PHRF Scoring: Is something amiss?
January 5th, 2022
The PHRF rating system is unique to each local area as it seeks to fairly rate boats that frequently compete
Browsing the "PHRF" Tag
Growing the Fleet: Does PHRF Work?
June 16th, 2019
Gordon Dill and Jim Schrager provide their assessment of how PHRF works for the keelboat racing in their region on
Making the best rating system better
May 1st, 2019
The history of PHRF dates back to 1959, making it the longest running rating system for handicapping dissimilar boats in
Which handicap rule for your event
March 11th, 2019
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt In my March 2017 column for Sailing World magazine, I addressed the contentious topic of how
Imagine a PHRF system that is actually fair
November 19th, 2018
There’s plenty of reasons to get frustrated with PHRF rating system. SAILING Magazine columnist Nick Hayes sees it as an
How Racing Rating Rules Work
May 30th, 2018
Quantum Sail Designer Chris Williams is an expert when it comes to getting the most out of your racing rating
In Pursuit of Fair Racing
May 31st, 2017
Jeff Motley reports on the process taken in the Pacific Northwest to provide fair racing for a fairly diverse race.
Understanding the Big Picture
April 16th, 2017
by Don Finkle, RCR Yachts PHRF is sailing’s favorite whipping boy, but like it or not, for many of us
Individual Performance Handicapping
April 13th, 2017
An investigation into the effects of an Individual Performance Handicapping System on fleet competition at the local level by David
How PHRF Can Be Improved
April 12th, 2017
Tom Doyle is a long time PHRF sailor (since 1985), and while he feels that PHRF is the best handicapping
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