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In a major distance race like Van Isle 360, the Technical Committee plays an important part in keeping the event fair. The Technical Committee helps make sure boats meet the standard, crews are prepared, and the event runs on equal terms across the fleet. We do not want boats cutting corners on the race course, and the Technical Committee makes sure that competitors do not feel that their safety preparations give others an unfair advantage. The Technical Committee is there t

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