Mike, Bill - Here’s an excerpt I was given from LMPHRF:
Handicapping Spinnakers 2009 * Both symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers are allowed and both may be used while racing. * LMPHRF assumes spinnakers are tacked to a spinnaker pole, prod, bowsprit or are tacked to the centerline at the stem. * A spinnaker may be tacked up to a maximum of 12” in front of the stem on a bowsprit without penalty. Using a symmetrical or an asymmetrical spinnaker falling within measured dimensions provides for no penalty. A distance handicap penalty of ‐3 sec/nm may be assessed. * Basic dimensions for an asymmetrical spinnaker are such that the mid girth is greater than or equal to 55% up to 75% of the foot for a code 0 sail. If over 75% of the foot, the area of the sail cannot exceed the area of largest symmetric spinnaker. * When an asymmetrical spinnaker is the only spinnaker and is attached to a prod/sprit, it may be 125% ‐ 135% of the area of the symmetrical spinnaker without penalty. A ‐3 sec/nm distance handicap penalty may be assessed. * When both an asymmetrical spinnaker on a prod/sprit is used with symmetric spinnakers on a pole while racing, a ‐3 or ‐6 sec/nm penalty may be is assessed on a case by case basis. A ‐3 sec/nm penalty is assessed for each 6% or fraction thereof exceeding any production standard. * Headsails that are under 55% of the foot at midgirth are jibs and over 55% are spinnakers (ORCi 2009 rules). * Headsails are commonly referred to as Code 0 spinnakers if they fall between 55% and 75% of the foot at midgirth. Code 0 sails must be declared and may be penalized on a case‐by‐case basis because they can provide a significant advantage for some boats that use them, defeating the intent of the US PHRF and LMPHRF Rules. * Typical penalties are ‐3 sec/nm for a masthead rig with a 155% LP Genoa and ‐6 to ‐9 sec/nm for a fractional rig with a masthead spinnaker and 107% LP jib. Penalties vary with the actual rig and how the sail is set while racing. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Coleman Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2013 9:58 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Bowsprit/Asym Ditto, I was thinking of adding a long bow roller for this hoping no one would notice, 8^ ) but when brought up b4 PHRFLE I think they said it would be their standard 6 sec. Bill Coleman C&C 39 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2013 10:29 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Bowsprit/Asym Eric CAn you send to me or list a link to your PHRF area rule on this? We are looking at this question in Nova Scotia where it is not currently well defined. Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Eric Baumes Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2013 10:08 AM To: cc-3...@googlegroups.com; cnc-list Subject: Stus-List Bowsprit/Asym Hi all, My winter project this year is to install a deck mounted bowsprit and fly an asymmetric spinnaker while racing. I am going for the max length with out a PHRF penalty, which in our YRA is 24% of J. This will give me a sprit that is 42.6 inches. This decision is driven by a couple things. First, the ability to get 7 or more experienced crew to manage the Symmetrical spinnaker. And to reduce the overall complexity in sailing the boat. I am wondering if any one else has made this switch and what their experience has been. I will certainly share my experience. Best, Eric C&C 34/36 ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________ "I want 10,000 tough guys, and I want 10,000 soft guys to make the tough guys look tougher! And here's how I want them arranged: tough, soft, tough, tough, soft, tough, soft, soft, tough, tough, soft, soft, tough, soft, tough, soft!" Russ Cargill
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