Links to historical documents & records from the inception of PHRF-LO.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

Section 4Part I - Procedures:

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 21, 2017

 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).

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)

Fleet & Lake

Race Analysis profile reports