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The process of determining the PHRF for an individual boat begins with the regional PHRF rating, then adjustments are made for the individual attributes of the boat such as: modifications to the rig, the size of the largest foresail (jib or genoa), the size of the spinnakers, type of keel (full, fin, wing etc.), the number of blades on the propeller, and the style of the propeller (fixed ...
In 1950 he received support from the Portsmouth Harbour Racing & Sailing Association to produce the first edition of the Langstone tables for club use when they would be known as Portsmouth numbers. In 1960 he handed over the administration to the RYA and in 1976 a new YR2 format was used, with the Langstone tables being removed in 1986.
In the United States, the most common handicapping rule is the PHRF rule, developed and promoted by the United States Sailing Association. [2] While most other rules do not take past performance into account, PHRF differentiates itself by allowing skippers to request handicap reductions after a series of poor racing results.
Sail Canada (formerly the Canadian Yachting Association) [1] is Canada's governing body for the sport of sailing. [2] Sail Canada is a "Member National Authority" of World Sailing . [ 3 ] Organization of sailing in Canada is divided into four groups: yacht clubs , Provincial Sailing Associations, class associations, and Sail Canada itself.
The boat was built by B Boats in the United States, who constructed just 14 examples, starting in 1995, before production ceased. [ 1 ] [ 4 ] The B-32 was recognized as the Best PHRF/Sportboat of the year for 1996 by Sailing World .
Kirby 25. In the 1970s the most competitive racing sailboat in PHRF and Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) competition was the J/24.Mirage Yachts owner Dick Steffen originally wanted to build the J/24 in Canada, but a deal with Johnstone could not be reached.
The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 228 with a high of 224 and low of 234. [1] [6] Mirage 24 TM This model was introduced in 1972 and fits a mast that is taller than the standard mast by about 1.5 ft (0.46 m). The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 228 with a high of 231 and low of 222. [7] [8]
For sailing downwind the design may be equipped with a symmetrical spinnaker. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 234 and a hull speed of 5.3 kn (9.8 km/h).