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

PHRF-NB
Minutes
February 24, 2025

Date:          Monday, Feb. 24, 2025
Time:         1830
Location:   Zoom

1. Call to Order: meeting called to order at 6:35pm
2. Roll Call: Don Kern, Commodore; Will Museler, Rating Chairman; Bob Horton, Secretary; Board Members: EC Helme, Todd Johnston, Ken Madeiro, Vin McAteer, Moose McClintock, Mark Nannini, Randy Shore, Matthew Smith; PHRF-NB Administrator, Kathy Rotsky. Not in attendance Roy Guay, Treasurer; Vin McAteer, committee member
3. Approval Meeting Minutes: The members present unanimously approved the minutes of the November 24, 2024 meeting.
4. Review/Approve Draft: The members present reviewed the minutes of the 2025 Annual Meeting held on January 15, 2025 at the Newport Yacht Club and found no changes are needed. These Minutes will be approved at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
5. Appeal: Certificate 17989, Pugilist, Martin 49,
   1. Darris Witham representative for owner Dudley Johnson presented documentation regarding the 2024 race results for the boat along with the new ORCi information. Mr. Witham responded to questions from the committee regarding performance in the 2024 NYYC Queens Cup Race along with information regarding the make-up of the regular crew and practice race preparations. His appeal indicates that an adjustment of 6 seconds to the current base rating of -42 resulting in a new base of -36 that would enable the boat to be more competitive in the limited racing that they compete in. Mr Witham was thanked for his appearance and presentation of the appeal for Pugilist. He then left the meeting.
   2. After a long, detailed discussion of known comparable boats and competitors the members present unanimously to adjust the 2025 base rating of Pugilist by 3 seconds resulting in a new provisional base rating or -39.
6. Ratings Review: Table of Boats to be Reviewed:
   1. Of the boats in the table, it was agreed that the most pressing boat was the Alerion Express 38YWL Hope which appears to have a PHRF-NB base out of line with other areas rating similar models. A quick review of their 2024 performance and the fleet make-up of the Bristol YC was confirmed their domination of their class. It was agreed that an in-depth review of race results for the past 3 years for the boat needed to be performed. The information for such a review is available from the Bristol YC and Mark Rotsky was enlisted to compile the information that would assist in a review of their performance. The boat will be placed on the March agenda.
   2. Results of review of the other boats on table below:
7.  Old:
   1. Discussions with YRALIS Chairman, Alistair Duke, concerning a gathering of the regional PHRF groups to discuss regional common issues. – Will Museler is waiting for a reply at this time.
   2. Status of updates to web page: Add pervious name/ homeport, Will be added when the application is opened mid-March.
   3. Status of ASV Vulnerability Scan for the PCI Site Certificate. Roy Guay has received notification that PHRF-NB has passed the test scan and has a new certificate.
8. New Business:
   1. Non-Spinnaker Adjustment – Will Museler has agreed to set up a subcommittee to review the non-spinnaker rating for non-overlapping headsails with results to be presented to full Board. Mark Nannini, Matt Smith and Todd Johnston agreed to be on the sub-committee.
   2. Double handed rating – The members present agreed that any decision regarding double handed sailing ratings or fleet assignment should be left to the organizing authority of a race or race series.
   3. Meeting March 31st – Zoom
9. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:34pm

           PHRF-NB
Minutes
November 25, 2024

Date:          Monday, November 25, 2024
Time:         1800
Location:   Zoom

1. Call to Order: 6:30 pm
2. Roll Call: Don Kern, Commodore; Roy Guay, Treasurer; Bob Horton, Secretary; Will Museler, Rating Chairman, Committee Members: E.C. Helm, Moose McClintock, Randy Shore, Todd Johnston, PHRF-NB Administrator: Kathy Rotsky, not in attendance: Mark Nannini, Vin McAteer, Matt Smith, Ken Madeiro
3. Approval Meeting Minutes: Minutes of the October 28, 2024 approved by the members present.
4. Appeals: None
5. New Base Ratings Needed: None
   Annual Ratings Review: Review for the easy decision
   Next Wave certificate 15146 has been sold out of the area and will be removed from review
   It was agreed that results from 2024 should be reviewed to assist in determining the accuracy of 2024 ratings. Randy Shore will obtain results for Brigadoon and Mark Rotsky will be asked for results on Hope.
6. Old Business:
   1. Will Museler – Results of discussions with YRALIS Chairman, Alistair Duke, concerning a gathering of the regional PHRF groups to discuss regional common issues. – Will reported that there is no update regarding any upcoming meeting.
   2. Status of updates to web page. Cert – Add pervious name/ homeport (Roy) Roy Guay reported that he has submitted a request to add the previous boat name on the application for a new certificate. The previous homeport was not submitted but will be researched for being added.
   3. Roy Guay reported that as his November 15, 2024 email of stated we have failed the ASV Vulnerability Scan for the PCI Site Certificate. Roy has passed it along to Daniel at 6 Square to see if he can resolve it.
7. New Business:

1. 1. Potential Rule adjustments:
      1. 2025-2028 RRS 52 Manual Power A boat’s standing rigging, running rigging, spars and movable hull appendages shall be adjusted and operated only by the power provided by the crew. – It was agreed by the members present that we should not add this restriction to the PHRF-NB rules.
      2. US Sailing Prescriptions for 2025-2028 Add to rule 63.5(d): US Sailing prescribes that the authority responsible for interpreting the rules of a handicap or rating system is the organization that issued the handicap or the rating certificate involved. – After an interesting discussion it was agreed that since we are not a dues paying member to USSailing to not take a position on this Prescription.
      3. Will Museler provide formula and new adjustment table, using Jim Teeters’ GPH algorithm. The members present reviewed the information provided and Will suggested that he use the 2024 certificate database to run all the boats and see the overall impact. The goal of this effort is to level the playing field for cruising boats that have small non-overlapping headsails and could be at a disadvantage against boats with large headsails. A concern was that if a significant adjustment were made on a rating would an existing boat racing spinnaker decide to race non-spinnaker to achieve a finish higher than in their existing fleet. It was noted that this could be a tool for clubs and race committees to draw more boats into their fleets. It was agreed to but this subject on the agenda for the annual meeting.
      4. Other rule changes to the web site discussed were:

2025 Rule modifications:

1. Headsails
   c. Roller Furler Credit (+3)
   Class Boats or a custom boat equipped by the original manufacturer with a roller furler, upon which the base boat handicap is established, are not eligible for a roller furl credit.
   Headsails shall comply with the following:
   i.     All sails to be used shall have a luff length 2.5% of the “I” measurement shorter than the head stay length as measured from the deck sheer line to the mast intersection.
   ii.    Furler bottom drum mounted above the deck.
   iii.   The sail shall be attached to the bottom drum, hoisted in a foil extrusion and have a top swivel, the system shall be functional.
   iv.    The sail shall be furled when not in use and racing.
   OR   (This was agreed by the members present to eliminate the word OR)
   d.    Cruising Headsail Credit (+3)
   Cruising Headsails shall comply with the following:
   i.      The cruising headsail shall have a luff length 2.5% of the “I” measurement shorter than the head stay length as measured from the deck sheer line to the mast intersection.
   ii.     The cruising headsail shall be attached to the bottom drum, located above the deck, (members present agreed to not add this) hoisted in a foil extrusion and have a top swivel, the system shall be functional.
   iii.    The cruising headsail is the primary headsail used on the boat.  Any additional headsails used must be less than 110% LP.  The cruising headsail is stored on the head stay when not racing.
   iv.     The cruising headsail has a UV leach cover attached to the sail (e.g. stitched or glued).
   v.       Sail’s material must be: Woven Polyester, Polyester Composite or Polyester laminate, with an additional layer of woven polyester (taffeta), or Composite skin, both with the intent of adding durability to the sail.  Exotic materials are not allowed; (Pentex, PEN, Aramid, Technora, Carbon, Spectra, Ultra-PE).
   vi.      The cruising headsail is regularly used as the primary genoa/headsail when the boat is racing, day sailing or cruising and will be the only PHRF-NB certificate issued during the sailing season.A certificate holder approached a committee member of the evening racers in the JYC series about the JPK 45 Take Two.  He stated how the rating isn’t right. The JPK only sails in Jamestown for the ATI every year.However, one thing he brought up was the sails on the boat, particularly the jib. The JPK is getting a 6 second credit for having a cruising headsail, it has a cover and stays on the furler all the time.  However, in looking at pictures from the most recent race, the jib (North) is all black.  It confirmed with North Sails that the sail is indeed a polyester/Dyneema hybrid, which would take him out of the cruising credit.
   Will Museler will contact the owner of the boat to inform him of the correct interpretation of the rule to obtain a cruising credit.6.5 Non-Spinnaker adjustment (Members present agreed that this should reference Spinnaker)
           k.   Staysails, tallboys and bloopers are permitted in spinnaker class racing and will not exceed the sail area of the largest genoa rated.7.3 Displacement Changes (Members present agree on this wording)
   The typical adjustment for displacement modifications is based on 5 sec/mile for 10% of displacement.  Rating adjustment based on equipment additions will not be considered until a minimum of a 10% change is made to the vessel.  The committee will review all displacement adjustments on a case-by-case basis.
2. Annual Meeting: Wednesday, 1830 Jan 15, 2025, Newport YC.
   8. Adjournment: 8:13pm

DRAFT

Performance Handicap Racing Fleet
Narragansett Bay (PHRF-NB)

2025 Annual Meeting
Agenda

Date:  Wednesday, January 15, 2024
Attendees:  PHRF-NB Board, Rating Committee and Members
Time:  1830
Location:  Newport Yacht Club.

1. Call to Order 6:30pm
2. Roll Call – Don Kern, Commodore; Will Museler, Rating Chairman; Roy Guay, Treasurer; Bob Horton, Secretary; board members in attendance, EC Helme, Todd Johnston, Moose McClintock, Mark Nannini, Kathy Rotsky, PHRF-NB Administrator. Board members not in attendance, Ken Madeiro, Vin McAteer, Randy Shore, Matthew Smith
   Guests – Timothy Grimes, Darris Witham, Mark Rotsky
3. Approval of 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes – A motion made and seconded by those in attendance to accept the minutes of the 2024 annual meeting
4. Treasurers Report – Roy Guay: motion made and seconded by those in attendance to accept the treasures report of 2024 income and expense as well as membership numbers.
5. Nomination of Officers – Officers nominated with Board’s approval:
   1. Commodore – Don Kern
   2. Rating Chairman – Will Museler
   3. Treasurer – Roy Guay
   4. Secretary – Bob Horton
      The list of 2025 officers was approved by those in attendance.
6. Proposed Changes for 2025 Season
   1. The proposed significant changes to PHRF-NB Regulations for 2025 had a motion made and seconded and approved by the members present.
   2. Clarification on Cruising Headsail Credit
   3. Statement that staysails, tallboys and bloopers are permitted in spinnaker class
      Noted that these sails are measured as genoas.
   4. Displacement Changes, that rating adjustment based on equipment additions will not be considered until a minimum of a ±10% change is made to the vessel’s displacement. Any reduction in displacement shall be declared to the committee for review.
   5. 8.11 Reportable Modifications
      f. Removable or addition of any ballast of lead or similar density material. Any movable ballast. (i.e. water ballast): indicate weight, location, volume and rate of transfer if             applicable.
   6. 8.2 Non-Reportable Modification
      j. There are no restrictions for headsail material of construction technique except as outlined in 6.2d Cruising Headsail Credit
   7. Rating Committee Meetings dates adjustment:
      1. Annual meeting: fourth Wednesday of January
      2. February through April & July through November: Last Monday of month at 1830. An exception will be the April meeting which was agreed to be moved to April 21^st.
      3. May and June: second and last Monday of month at 1800
7. Website upgrades – metric and SAE measurements are now in place for the 2025 rating applications. For ratings all sails are assumed to be at the max size unless noted otherwise and certified by a sailmaker letter. Also added were any previous name that a boat had raced under and the region a boat might have competed in at some time.
8. PHRF-NB continuation of withholding dues to US Sailing because their lack of support to the regional PHRF organizations. Members present agreed to continue withholding dues. Noted that other New England regions continue to make annual payment.
9. Support to Narragansett Bay Yacht Association. NBYA once again approached PHRF-NB seeking to have access to our email list. A solution that was agreed to was to add a field to the 2025 application with yes or no boxes to opt in or out of allowing the applicants email to be provided to NBYA. The field would be required to be selected. A motion was made and seconded and the members present voted to add this link.
10. Open Discussion:
    a) Non-Spinnaker Adjustment – it was agreed that additional review regarding the non-spinnaker rating for non-overlapping headsails should continue.
    b) Double handed rating – PHRF-NB was approached regarding a desire to investigate providing a double handed rating for boats that applied for such a rating. The board members agreed that we do not have a method to provide such a rating adjustment at this time. The Rating Chair will investigate the adjustment in use by other PHRF regions.
11. Adjournment: 7:30pm