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1987 to present
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Steve Corona has written an excellent background article on the origins of PHRF-LO. Called Handicap Analysis
This well describes how the organization came into being, how the early determinations of handicaps were made, and how increasing sophistication of the review of assigned handicaps and assigning of handicaps has developed. The vital question is - where do we go from here?
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By Bob Porter - Past Asst. Chief Handicapper
What is the "Traditional PHRF Racer/Cruiser?
Performance Handicap Racing has its origins in the late 1970s and has been designed around fleets of traditional racer/cruisers and cruiser/racers. These yachts have relatively similar performance characteristics on the various points of sail (beat, reach and run) and in varying sailing conditions (wind strength and sea condition).
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PHRF PRIMER
A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING HOW IT ALL WORKS
Revision: 2005 Author: Steve Corona Date: 1986