Small steps on our climb up the mountain that is the return to racing…
Problem one = changing room closed. Solution = Rooster Microfibre Quick Dry Poncho. Work with our loyal sponsors to get yourself back on the water safely!
Posted: 26/06/2020 12:40:00
Volvo Noble Marine RS100 National Championship will not go ahead
We are very sorry to have to inform you that the 2020 RS300 National Championships will not go ahead, due to the current restrictions and future uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted: 03/06/2020 13:07:00
RS Class Association Strava Challenge
Huge thanks to Will Taylor for setting up and running the RS Classes Strava Challenge - the final results are in...
Posted: 26/05/2020 15:13:00
RS Class Association Strava Challenge
16th-25th May Walk, run, bike, SUP, sail, foil - whatever you do, join in and add the miles for your RS class. It's not too late...
Posted: 20/05/2020 11:23:00
Rooster Microfibre Quick Dry Poncho = solution to problem 1: changing room closed
Work with our loyal sponsors to get yourself back on the water safely
Posted: 19/05/2020 14:49:00
COVID-19 Events Update
The RS Class Association are continuing to work closely with all our fabulous event clubs, monitoring the ongoing situation and taking note of RYA and Government advice, so we can get back to sailing together, as soon as safe...
Posted: 12/05/2020 13:54:00
Happy VE Day!
As we feel positive celebrating the bravery of our grandparents and great grandparents let’s look forward to sailing with our RS friends again, as soon as safe
Posted: 08/05/2020 10:16:00
RS300 Rooster Virtual Sprints Report
Read all about it here…
Posted: 01/05/2020 13:48:00
RS Summer Regatta, RS500 Nationals, RS400 Southern Champs, RTYC, Postponed
The RS Class Association and Royal Torbay Yacht Club have bowed to the inevitable and realised that we will not be able to run this event in June 2020. The event is therefore postponed, but all is not lost...
Posted: 28/04/2020 13:29:00
RS300 Rooster Virtual Sprints Results Here
Read all about it here…
Posted: 28/04/2020 11:03:00
Rooster RS Virtual Sprints 25-26 April
20% discount on Rooster Custom Kit! Winters report and photos here right now!
Posted: 17/04/2020 13:02:00
Easter update
Not the Easter we would have wished for of course, but we have some exciting news for you and are constantly monitoring the situation and talking to our host clubs, so that we can get you back on the water as soon as it is possible....
Posted: 09/04/2020 14:56:00
Rooster RS Custom Kit Ready For You!
Full range of RS Class customised Rooster kit available
Posted: 30/03/2020 14:38:00
Keep in touch with us
The RS Class Secretaries are at home with their families, but we will be posting regular updates, news and anecdotes. Please share your stories with us. If you have not done so already, please like and follow our main RS Class Association facebook page.
Posted: 20/03/2020 08:45:00
RS Sprints Cancelled
Rutland SC closed until 30 April
Posted: 19/03/2020 13:55:00
RS Eurocup Carnac Cancelled
We are sorry to announce we have made the decision to cancel the RS Eurocup event Carnac 2020
Posted: 17/03/2020 19:51:00
RS Class Association Events Postponed
It is with regret that the RS Class Association, in conjunction with the host clubs, announces that all RS Class Association events scheduled to take place up to and including the Easter bank holiday weekend, 13th April, are postponed.
Posted: 17/03/2020 13:44:00
Stewartby Winters Results In - Well done to Steve Sallis!
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON SAILING
Posted: 16/03/2020 13:11:00
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Please read full article
Posted: 12/03/2020 11:26:00
Stewartby Winter Open, Nationals Entry Open
Get yourself RS300 sailing ready…
Posted: 05/03/2020 11:59:00
| 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 |
| 29/09/2018 30/09/2018 | West Kirby SC Open Meeting |
| 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 |
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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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