Determining accurate Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) ratings for sailboats is challenging. PHRF ratings vary based not only on the type of boat, but also configurations (boat modifications, sails, propellers, and others) and region (wind and water conditions). Averaging handicap data from multiple sources to determine PHRF ratings may result in flawed estimates of boat speed potential.

In an effort to minimize bias while enabling competitive and fair racing, the St Croix Sailing Club board has agreed that all boats participating in SCSC events will be required to obtain a current PHRF certificate from the Midwest PHRF (MWPHRF). MWPHRF is a non-profit service corporation headquartered in Wisconsin. Their fundamental service is to assign performance handicaps to offshore monohull and multihull sailboats that compete in casual and championship racing, with minimal expense to boat owners. These certificates through MWPHRF will be up to date, maintained regularly, and are specific to our boats and our region of sailing.

Should a boat owner not obtain a MWPHRF certificate, then a PHRF rating will be assigned by the SCSC board. This PHRF rating will be less favorable than MWPHRF and will not be contestable. The SCSC-assigned rating will remain in place until the boat obtains a current MWPHRF certificate.

The cost with MWPHRF is $30 prior to April 1 and $50 thereafter.

To register with MWPHRF:  Send an email to mwphrf@mwphrf.org containing your name, email address, and the last four digits of your cell phone number.  They will send you login information.

You will be required to measure your sails as shown in this guide: https://www.mwphrf.org/LMPHRFdocs/Measurement_Procedures.pdf

For more information, visit the MWPHRF website here: https://www.mwphrf.org/

For any other questions or assistance with measuring, reach out to Ratings Chair: Luke MacMenamin, or Commodore: Bob Barbian.  Contact Us

September 2nd, 2022

NOTICE OF RACE – SAILING INSTRUCTIONS – RESULTS

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Crew Swap Regatta!  This event is a fun way to increase involvement for new club members and for everyone to try something new, whether it’s crewing on a different boat or trying a different position on their regular boat.  All boats and crew members should register using the form below.  Saturday morning, the organizers will randomly assign crew to boats.  Anyone (including friends and non-members) are welcome to join us for this event.

To keep the event safe, skippers and one experienced crew member should remain on board their own boats, though they are still encouraged to swap to a different position.

Any boats that prefer keeping their standard crew should still attend—just swap the crew around on the boat!  Is there someone who’d like to have a shot at helming a race?  Been a while since the skipper was on the foredeck or did any trimming?  Now’s the time.

Event Schedule:

Registration Deadline:

• Crew members and SCSC Boats: Friday, September 1st, 1500 hrs.
• Crew members and Skippers are encouraged to register.
• Division splits will be published shortly thereafter, or just prior to racing.
• Late entries will be accepted – contact the R/C on VHF or by phone prior to the race.

Dates of Racing:

• Saturday, September 2nd.
• Crew assignments 0900 hrs.  All crew to be assigned will meet in St. Croix Marina parking lot near F Dock.  Assignments will be made by drawing names from a hat.
• The scheduled time of the warning signal for the first race is 1100 hrs.
• There will be 1 or 2 divisions based on registration entries.
• We will sail until around 3pm (2-4 races, weather permitting).

Party:

• At The Point following racing, hosted by your Commodore, Steve Nelson with the help of Seth and Mark!

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Saturday, August 19th
Racing begins at 1pm (1300hrs)
Awards to follow at The Point

Women Skipper Notice of Race – Youth Skipper Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions

St. Croix Sailing Club is re-introducing the Women and Youth Skipper Races!
For decades these events were regular club favorites, but participation lagged for a few years in the early 2000’s. Today, as our club continues to grow, we’ve seen a bump in household memberships: More families out sailing with us! So the time seems right to bring back the Women and Youth Skipper Races.

When:  Saturday, August 19th at 1pm

Two races:  Women Skipper Race, followed by the Youth Skipper race

By Skipper, we mean the sailor helming the boat.  A Youth must be under eighteen years old.  Those are the only special requirements for these races.  Boats are welcome to retain their regular crews and provide a tactician to aid the skipper.
All boats will participate in the same division (Division 1), with a single start and single race course.

Who:  This event is open to all boats who have an assigned handicap.

Awards:  There will be an awards ceremony following racing, with trophies for first place in each race.  (location TBD)

If you’re a skipper lacking crew who meet the requirements for helming these races, reach out and we’ll try to help make some matches.

11th Annual SCSC Pursuit Races
Saturday, July 15th at 11:00 hrs

Notice of Race – Sailing Instructions
Start Times – Results

The Pursuit Race is an exciting twist on our traditional races!
Boats will start based on handicaps – High-PHRF boats first, Lower-PHRF boats later.  Each class of boat has their own start time.  Hence, faster boats will PURSUE the slower ones.  The idea is to have everyone finish at the same time (and scare the heck out of the Race Committee).  The first boat across the finish line is the winner!

All boats should have a copy of the Start Times document (above) on board.  You may also contact the Race Committee on VHF 72 for your start times.

Start times are created for all boats registered with SCSC. These times will dictate when your boat starts after the conclusion of the initial start sequence. The final start times for registered boats will be posted on Friday evening.  If you’d like to consider a different configuration (S/NS/Jib%, etc) let the Race Committee know ASAP and your new handicap will be added.  You may choose your final configuration prior to the first start of the day.  If your boat has multiple configurations, you must notify the Race Committee of your configuration prior to your start.

Boats trailing behind may be “scored in place” to keep races rolling.  The Race Committee will notify boats via VHF if they have been scored this way.

The Pursuit Races are open to all members of the club, and all boats with an assigned handicap.

For questions or to submit handicap changes, use the following form: