In San Francisco, the base rating for Express 27s is 135. However, none of the E27s ever get that rating...

E27 class poles are greater than the "J" measurement of the boat, and that also results in a larger girth on the kites. Also, our one-design rating also includes a 155% genoa. Thus the SF Bay one-design rating is 129, as we are penalized for oversized poles (and kites), as well as for the 155% genoa.

I believe that if we ask for a rating without the genoa (which may allow a #2, I'm not sure) then there is a 3s credit for a rating of 132.

E27s do well on rating in the bay area, but it is usually >15 knots.

Best thing to do is go out when it is blowing 25-30 knots and blow the doors off everyone! fast is fun...

:: I am racing in Ontario and we use PHRF - Lake Ontario.
:: The express is rated at 135 and we race mostly <15 knots
:: with a couple of races over that in a year.
::
:: I am finding that we race a good race but still have a
:: hard time being competitive overall.
::
:: What are other people's PHRF rating and any tips on what
:: to check?
::
:: Thanks,

:: Don