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RS300 Open Stokes Bay SC
RS300 Rooster National Tour event at Stokes Bay SC 2-3 Oct
Posted: 19/09/2021 11:56:00
Congratulations Steve Bolland our 2021 RS300 National Champion!
Noble Marine Allen RS300 National Championship at Brixham YC
Posted: 13/09/2021 11:37:00
Noble Marine Allen RS300 National Championships - day 3
Reports thanks to Pete Mackin and Chris Brook, plus results..
Posted: 12/09/2021 13:05:00
Noble Marine Allen RS100, RS300 and RS600 National Championships - day 2
Bolland now leads narrowly from Acres and Watson heading into a potentially four-race day with lighter winds forecast.
Posted: 11/09/2021 11:17:00
Noble Marine Allen RS100, RS300 and RS600 National Championships - day 1
A great first day, with huge thanks due to the team at Brixham YC. Photos, reports and full results here..
Posted: 10/09/2021 12:22:00
Noble Marine RS100, RS300 & RS600 National Championship - day 1
Results are up...
Posted: 09/09/2021 19:21:00
Winners and Swimmers – A guide to the 2021 RS300 National Championships @ Brixham YC
With only a couple of sleeps before the long awaited 2021 Nationals, it’s time to take a random punt as to who might do well, who has spent too much time running, and who may have played a little too much golf…
Posted: 07/09/2021 15:22:00
The annual RS sail deal is here!
Order by 20th September to save 10%
Posted: 05/09/2021 09:26:00
POSH 4-5 Sept 21
Your next Rooster National Tour event online entry closes Fri 27 Aug
Posted: 21/08/2021 16:12:00
Fernhurst books to support RS classes Endeavour prizes
A book voucher will be awarded to the last sailor to finish all races in the RS100, RS200, RS300, RS400, RS600, RS700 and RS800 classes
Posted: 12/08/2021 16:51:00
Weymouth Dinghy Regatta Report Here!
Online entry open for POSH 4-5 Sept your next RS300 Rooster National Tour event
Posted: 09/07/2021 15:39:00
Weymouth Dinghy Regatta Photos and Results Here!
Online entry open for POSH 4-5 Sept your next RS300 Rooster National Tour event
Posted: 07/07/2021 14:13:00
One shot says it all!
No racing at the Salcombe Gin RS Summer Regatta on Sunday, but a brave few went out to play. Results..
Posted: 27/06/2021 13:27:00
Weymouth Dinghy Regatta grab your spot now!
RS300 Rooster National Tour event number three at Castle Cove SC 3-4 July
Posted: 18/06/2021 14:41:00
Salcombe Gin RS Party cancelled, Summer Regatta WILL GO AHEAD
We are sorry that due to yesterday's announcement the Salcombe Gin RS Summer Party cannot take place. The Salcombe Gin RS Summer Regatta WILL GO AHEAD.
Posted: 15/06/2021 12:48:00
Weymouth Dinghy Regatta Opening Shortly!
RS300 Rooster National Tour event number three at Castle Cove SC 3-4 July
Posted: 15/06/2021 11:44:00
RS300 Inlands Report and Photos Here!
Read all about your RS300 Rooster National Tour event number two at Pennine SC 29-30 May 21
Posted: 08/06/2021 19:49:00
Carnac 2022 - save the date!
3-6 June 2022 at YC Carnac, France. RS100, RS200, RS300, RS400, RS600, RS700, 2000 Eurocup and RS800 Europeans
Posted: 08/06/2021 14:52:00
Congratulations to Paul Rigg your new RS300 Inland Champion!
RS300 Rooster National Tour event number two at Pennine SC 29-30 May 21
Posted: 02/06/2021 14:33:00
RS300 Inlands this weekend!
RS300 Rooster National Tour event number two at Pennine SC 29-30 May 21
Posted: 27/05/2021 14:18:00
| 03/07/2021 04/07/2021 | Weymouth Dinghy Regatta Castle Cove SC |
| 29/05/2021 30/05/2021 | Inland Championship Pennine SC |
| 08/05/2021 08/05/2021 | Whitefriars SC Open - NEW DATE Whitefriars SC |
| 17/10/2020 17/10/2020 | NEW LOCATION Rooster Inland Championship Burghfield SC |
| 14/03/2020 15/03/2020 | Winter Open Stewartby Water Sports Club |
| 26/10/2019 27/10/2019 | Inland Championship Stewartby Water Sports Club |
| 13/07/2019 14/07/2019 | Weymouth Regatta Castle Cove SC |
| 29/06/2019 30/06/2019 | Filey Regatta Filey SC |
| 25/05/2019 26/05/2019 | Notts County SC Notts County SC |
| 16/03/2019 17/03/2019 | South Cerney SC |
| 20/10/2018 21/10/2018 | Inland Championship Alton Water |
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Dave Acres 2015
Profile:
Started sailing a Heron at Cookham Reach on the River Thames when I was 9 and loved it. Then sailed a topper on the sea at Bosham where my Grandparents lived. Mine was fibreglass, before polypropylene was invented. Did my first Nationals in the Topper at Bognor and realised just how much fun big waves were. That was followed by an OK (with wooden mast and boom) and then one of those modern Laser thingies. Did lots of club and youth racing with Glyn Charles who was close mate and taught me a lot. He won the Laser Nationals at 18. Went to Kingston Poly and got into team racing in Larks. Learnt to drink and won the BPSA team racing Championships. Came 12 in the Lark Nationals as a student and then started sailing Laser 2s with Lea (now wife). Managed a 12th at the Laser 2 Worlds (~200 boats) and 5th at the Nationals. Also raced Laser 5000s, RS600s & 700s and then moved on to the 300 in 2009. Easily the best boat so far.
Tips:
Don’t take unnecessary risks. It is best to stay upright. Same rule applies when drinking. Don’t do the Yard of Ale (unless you can do it without pouring all over yourself). It rarely pays to bang corners (unless you’re last). Stay inside the lay lines and try and be on the favoured tack as soon as possible. If it’s windy use lots of kicker and keep the boat, flat and fast. There is always something new to learn so try different things and see if you start going faster than the guys around you.
Remember, ‘Bars’ are good. Good for waves, good for drinking and good for chocolate. Get well acquainted with your bar. You may well get caught in one with Mr Bolland, so acclimatise your body. Stay up late the week before the Nationals and drink a large range of beverages. Practice the Boom of Doom or Mast of Disaster with your mates. Always start a championship with a full breakfast or a good bacon butty and don’t drink lager unless you can burp.
Good luck and look forward to sailing against you all at the Nationals next year. Dave
