard in any allowed position. This changes RRS 51 and RRS 52 to allow use of stored energy to move a swing or canting keel (dead weight) or centerboard for stability on a boat that has been designed for use of this appendage. Sailboats are assumed to comply with the standard hull and sail specification restrictions as approved by PHRF of the Chesapeake and CBYRA. Sailboats which do comply carry a separate designation and are rated accordingly. One design class restrictions do not apply to PHRF, unless the boat is provided a ODR (one design rating). Well designed and constructed boats are expected not to be made obsolete by 8

12 newer designs under PHRF. PHRF does not use formulas to determine handicaps, because any formula once established can be beaten by a clever designer. As faster designs appear, they are handicapped accordingly. Therefore, one of the major attractions of the PHRF system is that older boats can race competitively with the latest designs. PHRF discourages rule beating. If a skipper modifies his boat, PHRF will attempt to compensate for the new potential speed. The use of taller masts, longer spinnaker poles, extra ballast, gutted interiors, or other modifications intended to increase speed is compensated for by the rating assigned. Multihull Ratings. Multihulls may be issued handicaps for use only in shorthanded classes. For fully crewed boats, the performance differences between mono and multihulls means that equitable handicaps cannot be established. However, to foster the growth of short-handed racing on the Chesapeake, when participation prevents the separation of the short-handed fleet into mono and multihull classes, these handicaps may be used in a combined fleet. Equipment. PHRF assumes that the boat is equipped to race. It does not attempt to rate a partially equipped boat, or a boat which differs from others in its class, in that it is unusually heavy, out of balance, or has unusual windage (as from a dinghy on davits). However, if the basic hull and rig differ from others in its class, it may be rated uniquely. All sailboats receiving a PHRF certificate shall meet the Special Regulations for Safety Requirements of PHRF of the Chesapeake category CB or NS and have an owner signed compliance certificate on board while racing. One Design Ratings (ODR) will only be provided to CBYRA recognized One Design Classes. In the event that the applicable class rules for a CBYRA recognized one-design class conflict with these regulations, the class rules shall take precedence. If the class rules defer to local safety regulations as prescribed in the Sailing Instructions, the CB (or NS as applicable) regulations shall be used and take precedence. Boats including CBYRA recognized One-design classes that otherwise meet the special regulations for safety requirements but whose manufactured asbuilt design does not meet the PHRF Category CB requirements for lifelines may be allowed to sail in Category NS, as appropriate, races provided: 1) all competitors wear personal flotation from the warning signal of their start until the boat has finished racing, and 2) all competitors wear safety harnesses and are clipped in from sunset until sunrise. The organizing authority or Race Committee may specifically exempt competitors from (1) and/or (2) above if required. Basic Ratings. PHRF ratings are expressed in seconds per mile to be deducted from elapsed times to produce corrected times. The higher rating indicates the slower boat. PHRF time allowances are not related to other systems. PHRF base ratings are made on the assumption that: (1) Spinnaker, or whisker, pole maximum length is equal to J, (2) Spinnaker maximum girth is 180% of J, (3) Spinnaker maximum luff is.95 times the square root of (I 2 + J 2 ), (4) Genoa maximum LP is 155% of J, (5) The boat is in racing condition, and (6) The boat has an inboard motor, or a retractable outboard motor. Adjustments may be made to the rating if these assumptions are invalid. Changes to Design or Equipment. A skipper may experiment with different ways of improving the performance of his boat without the necessity of 9

13 inconvenience of re-measuring. However, if there are changes to the hull, rig, sails, or other factors upon which the existing rating is based, they must be reported to the handicapper for evaluation. If possible deviations on the part of another sailboat become apparent; other contestants are urged to appeal to the area handicapper. Classes. A base rating is established for each production class, and boats within a class are assumed to be identical for rating purposes. Ratings for boats in the same class will differ only with headsail size or other specific factors known to affect performance. PHRF normally will assign a class rating to any boat acceptable to its own class association. However, one design class rules, which limit headsail size, sail materials, or spinnakers do not apply to PHRF, unless the boat is rated as a one design class. Deviations from class regulations must be substantive to warrant a non-class rating. New boats must declare any deviations from class specifications. It should be understood that, although PHRF rates like boats as a class, there is no requirement that a boat meet class rules because PHRF rates all boats individually. PHRF may, when requested by established one design classes, assign a rating to the one design configuration of that class. Each individual boat which desires to be issued a one design rating (ODR), must specifically request an ODR and agree to race only in that configuration in PHRF handicapped races. Because of the number of boats in PHRF and the variability with which boats are sailed, it is not generally sensible to operate on statistics related to individual boats alone. To provide a broader statistical base, boats are handled as a class insofar as possible. When it is brought to the handicapper s attention that a particular boat differs from its standard class in a way to change its speed potential, the handicappers may pull the boat from its class and handicap it individually. Where a class has several boats racing actively, the performance data accumulate rapidly. It is possible to arrive at a fair handicap in a short time. Individual class boats normally are not rated more than 6 seconds from the base handicap. Affirmative evidence of actual boat performance in competition is required to secure a greater deviation from base. The tendency to handicap away from the base rating as performance data accumulates frequently leads to a later adjustment in the base rating to reflect the prevailing performance within the class. An adjustment in the base rating normally is followed be a corresponding adjustment in the rating of the individual boats to conform to the new base. Courses. PHRF ratings are intended to be applied to daytime closed course races and some offshore and overnight races where there is a balance of windward and leeward legs. The system works well, provided wind conditions affect all boats equally. It is not intended for off-wind races, or when changes of headsails are not permitted. Results from such races are ignored when setting PHRF handicaps. Handicap Ratings. The handicap rating of an individual boat is expressed in seconds per mile, usually in increments of 6 sec/mi. The smallest increment of performance used for rating is 3 sec/mi. Observations of numerous races show that it is impossible to gauge a boat s potential performance more accurately than this because of the multiple factors involved. Differences in skipper and crew skill represent a much larger factor than 3 sec/mi. Because headsail size has so much to do with boat speed, PHRF uses this characteristic as a rating factor. Boats are rated for use with large or small headsails, with 155% of LP being the dividing line. Once a boat is rated with a large headsail (over 155%) this rating must be used, even though wind conditions may 10

14 preclude use of the sail. If a boat s design is such that it cannot fly a headsail, or spinnaker, it will be rated in relation to the performance of other boats in a non-spinnaker configuration. A skipper may not change his rating by choosing a different headsail more often than once during the CBYRA high point racing season (as determined by the Green Book schedule for the year). In addition to this change, a skipper is allowed to change the sailboats rating once for the Frostbite season (outside of the CBYRA high point racing season) to a different headsail configuration. Handicapping Highlights. A new boat in an established class is given the rating for that class, except that adjustments may be made for deviations from the class standards. If such adjustments are made, the approved abbreviation for the adjustment appears on the Valid List, and the Valid Certificate, indicating the boat is not a standard sailboat. For new classes and one-of-a-kind sailboats, the rating is determined on the basis of comparison with similar boats with established ratings. Comparison is made considering the type of design and principal dimensions. The rating may be adjusted as performance data becomes available. For new classes and one-of-a-kind sailboats, a determination is made if the rig and hull comply with the approved guidelines as set forth by PHRF. As of January 1, 1982, the guidelines are the same as those approved by US Sailing. To accommodate new designs and rigs, PHRF of the Chesapeake handicappers may rate boats which fall outside the established guidelines, assuming the boats still meet the Boat Design Limitations and the Special Regulations for Safety Requirements. If a boat falls in this category, a rating may be assigned by the Board of Handicappers as it deems acceptable. The rating may be based on the established guidelines for all sailboats or an adaptation thereof, to suit the purpose of rating that sailboat. These boats are known as Unconventional Craft and are attached with the suffix UC on the Valid List and Valid Certificate. Ratings for new classes, one-of-akind boats, Unconventional Craft, and one design ratings may only be assigned at a Board of Handicappers meeting. Only existing class ratings may be temporarily assigned by the Area Handicapper, and are always subject to approval at the next Board of Handicappers meeting. Valid List. The Valid List is the official list of current handicaps of all boats rated by the Board of Handicappers. It is kept current throughout the year, and posted weekly on the PHRF of the Chesapeake web site. For members specifically requesting to participate in the subscription program, the valid list will be distributed monthly during the sailing season. The executive secretary maintains the official list of current handicaps. How Ratings Are Used. The rating to be used in a race is the rating in effect on the day the race is held. Each member receives a Valid Certificate giving the current rating for the boat, and the Valid Certificate is evidence of a valid rating. Ratings expire on March 31 of the year following that in which the valid certificate was issued and annual or bi-annual renewal is mandatory. Ratings may be adjusted by the Board of Handicappers during the season. It is the obligation of each member when entering a race to enter using the latest valid rating. Only boats with current PHRF ratings may enter PHRF races. This is necessary even for class sailboats. Sailboat club race committees are requested to refuse entry to boats not listed on the most recent Valid List, unless the skipper can produce a more recent PHRF Valid Certificate or proof of a provisional rating by PHRF of the Chesapeake. For club races, such as Wednesday nights in rivers or creeks, boats must meet 11

15 Category NS of the special regulations for safety requirements, unless instructions have more stringent requirements. Sailboat charters are governed and policed by CBYRA and sailboat clubs, and not by PHRF. Eligibility. To be able to compete in PHRF events sanctioned by the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association, an owner or charterer must have a current valid rating certificate, issued by PHRF of the Chesapeake, for their sailboat, meeting the safety standards set forth in the Notice of Race, or Sailing Instructions. Application for Ratings. Owners of sailboats or charterers requiring a rating should apply to either the Chief Handicapper or their local Area Handicapper. Special Event Ratings. Special Event Rating Certificates may be issued to sailboats competing in races either originating (starting) or finishing in the Chesapeake Bay, as requested by the host club as a requirement for entry into the race. Certificates from other areas of the country will not be valid for events being conducted under PHRF of the Chesapeake handicapping guidelines and policies. Special Event Rating Certificates will require the same fee as a regular PHRF valid certificate and will be valid for only the single event. Board of Handicappers. Ratings are determined by a Board of Handicappers. Most Board members represent geographical areas or clubs. The Chief Handicapper acts as chairman. Each Area Handicapper is responsible for handicapping boats in the assigned region. With time, the handicapper becomes familiar with the performance of the active boats and is able to evaluate their characteristics. Through experience, the handicapper becomes familiar with the wind and current conditions in the assigned area and understands how much of an allowance to make for local conditions before evaluating boat speed in competition. Handicappers maintain a constant search for boats which require an adjustment of handicap in order to permit them to compete fairly with the balance of the fleet. Handicappers are selected on the basis of an active interest in handicap racing, knowledge of boat design and performance, a judicial temperament, and demonstrated leadership in sailboat racing. Most are active participants in racing, but have put aside their interests as contestants to evaluate sailboats fairly and accurately. Clearly, the system rests on the integrity of the handicappers. Organization. The Board of Delegates manages the affairs of the Association. The handicappers meet with the delegates as advisers and advocates. Only delegates vote on administrative matters; only handicappers vote on handicaps. Appeals. Formal appeals of ratings are made to the Board of Handicappers and are considered in their meetings. Skippers may appeal their sailboat s or another sailboat s ratings. Appellants set forth their views in writing, and document their case with supporting information. Appeals must be submitted on the Appeal Form found on the PHRF of the Chesapeake web site, and also available from handicappers, and the executive secretary. Auxiliaries. A sailboat, which carries a valid rating claiming an inboard, or outboard auxiliary, must carry that auxiliary during every race. For a sailboat rated with an engine, the sailboat shall have enough engine and propeller power to move the sailboat at a speed in knots equal to the square root of her waterline length (LWL) measurement. A sailboat which has a valid rating issued on the basis of no engine or auxiliary may choose to carry an auxiliary; however, no rating change shall be made. A sailboat may petition the Board 12

16 of Handicappers for a re-rating, considering the presence of an auxiliary, but no more than once in any calendar year. Spinnaker or Non-spinnaker. For boats providing the required spinnaker information on the application or renewal forms, a non-spinnaker (NS) rating will be provided, in addition to the normal spinnaker based rating, at no additional fee. For those boats whose design provides for carrying a spinnaker, and do not provide the required spinnaker information on the application or renewal form, only a NS rating will be provided on the PHRF valid certificate. The spinnaker and/or NS ratings will be separately listed as VRTG and NSRTG, respectively, on PHRF valid certificate and on the valid list. Those sailboats possessing only a NS rating will be eligible to race only in NS class events in PHRF of the Chesapeake Bay. Sailboats with both spinnaker and NS rating may race in either spinnaker class using the VRTG, or the NS class using the NSRTG for NS events. The provision of either or both spinnaker and/or NS rating(s) assumes the sailboat is in compliance with the spinnaker and/or non-spinnaker limitations of the Standard Sail and Equipment Specifications. Asymmetrical and Symmetrical Spinnakers. PHRF of the Chesapeake allows boats to be rated to race with a conventional symmetrical spinnaker, an asymmetrical spinnaker, or both types of spinnakers. Either type of spinnaker may be flown from a movable spinnaker pole attached to the mast, or an asymmetrical spinnaker may be tacked to a retractable, movable, or fixed bowsprit. Boats may race with both types of spinnakers. Boats choosing to race with both types of spinnakers, must specifically request to be rated as such by the owner at the time of application or renewal. Once a valid certificate is issued, an owner may apply to switch between asymmetrical, symmetrical, or both types of spinnaker, only one time per year and receive a revised valid certificate. Race Results. Race results are acknowledged to provide data, which can be a useful tool in handicapping. These results are used by PHRF to flag a potential misaligned rating of a particular sailboat class. This does not mean that because a particular sailboat does well, the rating will be changed. However, if the race results indicate a trend in that sailboat class, the Board of Handicappers will review the rating of that class. Technical Committee. A Technical Committee is appointed by the President and the Chief Handicappers. This committee consists of knowledgeable persons from the Board of Handicappers or other areas of related interest. They review the race results on a yearly basis for recommendation to the Board of Handicappers. The Technical Committee reviews other areas as directed by the President or the Chief Handicappers. Within 60 days of the last sanctioned race (or around the first of the new year), the Technical Committee is provided with an analysis of the race results it believes valid and which can be reasonably provided. The Technical Committee meets within 45 days (about the middle of February) and makes recommendations to the Board of Handicappers for its review. Recommendations for review are discussed and reviewed by the Board of Handicappers and all appropriate action is taken before the FIRST sanctioned event of the coming season. Conclusion. We hope you will enjoy racing in this open and competitive sport. The system is being refined constantly. You, as members, have the opportunity to play an important part in shaping the future for this kind of racing, not only by sailing competitively, but also by taking an active role in the management of PHRF. 13

17 Class Splits For most of the major events, PHRF Classes will be split as follows. Some events may require further class splits into sub-sections. The actual splits should be listed on the race circular for the event. It is your responsibility to start at the correct time. The following class splits were approved for 2017 at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Board of Delegates REGION(S) CLASS 2017 SPLITS IIIAW only** IIIAW only** IIIAW only** I, II, IIISE** I, II, IIIAW & IIISE** I, II, IIIAW & IIISE** IIIPR IV North IV North IV North IV South IV South IV South Regions I-III** All Regions I-IV All Regions I-IV A0 A1 A2 A B C Spinnaker A B C A B C Sport Boat 1 Corinthian 2 Short-Handed 3 Up to to to 109 Up to to and up All Up to to and up Up to to and up All Ratings All Ratings All Ratings All Regions I-IV PHRF N* All ratings PHRF N (non-spinnaker) allows only one (1) headsail downwind, unless the sailing instructions specifically state differently. 1 PHRF has approved a Sport Boat class for regions I- III only. The PHRF Board of Handicappers have the final determination of whether a boat should be listed as "SB" or not. Boats designated by PHRF of the Chesapeake as "SB" shall sail in the Sport Boat Class, when offered by the Race Instructions: 2 PHRF has approved a Corinthian class for spinnaker boats racing in all regions. This is NOT a non-spinnaker class. The Corinthian class establishes a set of requirements for true dual purpose boats oriented to spinnaker racing with family and friends and eliminating the arms race present in the unlimited classes. It is the responsibility of the skipper to ensure that their boat meets both the letter and the intent of the requirements in a Corinthian manner. Boats conforming to the requirements may sail in the Corinthian class, when offered by the race organizer. 3 PHRF has approved a Short-Handed class in all regions. Boats must conform to the class and PHRF rules to race in the Short-Handed class when offered by the race organizer. It is the responsibility of the skipper to ensure that their boat meets both the letter and intent of the rules. Refer to the PHRF website for the Short-Handed class rules. 14

18 Corinthian Class Beginning in 2009, PHRF approved a Corinthian class for true "dual purpose" boats. Boats must conform to the following criteria to race in the PHRF Corinthian class, when offered by the Race Instructions: PHRF Corinthian Class. These rules establish a set of requirements for true dual purpose boats oriented to racing with family and friends and eliminating the arms race present in the unlimited classes. It is the responsibility of the skipper to ensure that their boat meets both the letter and the intent of these rules in a Corinthian manner. Boats must have a design date no newer than 4 years prior to the date of the competition. The number of crew allowed is limited to the number of fixed berths on the boat (berths listed as doubles count as 2 berths). Children under the age of 14 are not counted towards the crew limit. No more than two Group 3 sailors are allowed and no Group 3 sailor is allowed to helm except in an emergency or unless they are at least a 50% owner of the boat. No carbon or Cuban fibers are allowed. There is no material restriction for storm sails. No Code 0 sails are allowed. Boats are limited to one new sail per year. Storm sails do not count towards this restriction. The boats must be wet sailed with conventional bottom paint applied. Haul outs are limited to two per year. Bottom cleaning by diving is allowed within the spirit of the rule. All normally installed equipment including doors, tables, stoves, head equipment, floorboards, cushions, etc. must be carried in their normal position while sailing. Boats must have an upwind 100% Sail Area to displacement less than 24.0 and a downwind Sail Area to Displacement less than 65 using the largest spinnaker. Boats must have a valid PHRF of the Chesapeake handicap. This may be converted to a TCF (Time Correction Factor) and used to calculate a corrected time using a timeon-time formula when sailing in the PHRF Corinthian Class as noted in the Sailing Instructions. When sailing in pursuit type races (where the handicap allowance is taken before the start), PHRF time-on-distance scoring will be used. Sport Boat Class Beginning in 1998, PHRF approved a Sport Boat class for region 3AW only. In 2010, the Sport Boat class is expanded for regions I-III, and the criteria for Sport Boats is changed as below. For 2012, the S/D values have been updated to reflect changes in how PHRF calculates S/D. The PHRF Board of Handicappers have the final determination of whether a boat should be listed as "SB" or not. Boats designated by PHRF of the Chesapeake as "SB" shall sail in the Sport Boat Class, when offered by the Race Instructions. Our Sport Boat criteria are as follows. yachts < 37 ft LOA, with upwind S/D > 30, using an asymmetrical spinnaker, or yachts < 37 ft LOA, with upwind S/D > 34, regardless of type of spinnaker used, or yachts < 37 ft LOA, with downwind S/D >

19 Yachts determined to be a Sport Boat by PHRF will be designated as SB on their current Valid Certificate and on the official PHRF Valid Listing. Short-Handed Class Boats must conform to the following criteria to race in the PHRF Short-Handed class, when offered by the Race Instructions. These rules establish a set of requirements for boats racing in the short-handed class. It is the responsibility of the skipper to ensure that their boat meets both the letter and the intent of these rules. The maximum number of crew allowed is limited to two. Children under the age of 14 are not counted towards the crew limit. Only one Group 3 sailor is allowed. The use of an Auto-pilot is allowed. Boats must have a valid PHRF of the Chesapeake handicap, and boats shall comply with CHESS requirements CHESSS Class Rules (included for reference only) As Adopted December 5, Safety- CHESSS follows PHRF of the Chesapeake and CMA rules with the following additions: 1.1 Jacklines or anchor points shall always be rigged. Anchor points must be spaced to allow the person to remain attached while moving between anchor points. 1.2 Harnesses and tethers OR PFD s shall be worn at night or when sails are reefed and must be on the boat in sufficient quantities for all crew members. 1.3 A DSC capable VHF radio shall be accessible from the cockpit. 1.4 CHESSS Sailors may communicate with each other via VHF. Conversation shall be limited to safety advice and welfare checks. This modifies RRS Rule CHESSS encourages that Harnesses and tethers and/or PFD s be worn at all times while racing. 2. Sail & Equipment Specifications- CHESSS currently follows PHRF of the Chesapeake and CMA Equipment Specifications with the following modifications: 2.1 Sail Changes will be permitted as they are limited within rules contained within the CBYRA Green Book for Spinnaker classes and as permitted for the Non-Spinnaker classes. Sail changes for boats with a furler credit will only be permitted as allowed within the PHRF of the Chesapeake restrictions associated with that credit. Changing to a storm sail will not be considered as a sail change. Flying multiple head sails during a sail change is not a violation against flying multiple jibs from the same stay. 2.2 Auto pilots, Tiller Pilots and wind vanes are authorized for all CHESSS divisions. 2.3 Electric winches are authorized, subject to the PHRF rating penalty for stored energy. 3. Crew Limits- All vessels are limited to a maximum of 2 actively participating crew. One nonparticipating person up to 12 years of age or one CHESSS Board approved non-participant may be aboard during racing. 4. Divisions- The CHESSS class is divided into Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker and Multi-hull divisions. Single and double handers shall compete against each 16

20 other in these divisions. There will be a rating adjustment for single-handed participants racing against double-hand crewed vessels (Note: A rating adjustment will be discussed and approved at the 2016 CHESSS Spring Meeting). Multi-hull vessels may compete in all CHESSS exclusive-sanctioned races, but may NOT compete in the CHESSS division in any CBYRA-sanctioned race where a CMA class exists. 5. CHESSS Class Identification- CHESSS is authorized by CBYRA to fly 3rd Repeater. During CHESSS only-sanctioned races: 5.1 Spinnaker division shall fly 3rd Repeater. 5.2 Non-Spinnaker division shall fly 3rd Repeater, with a plain, white flag beneath. 5.3 Multi-hull division shall fly 3rd Repeater. 5.4 During CBYRA-sanctioned races, the class flag shall be set by the NOR and SI s of the hosting club. 6. Ratings- 6.1 When participating in CBYRA-sanctioned races, CHESSS members shall race under a valid PHRF, or CMA rating certificate. 6.2 When participating in CHESSS only-sanctioned races, CMA, PHRF, or other rating systems ratings may be used, providing that all members in a division use the same rating system. 6.3 Multi-hulls will use the special PHRF ratings specifically created by PHRF of the Chesapeake for use with CHESSS when competing directly against CHESSS monohulls as when there are insufficient multi-hulls to form a division. 17

21 Section Name Overall Overall No Fleet Safety Requirements Requirement Long distance races, well offshore, where rescue may be delayed. Races not far removed from shorelines, where rescue is likely to be quickly available. Overall Races intended to be sailed during the day, close to shore, in relatively protected waters. Overall Races within the confines of the Chesapeake Bay, where (CB) rescue is likely to be quickly available. The Minimum Equipment Requirements establish uniform minimum equipment and training standards for a variety of boats racing in differing conditions. These regulations Overall 1.1 do not replace, but rather supplement, the requirements of the US Coast Guard, the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the rules of Class Associations and all applicable rating rules. Overall: Responsibility Overall: Inspections Overall: Equipment and Knowledge Overall: Secure Storage Overall: Strength of Build Overall: Watertight Integrity Ocean Coastal ChesBay (4P) Nearshore (5P & 6P) The safety of a boat and her crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the person in charge, as per RRS 46, who shall ensure that the boat is seaworthy and manned by an experienced crew with sufficient ability and experience to face bad weather. S/he shall be satisfied as to the soundness of hull, spars, rigging, sails and all gear. S/he shall ensure that all safety equipment is at all times properly maintained and safely stowed and that the crew knows where it is kept and how it is to be used. A boat may be inspected at any time by an inspector or measurer of the Organizing Authority. If she does not comply with these regulations her entry may be rejected, or will be liable to disqualification, or such other penalty as may be prescribed by the race protest committee. All equipment required shall function properly, be regularly checked, cleaned and serviced, and be of a type, size and capacity suitable for the intended use and size of the boat and the size of the crew, who will have practiced with the use of equipment. This equipment shall be readily accessible while underway and, when not in use, stored in such a way that deterioration is minimized. A boat s heavy items such as batteries, stoves, toolboxes, anchors and chain shall be secured. A boat shall be strongly built, watertight and, particularly with regard to hulls, decks and cabin trunks, capable of withstanding solid water and knockdowns. A boat shall be properly rigged and ballasted, be fully seaworthy and shall meet the standards set forth herein. If so equipped, a boat s shrouds and at least one forestay shall remain attached at all times. A boat s hull, including, deck, coach roof, windows, hatches and all other parts, shall form an integral watertight unit and any openings in it shall be capable of being immediately secured to maintain this integrity. 18

22 Section Name Overall: Scantlings Hull and Structure: Hull Openings Hull and Structure: Hull Openings Hull and Structure: Cockpit Hull and Structure: Cockpit Hull and Structure: Cockpit Hull and Structure: Cockpit Hull and Structure: Through Hulls Hull and Structure: Stability Hull and Structure: Stability Hull and Structure: Stability Hull and Structure: Accommodations Hull and Structure: Accommodations Hull and Structure: Accommo- No 1.8 Requirement Hull Construction Standards Scantlings with plan review approval (Appendix will address this in a future edition.) A boat s companionway(s) shall be capable of being blocked off to main deck level. The method of blocking should be solid watertight and rigidly secured, if not permanent. A boat s hatch boards, whether or not in position in the hatchway, shall be secured to the boat (e.g. by a lanyard) for the duration of the race to prevent their being lost overboard. A boat s entire cockpit shall be solid, watertight, strongly fastened and/or sealed. Weather-tight seat hatches are acceptable only if capable of being secured when closed. A boat s cockpit drains shall be capable of draining six inches of water in 5 minutes. One square inch (645mm2) of effective drain per eight square feet (0.743m2) of cockpit sole will meet this requirement. A boat s maximum cockpit volume for cockpits not open to the sea, including any compartment capable of flooding, to lowest point of coaming over which water 1 can adequately escape, shall not exceed 0.06 x LOA x Max. Beam x Freeboard aft. The cockpit sole shall be at least 0.02 x L above LWL. A boat s maximum cockpit volume for cockpits not open to the sea, including any compartments capable of flooding, to lowest points of coaming over which water 2 can adequately escape, shall not exceed 0.08 x LOA x Max. Beam x Freeboard aft. The cockpit sole shall be at least 0.02 x L above LWL. A boat s through-hull openings below the waterline shall be equipped with sea cocks or valves, except for integral deck scuppers, speed transducers, depth finder transducers and the like; however a means of closing such openings shall be provided. The boat must have a stability index greater than or equal to 110, or meet the requirements of ISO A The boat must have a stability index greater than or equal to 103 or meet the requirements of ISO B. A boat with moveable or variable ballast (water or canting keel) shall comply with the requirements of Appendix K. 19 Ocean Coastal ChesBay (4P) Nearshore (5P & 6P) A boat shall be equipped with a head or fitted bucket A boat shall have bunks sufficient to accommodate the off-watch crew A boat shall have a stove with a fuel shutoff.

23 Section Name dations Hull and Structure: Accommodations Hull and Structure: Accommodations Hull and Structure: Accommodations Hull and Structure: Lifelines Hull and Structure: Lifelines Hull and Structure: Lifelines Hull and Structure: Lifelines Hull and Structure: Lifelines Hull and Structure: Lifelines Hull and Structure: Lifelines Hull and Structure: Lifelines No Requirement A boat shall have an installed water tank and delivery system A boat shall have adequate hand holds below decks. A boat s deck including the headstay shall be surrounded by a suitably strong enclosure, typically consisting of lifelines and pulpits, meeting the requirements in to A boat s stanchion and pulpit bases shall be within the working deck (see future appendix for stanchion breaking strength). Stanchions used with HMPE shall have rounded openings to reduce chafe. Bow pulpits may be open, but the opening between the vertical portion of stanchion pulpit and any part of the boat shall not exceed 14.2 (360mm). Lifelines may be either uncoated stainless steel wire or high molecular weight polyethylene (HMPE) line with spliced terminations or terminals specifically intended for the purpose. A multipart-lashing segment not to exceed 4 per end termination for the purpose of attaching lifelines to pulpits is allowed. Lifelines shall be taught (see appendix for requirements). When HMPE is used, the load-bearing portion (core) shall meet or exceed minimum diameter requirements. The maximum spacing between the bases of lifeline supports (e.g. stanchions and pulpits) shall be 87 (2.2m). Boats under 30 feet (9.14m) shall have at least one lifeline with 18 (457mm) minimum height above deck, and a maximum vertical gap of 18 (457mm). Taller heights will require a second lifeline. The minimum diameter shall be 1/8 (3mm). Boats 30 feet and over (9.14m) shall have at least two lifelines with 24 (762mm) minimum height above deck, and a maximum vertical gap of 15 (382mm). The minimum diameter will be 5/32 (4mm) for boats to 43 (13.1m) and 3/16 (5mm) for boats over 43 (13.1m). Toe rails shall be fitted around the foredeck from the base of the mast with a minimum height of ¾ (18mm) for boats under 30 (9.14m) and 1 (25mm) for boats over 30. An additional installed lifeline that is 1-2 (2551mm) above the deck will satisfy this requirement for boats without toerails. Sailboats built before January 1980 shall not be required to retrofit to comply with the above details of (CB) construction in relation to the bow pulpits, stern pulpits and lifelines. Ocean Coastal ChesBay (4P) Nearshore (5P & 6P) 20

24 Section Name Hull and Structure: Lifelines Hull and Structure: Lifelines Hull and Structure: Dewatering pumps Hull and Structure: Dewatering pumps Hull and Structure: Dewatering pumps Hull and Structure: Dewatering pumps Hull and Structure: Mast and Rigging Hull and Structure: Mechanical Propulsion Hull and Structure: Mechanical Propulsion Hull and Structure: Mechanical Propulsion No Requirement Lifelines installed before March 31, 2008 may be of (CB) coated stainless steel wire. Boats that otherwise meet the safety requirements, but whose manufactured asbuilt design does not meet the above requirements for lifelines may be allowed to sail in Ches Bay Category races provided that all competitors (CB) wear personal flotation from their warning signal until the boat has finished racing and all competitors wear safety harnesses and are clipped in from sunset until sunrise or if the Race Committee so prescribes. A boat shall have a permanently installed manual bilge pump of at least a 10 gallons per minute (GPM) capacity which is operable from on deck with the cabin closed with the discharge not dependent on an open hatch Unless permanently attached to the pump, the bilge pump handle shall be securely attached to the boat in its vicinity via a lanyard or catch. A bilge pump discharge shall not be connected to a cockpit drain. The bilge pump shall not discharge into a cockpit unless that cockpit opens aft to the sea. Boats under 27 feet LOA and equipped with an outboard engine, that were delivered without a permanently (CB) installed manual bilge pump, are not required to retrofit one if they carry a portable manual bilge pump of at least a 10 gallons per minute (GPM) capacity. A boat shall have a second permanently installed manual bilge pump of at least a 10 gallons per minute (GPM) capacity operable from below deck, meeting the same criteria as above A boat shall have a manual bilge pump of at least a 10 GPM capacity. 2.6 A boat shall have the heel of a keel-stepped mast securely fastened to the mast step or adjoining structure. A boat shall have a mechanical propulsion system that is quickly available and capable of driving the boat at a minimum speed in knots equivalent to the square root of LWL in feet (1.81 times the square root of the waterline in meters) for 10 hours. A boat shall have a mechanical propulsion system that is quickly available and capable of driving the boat at a minimum speed in knots equivalent to the square root of LWL in feet (1.8 times the square root of the waterline in meters) for 4 hours. A boat s engine and generator installation (if so equipped) must conform to ABYC, ISA and/or U.S. Coast Guard standards. Ocean Coastal ChesBay (4P) Nearshore (5P & 6P) 21

25 Section Name Safety Equipment: Personal Safety Equipment: Personal Safety Equipment: Personal Safety Equipment: Personal Safety Equipment: Personal Safety Equipment: Deck Safety Safety Equipment: Deck Safety Safety Equipment: Navigation Lights Safety Equipment: Navigation Lights Safety Equipment: Fire Extinguishers Safety Equipment: Sound No Requirement Each crewmember shall have a life jacket that provides at least 33.7lbs (150N) of buoyancy, intended to be worn over the shoulders (no belt pack), meeting either U.S. Coast Guard or ISO specifications. Life jackets shall be equipped with crotch or leg straps, a whistle, a waterproof light, be fitted with marine-grade retroreflective material, and be clearly marked with the boat s or wearer s name, and be compatible with the wearer s safety harness. If the life jacket is inflatable, it shall be regularly checked for air retention. Leg or crotch straps will be required starting 01/01/2014. Alternatively, each crewmember shall have a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I life jacket equipped with crotch or leg straps, a whistle, a waterproof light, retro-reflective material, marked with the boat or owner's name, which is compatible with a safety harness. Each crewmember shall have a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type III or Type V life jacket intended for small boat sailing or other active boating for each crewmember or an inflatable life jacket as described above Each crewmember shall have a personal safety knife. Each crewmember shall have a safety harness and compatible safety tether not more than 7 feet (2.13m) long. The tether shall have a snap hook at its far end and a means to quickly disconnect the tether at the chest end. At least 50% of the crew shall have a safety harness and compatible safety tether not more than 7 feet (2.13m) 1 long. The tether shall have a snap hook at its far end and (CB) a means to quickly disconnect the tether at the chest end. A boat shall carry jacklines with a breaking strength of at least 4500 lb. (20kN) which allow the crew to reach all points on deck, connected to similarly strong attachment points, in place while racing. A boat shall have adequate clipping points or jacklines that allow the crew to clip on before coming on deck and unclip after going below. A boat racing between sunset and sunrise shall carry navigation lights that meet U. S. Coast Guard requirements mounted so that they will not be obscured by the sails nor be located below deck level. A boat shall have a second set of navigation lights that comply with U.S. Coast Guard requirements and which can be connected to a different power source than the primary lights A boat shall carry fire extinguisher(s) that meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements, when applicable. A boat shall carry a sound-making device that meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements, when applicable. 22 Ocean Coastal ChesBay (4P) Nearshore (5P & 6P)

26 Section Name Producing Equipment Safety Equipment: Visual Distress Signals Safety Equipment: Visual Distress Signals Safety Equipment: Visual Distress Signals Safety Equipment: Visual Distress Signals Safety Equipment: Visual Distress Signals Safety Equipment: Man Overboard Safety Equipment: Man Overboard Safety Equipment: Man Overboard Safety Equipment: Man Overboard Safety Equipment: Man Overboard No Requirement A boat shall carry SOLAS orange smoke flares not older than the expiration date. A boat shall carry SOLAS red parachute flares not older than the expiration date. A boat shall carry SOLAS red hand flares not older than the expiration date. A boat shall carry U.S. Coast Guard flares meeting daynight requirements not older than the expiration date. Boat flares stored inside of life rafts may not be used to satisfy the flare requirement. A boat shall carry a Lifesling or equivalent man overboard rescue device equipped with a self-igniting light stored on deck and ready for immediate use. Ocean Coastal ChesBay (4P) Nearshore (5P & 6P) A boat shall have a man overboard pole and flag, with a lifebuoy, a self-igniting light, a whistle, and a drogue attached. A selfinflating MOB module, Dan Buoy or similar device will satisfy this requirement. Selfinflating apparatus shall be tested and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications. These items shall be stored on deck, ready for immediate use, and affixed in a manner that allows for a quick release. A boat shall have a lifebuoy with a whistle and drogue attached, stored on deck, ready for immediate use, and (CB) affixed in a manner that allows for a quick release. When racing after sunset, a self-igniting light shall be attached. A boat shall have a throwing sock-type heaving line of 50 (15m) or greater of floating polypropylene line readily accessible to the cockpit A boat shall carry a Coast Guard approved Type IV "throwable device". If the device carried under satisfies this requirement, then no additional device is needed. Safety Equipment: Emergency Communications A boat shall have a permanently installed 25watt VHF radio with a masthead mounted antenna of at least 15 (381mm) in length (required after 01/01/2015) and coaxial feeder cable with no more than a 50% power loss. After 01/01/2015 all radios shall have DSC capability, be connected to or have an internal GPS, and have the 23

27 Section Name Safety Equipment: Emergency Communications Safety Equipment: Emergency Communications Safety Equipment: Emergency Communications Safety Equipment: Emergency Communications Safety Equipment: Emergency Communications Safety Equipment: Emergency Communications Safety Equipment: Emergency Communications Safety Equipment: Emergency Communications Safety Equipment: Emergency Communications Safety Equipment: Emergency Communications No Requirement assigned MMSI number (unique to the boat) programmed into the VHF. A boat shall have a handheld VHF radio. After 01/01/2015, this radio shall have DSC/GPS capability A boat shall have a handheld VHF radio. If this radio was (CB) purchased after 01/01/2015, it shall have DSC/GPS capability A boat shall have an emergency VHF antenna. After 01/01/2015 the emergency antenna shall be equipped with sufficient coax to reach the deck, and have a minimum antenna length of 15 (381mm). A boat shall have an AIS Class B transponder with a masthead mounted antenna at least 15 (381mm). The AI can use the boat s VHF antenna if a low loss AIS antenna splitter is used. A boat shall carry a cellular phone in a waterproof container. A boat shall carry a satellite telephone in a waterproof container. A boat shall carry man overboard alarms for each crewmember based on AIS or other method. A boat shall have a method of receiving weather information in addition to the fixed mount and hand held VHF radio A boat shall carry a GPS receiver A boat shall carry an electronic means to record the position of a man overboard within ten seconds. This may be the same instrument listed in 3.14 Ocean Coastal ChesBay (4P) Nearshore (5P & 6P) 24

28 Section Name Safety Equipment: Emergency Communications Safety Equipment: Emergency Communications Safety Equipment: Navigation Safety Equipment: Navigation Safety Equipment: Navigation Safety Equipment: Navigation Safety Equipment: Navigation Safety Equipment: Damage Control Safety Equipment: Damage Control No Requirement A boat shall carry a 406MHz EPIRB that is properly registered to the boat. This device shall either have an internal GPS (selflocating) or be connected to a continuously functioning external GPS. After 01/01/2016, this device shall be equipped with an internal GPS. A boat shall carry either a 406MHz EPIRB which is properly registered to the boat, or a floating 406MHz Personal Locator Beacon, registered to the owner with a notation in the registration that it is aboard the boat. After 01/01/2016, this device shall be equipped with an internal GPS A boat shall have a knotmeter and/or distance-measuring instrument. 25 Ocean A boat shall have a permanently installed depth sounder that can measure to depths of at least 200 ft. (61m). A boat shall have a permanently mounted magnetic compass independent of the boat s electrical system suitable for steering at sea A boat shall have a second marine compass suitable for steering at sea A boat shall have non-electronic charts that are appropriate for the race area. A boat shall have the ability to display sail numbers and letters of the size carried on the mainsail by alternative means when none of the numbered sails is set. A boat shall carry soft plugs of an appropriate material, tapered and of the appropriate size, attached or stowed adjacent to every through-hull opening. Coastal ChesBay (4P) Nearshore (5P & 6P) A boat shall carry one anchor, meeting the anchor Gear: Anchoring 3.23 manufacturer s recommendations based on the yacht s size, with a suitable combination of chain and line. Gear: Lights A boat shall carry a watertight, high-powered searchlight, suitable for searching for a person overboard at night or for collision avoidance. A boat shall carry a watertight flashlight for each Gear: Lights crewmember with spare batteries and bulbs in addition to the above. A boat shall carry at least two watertight flashlights with Gear: Lights spare batteries and bulbs in addition to the requirement of A boat shall carry a first aid kit and first aid manual Gear: Medical Kits 3.25 suitable for the likely conditions of the passage and the number of crew aboard. A boat shall carry an 11.5 (292mm) diameter or greater Gear: Radar Reflectors 3.26 octahedral radar reflector or one of equivalent performance. Gear: Dewatering 3.27 A boat shall carry a sturdy bucket(s) of at least two gallons (8 liters) capacity with lanyards attached

29 Section Name Gear: Safety Diagram Gear: Emergency Steering Gear: Emergency Steering Gear: Spare Parts Gear: Identification Gear: Identification Gear: Cockpit Knife Sails: Mainsail Reefing No 3.28 Requirement A boat shall post a durable, waterproof diagram or chart locating the principal items of safety equipment and through hulls in the main accommodation area where it can be easily seen A boat shall have an emergency tiller, capable of being fitted to the rudder stock. Wheel steered boats shall have an emergency tiller, capable of being fitted to the rudder stock A boat shall carry tools and spare parts, including an effective means to quickly disconnect or sever the standing rigging from the hull. The boat or wearer s name shall be printed on all lifesaving equipment along with retroreflective material. The exception would be for new equipment or rented 3.31 equipment (e.g. life rafts) that would require the unpacking of sealed equipment in order to meet this requirement. The boat name shall be stenciled on during the first servicing of any new equipment. The boat name or sail number, or wearer s name, shall be marked on all lifesaving equipment along with retroreflective material. The exception would be for new equipment or rented equipment (e.g. life rafts) that (CB) would require thee unpacking of sealed equipment in order to meet this requirement. The boat name shall be marked during the first servicing of any new equipment. A boat shall carry a strong, sharp knife, sheathed and 3.32 securely restrained which is readily accessible from the deck and/or cockpit A boat shall have a mainsail reefing capable of reducing the luff length by at least 10%. A boat shall carry a trysail, with the boat s sail number displayed on both sides, which can be set independently Sails: Trysail of the main boom, has an area less than 17.5% of E x P, and which is capable of being attached to the mast. Storm sails manufactured after 01/01/2014 shall be constructed from a highly visible material. Sails: Headsails Sails: Headsails Rigging: Halyards Rigging: Boom Support A boat shall carry a heavy-weather jib (or heavy-weather sail in a yacht with no forestay) of area not greater than 13.5% height of the foretriangle squared. A boat shall carry a storm jib not exceeding 5% of the yacht s I dimension squared, and equipped with an alternative means of attachment to the headstay in the event of a failure of the head foil. Storm sails manufactured after 01/01/2014 shall be constructed from a highly visible material A boat shall not be rigged with any halyard that requires a person to go aloft in order to lower a sail. A boat shall have a means to prevent the boom from 3.36 dropping if support from the mainsail or halyard fails. Ocean Coastal ChesBay (4P) Nearshore (5P & 6P) 26

30 Section Name No Requirement Supplies: Water 3.37 A boat shall carry 1 gallon (3.785 liters) per crewmember of emergency drinking water in sealed containers in addition to any other water carried aboard the boat and it shall be aboard after finishing. A boat shall carry adequate food, energy bars, and snacks Supplies: Rations 3.38 to maintain crew stamina as described in the Notice of Race. A boat shall carry adequate inflatable life raft(s) designed for saving life at sea with designed capacity for containing entire crew. The raft shall be SOLAS, ISAF, ISO 9659, or ORC approved. The raft shall be stored in such a way that Gear: Life Rafts 3.39 it is capable of being launched within 15 seconds. The life raft shall hold a current certificate of inspection. Boats built after 01/06/2001 shall have the life raft stowed in a deck mounted rigid container or stowed in watertight or self-draining purpose built rigid compartment(s) opening adjacent to the cockpit of the working deck. A boat shall have a grab bag with a lanyard and clip for each life raft. The grab bag shall have inherent flotation Gear: Life Rafts 3.40 and be of a bright fluorescent color containing at least an EPIRB, and a watertight handheld VHF radio. The VHF radio and EPIRB need not be in addition to the prior requirements. A boat s crew shall have chosen and practiced one Skills: Emergency 4.1 method of steering the boat with the rudder disabled and Steering be prepared to demonstrate said method of steering both upwind and downwind. Skills: Man Annually, two-thirds of the boat s racing crew shall Overboard 4.2 practice man-overboard procedures appropriate for the boat s size and speed. Skills: Safety at Sea Training Skills: Safety at Sea Training At least 30% of those aboard the boat, but not fewer than two members of the crew, unless racing singlehanded, including the person in charge, shall have attended a oneday or two-day US Sailing Safety at Sea Seminar within the last 5 years, or other courses as accepted by US Sailing. At least 30% of those aboard the boat, but not fewer than two members of the crew, unless racing single handed, including the person in charge, shall have attended a halfday, one-day, or two-day US Sailing Safety at Sea Seminar within the last 5 years, or other courses as accepted by US Sailing (required after 01/01/2015). Ocean Coastal ChesBay (4P) Nearshore (5P & 6P) 27

31 Fleet Standard Sail & Equipment Specifications 1. Headsails, distinctions between jibs and spinnakers A. A headsail is defined as a sail in the fore triangle. It can be either a spinnaker, asymmetrical spinnaker or a jib. B. Distinction between spinnakers and jibs. A sail shall not be measured as a spinnaker unless the midgirth is 75% or more of the foot length and the sail is symmetrical about a line joining the head to the center of the foot. No jib may have a midgirth measured between the midpoints of luff and leech more than 50% of the foot length. Headsails with mid-girths, as cut, between 50% and 75% shall be handicapped on an individual basis. C. Asymmetrical spinnakers shall conform to the requirements of these specifications. 2. Definitions of jibs A. A jib is defined as any sail, other than a spinnaker that is to be set in the fore triangle. In any jib the midgirth, measured between the midpoints of the luff and leech shall not exceed 50% of the foot length nor shall the length of any intermediate girth exceed a value similarly proportionate to its distance from the head of the sail. B. A sailboat may use a luff groove device provided that such luff groove device is of constant section throughout its length and is either essentially circular in section or is free to rotate without restraint. C. Jibs may be sheeted from only one point on the sail except in the process of reefing. Thus quadrilateral or similar sails in which the sailcloth does not extend to the cringle at each corner are excluded. 3. Measurement of jibs A. Longest perpendicular of jibs (LP) shall be measured on the perpendicular from the luff (outside edge of the sail or rope) to clew (intersection of edges of sail). B. LP shall be the largest such dimension found on the jibs carried on board. 4. Limitation on jibs A. No clew boards may be used on jibs. B. No headboards may be used on jibs. C. Battens may be used only if: 1) In jibs 117% or smaller LP. 2) No limit on length. 3) The number of battens is limited to four, which must be arranged with approximately equal spacing between head and clew. D. The distance, measured on the surface, between the midpoint of the foot and the midpoint of the luff shall not exceed 55% of the length of the leech. E. Headsail sheeting to the boom shall be allowed provided the sheeting point is not further aft on the boom than E plus six inches. This shall be marked if such sheeting is to be used by a red band one 28

32 (1) inch wide. The forward edge of the band will define the limits of the sheeting approved. F. In no case shall the sum of the LP of the headsail and the distance measured from the forward end of J to the tack of the sail be greater than the sailboats rated LP. 5. Definitions of symmetrical spinnakers. For measurement as a symmetrical spinnaker, a sail must have the following characteristics: A. Luff and leech must be of equal length. B. The sail must be symmetrical, in shape and construction, about a line joining the head to the center of the foot. C. The midgirth shall not be less than 75% of the foot length. 6. Measurement of spinnakers A. Spinnakers shall be measured with such tension as will remove wrinkles across the line of measurement. The measurer will sign the sail indicating the date of measurement, and the maximum length of luffs and maximum width, and his approval of all other requirements. B. Spinnaker Maximum Width (SMW) shall be at the foot or across the body of the sail, measured between points on the luffs equidistant from the head. C. Spinnaker Luff (SL) shall be the greatest length of spinnaker luff and leech measured around the edges of the sail. Where stiffening is used to extend the angles at the tack or clew of spinnakers beyond an included angle of 110 degrees, the greatest length of any such stiffening in the foot of the sail, measured from the clew, shall be added to the luff length to determine SL. D. Spinnaker Foot (SF) shall be a distance from tack to clew measured in the shortest path on the surface of the sail. E. Spinnaker Midgirth (SMG) shall be the distance between the midpoints of luffs measured in the shortest path across the sail. 7. Limitations of spinnakers A. Spinnakers shall be sheeted from only one point on the sail. B. Battens shall not be used in spinnakers. C. Spinnaker Luff (SL) shall not exceed.95 times the square root of (I 2 + J 2 ) without penalty. D. Spinnaker Maximum Width (SMW) shall not exceed 1.8 times J without penalty. E. Adjustable leech lines are not permitted on spinnakers. F. Spinnaker pole length shall not exceed 100% of J without penalty. 8. Asymmetrical Spinnakers A. Choice of asymmetrical, symmetrical, or both types of spinnakers, shall be made at time of application or renewal and may be changed once during the sanctioned racing season. B. Unpenalized luff (ALU) shall be no greater than 1.1 times the square root of (Ia 2 + (J * (SPL%/100)) 2 ) 29

33 C. Unpenalized foot (AF) shall be no greater than (J * (SPL%/100) * 1.8). SPL% shall include extendible bowsprits. D. For sails with less than 85% mid-girth that may be subjected to a penalty because of a short luff, a pennant may be fitted to the tack of the sail to meet the 105% guideline with the provision that no Cunningham is used to shorten/tighten the luff of the sail while it is flying. E. For sails with less than 85% mid-girth, the sail is subject to a penalty if: 1) The luff is less than 105% of the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle in which the spinnaker is set. 2) The sail has a cunningham that is used to shorten/tighten the luff of the sail while it is flying. 3) The bowsprit is tensioned. 9. Measurement of mainsails A. Foot of mainsail (E) shall be the length measured along the boom, of the foot of the sail taken from the aft face of the mast to the aftermost position to which the sail is permitted to extend. Where this latter point is inside of the boom end, it shall be located by the inner edge of a one inch band around the boom. B. Mainsail hoist (P) shall be the measured length of the hoist of the sail. It is the distance along the after side of the mainmast from the highest level to which the head of the sail may be set to the lowest position of the tack. The highest point shall be taken at the top of the highest sheave used for the main halyard, or to the lower edge of a one inch band around the mast. If a sliding goose neck is used, measurement is to be made with the boom at the extreme bottom of the slide unless the lowest sailing position of the foot is marked by the upper edge of a one inch band around the mast. C. Mainsail Headboard (MH) shall be the maximum fore and aft dimension from the luff of the main, projected if necessary, to the extreme aft edge of the leech measured across the widest part of the headboard. 10. Limitations on mainsails A. The number of battens in any mainsail or mizzen shall be limited to seven (7) for all sailboats. Batten spacing shall be approximately equal between headboard and clew. B. The maximum mainsail headboard (MH) dimension shall not exceed 4% of E or.5 feet (6 inches). C. Rated without adjustment are One Design mainsail girths, or IMS maximum default girths as per the table below: MGT (7/8 leech) = 0.22*E MGU (3/4 leech) = 0.38*E MGM (1/2 leech) = 0.65*E MGL (1/4 leech) = 0.90*E D. Loose-footed mainsails are permitted only when they are the regular mainsail normally used for the sailboat. When a loosefooted main is used the spare mainsail must also be loose-footed. 30

34 E. Spare mainsails are not permitted to be carried on board with the expectation of improved performance, as for varying weather conditions or points of sail, but rather a second mainsail can only be carried on board as a bonafide spare for emergency use. 11. Mizzens A. The measurement procedures for mizzens shall be the same as for mainsails. B. The limitations for mizzens shall be the same as for mainsails. 12. Mizzen Stay sails A. Sheet leads may be to hull or rail and to mizzen boom, but they may not be sheeted to any other spar or outrigger. B. Mizzen Stay sails must be 3-cornered (head, tack, and clew). The tack or tack pennant must be secured abaft the point of intersection of the face of the mainmast with the deck and also must be secured no higher than a rail cap, deck, or cabin top. C. No mizzen stay sail may be carried set on a sloop rig flying from the backstay. 13. Shooters, Bloopers, Etc. A. A blooper that is flown with a spinnaker must be no longer on the luff than the head stay. A tack pennant not to exceed 2.5 feet can be added. A blooper must be tacked to the stem fitting on the bow. B. The midgirth measured between the midpoints of the luff and leech, shall not exceed 50% of the foot length nor shall the length of any intermediate girth exceed a value similarly proportionate to its distance from the head of the sail. C. The distance, measured on the surface of the sail, between the midpoint of the foot and the midpoint of the luff shall not exceed 55% of the length of the leech. D. The LP can be no longer than the largest declared headsail. 14. General Equipment Limitations A. Sailboats shall race as rated with at least all the equipment and furnishings supplied as standard equipment by the manufacturer. A sailboat which has altered or removed bulkheads, permanently attached furniture, or structural interior components shall be considered a custom sailboat. Drawers, headliners, cabinet and locker doors, steps, ladders and engine enclosures shall remain in place as supplied as standard equipment for a sailboat not to be considered a custom sailboat. Passageway doors, cushions, dining tables and carpet are specifically exempted and are alterable or removable provided all the special regulations for safety requirements are met. B. See current engine limitations. C. Swing or canting keels and center boards moved by the use of stored energy are allowed if the boat retains self-righting ability with the keel or centerboard in any allowed position and if this is an original design feature of the boat. Sails and running rigging are allowed to be adjusted 31

35 using stored energy; however, use of stored energy for this purpose may affect the rating. This changes RRS 51 and RRS 52 to allow use of stored energy to move a swing or canting keel (dead weight) or centerboard on a boat that has been designed for use of this appendage. D. Sails and running rigging are allowed to be adjusted using stored energy; however, use of stored energy for this purpose may affect the rating. This changes RRS 52 to allow use of stored energy to adjust running rigging. 15. Crew Limitations Boat LOA (ft.) Maximum Allowable Crew to to to to to to to to to to to to over Add 1 for each 4ft. Children 14 years and under do not count against crew limitation. Sailboats racing with PHRF ODR (One Design Rating) rating certificates will have crew limitations as established by the national One Design class rules. 16. Non-spinnaker Limitations (Applies to both single and double headsail classes, except where noted) A. The maximum length of a spinnaker pole (whisker pole) that may be used without penalty shall be equal to J. If the spinnaker pole (whisker pole) is adjustable, a red color shall be visible if the pole is extended beyond its rated length. B. The non-spinnaker headsail shall meet all PHRF jib regulations. No part of the luff of a jib shall be more than 4% of the length of the luff away from the measured perpendicular to a straight line drawn from its halyard exit to the point on the sailboat to which it is tacked. The use of asymmetrical spinnakers is prohibited in the non-spinnaker class. C. All other sail and equipment rules applicable to spinnaker classes apply to non-spinnaker classes. The double headsail class allows the concurrent use of more than one headsail while racing. For the single headsail class, only one (1) headsail may be used at a time while racing, except for cutter rigs flying headsails in the normal configuration. Two (2) headsails may be flown during a sail change, which must be completed in a seaman-like manner. D. The non-spinnaker mizzen stay sail shall be in compliance with the mizzen stay sail section of these specifications, and other than sheeting requirements, shall meet PHRF jib definitions and limitations. 32

36 17. Requirements for Roller Furler (RF) Credit A. The RF genoa/jib must be tacked above the RF drum and have the head (or pennant) secured to the bottom of the upper swivel at all times while racing except while changing the genoa/jib. B. RF headsails may be constructed of any material, but laminated sails must be protected by continuous woven taffeta skins on both sides, and all RF sails must have a 4.0 oz minimum woven UV cover present on both the leech and foot. C. The roller furling headsail, once hoisted, shall not be changed during a day, race, series, or regatta, unless conditions warrant use of heavy weather sail, as defined by section 4.26 of the special regulations for safety requirements. If conditions during a race have warranted the use of a heavy weather sail, as defined by section 4.26 of the special regulations for safety requirements, and during the course of the race these conditions have abated, it is permissible to hoist the standard RF headsail for that sailboat. D. If second jib or genoa is flown, it need not conform to 17B, but shall never be flown without the roller furling jib or genoa also set. E. The RF mainsail must be furled on a drum and spindle mechanism mounted within the mast or boom extrusion. RF mainsails with fulllength battens that furl within the boom will receive a reduced credit. RF mizzen sails shall comply to the same requirements as the mainsail. RF mainsails equipped with air battens shall not have their pressure adjusted during the race. F. No credit will be given for roller reefing booms, where the mainsail is rolled around the boom. 18. Stock Boat Roller Furler (RF) A. If a standard class boat is supplied from the factory with a RF system for the genoa/jib, the board of handicappers will provide the rating for the class assuming no modifications to the RF system or sail attachment thereto. This means that the genoa/jib shall be tacked above the RF drum and the swivel is at maximum luff hoist when a jib is flown. B. Any modifications departing from these standards must be reported to the board of handicappers. 19. Unconventional Craft A. Boats that fall outside of the above established guidelines must meet the standards set by the Board of Handicappers. 33

37 Yacht Measurement Definitions The measurements of a yacht as reported on her rating certificate or rating application form are critical to the establishment of their boat s rating. The responsibility for supplying accurate measurements rests solely with the owner of the boat. Although builder-supplied information can and should be consulted, particularly with regard to hull measurements, considerable variances between yachts of the same class can be possible. Variances in the dimensions of the rig are quite possible, and common, which could result in the rating being declared invalid if the owner supplied incorrect information. Spinnaker poles are principal violators, as many builders do not hold precisely to the J measurement. In the hope of establishing some consistency in the taking and reporting of measurements, some guidelines are provided here. Refer to the diagrams on the next pages. DEFINITIONS LOA Length Over All of the hull. Note bowsprit and or boomkins separately. LWL Loaded Water Line. If unmeasured, use brochure LWL. BEAM Maximum beam of the vessel. DRAFT Deepest draft of hull. If center or dagger board yacht include draft with board up and down. DISPL Vessel displacement(lbs.) w/o crew, water, fuel, or stores. If unmeasured use brochure DISPL. BAL Ballast of vessel in pounds. Note any additions or deletions from standard and the location. Fore triangle height, from deck sheer line abeam the mast to highest point of sail attachment. Distance perpendicular from fore side of mast line to the point of intersection of the forestay with deck. P Luff length of mainsail from boom to head board in its highest position. E Foot length of mainsail from the mast to clew in its most outboard position. P2 Luff length of mizzen measured same as P. E2 Foot length of mizzen measured same as E. SH Spinnaker hoist from deck sheer line abeam the mast to the highest point of sail attachment LP Distance perpendicular from the luff to the clew of the largest jib. MGT Mainsail girth from 7/8 leech to nearest point on mainsail luff. MGU Mainsail girth from 3/4 leech to nearest point on mainsail luff. MGM Mainsail girth from 1/2 leech to nearest point on mainsail luff. MGL Mainsail girth from 1/4 leech to nearest point on mainsail luff. MH Mainsail headboard width. SA Sail Area (including main and 100% fore triangle + mizzen). SPL Spinnaker or whisker Pole Length measured with the pole in its fitting and set in a horizontal position athwartship. BS Distances perpendicular from the fore side of mast line to the point of intersection with the outmost point of sail attachment with the bow sprit. G Spinnaker maximum Girth luff to luff. Fold on centerline, measure width, and multiply by two. Same as (SMW). SL Spinnaker Luff length along red/green luff tape from head to clew on the largest spinnaker. ALU Length of asymmetrical luff from head to tack. ALE Length of asymmetrical leech from head to clew. AF Length of asymmetrical foot from clew to tack. AMG Asymmetrical spinnaker maximum girth luff to leech. 34

38 BASIC UNPENALIZED LIMITATIONS LP% = 155% of length of J as defined above. G% = 180% of length of J as defined above. SL% = 100% of SL measurement expressed as a percentage of.95 times square root of ( I squared + J squared) d. SPL% = 100% of length of J as defined above. SH% = 100% of measurement as defined above BS% = 100% of J as defined above ALU% = 110% of ALU above expressed as a percentage of the square root of ( SH squared + BS squared) AF% = 180% of AF length expressed as a percentage of BS. AMG% > 75% of AF measurement as defined above. ROLLER FURLING CREDIT LIMITATIONS Please check appropriate box: Furling drum completely above deck level. Furling drum partially or completely below deck level. Roller furling headsails built before 1 January 2001 may constructed of any material except for aramid or carbon materials. Roller furling headsails built after 31 December 2000 may constructed of any material. All roller furling headsails must have ultraviolet protection present on the leech and foot. c. All headsails must be tacked above the furling drum and have the head secured to the bottom of the head swivel. d. Please describe: Furling System Type; Headsail Material; and UV material: EPLAIN MODIFICATIONS (Report any variations from standard boat for hull, rig, mast, keel, etc.) PHRF Mainsail Girth Measurements. There are five (5) dimensions as listed below that are required for PHRF boats that use oversize girth mainsails. The dimensions should be taken from the leech measurement point to the nearest point on the mainsail luff. Refer the mainsail girth measurement diagram on the PHRF website 35