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PHRF

Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) is a handicapping system used for yacht racing in North America. It allows dissimilar classes of sailboats to be raced against each other.

Show news 98th Conanicut Island Around the Island Race
Labor Day tradition brings 86 boats for a full lap of Jamestown
Posted on 1 Sep Sail now, and sail often
Some thoughts on capturing as much sailing time as possible
Posted on 26 Aug J/Teams eclipse Chester Race Week 2025
Another wonderful week in the beautiful little seaside village of Chester, Nova Scotia
Posted on 25 Aug Round Long Island Race
J/Teams sweep top 5 PHRF 9 and Top 2 in PHRF 10 Divisions
Posted on 22 Aug Iconic ILDR served up a high-seas showdown
An unforgettable offshore challenge for 35 teams
Posted on 18 Aug Trans-Superior Race 2025
A relative walk in the park this year
Posted on 13 Aug Registration open for the Philadelphia Cup Regatta
Hosted by Liberty SC on the Delaware River
Posted on 12 Aug 2025 Safe Harbor Race Weekend concludes
Newport's signature afternoon southwesterly arrived just in time each day
Posted on 12 Aug Safe Harbor Race Weekend starts Friday
Exciting racing, unforgettable shoreside festivities on tap
Posted on 4 Aug Edgartown Race Weekend moves back to July for 2026
With the hope there will be fewer conflicts from other regattas
Posted on 3 Aug Tradition meets innovation
In the 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust
Posted on 22 Jul Heartbreaker leads sunrise finishers
In 2025 Race to Mackinac
Posted on 21 Jul New Wave Claims Third IC37 National Championship
A busy weekend at the New York Yacht Club with Coastal Races Regatta and the 69th Queen's Cup
Posted on 21 Jul Whitehawk wins line honors 2025 Race to Mackinac
The beautiful wooden 104-foot ketch owned by Peter Thornton is the first boat to finish
Posted on 21 Jul Slow and steady in the 2025 Race to Mackinac
The 285 sailboats racing are making steady progress up Lake Michigan
Posted on 20 Jul Soggy start for Race to Mackinac's Racing Division
The 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust is officially under way
Posted on 20 Jul A Memorable 101st Bayview Mackinac Race
A remarkable race, one likely to be remembered for years to come
Posted on 17 Jul 2025 Farr 1020 Nationals at Bucklands Beach
Held over the weekend of 14-15 June 2025 at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
Posted on 13 Jul 101st Bayview Mackinac Race starts on Saturday
A massive fleet of 183 monohulls and 9 multihulls will set off to race entire length of Lake Huron
Posted on 11 Jul The countdown to the Race to Mackinac
2025 is a landmark year for the Chicago Yacht Club
Posted on 10 Jul Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race Finish
Temptation takes line honours in record time!
Posted on 9 Jul Temptation/Oakcliff takes line honours
In a thrilling Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race finish
Posted on 8 Jul Marblehead to Halifax Race Update
The front-runners are pushing hard toward the finish
Posted on 7 Jul Marblehead to Halifax Race Update
JV 66 Temptation/Oakcliff leads after 100 nautical miles
Posted on 7 Jul 2025 Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race Start
Perfect sailing conditions and a steady south-westerly breeze
Posted on 6 Jul 31st Block Island Race Week Day 5
IHG Hotels and Resorts Race Day concludes the event
Posted on 27 Jun 2025 Marion to Bermuda Race concludes
Celebrating the remarkable seamanship and sportsmanship of every team
Posted on 27 Jun 31st Block Island Race Week Day 4
Round The Island Race on Mount Gay Rum Race Day
Posted on 26 Jun BOISW - New Committee announced for 2026
New Committee working hard behind the scenes to rework the 2026 Bay of Islands Sailing Week .
Posted on 26 Jun 31st Block Island Race Week Day 3
Soaring temperatures on Risk Strategies Race Day
Posted on 25 Jun
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