Scoring Systems
Understand how RegattaHub calculates race scores and corrected times
Overview
RegattaHub supports multiple professional scoring systems for yacht racing. Depending on your regatta's setup, you can use:
- One Design: All boats are equal with points based on finish position
- PHRF: Handicap racing using Performance Handicap Racing Fleet ratings
- ORC: Offshore Racing Congress scoring with single-number or rating bands
Corrected Time Calculations
One Design
For one-design racing, corrected time equals elapsed time. Boats are assigned positions and points in the order in which they finished.
PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet)
RegattaHub supports both PHRF Time on Time (TOT) and Time on Distance (TOD) scoring. Ratings are provided by competitors during registration, and the actual rating used for each race is shown on the race details page.
PHRF Time on Distance (TOD)
PHRF Time on Time (TOT)
The regatta organizer selects whether to use TOT or TOD when entering race finishes.
ORC (Offshore Racing Congress)
RegattaHub supports ORC single number, triple number, and 5-band ratings for both all-purpose courses and windward/leeward races.
ORC Time on Time (TOT)
ORC Time on Distance (TOD)
Scoring Codes and Penalties
RegattaHub supports standard sailing scoring codes and penalties:
| Penalty Code | Points Assigned | Excludable |
|---|---|---|
| Finished | Based on finish position | Yes |
| DNF (Did Not Finish) | Number of boats at start + 1 | Yes |
| DNS (Did Not Start) | Number of boats at start + 1 | Yes |
| DSQ (Disqualified) | Number of boats at start + 1 | Yes |
| OCS (On Course Side) | Number of boats at start + 1 | Yes |
| RET (Retired) | Number of boats at start + 1 | Yes |
| DNC (Did Not Compete) | Number of boats in series + 1 | Yes |
| RDG (Redress) | Custom points (assigned by organizer) | Yes |
| DNE (Did Not Enter) | Number of boats at start + 1 | No |
| Custom Penalty | Custom points (assigned by organizer) | Yes |
Important: "Number of boats at start" means all boats except those marked DNC. For example:
- Boats marked DNS count toward the number at the starting area
- Boats marked DNF do not count toward the number at the starting area
Both redress (RDG) and custom penalty points are assigned by the regatta organizer when entering the scores.
Individual Race Ties
When boats have equal corrected times, the points for the tied place and all places immediately below are added together and divided equally among the tied boats.