What's New for 2010 from PHRF of the Chesapeake, Inc.

            Sport Boat Criteria has changed for 2010.       Sport Boat Criteria has changed for 2010.     At the Annual Board of Delegates meeting, we discussed the Sport Boat class, and that some boats which logically should have been Sport Boats were excluded (by the old criteria) and some boats were included that should not have been in 2009.   The approved new criteria will better defined Sport Boats, which should have more separate starts as the criteria now applies across regions I-III instead of only IIIAW.     See the updated 2010 Sport Boat Criteria available on this website.   

        High Point Scoring Rules updated for 2010.    We have refined the qualification requirements for High Point Scoring for 2010.   Of most importance is the requirement that those competing for High Point awards must be a member of CBYRA prior to their first race qualifying for PHRF High Point.   This means that if you wait until September to join CBYRA, the races prior to September will not be counted for High Point.    In addition, using a wild card race as a qualifying race has been clarified.  See the High Point Scoring Rules available on this website.  

      PHRF class splits.    The approved 2010 PHRF class splits have changed in most all regions.   See the 2010 Class Splits online at this website.       

       Payment of PHRF fees now has credit card option.    As many members have asked for the option of using credit cards to make payment for the application or renewals, we are making that option available online.  When sending in an application or renewal form to PHRF you may choose to provide the fees by check (made out to PHRF of the Chesapeake, Inc) or by credit card on-line at this PHRF website.  There is NO additional fee for using a credit card and the check out is secure.   You must return the completed application or renewal forms to PHRF.    See the instructions for completing the application (or renewal) form.

         Renewals for 2010.     Valid Certificates expire the last day of March following the year of issue; therefore, renewal of your PHRF Valid Certificate is mandatory each year.  Renewals will be mailed out during the first week of January, so please get your renewal back in early.   Please remember that the signed renewal form MUST be returned to the PHRF office even if you are choosing the new credit card payment option.    Don’t wait until a week before your first race, especially if you’ve made changes to the boat, or sails.  Take advantage of the early renewal fee ($30 vs. $35) and send in the form right away.   The handicappers will review all changes to determine the affect on ratings.