Which N2E Class should I enter?
Multihulls will enter ORCA.
Monohulls will enter PHRF. Boats that also have an ORR or ORR-Ez rating can compete for the 1st ORR boat trophy and an ORR-Ez trophy.
PHRF boats may choose to enter the CRUZ Fleet, either spinnaker or non-spinnaker. CRUZ classes are slower boats that are allowed to run their motor(s) for a time penalty. PHRF offers the cruise gear Configuration Adjustment for most cruiser type boats, regardless of whether they enter CRUZ or not. Boats that choose to race Non-Spin will get a non-spinnaker rating adjustment.
After entering, NOSA will assign boats to a specific start-class based on class breaks determined from entries (A, B, C…) and their ratings. Similarly, NOSA will divide PHRF non-CRUZ boats into UL and Race fleets based on their Performance Factor. Refer to the NORs for more details.
Which race course should I do?
There are 2 courses to choose from, the N2E or N2SD. Entering either of the two allows you to participate in the parties, events, and the Newport Beach start.
Here are some reasons for choosing a specific course:
N2E is the main event and historically draws the most boats for the tightest class break racing. It includes finishing in a foreign country, Mexico. It has a big finish party.
N2SD is intended for racers who don’t want to go to Ensenada. The course typically goes around the North Coronado Island and then into San Diego. Mexican documents and US Customs are not required.
Change your mind . . . No problem, you can change courses after you enter. There is no payment issue as the fees are the same.
