Racing Divisions - 2009
Marblehead
to Halifax
Ocean
Race
The fleet is comprised of 4 Divisions
In the IRC Division yachts will be scored using the IRC
rule and will race using spinnakers. Handicap ratings are based
primarily on boat measurements. The IRC rule is intended for
production boats and ocean courses. It is widely used in Europe
and other world--wide venues and is becoming popular in the United States.
In the PHRF Racing Division
yachts will be scored using PHRF New England handicap ratings.
These are based on the speed potential
of the yacht, based observed racing experience or each type of
boat. The handicap ratings are not intended to reflect the
skipper and crew capability, but rather that of the boat; hence
PHRF-NE racing is primarily a test of skipper and crew skill.
PHRF is the most popular handicapping system used in the
United States and Canada.
In the PHRF Cruising Canvas Division yachts \will
race without spinnakers or other free flying sails, but using
the PHRF handicap ratings.
In the Multihull Division yachts will be catamarans and
trimarans,
which are usually out and out racing machines with minimal
cruising amenities. They will be handicapped using the New
England Multihull Association formula which is similar in
concept to PHRF.
Yachts racing in the IRC and the PHRF Racing division may
also elect to be scored using the Offshore Racing Rule. This
rule is also used for the Newport to Bermuda Race which permits these
boats to compete for the Olin J. Stephens trophy for their
combined performance in both races.
Each Division will be divided into classes of
approximately 10 yachts based on ratings with each class
starting at a separate time.
Trophies will also be awarded for the following
performances:
·
The Herald and Mail trophy for
the first mono-hull to cross the finish line.
·
The Ralph L. Keller trophy for
the first multi-hull to cross the finish line.
·
The yacht in each Class of
each Division with the best corrected time.
·
The yacht in each Class of
each Division with the second best corrected time.
·
The Bras D’Or trophy for the
double handed PHRF Racing yacht with the best corrected time.
·
The Trustee Bowl for the IRC
yacht racing double-handed with the best corrected time.
·
The Gabriella trophy for yacht
with crewed entirely by women with the best overall performance.
·
The Parker C. Hatch trophy for
the club team of three yachts with the best combined score.
·
The
Over-the-Hill Gang Trophy for the best elderly crew.
·
The Academy Bowl for the
maritime academy training vessel with the best corrected time.
·
The “Cook’s Trophy”, to the
chef of the last yacht to finish the race.
To compete for the Gabriella, Bras D'Or, Hatch or Over the Hill
Gang trophies, you need to indicate your intent to compete for them in
your registration. Check out more details in the
Notice
of Race.
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