annual cruising regatta
on Friday August 13, 2004 04:01PM
On July 31st the cruising division proved again that short handed racing, even with in-laws in the cockpit, even into a 25knt weather leg, can be construed as great fun. Eleven boats started and completed the 13.2nm course. 1st place went to Schiehallion (Brad Miller),2nd to Celebration (Gordon Nelson),3rd to Ishky Baha (John Koedel) and 4th to Snack Bar (Rus Dixon).
Knowing one's PHRF rating proved to be a stumbling block for some entries. "Generic" PHRF ratings suitable for our cruising division can be estimated by comparing your boat to the valid ratings of similar boats on the PHRF of the Chesapeake, Inc. website. However, entering CBYRA sanctioned events (including most of FBYC's other offshore races) requires a valid yacht-specific PHRF rating from PHRF of the Chesapeake, Inc. issued in the owner's name. You can download a PHRF rating application from www.phrfchesbay.com. Mayo Tabb, our FBYC representative to PHRF of the Chesapeake, Inc. is willing to review and help you correct your application before its formal submission.