LAKE NORMAN KEELBOAT COUNCIL

PHRF PROGRAM

PROGRAM DOCUMENTS

           
LNKC PHRF Rating System – Describes the PHRF rating program at Lake Norman and how ratings are determined.  Contains a discussion of boat design, sail and equipment requirements, organization of the LNKC Board of Handicappers, application for a rating, and rating appeals.

           
LNKC Standard Sail and Equipment Specifications – Detailed guidance concerning sail measurements and equipment limitations.

           
LNKC Board of Handicappers Policies – Describes the responsibilities and functions of the Board of Handicappers.

VALID LIST

           
The Valid List contains current ratings for all boats rated at Lake Norman. It can be sorted by any column heading and printed from the screen.
A PDF version in order of Boat Type is provided so that race officials may easily determine ratings at registration.

RATINGS COMPARISONS

           
The Ratings Comparisons list shows PHRF ratings for all boat models rated at Lake Norman in order of base rating.  It also contains base ratings for other selected venues as well as the US Sailing average base rating for each boat model.  The Portsmouth DPN number, if published for that model, is also shown as an indicator of boat speed potential under the Portsmouth rating system.

FORMS

           
Rating Request Form – Must be complete in all respects with regard to sails and equipment to be on board the boat while racing.

           
Rating Appeal Form – Required for any appeal to be brought before the Board of Handicappers.

2008 LNKC Board of Handicappers