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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 940 | 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. |
* The RYA has published the handicap list for 2011, which can be downloaded here the Cherub has been given an experimental number of 940. This number is experimental because of a combination of a lack of data and a large spread in that data. The RYA recommends that experimental numbers for development classes be adjusted depending on the age of the boat.
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Note: 2705 Flat Stanley has a New Zealand sail number and should be considered to have a hull equivalent to UK number of 2550