YRA racing is comprised of four charter associations, each representing a specific type of racing or types of boats, and the PC Series:
- HDA (Handicap Divisions Association): Bay racing using the PHRF handicapping system.
- ODCA (One Design Class Association): Bay racing for one design fleets
- OYRA (Offshore Yacht Racing Association): Ocean racing using displacement/waterline divisions sailing under PHRF and includes a short-handed division (on request). Courses range from 25 – 88 nautical miles starting in San Francisco Bay.
- WBRA (Wooden Boat Racing Association): Bay racing for the following wooden one design fleets: Bear, Bird, Folkboat, IOD and Knarr.
- PC Series (The Party Circuit Series): YRA's 3 marquee race weekends: The Great Vallejo Race, the 2nd Half Opener & the Season Closer. PHRF, One-Design, Multihull, Non-Spinnaker & Short-Handed Divisions are available.
LATEST NEWS
- NC PHRF Introduces Downwind Ratings
You may have noticed that your 2010 PHRF Certificate now has a standard rating and a downwind rating. These downwind ratings only apply to races that are historically downwind events, such as the Spinnaker Cup, the Delta Ditch Run and the Pac Cup. As downwind performance is strongly affected by length, downwind sail area, displacement, and wetted surface, downwind ratings may vary significantly from standard ratings. Please read the Downnwind Rating FAQ HERE for a complete list of races that should use the downwind ratings, as well as information on how the ratings are determined. Actual Downwind Ratings for boats that have current certificates can be found on the NC PHRF Current Certificate Holders Reports. Still need to renew or sign-up to race this year? You can renew your PHRF Certificate, get a new PHRF Certificate, and sign up to race, all through our ELECTRONIC SIGN-UP site.
- YRA enters the world of Social Media!
You can now follow the YRA on Twitter and Facebook! Find out when Sailing Instructions are posted, get breaking YRA news, interact with other YRA members! You can find us on Twitter HERE (@YRAofSFBay) and on Facebook HERE (YRA of SF Bay).
- 2009/2010 Master Calendar, PHRF Renewals and Race Sign-ups
The 2010 Master Calendar is now available. You can renew 2009 Certificates, get new 2010 Certificates and sign up to race for any 2010 race online. Click here to access our ELECTRONIC SIGN-UP Site You will need to create an account in order to sign-up electronically and if you have made changes to your boats configuration you will still need to either mail, email or fax a copy of your renewal form into the YRA, with the changes indicated, although you can still use our automated process to pay for your renewal.