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sms [2025/09/09 04:20] – nathansms [2025/09/09 04:30] (current) – [SMS vs. PHS] nathan
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   * If with the fleet, fill in the Google sheet.   * If with the fleet, fill in the Google sheet.
   * Early September, [[https://www.raceyachts.org/application-form/re-validate-ratings|revalidate the SMS cert.]] The usual cost will be 70 AUD.   * Early September, [[https://www.raceyachts.org/application-form/re-validate-ratings|revalidate the SMS cert.]] The usual cost will be 70 AUD.
-  * Check with the fleet secretary (anno 2025 is Russ Parker).+  * Pay your dues to fleet secretary (anno 2025 is Russ Parker) before mid September. 
 +  * [[https://www.raceyachts.org/revalidate_request.php|Fill in the revalidation form]]. 
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 +**NOTE!! If you change owner, or boat name, etc... you need to amend the SMS as well. [[https://www.raceyachts.org/application-form/re-validate-ratings|Check the link for more info.]] ** 
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 +**2025-26 AMS AND SMS FEE STRUCTURE:** 
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 +^ Certificate Type ^ Price ^ 
 +| Initial Certificate: | $80.00 | 
 +| Amended Certificate: | $70.00 | 
 +| Change of boat name/owner | $40.00 | 
 +| Revalidated Certificate: | $70.00 | 
 +| Copies of a certificate: | $40.00 | 
 +| Fast turnaround (3 Days) extra fee: | $40.00 | 
 +| Review of certificate | $70.00 | 
 +| Test certificate | $40.00 |
  
-**NOTE If you change owner, or boat name, etc... you need to amend the SMS as well. [[https://www.raceyachts.org/application-form/re-validate-ratings|Check the link for more info.]]   ** 
  
 ===== SMS vs. PHS ===== ===== SMS vs. PHS =====
  
-| **Aspect** | **SMS (Sportsboat Measurement System)** | **PHS (Performance Handicap System)** |+SMS is ideal for events focused on measuring boats' performance capabilities, while PHS is better suited for casual club racing with diverse boat types and crew skills. 
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 +^ **Aspect** ^ **SMS (Sportsboat Measurement System)** ^ **PHS (Performance Handicap System)** ^
 | Basis of Handicap | Calculated using physical measurements of the boat | Adjusted based on past race performance | | Basis of Handicap | Calculated using physical measurements of the boat | Adjusted based on past race performance |
 | Dynamic Adjustments | No, ratings are fixed unless re-measured | Yes, handicaps change after each race | | Dynamic Adjustments | No, ratings are fixed unless re-measured | Yes, handicaps change after each race |
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 | Fairness | Focuses on boat design and measurements for fairness | Attempts to equalize skill differences | | Fairness | Focuses on boat design and measurements for fairness | Attempts to equalize skill differences |
  
-SMS is ideal for events focused on measuring boats' performance capabilities, while PHS is better suited for casual club racing with diverse boat types and crew skills. +===== More links: ===== 
 +  - [[https://www.raceyachts.org/listings/sms-listing|SMS listing page]] 
 +  - [[https://www.raceyachts.org/measurements/rules|SMS rules page]] 
 +  - [[https://www.rhkyc.org.hk/sailing/race-management/race-management|RHKYC Race Management]] 
 +  - [[https://www.sailing.org/inside-world-sailing/rules-regulations/racing-rules-of-sailing/|World Sailing Racing Rules]]
  
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