PHRF-NB
Minutes February 23, 2026

Date:               Monday, February 23, 2026
Time:               1830
Location:        Zoom

1. Call to Order: At approximately 6:38pm. The meeting was called to order after a quorum was present.
2. Roll Call: Members participating in the meeting discussion included: Don Kern, Commodore; Will Museler, Rating Chairman; Roy Guay, Treasurer; Bob McLaughlin / Bob Horton, Secretary; Board Members:, EC Helme, Ken Madeiro, Moose McClintock, Vin McAteer, Mark Nannini, Matthew Smith; PHRF-NB Administrator, Kathy Rotsky
3. Approval Meeting Minutes: The November 2025 meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made and seconded to accept them as presented. The members present approved the motion.
   The draft 2026 Annual Meeting minutes were also reviewed and no corrections were raised.

4. Ratings Review: Table of Boats Reviewed:
   1. 18899 Hobie 33                                              Captain Sluggo
   2. 18695 Frers 41                                               Sarabande
   3. 19137 Alerion Express 38 SLP                  Grace
   4. 18670 Alerion Express 38 YWL                 Hope
   5. 18725 Tartan 101                                           Tomfoolery
   6. 18947 BENETEAU OCEANIS 30.1 SD      Willow
      1. 2025 Cert 18899, Hobie 33, Captain Sluggo. The Committee determined the boat remained rated too slow based on worksheet review and comparative data. The base rating was changed from 93 to 90. The adjustment factors were recalculated as Main -5, Spinnaker -7, Genoa +9 (non-overlapping headsail), and Rudder -1, for a net adjustment of -4 and a resulting spinnaker rating of 86. Will presented a comparison review. The Committee noted ORC and ORR comparative values of 88 and 91, respectively, and removed the prior mast adjustment because the available mast-weight data did not support a separate carbon-mast penalty. The result was adopted provisionally pending final arithmetic verification of the  worksheet adjustments.
      2. 2025 Cert 18695, Frers 41, Sarabande. The Committee reviewed updated sailmaker-validated measurements and comparative Frers 41 data, including YRALIS references, and concluded the existing base rating understated the boat’s speed potential. The Committee found the validated dimensions aligned more closely with the reviewed Frers 41 configurations and that the prior differential to local comparatives was not justified by draft, waterline and displacement alone. The base rating was changed from 72 to 75, with existing adjustment adders and subtractors remaining in effect.
      3. 2025 Cert 19137, Alerion Express 38-2 Sloop, Grace. The Committee concluded the existing base rating was materially incorrect for the “Dash 2” configuration. Based on class-variant review, prior certificate inconsistencies, and regional comparative information, including a New England comparative base of 111, the Committee set Grace’s base rating at 111. This change reduced the base by 9 seconds and was adopted as consistent with the boat’s configuration and performance-based handicap treatment. Per Committee rules, since the change is more than ±6 sec, the Rating Chairman will notify the owner of the change.
      4. 2025 Cert 18670, Alerion Express 38-1 Yawl, Hope. The Committee confirmed Hope as a “Dash 1” and adopted the same 9-second base adjustment applied to Grace, both reflective of observed performance and in order to preserve the established differential between the sloop and yawl configurations. The base rating was changed from 126 to 117, maintaining the relative offset while improving alignment with class and performance expectations.  Per Committee rules, since the change is more than ±6 sec, the Rating Chairman will notify the owner of the change.
      5. 2025 Cert 18725, Tartan 101, Tomfoolery. After reviewing race performance observations, prior certificate revisions, and ORC/ORR comparison information, the Committee determined there was insufficient technical basis to change the current rating. The recent underperformance was attributed primarily to campaign and crew development factors rather than a demonstrably incorrect handicap. No rating change was adopted, and the base rating remains 87.
      6. 2025 Cert 18947, Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 SD, Willow. The Committee did not adopt a final rating change at this meeting. Review of Willow was continued to the next meeting pending verification of the propeller configuration, including blade count and exposed-shaft status, because the current certificate may contain a prop-adjustment discrepancy that could affect the final handicap calculation.

5. Old Business:

The Rating Chair’s investigation into the potential adjustment and methodology used for Double Handed ratings by other PHRF regions was continued. The item remains open and will be brought back for further report.

The Committee reviewed the NBYA email-sharing checkbox language on the rating application and agreed the current proposed wording is acceptable. It was noted that applicants must affirmatively select a response before proceeding form submittal.

The Committee received a summary of the U.S. Sailing / PHRF database and regional coordination discussion and agreed to revisit the matter as additional information becomes available. It was noted that PHRF-NB paid USSailing dues of $550.00 and NBYA $250.00

6. New Business:

The Committee discussed improving the race-results data format and guidance provided to yacht clubs and race committees so submitted results are more useful for rating analysis.

Roy stated that he is working on testing updates to site adding 2 fields for spinnaker measurements and headsail LP.  The Committee then discussed website placement of measurement guidance and related sail-measurement resources, including making reference materials easier to find on a permanent basis.  Note a suggestion made to ask Mike Zani to have NBYA look at paying for a sailmaker’s certificates

The Committee discussed NBYA’s request for a CSV export for Boat of the Year scoring and agreed that a standard export of owner and boat data fields could be provided.

Additional discussion was held regarding MWPHRF’s worksheet analysis for Lark (Xc38), including the source of wetted-surface values used in the comparison data.

Next Meeting: March 30, 2026 at 1830 (Zoom)

Adjournment: Motion made, seconded, and approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:46pm.

DRAFT

PERFORMANCE HANDICAP RACING FLEET NARRAGANSETT BAY (PHRF-NB)

2026 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Attendees: PHRF-NB Board, Rating Committee and Members

Location: East Greenwich Yacht Club

1. Call to Order 1837

2. Roll Call  In-person and online participants introduced themselves (members and guests). Don Kern, Commodore; Will Museler, Rating Chairman; Roy Guay, Treasurer; Board Members: Peter Alarie, Alexander Clegg, EC Helme, Todd Johnston, Vin McAteer, Moose McClintock, Mark Nannini, Matthew Smith; Steve Thurston. Members via Zoom: Bob McLaughlin, Secretary; Kathy Rotsky administrator; Key attendees noted during introductions: Mark Zani (President NBYA), Charlie Enright (CEO U.S. Sailing), Tim Grimes (Commodore Twenty Hundred Club) and many members of the fleet and local yacht clubs.

3. Approval of 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes: Motion to accept the 2025 annual meeting minutes; seconded and approved unanimously.

4. Treasurer’s Report – Roy Guay: Income: $23,375.00 received from certificates, Outflows; $19,718.46; net surplus $3,656.54, beginning balance $31,843.62; year-end balance $35,502.16 reported.
   Certificate statistics for the year: 78 new certificates and 353 renewals — total 431 certificates (consistent with recent years, but below historic highs in 600s).
   Motion made and seconded to accept the treasures report of 2025 income and expense as well as membership numbers.

5. Nomination of Officers – Officer nominations: Don Kern as Commodore, Will Museler as Rating Chairman, Roy Guay as Treasurer; Bob McLaughlin as Secretary. No additional nominations from the floor; vote in favor — officers accepted.

6. Proposed Rule Changes for 2026 Season:

– 4.2 Added definition: One Design is a boat that meets all class rules with respect to hull, rig, sails and equipment.  Discussion: One-design definition redefined to reference class rules related specifically to sails and equipment and clarified it does not include crew numbers.

– 6.3 Spinnakers, Added: d.iii.  Ratings for boats using both symmetrical and asymmetric spinnakers will be adjusted for the largest sail area found in Table C: Symmetrical Spinnaker or Table D: Asymmetrical Spinnaker.   Asymmetric Spinnaker Conversion credit will not be applied.  Discussion: Spinnaker / ASYM (asymmetric) clarification, when a yacht presents both an asymmetric spinnaker and a symmetric spinnaker, the larger of the two spinnaker measurements is used; conversion credit from full spinnaker to asymmetric is not allowed.

– 8. Modifications. Added: Report all modifications from the original manufacturer design or specifications, all years since original manufacturer’s delivery, on the application for PPHRF-NB Rating Certificate.

– Discussion:

1. Change first line to: “Report all Reportable Modifications (para 8,1) from…”
2. Modification reporting requirement clarified that all modifications to a boat known by the applicant must be recorded on the rating application/certificate. This includes non-standard rudders, rigging changes, engines, sail plan deviations, and other deviations from standard configuration. Rationale is to ensure transparency and allow committee review; reduce mid-season disputes; maintain fairness across fleet.

c,  Exceptions/thresholds: The committee noted many small modifications (e.g., minor engine weight differences, winch changes) often do not change rating but need to be reported on the boat’s certificate so that way everybody knows that it’s been looked at.

d,  para. 8.2  Non-Reportable Modifications reference an existing list of items that need not be reported and will update as necessary to avoid over-reporting.

1. It was noted that owner-entered comments on applications previously did not transfer to published certificate pages — committee agreed this was an oversight and should be transposed so that owner-provided comments (e.g., known modifications) appear on published certificates when appropriate.

– Appendix A, Updated Max Area Spinnaker Formulas adjustment based on the boat configuration

– Appendix B, Boats with Standard Asymmetrical Spinnaker Areas deleted

7. Website upgrades:

– Two new fields added: previous name and previous location (for boats transferring from other regions) to aid rating analysis for new boats not currently rated by NB PHRF.

– Adjustment of credits/penalties: A prior issue where certain credits (3s vs 6s) were not being applied correctly was fixed so applicants can now receive appropriate credit combinations.

– NBYA has offered a complimentary adult membership to PHRF-NB certificate applicants and the Committee added an Opt-in/opt-out control boxes for sharing email addresses with NBYA (to promote racing on the bay). Only email addresses are shared; all other data remain private. Language around opt-in/opt-out needs to be carefully worded to meet legal/consent standards.  The Committee voted to continue the Opt-in/opt-out control.  At the end of the meeting the language proposed for the certification application was as below.  (Unclear what the default is for an unchecked form.)

Check one box:
☐ I accept free membership to Narragansett Bay Yacht Assoc. and email correspondence of sailing events.
☐ I do not accept free membership to Narragansett Bay Yacht Assoc. and email correspondence of sailing events.

8. PHRF-NB – Withholding dues to US Sailing:

– Withholding dues to US Sailing Background: PHRF-NB withheld dues to U.S. Sailing in 2024 and 2025 seasons due to perceived lack of service (notably maintenance of national rating resources like the Red/White/Blue rating book and Critical Dimensions book along with a general lack of data support). The decision stemmed from unfulfilled promises and staff turmoil at U.S. Sailing.

– Discussion with Charlie Enright (CEO, U.S. Sailing): Charlie acknowledged U.S. Sailing’s past staffing issues, but noted a new working group with prioritized attention to PHRF matters. New leadership and a racer as CEO are seen positively by the Committee.  U.S. Sailing is listening and beginning engagement to address data management and national coordination.

– Committee requests to U.S. Sailing:

• Restore maintenance and accessibility of the national rating resources red/white/blue book, critical dimensions and provide a centrally coordinated database for cross-region comparisons. Special help needed with new boat designs.
• Facilitate communication and coordinated best practices between regions (quarterly meetings, shared data access).
• Provide a sustainable plan (funding and staffing) to maintain and update the PHRF database, possibly with initial external/industry support but a long-term sustainable model.

Tim Grimes asked: “What was the annual dues being withheld?”  It was stated that dues were dependent on the PHRF fleet size and was $500 for a medium sized fleet such as PHRF-NB.  He then surmised then it was not the amount, but a point being made.

-Membership vote: In a show of good faith, membership voted to reinstate payment of U.S. Sailing dues for the year (motion made, seconded, majority approved with one “nay” noted). The intent: reinstate payment now and revisit impact and results at the next invoice/timeframe.

– Concerns noted: some PHRF regions previously donated extra funds and saw no results; PHRF-NB wants measurable progress and transparency in return for resumed payments. – Offer made to provide volunteer support and experience from regional committees to work with U.S. Sailing on database/design/coordination.

9. Open Discussion

Headsail Adjustment Current PHRF-NB practice: mainsail and spinnaker adjustments are sail-area-based (consistent with ORC/IRC and other standards). Headsail (jib/genoa) adjustments currently continue to use LP-based adjustments due to practical measurement challenges.

– Challenges discussed:

Accurate headsail area estimation requires girth measurements and exact luff geometry (varies widely between cruising roller-reefed furlers and purpose-built overlapping headsails).

– Using rig dimensions alone produces unacceptable variance for some boats; attempts to infer headsail area from rig data reached ~93% match but produced outliers requiring manual intervention.

– Collecting girth measurements from sailmakers or measured certificates would improve accuracy but adds process friction and may burden casual racers.

– Conclusions/actions:

For now, headsail adjustments remains LP-based, unchanged, to avoid creating complexity and manual corrections.

– Committee recognizes value in incentivizing owners (especially cruising boats) to provide measured sail data (via sailmaker measurement) by communicating likely credits and also making the process accessible/affordable

– Consider producing user-friendly guidance/graphics showing the assumed sail shapes used for rating and instructing when owners should provide detailed measurements.

10. Open Discussion

Uniformity in Race Results Committee reviewed difficulties in using race results for rating analysis due to inconsistent result reporting from clubs: missing elapsed times, unclear scoring methods (time-on-time vs time-on-distance), missing wind condition data, and inconsistent race metadata.

– Goal: develop a minimum standard/results template for clubs to supply when submitting regatta results to the rating committee. Proposed elements to collect include: race method (TOT/TOD), elapsed times/finish times, course, wind strength/conditions, and any adjustments used by the race committee (e.g., “B” factor for wind adjustments).

-Mike Zani (Pres. Narragansett Bay Yachting Assoc. (NBYA)) suggested: couple the data-request to incentives (e.g., races that comply qualify for Boat of the Year points or other recognition) and reasons why the data is requested and also provide clear, easy-to-use formats/templates so volunteer race committees can comply without excessive burden. NBYA Committee is considering revising Boat-of-the-Year criteria to include more races (even evening series) once reporting standards are in place.

11. Adjournment 1955

1. PHRF-NB
   Meeting Minutes
   October 2025

   Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
   Time: 1830
   Location: Sardella’s Italian Restaurant. Newport

    

   1. Call to Order: 1835
   2. Roll Call: Don Kern, Commodore; Will Museler, Rating Chairman; Roy Guay,Treasurer; Board Members: EC Helme, Todd Johnston, Ken Madeiro, Moose McClintock, Mark Nannini, Matthew Smith;
   3. Meeting Minutes: September 29, 2025 – Approved as written
   4. Appeal: None
   5. Base Ratings Review (Continued):
      1. Committee Updated Table of boats for review this coming off-season
   6. Old Business:
      1. Will Museler is awaiting response.to his second message to YRALIS Chairman, Alistair Duke, concerning a gathering of the regional PHRF groups to discuss regional common issues. At this time YRALIS is looking into rating modifications of boats going from Spherical Spinnakers to Asyms.
      2. Web page update: Application will not be accepted until headsails dimensions are included (Does not include mainsails} and any new sail to a boat will have a sailmaker’s cert.; Status: Applications will be modified for 2026 season.
      3. New members approval: After review of resumes and an extended discussion involving members sailing areas and the balancing the makeup of the committee members between the professional industry (sailmakers, boat optimizers, manufacturers, etc) and non-professional racing sailors, the members present unanimously Approved the below new members to the Committee:
         1. Peter Alarie
         2. Alexander Clegg
         3. Bob McLaughlin
         4. Steve Thurston
   7. New Business:
      1. 1. Volunteer for replacement for Bob Horton as the Committee’s Secretary: Members suggested that this be for a new member since all zoom meetings are recorded.
         2. Members approved the below Rule changes for 2026 be put forward for the membership-at-large approval at the 2026 Annual meeting:
            1. 6.3 Spinnakers
               c. General
               iii.  Ratings for boats using both symmetrical and asymmetric spinnakers will be adjusted for the largest sail area found in Table C: Symmetrical Spinnaker and Table D: Asymmetrical Spinnaker.   Asymmetric Spinnaker Conversion credit will not be applied.
            2. 8. ModificationsAll modifications from the original manufacturer design or specification, all years since original manufacturer’s delivery, shall be reported on the application for PPHRF-NB Rating Certificate.
            3. Appendix A – Spinnakers adjustment based on the boat configuration; Corrected formulars on graphic
            4. Appendix B – Boats with Standard Asymmetrical Spinnaker Areas: Deleted
         3. Headsail Area for rating adjustment, final review to be incorporated in 2026 rules at November meeting – Will
         4. NBYA Annual meeting at US Sailing / Roger Williams Univ. EC Helm and Don Kern will represent PHRF-NB
            1. Request that NBYA look at having a liaison for the area collegiate sailing teams (Brown, Roger Williams, URI). Moose McClintock to provide Don Kern with name.
         5. Confirm annual meeting at East Greenwich YC, Jan. 21, 2026 – Todd Johnston
         6. Next Meeting: Zoom 1830, Nov 24, 2025
   8. Adjournment, seconded and approved: 2004

PHRF-NB
Minutes
September 29, 2025

Date:             Monday, September 29, 2025
Time:             1830
Location:       Zoom

1. Call to Order: (Record – on) 6:34pm
2. Roll Call: Don Kern, Commodore; Will Museler, Rating Chairman; Roy Guay, Treasurer; Bob Horton, Secretary; Board Members: EC Helme, Todd Johnston, Moose McClintock, Mark Nannini, Matthew Smith; PHRF-NB Administrator, Kathy Rotsky
3. Approval Meeting Minutes: The members present approved the August 25, 2025 minutes
4. Appeal: None
5. Base Ratings Review (Continued):
   1. 2025 18919, S&S 53, Weatherly, Clifton Leonardt owner. Sail measurements have not been received, a base rating would not be issued until the requested measurements are received. The information requested has not been received so no 2025 certificate will be issued.
   2. Table of boats for review this coming off-season. The list as reviewed for any additions or deletions. The listing of the Graves Constellations was addressed with members sharing their thoughts on the rating of the boats. Agreement reached that the Graves will again be discussed.
6. Old Business:
   1. Renew discussions with YRALIS Chairman, Alistair Duke, concerning a gathering of the regional PHRF groups to discuss regional common issues. – Will Museler updated the members that YRALIS is reviewing their handling of spinnaker size and sprit length as well as their conversion for boats converting to Asyms from Sym spinnakers.
   2. Suggestion of when and where for October in-person diner meeting. The members present agreed to hold the meeting on Wednesday October 22 at 6:30pm at Sardella’s Italian Restaurant 30 memorial Blvd. Newport.
7. New Business:
   1. Web page update: Request that an application is not accepted until sail dimensions are included and new boats to PHRF-NB require sailmaker certificate.
      The members present reviewed the difficulty the Administrator has in obtaining measurements and various suggestions to reduce the problem were discussed. A change to the website and rules stating that if no headsail measurements are received that a 155% headsail measurement will be used to calculate the rating. One design boats that identify as One Design will not be required to provide measurements.
   2. Search for a new member for Committee: nominated candidates
      The following names were submitted by board members
      Alex Clegg
      Bob McLaughlin
      Steve Thurston
      Ross Weene
      Peter Alarie
   3. Suggestion for Rule changes for 2026: Appendix B – Boats with Standard Asymmetrical Spinnaker Areas. Do we need this Table?
      The members discussed the need for this table and decided that it was not necessary to have it as Appendix B
   4. Review of meeting dates for 2026
      The main point of this item was to discuss scheduling 2 meetings in May and June. The members present felt that scheduling the 2 extra meetings was worth while and will be in the proposed 2026 meeting schedule.
   5. Next Meeting: In- Person Dinner, Date & Place: TBD
      As noted above – the dinner meeting will be on Wednesday October 22 at 6:30pm at Sardella’s Italian Restaurant 30 memorial Blvd. Newport.
   6. Discussion of what happened with the initial 2025 rating for Captain Sluggo. The Hobie 33 was initially rated without the modifications that would have resulted in a faster rating. This was recognized and corrected.
   7. A question was asked about base ratings for the 12 Meter Classes as we are seeing more involvement in PHRF races particularly the Classics. Kathy will contact Randy regarding the data he has collected to help understand any action PHRF-NB way want to initiate.
8. Adjournment: 7:44pm

PHRF-NB Minutes
August 25, 2025

Date:              Monday, August 25, 2025
Time:              1830
Location:        Zoom

1. Call to Order: (Record – on) 6:35pm
2. Roll Call: Don Kern, Commodore; Will Museler, Rating Chairman; Roy Guay, Treasurer; Bob Horton, Secretary; Board Members: EC Helme, Ken Madeiro, Vin McAteer, Moose McClintock, Mark Nannini,  Matthew Smith; PHRF-NB Administrator, Kathy Rotsky
3. Approval Meeting Minutes: Minutes of the July 28, 2025 meeting were approved by the members present
4. Appeal: 2025 Certificate 18603, base rating 87, JS 9000, Slim Shady, Owner: Moose McClintock. Members requested documentation as spelled out in the appeal process. Limited race results were submitted during the meeting. Moose requested that a decision be made before the Around the Island Race this coming weekend. Slim Shady finished 6^th of 10 in the 2024 edition of that race.
5. Base Ratings Review (Continued):
   1. Certificate 18919, S&S 53, Weatherly, Clifton Leonardt owner. Sail measurements have not been received, a base rating would not be issued until the requested measurements are received.
      UPDATE: There was no update from the owner resulting in the certificate application remaining in the queue.
6. New Base Ratings Needed:
   1. 2025 Certificate 19154, J/Hawk, J/7, Stuart Johnstone owner. This boat was compared to J70s, J22s and J24s. The Designer Rod Johnston suggested a base rating of 151 for Windward/leeward courses and 153 for random leg courses. A possible fleet of these boats may be forthcoming to SailNewport. The members present agreed to a provisional base of 150.
   2. 2025 Certificate 19166, Flight Risk, CAL 24-2, Clara Brown owner. An existing base rating of 234 was assigned to this boat which the members present accepted.
   3. 2025 Certificate 19168, JiJi, Farr 42 Performance, Jeff Blaisdell owner. A base rating of 9 was on file for PHFRNE and Chesapeake Bay. This model compares to a Swan 42 Club and a King 40. After a thorough discussion the members present voted on a provisional rating of 6.
   4. 2025 Certificate 19174, Resolute, BENETEAU FIRST 50,Peter Lane owner. This boat was compared to a Frers 48,and a Swan 46 and 42 and an X42. New England has a base of -21 and ORC converts to 15 Roy Guay averaged this boat out as 18 in the comparisons. The members present agreed to a provisional base of 18.
   5. 2025 Certificate 19177, Yonder, Swan 28,Jeremy Wilmot owner. This is a new model that was compared to a Flying Tiger, Farr 11S, J92S, J109, Cape 31, Farr 280 MAXC, and a P28. Also the custom Unplugged 28. After a thorough discussion it was agreed by the members present on a provisional base of 48.
   6. 2025 Certificate 19179, Whirlwind II, Gill Smith Catboat 1890’s, Yarrow Thorne owner. This is a new 2025 catboat that Matt Smith is involved in the build and offered design and other useful information as well as documentation on. After a discussion on the design and characteristics of the boat the members present agreed on a provisional rating of 190.
7. Old Business: None
8. New Business:
   1. Web page update: Our Administrator requests that an application is not accepted until sail dimensions are included and new boats to PHRF-NB require sailmaker certificate.
   2. Kathy Rotsky stated that many applicants do not provide complete information which causes her to have to contact owners delaying the completion of certificates and issuing of ratings. This will be brought up as part of the 2026 changes
   3. Search for a new member for Committee, please get suggested candidates in to Kathy by September meeting. Randy Shore has indicated that he will not be able to continue on the board in 2026 due to his move out of the area. Current board members are asked to submit names of individuals that they feel would be viable candidates.
   4. Suggestion of when and where for October in-person diner meeting. Board members were asked to have suggestions for the dinner at the September meeting.
   5. Next Meeting: September 29^th @ 1830- Zoom

9. Adjournment: 7:55

PHRF-NB
Minutes
July 28, 2025

Date:              Monday, July 28, 2025
Time:              1830
Location:        Zoom

1. Call to Order: 1837
2. Roll Call: Don Kern, Commodore; Will Museler, Rating Chairman; Roy Guay, Treasurer; Board Members: EC Helme, Todd Johnston, Ken Madeiro, Moose McClintock, PHRF-NB Administrator, Kathy Rotsky
3. Approval of June 30. 2025 meeting minutes: The members present approved the minutes of the June 30 meeting.
4. Appeal: None
5. Base Ratings Review (Continued):
   1. 2025 Certificate 18919, S&S 53, Weatherly, Clifton Leonardt owner. Sail measurements have not been received, a base rating would not be issued until the requested measurements are received. The information requested has still not been received. This certificate application will be carried in the queue until the measurements are received.
   2. 2025 Certificate 18695, Frers 41, Sarabande, Mitchell Menard. The owner questioned the difference for his base rating compared to comparable boats. The members noted the P measurement for Sarabande did not seem correct. Kathy to obtain sail measurements and a verified P measurement. The measurements provided do not calculate based on the modifications listed on the application. Will Museler, Rating Chairman will contact the owner directly to clarify our concern.
6. New Base Ratings Needed:
   1. 2025 Certificate 19119, Morris 46, Navicular, Douglas Wisch owner. This is an aft cockpit model. The boat has an ECSA base rating of 112. This boat compares closely to a Bristol 45.5 with a base of 113. After a thorough discussion by the members present it was agreed to issue a provisional rating of 108.
   2. 2025 Certificate 19123, Empacher 60 CTM, Portia, Stephen Murray owner. This is basically a custom boat built in 1997 with a centerboard. It has an ORR certificate and was previously named Oasis. This boat compares to a Little Harbor 56.6 and a Swan 57. After a thorough discussion by the members present a provisional base rating of 51 was agreed on.
   3. 2025 Certificate 19104 J-124, Brigadoon, Robert Morton and Richard Jaffe owners. This boat compares to a J122 and could be described as a big J105. NE-PHRF has a base of 36 for this model. This boat was built in 2006. Based on the known performance of J Boats the members present agreed to a provisional base rating of 39.
7. Old Business:
8. Appeal: 2025 Certificate 18275, Tartan 101, Tomfoolery, Chris Boutilier owner. This is the second season that this boat will be raced in Narragansett Bay. The owner filed all the necessary documentation for an appeal and proved race results from 2024 to support his request. He explained that the boat came with sails better suited to light air and has purchased new sails for this season better suited for Narragansett Bay winds. He competes closely against a C&C 110 which carries a base of 84 in 2025 compared to his base of 81.The C&C sails at 94/117 while Tomfoolery sails at 85/103. The members thanked Mr. Boutilier for his documentation and answers to committee members’ questions. After Chris dropped off Zoom the members discussed his presentation and the comparison to a C&C 110 and the fact that in 2 races so far this season his performance has improved. After a thorough discussion the members present agreed to a provisional base rating of 87.
   There was a discrepancy in assigning the base rating in the system and that has now been corrected to the agreed on base of 87.
9. New Business:
10. Next Meeting: August 25^th @ 1830 – Zoom
11. Adjournment: -2004

PHRF-NB
Minutes
June 30, 2025

Date:              Monday, June 30, 2025
Time:              1800
Location:        Zoom

1. Call to Order: 6:07
2. Roll Call: Don Kern, Commodore; Will Museler, Rating Chairman; Roy Guay, Treasurer; Bob Horton, Secretary; Board Members: Todd Johnston, Ken Madeiro, Moose McClintock, Mark Nannini, PHRF-NB Administrator, Kathy Rotsky
3. Approval Meeting Minutes: June 9, 2025 Minutes of the June 9, 2025 meeting were approved by the members present.
4. Appeal: None
5. Base Ratings Review (Continued):
   • 2025 Certificate 18919, S&S 53, Weatherly, Clifton Leonhardt owner. Sail measurements have not been received, a base rating would not be issued until the requested measurements are received. Members present agreed to continue waiting for required measurements.
   • 2025 Certificate 19039, Beneteau Figaro ll, Rapscallion, Paul Grimes owner. Paul has submitted information regarding this boat to seek input on any measurements that might impact the rating. The members present agreed that since a base rating for this model boat existed any standard rating adjustments would be applied to the existing base rating.
   • 2025 Certificate 18695, Frers 41, Sarabande, Mitchell Menard, owner. The owner question the difference for his base rating compared to comparable boats which he supplied measurements on. The members present reviewed the data provided and noted the P measurement for Sarabande did not seem correct. Kathy was requested to obtain sail measurements and a verified P measurement.
6. Old Business:
   None
7. New Business:
8. Next Meeting: July 28th @ 1830- Zoom
9. Adjournment: members present agreed to adjourn at 6:24pm

PHRF-NB
Minutes
June 9, 2025

Date:          Monday, June 9, 2025
Time:         1800
Location:   Zoom

1. Call to Order: 6:13pm
2. Roll Call: Don Kern, Commodore; Will Museler, Rating Chairman; Bob Horton, Secretary; Board Members: EC Helme, Ken Madeiro, Mark Nannini, Matthew Smith; PHRF-NB Administrator, Kathy Rotsky
3. Approval Meeting Minutes: May 19, 2025
4. Appeal: 2025 Certificate 18275, Tartan 101, Tomfoolery, Chris Boutilier owner. This is the second season that this boat will be raced in Narragansett Bay. The owner filed all the necessary documentation for an appeal and proved race results from 2024 to support his request. He explained that the boat came with sails better suited to light air and has purchased new sails for this season better suited for Narragansett Bay winds. He competes closely against a C&C 110 which carries a base of 84 in 2025 compared to his base of 81.The C&C sails at 94/117 while Tomfoolery sails at 85/103. The members thanked Mr. Boutilier for his documentation and answers to committee members’ questions. After Chris dropped off Zoom the members discussed his presentation and the comparison to a C&C 110 and the fact that in 2 races so far this season his performance has improved. After a thorough discussion the members present agreed to a provisional base rating of 87.
5. Base Ratings Review (Continued):
   1. 2025 Certificate 18976, S&S Custom Yawl, Night Watch, David Tunick owner. As with many older custom boats they are difficult to find comparisons with other boats. In this case the closest comparable is Dorade at 52 feet and a base of 74. The conversion from RORC to PHRF results in a 76, the members present agreed to a provisional base of 78 with all standard adjustments being applied.
   2. 2025 Certificate 18919, S&S 53, Weatherly, Clifton Leonardt owner. Sail measurements have not been received and the members present agreed that a base rating would not be issued until the requested measurements are received.
   3. 2025 Certificate 18914, Bavaria 34, Hope, William Kirk owner. No action necessary as a base rating exists in the PHRF-NB database.

6. Old Business:
   1. None

7. New Business:
   1. Next Meeting: June 30th @ 1800- Zoom

8. Adjournment: 7:02pm

PHRF-NB
Agenda
May 19, 2025

Date:          Monday, May 19, 2025
Time:         1800
Location:   Zoom

1. Call to Order: 6:05
2. Roll Call: Don Kern, Commodore; Will Museler, Rating Chairman; Roy Guay, Treasurer; Bob Horton, Secretary; Board Members: EC Helme, Todd Johnston, Ken Madeiro, Vin McAteer, Moose McClintock, Randy Shore, Matthew Smith; PHRF-NB Administrator, Kathy Rotsky
3. Approval Meeting Minutes: members present approved the minutes of the May 5, 2025 meeting
4. Appeal: 2025 Certificate 18364 –Herreshoff R- Class. Gamecock, Randy Shore appellant. Randy provided excellent, extensive documentation of the current boat and its performance along with the reasoning for the appeal of the rating. One major factor in the existing rating is a penalty for an oversized spinnaker. The request is looking to minimize that penalty for racing under PHRF and for the 100 year of racing for this classic. Previous racing was almost exclusivity in classic boat races this is the year that the boat will be showcased in various regional PHRF events. Randy excused himself from the meeting while the determination of the appeal was reviewed by the members present. It was agree by the members present to have Randy submit a short summary of the actual request that will be sent out to the members for a vote.
5. Base Ratings Review (Continued):
   1. 2025 Certificate 18619 – J-121, Alchemy, David Southwell owner- The committee has not received documentation to support the changes made to the kel and the mast. It was determined that the changes we done in 2023 and not reported on his 2024 PHRF-NB certificate. After a long discussion and call to the owner it was agreed to apply a -6 second adjustment to the rating of this boat and the owner will be informed that when the requested documentation is received another review will take place.
   2. 2025 Certificate 18730 – J/40 manufactured 2025, TBD, Jeffrey Johnstone owner. Owner has agreed to provide his ORC certificate once it is received. This will assist in converting to a PHRF-NB certificate. At this time the certificate has not been provided and the members present agreed to wait until a new ORC certificate is received to assign a base rating for this new boat.
   3. 2025 Certificate 18734 – Empacher 70, Magic, Colin Chase owner. Discrepancy in displacement and other measurements to this boats ORC certificate has been corrected. After a thorough discussion by the members present reviewing pictures of the boat when hauled out showing the 8 foot keel it was agreed to a base rating of 36 with all standard adjustments.
   4. 2025 Cert: 18738 – Wally Nano Mkll, Nostromino, Peter Gruber owner. Discrepancy in displacement and other measurements to this boats ORC certificate were verified and corrected for the committee’s review. This boat compares favorably to a Cape 31. After a thorough discussion the members present agreed on a base of 36 with any standard adjustments to be applied to the certificate.
6. New Base Ratings Needed:
   1. 2025 Certificate 18893 – Pogo 44, Humble Pi US314, Brian Gray owner, expedited rating applied for – boat racing this coming weekend. ORC conversion suggests base of -5, regression formula suggests -23. The boat is probably slower than a Class 40 which rates under PHRF-NB -15 or -9. The Pogo 36 rate -15 while the Pogo 12.5 rates 6. After a thorough discussion the members present agreed to assign a base rating of 6.

7. Old Business:
   1. None

8. New Business:
   1. Next Meeting: June 9th @ 1800- Zoom

9. Adjournment: 8:01

PHRF-NB
Minutes
April 2025

Date:          Monday, April 21, 2025
Time:         1830
Location:   Zoom

1. Call to Order:
2. Roll Call: Don Kern, Commodore; Will Museler, Rating Chairman; Roy Guay, Treasurer; Bob Horton, Secretary; Board Members: EC Helme, Todd Johnston, Ken Madeiro, Vin McAteer, Moose McClintock, Mark Nannini, PHRF-NB Administrator, Kathy Rotsky
3. Approval Meeting Minutes: The members present approved the minutes of the March 31, 2025 meeting as presented.
4.  Appeal:
   1. 2025 Certificate 18598, Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 SD, Willow, Jamie Verdi, owner. Owner feels that the base rating of 183 for his boat is faster than its true potential. Mr. Verdi spoke to the preparation of his boat and the fleet that he races in at the Wickford YC. He consistently places 3^rd in a 3 boat fleet, the other 2 boats are J22s which rate186. Mr. Verdi has owned and raced J22s for 10 years with the same crew before purchasing this boat. He stated that this is a cruising boat that he strips down to race. The boat does not have a folding prop and has twin rudders placed well aft. Various members of the committee asked questions for which Mr. Veridi answered clearly regarding his boats potential. Mr. Verdi left the meeting and the members discussed his appeal and noted the type of boats that are in his fleet. Will Museler indicated that he would speak with an experience sailor who is member of the crew on Willow to get his thoughts on the boats potential and report back to the committee with a suggested adjustment to the base rating.
5. Ratings Review:
   1. 2025 Certificate Analysis: Hope, Alerion Express 38 YWL The owners were invited to attend the meeting to discuss the performance of the boat and to satisfy concerns that the members had regarding the accuracy of the existing base rating in comparison to the performance of the boat in the Bristol YC Wednesday night series Chris Bjerregard and Joe Whalen owners detailed their preparation of the boat and the strengths and weaknesses of Hope in various conditions and their experience with various boats that they have owned in the past. They also questioned why their rating was called into question while 3 members of the Bristol YC sit on the committee. It was explained that at the end of the season various boats are identified for review. At the end of the 2024 season 42 boats were identified and selected for review, Hope being one of them. Mr Bjerregard asked to see the data that was being used to review Hope”s rating and Will Museler indicated that he would provide that to him. After hear from the owners who were excused from the meeting the members present had a long and thorough discussion regarding the boat and the owners skills and their preparation along with the adjustment that was being considered. Will Museler stated that he would fine tune the data and send it out to the owners

6. Base Ratings Review (Continued):
   1. 2025 Certificate 18652, Watch Hill 15, Nibbet. Owner l would like review because he earlier mis-represented displacement. Members present reviewed the document sent by the owner and agreed that the current base rating of 240 was based on the manufacturers weight and no adjustment was necessary.

7. New Base Ratings Needed:
   1. 2025 Certificate 18605, Hanse 360, Fidelia, Barbara Vietor owner. Members present agreed that this is a brand new model and additional information is need to come up with a base rating.
   2. 2025 Certificate 18629, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey DS, Freedom, Donald Pickering owner.
   3. 2025 Certificate 18692, Gem, Claire, Mark Makuch owner. Need clarification as to what model this boat is.
   4. 2025 Certificate 18720, Dehler 42c, Clean Slate, Joseph Murray owner. This boat is believed to be comparable to American Girl, another Dehler. The members present agreed to a base of 51 with appropriate standard adjustments.

8. Old Business:
   1. Status of updates to web page: Adding to NBYA question:: ”to promote racing on Narragansett Bay”. Roy Guay reported that this is completed.
9. New Business:
   1. Proposed Rule Update for 2026:

6.3. Spinnakers
c.    General
i.    Boats using both symmetric and asymmetric spinnakers from a standard spinnaker pole shall indicate this on their application. Spinnaker staysails shall be allowed when using a boats spinnaker rating.
ii.   Ratings for boats using both symmetrical and asymmetric spinnakers will be adjusted for the largest sail area found in Table C: Symmetrical Spinnaker and Table D: Asymmetrical Spinnaker.  Asymmetric Spinnaker Conversion credit will not be applied.
iii.    All sails classified as spinnakers shall be passed forward of the headstay during tacking and gybing maneuvers. A Code 0 is a spinnaker.

The members present agreed to these updates to be presented at the 2026 annual meeting.

1. 1. Next Meeting: May 5th – Zoom

10. Adjournment: 8:28pm