[Rhodes22-list] a LITTLE help ! !

[Roger Pihlaja]

Bob,

I've not been able to find any specific PHRF reference to Rhodes 22's with
IMF vs the standard rig.  The USYRU PHRF Rating Handbook gives a range of
258 sec/mile to 312 sec/mile.  All reporting PHRF fleets indicate limited
racing
experience, reflecting the relatively small number of Rhodes 22's out there
which are being PHRF raced.  I suspect the 312 sec/mile rating would be
appropriate
for newer heavier boats with 175% genoas, IMF mainsails, & the "Diamond
Board"
centerboard.  The 258 sec/mile rating would be appropriate for lighter older
boats
with 150% genoas, the original high aspect ratio centerboard, & the standard
mainsail.

The race committee at the Lake Dardanelle Sailing Club in Russellville, AR
had no experience with a PHRF rating for the Rhodes 22.  They started me out
at 300 sec/mile in 1987.  I was steadily adjusted downward until my rating
was 234 sec/mile in the fall, 1990 season.  In light to moderate air, I
could sail to this rating if I didn't make any mistakes & Daniel, my
foresail trimmer (7 years old at the time), didn't lose his concentration.
At about 15 knots apparent wind speed, I needed to reef the boat to keep her
sailing on her lines & could no longer sail to this rating.  With the
standard mainsail & if you sail in an area with predominantly light to
moderate air, if you can get a PHRF rating greater than about 260 sec/mile;
then, smile quietly & clear off a space on the mantle for the silver!
>
Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Weber" <ruba1811@hotmail.com>
To: <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 12:40 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] a LITTLE help ! !


> Steve, or anyone, what is a resonable racing Handicap I can turn in
tomarrow
> morning.  I have a 155 with standard main (not fully battoned) no
spinnaker.
>   Is there a place I can look this information up?  Thanks in advance. Bob
> Weber
>
>
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