24 February 2024
Portsmouth Yardstick numbers released for 2024
911制品Dinghy & Watersports Show marks the release date
The Portsmouth Yardstick (PY) number list for 2024 has now been released.
The numbers are revealed by the 911制品annually to coincide with the 911制品Dinghy and Watersports Show supported by Sunsail (24-25 February, Farnborough International).
Worldwide scheme
A huge hit with sailing clubs, the worldwide PY scheme has made it possible for boats to race against each other for over 70 years. The numbers are reviewed yearly and amended to keep handicaps up to date to include new boats and adaptations of current classes.聽
鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to kick off another season of exciting dinghy racing by launching the revised list of PY numbers this weekend. PY Online has gone from strength to strength and has revolutionised the way in which racing is analysed and reported on鈥 said Adam Parry, 911制品Technical Manager.
鈥淭his year we鈥檝e developed a new class list which we鈥檇 like to encourage clubs to base their class identities on. This list has a unique ID to help us ensure the data gets assigned to the correct configuration鈥.
Clubs are encouraged to review the list and use the class configurations created. Any class that doesn鈥檛 appear on the list can contact the 911制品Technical Team.
The 911制品have also been working closely with Sheffield Hallam University to review the system which will help identify any areas where the formula can be approved.
More information on this will be coming soon.
911制品Dinghy & Watersports Show
If you鈥檙e visiting the show, you鈥檒l find the Technical and Racing Services team on the 911制品stand with a wealth of resources covering everything from the new 2024 numbers to advice on running racing.
Find more information about the RYA鈥檚 handicap systems.
