MARINE INDUSTRY RACER (MIR) RULE

From the PHRF Southern California Class Rules January, 2008

8. MARINE INDUSTRY RACER (MIR) RULE

The MIR Rule is in effect unless stated otherwise in the Sailing Instructions for a particular race or series.    The MIR Rule does not apply to Category 1 races.   Appendix R, “Competitor Eligibility”, US Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing, 1997-2000, does not apply.

8.1 An MIR is an individual who, during the preceding 12 months, has derived profit, income, or other items of intrinsic value from any of the following activities:

a. Participation in a race (except for reimbursement of reasonable travel expense).

b. Developing, demonstrating, tuning or testing of sailboats, sails, rigging, or sailboat equipment.

c. Teaching sailing or coaching sailing (except instructors in summer junior programs).

8.2 The maximum number of MIRs allowed on board when racing in a Category 2, 3, or 4 designated PHRF race shall be as follows:

BOAT LOA (as noted on Rating Certificate) Maximum Number of MIRs allowed

<40 feet         1

40-50 feet      2

>50 feet         3

8.3 Host yacht clubs and race organizers may permit boats with a shorter LOA to carry the same number of MIRs as the boat with the longest LOA in that class when noted in the Sailing Instructions.

8.4 A MIR may NOT helm another PHRF member’s boat during a PHRF race, but may helm his/her own boat.   A  MIR who is a co-owner or charterer of a boat may NOT helm that boat without prior approval from PHRF.

8.5 Anyone who is a MIR (as defined above) may petition the PHRF of Southern California Regional Handicap Board for a MIR WAIVER. If granted, the MIR WAIVER shall expire on December 31 of each year.     Renewal requests must be received by November 1 to be valid beginning January 1.