If your boat class has not been rated, the chief handicapper will assign a temporary rating which is valid only until the next scheduled committee meeting . Check with the PHRF office or your sailmaker for a unique sail number . The ratings are not based on the singular race record of any individual boat but on the observed performance differences of a class of boats to the base boat in the 3 rating bands. Look at any competitive one-design fleet and you will see the same people winning most of the time with the same backmarkers most of the time. What is the appeal process Basically any class of boats can appeal their rating after 10 invitational races or 20 club races but no more than 1 time in a racing season.
Members can also appeal the rating of their competitors boats.
Appellants are asked to fill out the standard appeal form available from the PHRF office or their local handicapper. Additional information such as race results, competitor statements, handicapper statements, rating comparisons and designer statements are also helpful in the appeal process. Appeals must be in writing and need to be sent in 30 days before the next PHRF meeting. Any member has the right to make a personal presentation of his written appeal provided that he notifies the PHRF office at least 30 days in advance. No, with the exception of the PHRF Championship series PHRF-LE acts only as a handicapping authority.