Any thoughts on the mathematical conversion from DPN to PHRF? Sometimes us northeast cats have to mix it up with leaners.
Yes you can and there are two ways, but I must advise IMPO converting DP-N to PHRF is a hokious pokious numbers.
First is to take you DP-N after you have taken all the hits, subtract 55 and times that by 6. I.E. for a Prindle 18-2 in stock configuration 69.1 - 55 = 14.1 X 6 = 84.6. This formula can be found on the Portsmouth site
Better as it is somewhat discussed use the Texel rating for you boat (if in stock configuration) explain to the RC that they are using the same foundation PHRF is using etc..... to establish the base rating.
IMPO this is the best avenue to take.
Duh, I didn't think of that. That's a great idea. Can somebody run a Hobie 18 with an F18 sail plan through Texel...or wait...is there a point? I'm not intimately familiar with the Texel rating system but the Hobie 18 is going to come out the same as the F18 isn't it?
Go to the TEXEL site - there is a spreadsheet there that will allow you to plug in you measurements for your sails etc... and come up with a number. Don't be surprised if it is the same or less than a 3% off.
Here's the deal:
People, the RC are VOLUNTEERS who are wired-out stressed just putting on the regatta. It's about as pleasant as a root canal. I am amazed that anyone can stand to run a race more than once, much less for years.
And to top it off, the people who come to the race want the RC to figure out what THEY should know, which is their OWN Portsmouth number. And bitch and cry about how the race is run, when they've NEVER run a race themselves, and refuse to spend the time to learn about Portsmouth.
The system is just fine. It's up to YOU, the RACERS, to make it work. The whole basis in Corinthian sailing is that it's SELF-POLICING.
This means that it's up to the RACERS:
--to be honest.
--to deal with EACH OTHER when someone isn't honest.
--to solve infractions on the water, but when you can't, then take it to the RC in a reasonable tone WITH EVIDENCE TO BACK ANY ASSERTIONS YOU MAKE. <<That means KNOW YOUR NUMBER.
BTW...if you build yourself a Frankenboat, it's absolutely incumbent upon YOU to know your mods and report them to the RC. Live with what you're dealt - you didn't have to change the boat.
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