2020 ECSA PHRF REGULATIONS These repairs and improvements have the potential to affect boat speed when compared to the base Performance Handicap Racing Fleet of the boat upon which the rating is established. It is the Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association same for newer boats that are modified. For this reason, modifications and significant repairs made to I. GENERAL REGULATIONS any boat need to be documented and evaluated, and ECSA Handicap ratings are determined for each boat rating adjustments considered on a case-by-case as the sum of its base boat rating and any basis to maintain fair racing for all. All restorations, adjustments applied that address modifications to repairs and modifications described below and listed the standard boat, its sail plan, spars, propulsion, in Section XI of these Regulations, whether etc. as outlined in this document. Base boat ratings performed by you, others or previous owners, must are established based on performance potential and be reported and noted on your PHRF application observation in accordance with the design of a whether or not they replicate the original design. standard boat, equipped as intended by the original Modifications of interest typically include changes to manufacturer with US Coast Guard required safety the hull shape or structure, appendages, spars or equipment, maintained in top racing condition and sail plan, boat weight or propulsion. While some sailed by competent crew. It is the aim of these modifications may be allowable under One-Design regulations to equitably assign handicaps, as Time class rules where all boats are the same, they may Correction Factors, for conditions likely to be found require a rating adjustment for racing under PHRF. in and about Eastern Long Island Sound. Time The Handicapping Council assumes the role of correction factors are determined by the following assessing repairs or modifications to determine formula: whether there is a significant effect on performance TIME CORRECTION FACTOR requiring adjustment of a boat’s handicap. Though (TCF) = 650/(PHRF+550) only some modifications may require that a rating adjustment be considered, it is not the owner's • A Standard Boat is one that is equipped to the responsibility to assess the speed significance of a degree intended by the manufacturer, including change or to decide which modifications qualify. For those appointments and equipment supplied or this reason, we offer the general guidelines below, intended by the manufacturer, such as joiner on what to report (and what not to report) on your work, galley equipment, standing rigging, etc. rating application. Class rules notwithstanding. • A One-Design Boat (ODR) must be equipped Modifications, Repairs and Upgrades Which as specified in its class rules. Must Be Reported: • A Custom or One-Off Boat or a Boat that has been substantially modified is reviewed as 1. Hull and Appendages: Changes that alter initially presented on a case-by-case basis, and the weight of the boat or the flow of water over handicapped “as Sailed” based on observed wetted surfaces (i.e.: size, shape, contour, length, performance and other parametric data. It is materials, weight, location, center of gravity, etc.) documented to include configuration, equipment, 2. Structure: All structural work including appointments, and sails that are onboard during changes, repairs, additions, or replacement to the the period of observation. Subsequent changes original manufactured design and construction of the may be treated as a Modified Boat per below. hull, keel sump, rigging, weight, or weight Boats that are new to the area without distribution. This includes (but is not limited to) documented performance data, may benefit with interior bulkheads, longitudinal stringers, keel sump certified weight data. Forms are available from bracing, tie rods, and compression struts. ECSA PHRF. • A Modified Boat is any boat that has been 3. Spars: Changes to weight, length, cross changed in some way that might affect its section, design, materials (Carbon Fiber, etc.), performance from the original design. external support structure, standing rigging design or materials etc. The modification or addition of a MODIFICATIONS sprit. Older boats often require substantial restoration to 4. Sail Plan: Guidelines are provided in this ECSA be maintained in a safe and competitive condition. PHRF REGULATIONS document for all applicable 1 Rated Sails and the addition or removal of headsail It is the sole responsibility of each boat owner roller furling devices. Rated Sails include your to provide accurate information and to advise the largest Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, and Code Zero ECSA PHRF Handicapping Council of any repairs, Spinnakers, Mainsail and Headsails. Measurement improvements, or modifications including those certificates must be provided for each rated sail made by previous owners. Information provided for before they can be used in ECSA events. Any a rating certificate may need to be verified by the changes or replacements of Rated Sails, not handicap council together with the owner. The boat previously reported MUST have documented sail must then be maintained as such for its rating measurement certificates. Other innovative changes certificate to remain valid. to the sail plan, including Roller Furling gear must be Failure to maintain a valid certificate is a clear reported. breach of RRS Rule 78.1 and may also violate RRS 5. Interior Amenities: Changes that affect Rule 2 (Fair Sailing). Competitors, Technical weight of the boat including removal or addition of Committees, and Race Committees are encouraged hatch tops, doors, tables, head, battery, tanks, to protest (and Protest Committees to penalize) other furniture or components of the basic boat. boats that fail in this regard. Race and Protest Replacement of any of these made with lightweight Committees are requested to report any such materials. Cushions are specifically exempt from this penalties to ECSA for possible further action, requirement. including considering possible disqualification from competition for season trophies. If ECSA finds such 6. Mechanical Propulsion: Changes from the violations to be intentional and/or part of a pattern original production installation that affect location, of non-compliance, it may well also consider that weight and/or underwater drag. behavior or any attempt to cover it up as gross Modifications Which Need Not Be Reported: misconduct and call a hearing to take further action under RRS Rule 69 (Gross Misconduct) as 1. Fairing and Smoothing of the hull, rudder, prescribed in that rule. keel or centerboard that conforms to the original QUALIFICATIONS design except as limited by One-Design class rules. To qualify for a handicap, a boat must be single- 2. Additional Sails that are no larger than the hulled and self-righting and meet the requirements Rated Sails. of RRS Rule 51 (Movable Ballast). The use of 3. Sail Material such as Mylar, Kevlar, Carbon, movable ballast (water or other), a trapeze, hiking Dacron, Nylon, etc. straps, hiking boards, or any other hiking aid is not permitted. A boat shall not have more than one 4. Changes to Running Rigging or additions of sail current Eastern Connecticut PHRF handicap at any handling gear such as head foil systems, winches, time. Rating changes based on a change in headsail blocks, sail track, sheeting arrangement, removal or size or a new Rated Sail will be limited to one per addition of chokers, outhauls, and Cunningham, season. Rating adjustments for all hull and rig mast or boom hardware. modifications not covered by the regulations that 5. Cosmetic Changes to the hull, interior, or follow will be handled on a case basis. For rating rigging of the boat not affecting the structure, appeals, refer to ECSA PHRF Bylaws 5.11. [Note: All weight, trim, or speed of the boat. dimensions shall be given in decimal feet to two places. Please use: 1 Meter = 3.280833 Feet] OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY Boats with a One Design PHRF rating (ODR) The fairness of ECSA TCF handicaps is entirely must conform to the hull, appendage, rig, and sail dependent on accurate information being provided configuration specified by its Class Rules. Additional to the Handicapping Council, and on a boat being class requirements such as limitations on crew maintained in compliance with that rating. ECSA’s weight, hiking, sail materials, number of on-board handicapping council takes that accuracy and sails, new sail purchases, etc., will not apply. compliance very seriously. If you have questions Practices permitted by the class, but otherwise concerning data or condition, contact your handicapper. prohibited by these Regulations (such as equipment or furniture removals), or the Racing Rules of Sailing, such as the use of trapezes or movable ballast, shall not be allowed. 2 II. DEFINITIONS MGT Mainsail girth measurement from a point along the leech, seven-eighths (7/8) of the AMG Asymmetric spinnaker mid-girth, measured distance from the clew to the head, to the from the midpoint of the luff to the midpoint nearest point of the luff. of the leech. MGU Mainsail girth measurement from a point ASF Asymmetric spinnaker foot length, measured along the leech, three-quarters (3/4) of the in a straight line from tack to clew. distance from the clew to the head, to the ASLIM Equal to: 1.15√(ISP2 +TPS2). nearest point of the luff. BAL Ballast of vessel in pounds. P Height of main luff between black bands or BEAM: Maximum width of the vessel. from bottom of upper band to bottom of DECK HEIGHT The height of the sheer line abreast fixed boom track. ( Use top of halyard of the mast. sheave if no upper band). DISP Displacement of vessel in pounds, without PY The mizzen correspondent of “P”. any water, fuel, etc. RFR Roller Furling Restrained, see Section IV of DRAFT Distance from bottom of keel to LWL. Also these regulations for description, application include draft with board down if a and limits.