A. Designers and builders typically provide displacement data referenced to the ‘design waterline’ that most often resembles a ‘light ship’ condition, with empty tanks and minimal food and gear. The weight […]
Archives: FAQs
Q. How do I make an appropriate declaration for displacement on the CRF rating application?
A. The intent of CRF is to rate your boat in the condition in which you typically race her. WRT Displacement (DSPS), this implies a declaration equal to the estimated weight […]
Q. How do I compare my yacht’s measurements and ratings with other yachts?
A. Certificates of all currently registered classic yachts may be viewed by going to the CERTIFICATES CRF Database.
Q. I believe the rating on a competitor’s yacht is wrong. How can I confirm if the rating is accurate?
A . A first step should be to check the declared data on which the rating is based. CRF is committed to full transparency, and all valid CRF certificates are […]
Q. I believe the rating on my yacht is wrong. How can I confirm if the rating is accurate?
A. First, while it is possible that an input error has been made, be aware that the formulae and factors used to calculate ratings are routinely refined each year, so ratings […]
Q. I’ve made a mistake on measurements on my application, and my certificate has been issued. What do I do?
A. File an inquiry and see our process here. Your request will be reviewed by CRF, and if there is an error, they will notify you, make the change in the data, and issue you a […]
Q. Can I have more than one CRF certificate with different data declarations (e.g. different sail configurations) that are valid for racing at the same time?
A. No. A boat can have just one valid certificate and one pair of spinnaker/no spinnaker ratings at any one time. A boat will be allowed one configuration change (e.g from […]
Q. How often to I need to renew my rating?
A. A CRF certificate is valid for the calendar year in which it is issued, and must be renewed each year in order to be valid for racing.
Q. How do I send my certificate to regattas?
A. Once processed, your will receive a link to your certificate. You may send that link to regatta organizers so they have a copy of your certificate.
Q. How long will it take to get my rating certificate?
A. Although the application is processed automatically for a rating, to ensure accuracy each certificate will be manually reviewed before it is issued. CRF typically starts issuing new certificates in April. […]