Whats in a sail number? and how does one select/determine what an appropriate number should be to have on your sail? Some time back I posted the same question...and unble to find it in the archives or my printed copy I'll ask again... I recall that some respondents had used there birthdays and others an anniversary, while another referred me to a national organization to get an 'official' number which follows from coast-to-coast for racing purposes....which I won't need. Thanks (again).
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I'm in the process of getting my boat PHRF rated
I'm thinking that you pick your sail number through your local PHRF committee. I'm trying to get my boat rated, not so much for match racing, but more for long distance stuff. My local committee has a form online for establishing a sail number.
I'm thinking that you pick your sail number through your local PHRF committee. I'm trying to get my boat rated, not so much for match racing, but more for long distance stuff. My local committee has a form online for establishing a sail number.
Sail Numbers
Your sail number is your Hull number. In your Hull ID, you will have a three digit number. That part of your hull ID tells what order your boat was built in that series/model, etc. If your hull number is 165 - then that should be your sail number. 165 means that this boat was the 165th hull built of that model.
Your sail number is your Hull number. In your Hull ID, you will have a three digit number. That part of your hull ID tells what order your boat was built in that series/model, etc. If your hull number is 165 - then that should be your sail number. 165 means that this boat was the 165th hull built of that model.
US Sailing
I guess it depends on what you are trying to accomplish. In order to participate in PHRF racing you will need a sail number assigned by US Sailing. $$ depends on number of numbers. (see related link) I don't typically race, but to enter the Ensenada Race, I had to jump through the hoops. I believe it cost $50.00 last year to get a number assigned.
I guess it depends on what you are trying to accomplish. In order to participate in PHRF racing you will need a sail number assigned by US Sailing. $$ depends on number of numbers. (see related link) I don't typically race, but to enter the Ensenada Race, I had to jump through the hoops. I believe it cost $50.00 last year to get a number assigned.
Steve is correct - hull number = sail number
At least that's how it is in all one design fleets. It also applies to the majority of manufactured boats - PHRF racing or whatever. I suppose you can put up what ever the hell you want on your sail, but most of us try to be correct. In many larger fleets - J-24, Albacore, Laser etc. the number will be well above three digits. Cheers.
At least that's how it is in all one design fleets. It also applies to the majority of manufactured boats - PHRF racing or whatever. I suppose you can put up what ever the hell you want on your sail, but most of us try to be correct. In many larger fleets - J-24, Albacore, Laser etc. the number will be well above three digits. Cheers.
Sail number 14
My Hull Number is 14 and my sail number is 14. I have a Hunter 22 built in 1982. Hunter built this boat from 81 to 84.
My Hull Number is 14 and my sail number is 14. I have a Hunter 22 built in 1982. Hunter built this boat from 81 to 84.
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Bought my sail numbers from US Sailing when I bought my boat. Like the plate numbers on your car they are unique to your vessel. A $25 fee and they are yours for life. A small price to pay to be in the club.
Bought my sail numbers from US Sailing when I bought my boat. Like the plate numbers on your car they are unique to your vessel. A $25 fee and they are yours for life. A small price to pay to be in the club.
Unique...
A sail number must be unique. If you sail on a national level, the it must be a national number (US Sailing, $$$). If you sail on a club level, then it should be unique at that level, first-come, first served. Many do use the hull number, but there are a lot of boats made by different manufacturers that would have the same 3 or 4 numbers. If yours is the first one registered and racing, problem solved. If not, just pick a number that means something to you, or add a letter to the hull number to make it unique. BTW, US Sail says that if the number is not a national level number, it should be assigned on a state level. Good luck, Steve
A sail number must be unique. If you sail on a national level, the it must be a national number (US Sailing, $$$). If you sail on a club level, then it should be unique at that level, first-come, first served. Many do use the hull number, but there are a lot of boats made by different manufacturers that would have the same 3 or 4 numbers. If yours is the first one registered and racing, problem solved. If not, just pick a number that means something to you, or add a letter to the hull number to make it unique. BTW, US Sail says that if the number is not a national level number, it should be assigned on a state level. Good luck, Steve
I had no control over the assigned number
I recently got a number. I wanted to have my hull number as the sail number. I was told that that sequence of numbers didn't apply to where I lived. The woman I had to deal with was somewhat surly. Instead, they gave me a number that was numerically next in line. Mine is 56206. The next guy will get 56207. They had an option of paying an extra $50 to get a 4-digit series. Not sure if I could have selected one. At the time, I had spent too many dollars to get the boat ready to sail in the Newport To Ensenada race. John Richard s/v Jack's Place
I recently got a number. I wanted to have my hull number as the sail number. I was told that that sequence of numbers didn't apply to where I lived. The woman I had to deal with was somewhat surly. Instead, they gave me a number that was numerically next in line. Mine is 56206. The next guy will get 56207. They had an option of paying an extra $50 to get a 4-digit series. Not sure if I could have selected one. At the time, I had spent too many dollars to get the boat ready to sail in the Newport To Ensenada race. John Richard s/v Jack's Place
They sell those #'s like hot cake!!!
I got my number from U$$ail in March of last year in preparation for the Marion-Bermuda race: it was 51895. That means (56206-51895)x50= 4311x$50= $215,500!!!. Not bad for less than a year worth of sales. .
I got my number from U$$ail in March of last year in preparation for the Marion-Bermuda race: it was 51895. That means (56206-51895)x50= 4311x$50= $215,500!!!. Not bad for less than a year worth of sales. .
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