Portsmouth Yardstick alternative
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Topic: Portsmouth Yardstick alternative
Posted By: johnbrooker
Subject: Portsmouth Yardstick alternative
Date Posted: 24 Mar 21 at 3:53pm
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We all know the Portsmouth Yardstick system isn't perfect. But is it the best we have? Interested to hear if there are alternatives and if they are any better. ------------- https://dinghyracingtips.com" rel="nofollow - Dinghy Racing Tips Blog https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_-XsHqQUPXWd-cuuPZIUqQ" rel="nofollow - Sailing Tips YouTube Channel |
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Posted By: IanCherrill
Date Posted: 24 Mar 21 at 4:02pm
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Great Lakes? The https://www.ussailing.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2017-Portsmouth-Precalculated-Classes.pdf" rel="nofollow - American (DPN) system seems to have different numbers for different wind strengths, which probably has some merit. I think the main problem with PY is the very favourable number for Solos
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Posted By: Sam.Spoons
Date Posted: 24 Mar 21 at 4:06pm
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Great Lakes is basically the same as PY but optimised for one specific type of water (large inland lakes). The US system was 'archived' last year as US Sailing have amalgamated their handicap system with the RYA's.
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Posted By: johnbrooker
Date Posted: 24 Mar 21 at 4:28pm
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Lol, thanks Ian. Never heard of it. Will take a look. P.s. The Solo handicap is one of the positives of the system in my book  ------------- https://dinghyracingtips.com" rel="nofollow - Dinghy Racing Tips Blog https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_-XsHqQUPXWd-cuuPZIUqQ" rel="nofollow - Sailing Tips YouTube Channel |
Posted By: johnbrooker
Date Posted: 24 Mar 21 at 4:30pm
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Thanks Sam, I heard they were integrating the two. I'll have a look into the Great Lakes system ------------- https://dinghyracingtips.com" rel="nofollow - Dinghy Racing Tips Blog https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_-XsHqQUPXWd-cuuPZIUqQ" rel="nofollow - Sailing Tips YouTube Channel |