Fresh Rooster RS Class Association branded kit for 2019
Rep the class while you’re out on the water
Posted: 24/05/2019 10:49:00
Notts County This Weekend 25-26 May
RS300 Rooster National Tour Event number three
Posted: 22/05/2019 11:56:00
Notts County 25-26 May
The clock is counting down until your next RS300 Rooster National Tour Event…
Posted: 13/05/2019 14:40:00
Heather's Leaving Do!
All RS Sailors, supporters and families, past and present are cordially invited to join us at Lymington Town Sailing Club on Saturday 8th June
Posted: 07/05/2019 12:19:00
RS Sprints Results and Photos!
Great racing captured in fab photos by Peter Fothergill. See it all here...
Posted: 30/04/2019 21:32:00
RS Sprints this weekend! Don’t miss out – come and enter in person at registration! RS Games clothing sale too!
RS Sprint Champs at Rutland SC 27-28 April
Posted: 25/04/2019 10:31:00
The RS Sprints is racing towards us!
RS Sprint Champs at Rutland SC 27-28 April
Posted: 04/04/2019 14:59:00
It’s sunny out there so let’s go sailing at the RS Sprints!
RS Sprint Champs at Rutland SC 27-28 April
Posted: 28/03/2019 11:42:00
South Cerney Report!
Full event coverage of Rooster RS300 National Tour event number one here
Posted: 21/03/2019 09:30:00
High winds and high spirits at South Cerney!
Results and photos here now. Report incoming…
Posted: 18/03/2019 10:57:00
South Cerney this Weekend!
RS300 Spring Open 16-17 March 19 at South Cerney SC, RS300 Rooster National Tour event number one
Posted: 14/03/2019 11:16:00
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Get your RS300 ready for its first RS300 Rooster National Tour outing!
RS300 Spring Open 16-17 March 19 at South Cerney SC
Posted: 06/03/2019 12:23:00
First RS300 Rooster National Tour Event of 2019 incoming!
RS300 Spring Open 16-17 March 19 at South Cerney SC NOT TO BE MISSED!
Posted: 20/02/2019 22:02:00
South Cerney SC To Host First RS300 Rooster National Tour Event!
RS300 Spring Open 16-17 March 19 at South Cerney SC
Posted: 29/01/2019 11:13:00
And they’re off! RS300s into 2019…
2019 Calendar, 2018 End of Year Report, RS300 DVD on sale, coaching cancelled
Posted: 17/01/2019 10:09:00
COACHING: BOOKING DEADLINE TONIGHT 0001hrs Wed 16 Jan!
RS300 coaching with George Cousins 23-24 Feb. RS300 2018 End of Year Report! Inlands at Stewartby WSC date change…
Posted: 15/01/2019 11:21:00
Entry Open for RS Summer Regatta, including RS500 UK Nationals and RS400 Southerns - 8/9 June, Lymington Town SC
The Rooster RS Summer Regatta, incorporating the RS500 UK Nationals and RS400 Southern Championships is set to be a whopper! Supported by Harken UK and RS Sailing, the following fleets are invited - RS100, RS300, RS400, RS500, RS600, RS800.
Posted: 14/01/2019 12:22:00
COACHING: BOOKING DEADLINE WED 16 JAN
RS300 coaching with George Cousins 23-24 Feb If seven boats have not booked by 0001hrs Wed 16 Jan this coaching weekend will be cancelled
Posted: 11/01/2019 12:39:00
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We look forward to seeing you on the water in 2019! Coaching 23-24 Feb 2019!
Posted: 19/12/2018 10:13:00
2019 RS300 CALENDAR: Coaching, Racing, Fun
Book yourself up for a lively RS300 2019!
Posted: 05/12/2018 21:59:00
| 16/03/2019 17/03/2019 | South Cerney SC South Cerney SC |
| 20/10/2018 21/10/2018 | Inland Championship Alton Water |
| 29/09/2018 30/09/2018 | West Kirby SC Open Meeting West Kirby Sailing Club |
| 16/08/2018 19/08/2018 | UK National Championships, part of the RS Games Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy |
| 07/07/2018 08/07/2018 | Lord Birkett Trophy Ullswater YC |
| 02/06/2018 03/06/2018 | RS300 Scottish Championships East Lothian YC |
| 10/03/2018 11/03/2017 | RS300 Spring Championship Bowmoor SC |
| 10/02/2018 11/02/2018 | Rescheduled 2017 Inland Championship Stewartby Watersports Sailing Club |
| 16/09/2017 17/09/2017 | RS300 20th Birthday Party Race Weekend Warsash SC |
| 24/08/2017 27/08/2017 | Volvo Noble Marine National Championship Prestwick SC |
| 06/05/2017 07/05/2017 | POSH Paignton SC |
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Dave Acres
Like Mr Bolland I started sailing in a Heron at Cookham on the River Thames with my Mum when I was 9, and loved it. Roll tacking and Gybing up the bank with the wind going round in circles was a great way to learn. At some point (my memory is faded) I became the Southern Area Junior champion. I also sailed a topper on the sea at Bosham where my Grandparents lived. Mine was fibreglass rather than a modern plastic one. I did a Nationals at Bognor and realised just how much fun waves were. That was followed by an OK (with wood mast and boom) and then one of those really modern Laser thingies. Did lots of club sailing and was lucky to race against Glyn Charles who also sailed at Bosham. He won the Laser Nationals at 18 and taught me a lot. Went to Kingston Poly and got into team racing in Larks. Did some serious drinking and won the BPSA team racing Championships. BUSA was a separate event for clever folk at University. Came 12 in the Lark Nationals as a student and then started sailing Laser 2's with my girlfriend (now wife). Best place was 12th at the Laser 2 Worlds and 5th at the Nationals. Also raced Laser 5000's, RS600's & 700's and then found the 300 which is easily the best boat for harbour racing.
Tips:
Winning Tip
Try not to take risks and where possible stay out of trouble. Don't bang corners unless you're really sure there is only one way to go and then stay inside the laylines. Make use of the full range of rig controls to try and get the boat fast, flat and balanced. Practice and try different things with other 300 mates. There is always something new to learn and I know I could go much faster given the time. My boat handling is no where near where it should be and nor is my fitness so my challenge for next year is to set some goals to try and improve these areas.
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