Challenging PY

Sorry to inflict upon this bored another question about the PY system however I am interested to know (and I know they are only a guidline) if it is possible for a class to challenge the allocated PY given by the RYA?

Clubs can change a PY

Some classes certainly whinge about their PY to the RYA.
Its hard to think of any basis they could really challenge a published number on because the PY is a service for clubs based on the data the clubs supply.

Really? I'd say I sail to max potential maybe, if lucky, 10% of the time. Most races I'm aware of the many, many mistakes I'm making.

Originally posted by JohnJack Sorry to inflict upon this bored another question about the PY system however I am interested to know (and I know they are only a guidline) if it is possible for a class to challenge the allocated PY given by the RYA?

I suggest you go on the RYA website and read the info re: the Portsmouth Yardstick scheme. You will clearly see that the numbers are provided as a guide to clubs based on statistical analysis of real race results. The RYA encourage clubs to use the PYS website to generate recommended local numbers (as well as providing a means to easily provide the raw race results for their analysis), which if you have a high enough confidence factor you can then apply. The big issue is that most clubs are to scared to for fear of upsetting people.

As has been done to death on here, even the big adjustments made in recent years aren't nearly as big as the difference within a fleet between the best and worst sailors so don't worry about it and just get out and enjoy sailing and set your own personal goals.