Monday, March 8, 1999

2. The minutes of the February 8 meeting were distributed and approved with minor correction.

Old Business
A. Jacunda, 48' yawl: 1955 built wood boat. After presenting analysis of similar boats, D. Nowlan suggested rating of 159/159. MSP

New Business
A. NM44 Motivation 77200: Second reading. Motion to adjust rating to 51/51 MSP
B. NY36 Blue Moon 36042: Withdrawn from review.
C. Hunter30T Cutlass: New application. Motion to rate at 177/177 MSP
D Morgan 33T Hyperactive 47372: Rating review/action tabled until PHRF data is available.

Fleet Business
A. PHRF 50 footers: Several ratings were changed at a Big Boat review at PHRF Regional. These appear to be unilateral/arbitrary changes. Consideration of these adjustments concludes that some of these changes were made in error. Adoption of D. Nowlan's rating recommendations as a basis for a First Reading, which will be scheduled for the April meeting. A Second Reading, if necessary, will be scheduled for the May meeting. Owners of 50 footers will be notified.

1. Captain:W. Coulon reported on trip to SoCal Regional Board meeting. Wayne stressed four points. Regional is not providing accurate fleet roster and handicapping data. Current rules and revisions are neither made nor enforced properly. Regional doesn't follow due process for rules application or handicapping (i.e., big boat review).
2. Secretary:Check website for broadcast e-mail to Board Members. Discussion to add message board page. Declined due to need for careful moderation.
3. Roster Secretary:Reports receiving duplicate applications. Need to compare data with Treasurer and Data Systems Officer to clarify.
4. Treasurer:Income/Expense statement distributed with explanation.
5. Handicapper:Nothing additional.
6. Measurer/Scorer:Reported results of Midwinters.
7. Data Systems:i) K. Gust starting to receive roster data from P. DeCapua. ii) Area G will organize and supply ratings data. iii) Championship Regatta will be held at BYC this year. Deed of Gift will be changed. Ch'ship Regatta will rotate thereafter. iv) Rule changes reviewed. Some specialized wording is incorrect. v) Definitions changed for Buoy/RL course descriptions. Using new definitions, boats not properly rated for RL racing. No action required at this time, as definitions have already been published. YC's to use RL not Buoy ratings. Motion to revise existing (new) rules. MSP. Recommendation to develop new definitions for RL and Buoy courses for area YC's. Committee established, consisting of Alex Oberschmidt, Steve Secor, Ken Gust and Dan Harlan.
8. Past Captain:Nothing additional.
   

1. Report: SoCal Separation Review Committee. Area G has the capability to separate from PHRF SoCal Region. Foundation has been laid by forming PHRFSD in 1980s. We have the volunteer talent, knowledge and expertise in fleet to do so. Discussion on prudence, financial feasibility. Need to identify what Area G members will accept, make recommendations to Regional to correct areas of concern. Possible to stay with Regional, work with them to address concerns. Regional is recently responsive to Area G concerns. Area G will continue to amend rules as necessary. Committee will continue evaluation of separation. Continued feasibility studies will include budget development. Need to get financials from Regional office.

1. CRA request to establish rating for Ben36S7. Owner not PHRF member. No motion. Request denied.
2. Report: Race Committee Packet Committee. Still under development. Will be in effect before Gerry Browne Regatta. Most contentious issue: how to call Buoy/RL course designation.
   

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.