Handicaps of Cherubs through the ages

These figures are suggested by the Class Association for those racing older boats. They are calculated from old Portsmouth Yardstick numbers for the class at various times, taking into account significant rule and design developments.

UK PY no. Classification Distinguishing Features
930* 2005 15.5sqm upwind area + 21 sqm Spinnaker.
975 1997 Hull after 2672 with 12.5 sqm upwind area and 15sqm spinnaker.
1000 Converted to 97 Hull meets 1990 rule with snout and/or 1.8m beam with “unfair” gunwale plan with 12.5m2 upwind and 15m2 spinnaker
1050 1990 Hull after 2635 or 12.5m2 rig, no snout and 5ft beam at mid length.
1080 1984 Hull after 2550 or 125 sq. ft. rig.
1100 2400 Hull after 2400 and 110 sq. ft. rig
1115 1900 Hull after 1900, 110 sq. ft rig 120 sq. ft.conventional spinnaker.
1140 Veteran Must have hull before 1900, 110 sq. ft rig,triangular or no spinnaker.

* This is an approximate figure bassed on calculations done on races in 2007 if you would like more info on these figures please Contact. Phil Alderson for advice. You can also recommend that the race committee carry out theprocedure for calculating a Temporary Number as specified in the YR2 which will help with returns for next year.

Note: 2705 Flat Stanley has a New Zealand sail number and should

be considered to have a hull equivalent to UK number of 2550