Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) is a handicapping system used for yacht racing in North America.

It allows dissimilar classes of sailboats to be raced against each other.

Important News Regarding 2022 Certificates:

Do not apply for new certificates or request certificate changes via the US Sailing website.

Only process renewals with no changes via the US Sailing website.

If you are renewing with no changes, only do so via the use the process via the My US Sailing Portal, which is also detailed in the how to document under the Certification & Certificates page.  Do not use the link on the Offshore PHRF page.

For new boat certificates and existing boats with changes, refer to New Application/Adjustment Worksheet which is located in our Documents section.