The Hawaiian Yachting Association was using a three - way system for PHRF racing from island to island and drop marks (600 ft. plus change). Gil Budar made a presentation at the USSA meeting in Denver - in '08 (circa). They have upwind ratings, downwind ratings, and drop mark base ratings. My report was on the theory of a wind - bracketed PHRF system based on the USSA DPN style adjustments.
The beach cat sailing takes place on Kanehoe Bay, and I have no idea what rating system they are using. I have never seen a more beautiful venue for cat sailing, and surfing North Beach on Kanehoe MCB was a real thrill.
They do not worry as much about ratings out there. They worry about close - out sets across the Ala Moana channel entrance to Ala Wai Harbor and Waikiki Yacht Club:-)
A little multihull luv and networking will pay off down the road if we play our cards well - Together!
Aloha - B
