> Lately, we've been running A/B starts.  As there are at least a
 > couple of very good sailors in the B fleet, it usually stays
 > pretty close until the lee mark.  We've been know to have passed
 > a few of the A's on the downwind.  
The only A's I pass nowadays is when we are rounding the last mark and they 
are heading home 
 > There seems to be more local PHRF ratings now.  As to the figures
 > we use, we have the PHRF and "Duck Dodge" ratings.  As most all of
 > the boats are being sailed better, the local handicaps are starting
 > to fall into line with the PHRF numbers.  Perhaps a mix of the
 > two will help get new sailors involved and help them reach the
 > "proper" numbers.
It's "political" here... there's new Cat 28 with spinnaker and everything 
rated only 13 points lower that my CAT 270 without spinnaker and a 3 blade 
prop... other places put a CAT 28 as 170 - 180 ....
 > That should incurr a re-rating by PHRF.
not here...
 > It sounds like your boat was originally rated for larger waters
 > and steadier breezes.  You may be able to get it re-rated to
 > conform more to the sailing conditions in your area.
Not here .... my wife, at helm, won the B class during the spring 
eries
and they are making sure a female never does that again 
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