March 26, 2018 PHRF-NB Minutes
Meeting at Bristol Yacht Club. Bristol, RI
Called to order at 6:33pm
Attendees: Mark Nannini, Commodore; Will Museler, Rating chairman; Roy Guay, Treasurer; Bob Horton, Secretary; Kathy Rotsky, PHRF-NB administrator; Ken Medeiro, board member; Craig Nann, board member; Todd Johnston, board member; Paul Cronin, board member
Rating Appeals:
- Bill Kneller as Class President of J109 Fleet and his own boat Venta Solare appealing the decision to adjust the rating for J109 using 145% genoas by 6 seconds under the 2018 PHRF-NB standard adjustments schedule.
Bill presented various documentation which detailed the previous years ratings from 2016 and 2017 and various regional PHRF ratings for J109s. His documentation also included previous year races using the adjusted rating to demonstrate the impact of the 2018 changes if used in those particular races/series. His comments included the fact that he feels the base rating as being accurate.
In response to questions from the board members Bill stated that the 145% genoa is used in a wind range between 10 & 12 knots and then a change to a small genoa is normally made unless there is moderate chop.
Chairman Nannini and Rating Chairman Museler explained the reasoning behind the 2018 standard adjustment and that it was not targeted at the J109 but at any boat with a base rating that had a small genoa/jib but chose to increase the size of the headsail.
The board thanked Bill for his information and appearance and he was told that formal notification as to the status of his appeal would be made within 7 days. Will Museler will prepare a letter to Bill Kneller detailing the board’s decision.
The board voted to leave the adjustment to the J109s rating as is based on the extensive review and calculations that had taken place over the past months and the lack of any new information/documentation that would counter the reasoning for the new standard adjustments.
- Fred Roy appeared before the board to address the changes in S Boat mainsail changes for the One Design dimensions. History of the One Design measurement rating goes back to 1992 when midgirth measurement was reduced. The rating prior to 1992 had been 198 spinnaker and 202 non-spinnaker and then was changed to 204 spinnaker and 208 non-spinnaker and has been consistent through 2017 when the Larchmount YC accepted new mainsail standard One Design measurements as 12’1’’ mid-girth and reduced the headboard from 12 inches to 8 inches.
After discussion the board voted based on the sail area to set the 2018 base rating at 203 spinnaker and 207 non-spinnaker.
- Motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting of February 27, 2018 were seconded and approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
* Changes to Asym adjustment continued on how to calculate based on which measurements. If there is no modified ISP than the original ISP would be used and use the J measurement across the board. Recommended to use the original measurement then calculate an adjustment.
* Website update is that $6,500.00 received so far for renewals with 103 boats receiving 2018 certificates 10 in the queue which is well ahead of last year. Many compliments on the new site. Late/quick turnaround requests will remain at the normal registration fee of $50.00. Adding the ability to process appeals as an on-line fee to be researched. Need to add mizzen sail dimensions for 2019. Should we issue only non-spinnaker rating if a boat does not provide spinnaker measurements? How does a boat owner obtain their measurements from existing spinnakers and what would we compare this against?
* Tax exempt status update – Federal Tax exemption has been received. State filing for non-exempts are due July 1st. PHRF-NB is in compliance for tax exempt status and filings.
New Certificate Requests:
Certificate 12811 – Celestial, Blue Jacket 40 (Island Packet performance model), 2014 model, Karl Westman, owner, reviewing information on this certificate it was noted that there discrepancies to the manufacturers information. The Solent rig was discussed in regard to performance ability. PHRF has a rating for a Blue Jacket 40. Decided to request clarification from the owner and manufacturer regarding measurement specifications before issuing a 2018 rating.
Certificate 12669 – Nimrod, Hunter 25, 1978 model, Andrew Quackenbush owner, rated as standard Hunter 25 box top with standard adjustments. Agreed to by committee members present.
Certificate 12801 – Kona, J22, 1989 model, James Verdi & Neil McDermott owners – submitted certificate request indicating an outboard which is not a One Design requirement. Committee members present agreed that no credit or penalty to be assigned over base rating since there is no One Deign requirement. Standard base rating to be assigned.
New Business:
Discussion of J-100 Grimace who asked regarding how cutting down size of a Code O and using as a genoa would be treated by PHRF-NB. A lengthy discussion took place about this non-standard sail and how to rate. It was agreed that this is an area of concern that could quickly expand to other boats. Research into the impact on performance to be undertaken and reported at next meeting.
Next meeting Monday April 23rd tentatively at Doyle Sail loft EG.
Adjourned
Submitted by bob Horton