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PHRF

It stands for: Performance Handicap Racing Fleet

Here's how it works.

PHRF is not a static rating system; it is performance based. In other words we compare how one yacht performs compared to another and adjust the ratings so every yacht has an equal chance to win. If you  feel that a rating is incorrect, then you can appeal any yacht‘s rating or another yacht’s rating.  The SAIL PHRF Committee with representatives from all the clubs can make a fair non-biased adjustment to the rating.

Having SAIL PHRF issue ratings insures that a yacht will have the same rating anywhere in our area they choose to race.  This is a requirement of SAIL for all participants in the Open Regattas on the SAIL Tour.   

PHRF rules are part of the set of rules (.i.e., "class rules") that govern a race, and a yacht can be protested for breaking them just as a yacht can be protested for breaking the RRS.  In order for a protest to be valid both parties must hold SAIL PHRF Certificates.  If you are tired of being beaten by a yacht with that extra long spinnaker pole or oversized headsail, PHRF can make adjustments to a rating to allow for non standard modifications to a yacht.  Everyone wants a level playing field when they race; requiring SAIL PHRF Certificates helps insure that no one has unfair advantage. 

What's new this year?  

PHRF is pushing to get everyone who races PHRF at any level to get a current certificate. SAIL is encouraging all clubs to require SAIL PHRF Certificate to participate in all races at their lake.  Having the SAIL PHRF Committee issue and manage rating certificates removes that obligation from the local club’s race committee and puts it into the hands of a unbiased third party. 

• Aspen Yacht Club: Fraz Farizel
• Casper Boat Club:
• Carter Lake Sail Club: Mike Wilson
• Colorado Sail and Yacht Club: Jack Lowe
• Denver Sailing Association, Mile High Yacht Racing Squadron: Tom Downing
• Dillon Yacht Club:
• Grand Lake Yacht Club:
• New Mexico Sailing Club: Spencer Reid
• Ogallala Yacht Club: John Mcginley
• Rio Grande Yacht Club:
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If any of you want to help out, please contact me. The more involvement, the better the ratings.

We will be using email this year to handle all new certificate requests and appeal hearings. When we receive an application or appeal, I will send it to all committee members for comment. I will consolidate all the comments and send out a request for vote. I think this will facilitate a much easier and timely issuance of ratings.

Of course, if you have any comments on improving the fleet, let me know.

Bob Malouf SAIL PHRF Committee