GYA-Handicap
Kevin Blank (FWYC)
Chairman
(handicap@gya.org)
Thomas D Beery, Jr., (SRYC), Assistant to the Chairman
(handicap@gya.org)
Handicap Educational Webinars
The GYA Handicap Committee will be hosting a series of webinars to introduce sailors to ORR-Ez and assist race committees with how to use the new ratings in their events.
All of the webinars will be recorded and will be posted here for those who cannot attend.
Introduction to ORR-Ez
This webinar hosted by the GYA Handicap Committee will introduce the concepts around a VPP-based rating system, what is ORR-Ez, and how it’s being applied to the GYA to handle ratings moving forward in 2025. Also, instructions on how to apply for your certificate in 2025.
Racing under ORR-Ez
This webinar will focus on the details of racing under ORR-Ez. We will discuss topics such as determining target boat speed numbers from the certificate, how to compare two or more boats when racing, and the specifics of the different methods of applying the ratings (ToT, ToD, PCS)
How to use ORR-Ez for your regatta
This webinar will focus on race committee work related to using ORR-Ez. This will include what details to worry about for the NOR/SIs and before the start, what details to keep track of during the racing, and how to score the event when you’re finished.
| Documents | Lists (as of 10/7/2024) | Forms |
| Target Boat Speed Worksheet (Excel) | ||
| Bylaws | GYA Legacy PHRF & ORA-1 Ratings | Application |
| Race Results Detail (6/12/2018) | Rating Appeal | |
| Legacy PHRF & ORA-1 Differences | ||
| Legacy PHRF Valid Certificates (PDF) (Excel) | ||
| PHRF Certificate Details |
Board of Handicappers
| Eric Aschaffenburg (PCYC) | Rob Rogers (SYC) |
| William Zehner (StABYC) | Skipper Chenalt (CSA) |
| Brad Broadus (MYC) | |