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Lightspeed
03-14-2017, 08:43 PM
RC was recently asked about out Sportsboat definition. Below is our stated policy listed in our website under Racing.

Per the season NOR, sportboats are monohulls with displacement‐to‐length ratio of ≤ 112 per the formula: DWL = D/(2.24x(LWL*10)^3) and LWL is ≤ 32′ where D is displacement in pounds and LWL is waterline length in feet. The DWL number is found on your PHRF certificate for your convenience.

We are different from others with a 32 foot limit. I must admit racing Lightspeed a non Sportsboat, I came late to the party on the 32 foot limit. This might be a good place review our Sportsboat history...Comments welcome....RC is here to serve the membership...Rick.

pogen
03-15-2017, 08:39 AM
I don't see a Classe 40 or Open 50 as a 'sportboat' even if they are ULDB. After all, they will will be in such a fast rating band that if we get any they can have their own class/start.