GENERAL
Membership in PHRF Galveston Bay is required to be a member of
the PHRF Sport Boat Fleet. PHRF Galveston Bay rating certificates
are required. The Spinnaker rating will be used by this fleet. USSA
and PHRF rules apply.
This fleet is intended for light to ultra-light yachts.
ELIGIBILITY
Any self-righting keel boat with a cabin. Final eligibility
determination will be at the discretion of the fleet's captain or
the race committee.
The Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) shall be greater than
23.0.
The Displacement to Length ratio (D/L) shall be less than 125.0.
FORMULAE
Sail Area: SA =
Units: Displacement is given in pounds. Dimensions
I, J, P, E and |w| are given in feet. These inputs may be obtained from
manufacturer's literature, a certified PHRF measurer, a certified scale
or IMS certificate at the discretion of PHRF-GB.
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