***Race News***
4/6/24 -The 2024 ECSA Membership/PHRF
Certificate system is ready and the 2024 ECSA Schedule is posted.
There are new regulations for 2024. A few key changes
of note include:
· Shorthanded
boats will use their Non-spinnaker class
handicap. (Continuing from last year, all SH Racing results will be
recorded in the SH Division 9 scores; in order to compete
for ECSA points in the SH division, you must select this division at
the start of the season.)
· The
definition and guidelines for One Design rated boats have been
updated
· To
qualify for bonus points Distance Races shall be at least 25 miles.
· PHRF
of Eastern Connecticut has been selected to rate Eastern Long Island
Yachting Association (ELIYA) boats.
· Although
not new this year, remember ECSA members can apply for Recreational
Credits for Dacron or similar cruising sails, furlers, etc.
Before registering, please review the PHRF Council’s 2024
What’s New Letter and
read the 2024 ECSA PHRF
Regulations for
specifics. There are also changes to the Offshore
Regulations – it is important that BOTH event organizers
and competitors review them.
4/6/24
- 1. The ECSA
and DIYC websites are ready to go to obtain your ECSA
PHRF Certificate. See 2024
ECSA Notice above for links to 2024 ECSA Info. Click on 2024
PHRF Certificates & Information in left column for DIYC
certificates.
- 2. In addition ECSA
has announced a change to the new DH (doubled handed non-spinnaker)
Division . Boats that want to be scored in the DH division race with
their non-spinnaker rating. There is no longer a DH rating.
Three years ago
Recreational Credits
were
announced
for those with Dacron or similar woven polyester cruising sails
on roller furlers to encourage cruising sailors to try their hand at
racing.
Soon
- The 2024 Dry
Storage contract will soon be posted. See link in the left column.
