PHRF WL RLC OWC Ratings

General
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PHRF has three ratings for each boat to more accurately reflect the speed potential of boats on different points of sail. The ratings are designated as the “Windward/Leeward Course Rating” (W/L), the “Random Leg Course Rating” (RLC), and the “Offwind Course Rating” (OWC), each of which is defined below.

a. W/L Ratings are intended to be used when the course is expected to be primarily windward/leeward legs on courses set in relation to the wind.

b. RLC Ratings are intended to be used when the course type is neither W/L nor OWC.

c. OWC Ratings are intended to be used when at least 2/3 of the course distance is expected to be more than 135 degrees from true wind direction.

The rating that is used to score a race is dependent upon the course type; WL, RLC, OWC.

For example a Melges 24 has a WL rating of 90, a RLC rating of 72 and a OWC rating of 69.

How can I configure the regatta so that each PHRF boat is scored with the correct rating for the course?

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Hi Mark,

The functionality I think you need is Wind Indexed ratings. This needs to ‘switched’ on by going to Set-up | User interface.

I have a document I wrote for someone who wanted to dual score using default rating and wind indexed ratings. I could send you a copy if you are interested. The dual scoring might not be relevant but the section on setting up wind indexed rating might be.

Kind regards,
Huw

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Thanks Huw,

The section on setting up wind indexed rating would be useful.

Regards

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Mark,

email on its way :slight_smile:

Kind regards,
Huw