South Shore Yacht Racing Association
February 21, 2008 Meeting
Youngstown, New York
Minutes
In Attendance:
Andrews Hooker, District Chief Handicapper, Youngstown Handicapper
Brian Murray, Secretary, WYRA Handicapper
Tom Staples, OYC Handicapper
John Thompson, NOLCI Handicapper
Meeting Called to Order: 1900 Hours
Agenda: Review boats in district for rating appropriateness.
Review initial rating of class after one year (Swan 44-2 TM SD)
Assign rating to new class (Nassau 34)
Recommendations to Central Counsel:
Alberg 30; -6 adjustment NFS & FS. Supported by data & local handicapper observations.
C&C ½ Ton; -3 adjustment NFS & FS. Supported by Data.
C&C 41; +3 adjustment NFS & FS. Supported by Data.
Catalina 30 TM BS; -6 adjustment NFS & FS strongly recommended. Supported by data & local handicapper observations.
Catalina 34 TM; +3 adjustment NFS & FS. Supported by data.
Farr/Northstar 727; -6 adjustment NFS & FS. Supported by data & local handicapper observations.
J100; -6 NFS & +6 FS adjustments. Supported by data & three local handicapper observations.
Pearson 30; -3 adjustment NFS and FS. Supported by data.
Ranger 22; -12 adjustment NFS & FS strongly recommended. Supported by data & long time observations by local handicapper. This class consistently sails well below it’s current rating. It needs this large adjustment so that others may compete effectively.
Tartan 34>200; +9 adjustment NFS & FS. Supported by data & local handicapper observations
Unique to District Changes:
Hunter 29.5; +9 adjustment NFS. Supported by data & local handicapper observations. Unanimous Vote. New Rating 228 NFS. There is no FS rating for this class.
O’Day 27 IB; +3 adjustment NFS. Supported by data & local handicapper observations. Unanimous Vote. New Rating 237 NFS. There is no FS rating for this class.
One Year Review of New Class:
Swan 44-2 TM SD; No change. Boat is appropriately rated as is, NFS 99 & FS 81, in average conditions. Supported by data and three local handicappers.
New Class:
Nassau 34; Rating is NFS 216 & FS 198 minus 6 for protection of the fleet at initial rating. Ratings are therefore NFS 210 & FS 192. Tom Staple (OYC Handicapper) has prepared and will submit paperwork directly to PHRF-LO.
Meeting Adjourned: 2055 Hours`
Prepared by; Brian Murray SSYRA Secretary