Few things in life are truly certain: death, taxes and the Welsh Riviera offering spectacular sailing. For a fleet of RS300s writhing in the entrails of several low-pressure systems, this would be especially true. Elsewhere, events across the UK were cancelled with yellow weather warnings in place across swathes of the country, but if this band of RS300 sailors were worried, they didn’t show it. Wiser heads knew this championship would come down to a combination of skill and attrition, with a smattering of help from another variable – pies.
The 2025 RS300 nationals ended with a very deserving champion, Charlie South, who was coincidentally awarded the wooden spoon for achieving glory with no less than 20 capsizes. Others could only brag about number of bruises sustained.
Since 2019, no one has yet won the event twice, testament to the depth and quality of this group of sailors which boasted new names at both ends of the fleet.
Pete Mackin's report on the action, full list of prize winners and photos by Outwest Images here
Fleet photo:
Standing left to right - David Jenkins, Matt Jenkins, Edward Wilkinson, Paul Watson, Rob Baker, Harry McVicar, Charlie South, Steve Sallis, Tom Moore, Luke South, Ben Heppenstall. Seated - Pete Mackin, George Bender
The RS300 class is looking forward to another exciting year in 2026. A European adventure awaits at the Riva Cup in Riva Del Garda in May, celebrating 30 years of amazing single-handed sailing. Full calendar to be shared on our class website soon.
Two events remain this year – Rooster National Tour at Dabchicks SC on 4-5 October and the Pitsford Finale on 1-2 November. Get in touch to try an RS300 and join these super friendly events!
