{"id":23337,"date":"2024-11-13T10:43:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T11:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southwest.jboats.com\/?p=23337"},"modified":"2025-01-08T16:12:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T16:12:23","slug":"j-boats-adds-performance-trophy-for-the-marion-bermuda-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jboatssouthwest.com\/j-boats-adds-performance-trophy-for-the-marion-bermuda-race\/","title":{"rendered":"J\/Boats Adds “Performance Trophy” for the Marion-Bermuda Race"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(Newport, RI)- J\/Boats have been standout participants in the Marion-Bermuda Race for decades, demonstrating exceptional design for endurance and performance on the open ocean. This recognition not only honors J\/Boats\u2019 achievements, but also encourages more sailors to explore the Marion-Bermuda Race, showcasing the skill and endurance needed in offshore competitions. For 2025, there will be a “J\/Boats Performance Trophy” awarded during the Awards Ceremony in Bermuda.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To give a J\/Boat the best chance at winning the Marion-Bermuda Race, you’ll need to factor in the scoring system, the boat\u2019s performance in varying conditions, and the overall race strategy. Both PHRF Time on Time (ToT) and ORR F-TCF (Offshore Racing Rule \u2013 Forecast-Time Correction Factor) scoring have pros and cons for J\/Boats. And, the choice between them can significantly impact the boat’s competitive edge.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a closer look at each option and why a J\/Boat is a strong contender for the Marion-Bermuda Race.<\/p>\n
Scoring System Comparison: PHRF ToT vs. ORR F-TCF:<\/strong><\/p>\n PHRF Time on Time (ToT) Scoring:<\/strong> ORR F-TCF Scoring:<\/strong> Why J\/Boats Are Well-Suited for the Marion-Bermuda Race<\/strong> A well-prepared J\/Boat with experienced crew, optimized sail inventory, and proper race strategy can have a strong showing in the Marion-Bermuda Race. So, register now and take advantage of the early registration discount!!<\/p>\n Start date: June 20, 2025. Do you have a specific question? email: race@marionbermuda.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2022 Advantages: PHRF ToT is generally simpler and often better suited for boats that perform well across a variety of conditions rather than relying on a specific wind angle or speed. It could favor boats like J\/Boats that are balanced performers and are generally easy to handle, making them competitive across variable weather.
\u2022 Considerations: PHRF ToT tends to provide a flatter correction, which might disadvantage J\/Boats slightly if they encounter boats with extreme characteristics that excel in only particular conditions (e.g., fast planing boats in high winds).<\/p>\n
\u2022 Advantages: The ORR system is more complex and takes into account a broader range of performance factors such as wind velocity, wave conditions, and boat-specific characteristics. This can benefit J\/Boats, especially if the wind and sea conditions are favorable for their design characteristics over long distances.
\u2022 Considerations: ORR F-TCF can be challenging to manage in races where a simple correction is preferred, but it might yield better results for a J\/Boat if conditions align well with their strengths. The Marion-Bermuda Race has historically seen a range of conditions, and ORR’s adjustments could offer a scoring advantage for the J\/Boat’s versatility.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Design for Offshore Performance: J\/Boats are well-regarded for their strong upwind and reaching capabilities, which are essential in a race that spans a mix of conditions from light to heavy winds. They\u2019re typically stable in a seaway, which is advantageous over the 645-mile course where seas can range from light swells, to rougher Atlantic waves, and massively choppy Gulf Stream waves.
\u2022 Ease of Handling: The Marion-Bermuda Race allows for both experienced crews and double-handed entries. J\/Boats are designed with simplified rigging and sail-handling systems that work well for short-handed crews, a significant benefit over an extended offshore race.
\u2022 Balance and Speed: J\/Boats tend to strike a good balance between cruising comfort and competitive speed. This combination suits the Marion-Bermuda Race, where boats are rated with liveaboard cruising comforts and are required to sail across different wind and weather systems.
\u2022 Competitive History: J\/Boats have a solid record in the Marion-Bermuda Race, with a proven ability to achieve top placements on the podium.<\/p>\n