Race Management

Southern Straits 2026 is almost here. We are ready for the 56th edition of this Easter classic. It is a race of endurance and skill. It is also a race of legendary frustrations. Every racer knows the story of Point Atkinson. You sail 100 miles only to stop dead. You see the lighthouse. You see the finish line. Then the wind vanishes. We call it the "Point Atkinson Drift." It is the moment the current takes hold. You watch your GPS as you move backward. The fleet bunches up.

The Racing Rules of Sailing Appendix TS, is all about safety, and keeping sailboats racing in and around commercial traffic areas.

You cross the finish line third. Your buddy on the slower boat finishes fifth. But when corrected times come out, they beat you by 30 seconds. What just happened? Welcome to PHRF BC scoring. If you've ever stared at results wondering why your elapsed time didn't match your corrected time, this one's for you. What Is PHRF BC Anyway? PHRF stands for Performance Handicap Racing Fleet. It's the handicapping system that lets a 25-foot boat race fairly against a 45-footer. Every