Portsmouth Yardstick
The Portsmouth Yardstick is a handicapping system that allows boats of different types to race against each other by applying handicap ratings derived from statistical results of many races.
Portsmouth is most often used to handicap centerboard & catamaran classes, but rates many boats.
Portsmouth depends on you
Portsmouth's effectiveness depends directly on the quantity of race results submitted each year. Performance of boats in this region can not be reflected in the national statistics unless SAIL clubs report their results.
SAIL encourages clubs using the Portsmouth system to report their race results. Attach your Sailwave (.blw) or other results file to an e-mail addressed to the Chair of US SAILING's Portsmouth Committee, Darline Hobock, hobockd@aol.com
A feature of US SAILING
The Portsmouth Yardstick document is compiled, published, and copyrighted by US SAILING, the national governing body for the sport in the USA. It is available for use by member organizations of US SAILING.