Links to historical documents & records from the inception of PHRF-LO.

We have several videos available of our “Spring Training Seminars”

(A brief synopsis of the future direction of PHRF-LO)

What is the "Traditional PHRF Racer/Cruiser?

A quick overview of what PHRF is.

Used for applying for a PHRF-LO Certificate

Used for appealing your class handicap.

Used for supplying sail dimensions to PHRF-LO

Complete Handicappers Manual for 2017

Includes links for:

Articles
Handicappers Manual
Forms

Part I - Procedures:

Revised: Jan 2019

Definitions and Philosophy
Member Dues
Application for Handicap, Certificates and Non Member Certificates
Boat Handicaps (ASP) and Standard Class Handicaps (SP)
Race Results

Part II - Handicapping Guidance:

Revised: April 2018

Definitions
Terms for Measuring Sails
Calculations, Adjustments and tables for sails, rig and propulsion

Bylaws - Bylaws of the Organization:

Members, Officers, Central Council and Districts
Appeal procedures 

BY-LAWS

ENACTED AT THE AGM  15 DECEMBER 1984

Modified January 19, 2019

 Other sections including:

Policy Statements
Appendix
ODR List
Fees

Terms and Guidelines for Measuring Sails

As defined and described in the Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS)

2017 - 2020

We are often asked....How does the analysis work?

A complete list of all classes presently up for review by Central Council can be obtained via our Class Query (filtered to Status = A).

All Race Analysis Reports

Covering the years
2015 to 2019

THE REVIEW PROCESS

In all cases, a significant amount of time and effort is put into the decision process. Many resources are used including:

Handicap Analysis

PHRF Handicap Analysis on Lake Ontario – A Perspective
By Steve Corona (author of present Race Analysis Program)

Every year Central Council must review boat classes for various reasons, this generally occurs during the meeting following the Annual General Meeting.