2008 Class Splits for PHRF of the Chesapeake, Inc.

For most of the major events, PHRF Classes will be split as follows.   Some events may require further class splits into sub-sections.    The actual splits should be listed on the race circular for the event.   It is your responsibility to start at the correct time.

Updated (1/25/2008) class splits to include the changes approved by the delegates from region 4 South

REGION(S) CLASS 2008 SPLITS
3AW only** A0 Up to 28
3AW only** A1 29 to 70
3AW only** A2 71 to 94
3AW only** A3 95 to 118
1, 2, & 3SE A Up to 118
1, 2, 3AW & 3SE B 119 to 157
1, 2, 3AW & 3SE C 158 to 202
1, 2, 3AW & 3SE D 203 and up
3PR Spinnaker All
4 North A Up to 112
4 North B 113 to 166
4 North C 167 and up
4 South A Up to 109
4 South B 110 to 163
4 South C 164 and up
ALL REGIONS

PHRF N*

 All ratings

*         PHRF N (non-spinnaker) will be sailed allowing two (2) headsails downwind unless sailing instruction specifically state differently.  

**         PHRF has approved a Sport Boat class for region 3AW only. Boats conforming to the following criteria shall sail in the Sport Boat Class, when offered by the Race Instructions:

    1. All boats < 45 ft LOA, and with S/D > 25 and designed to use an asymmetrical spinnaker, or
    2. All boats < 45 ft LOA, and with S/D > 33, regardless of type of spinnaker used.

Boats meeting Sport Boat criteria will be so designated on their Valid Certificate and on the current PHRF Valid Listing.