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Day 5
Two races finished off the championship with a wind of 5-8m/s (10-15kn) and waves bigger than has been seen this week so far.
In the RS Aero 5s Hugo Skol Orr (SWE) finished emphatically with two 1sts to lift the trophy from Mia Martin Lithenthal (EST) who, equally emphatically scored two 2nds to take 2nd overall and first Female. Elliot Hellstrom (SWE) had a strong finish to the regatta to take 3rd overall. Top Junior Male (U17) was Ott Richard Haal in 5th and top Junior Female was Kirke Kulmsaar (EST) in 16th.
The RS Aero 6s Italian showdown went to Andrea De Matteis (ITA) who scored two wins to secure the title from his copatriot Francesco Columbano (ITA). Meribel Vahstein finished well to be top female and 3rd overall. Top Junior (U17) was Ida Kayser (SWE).
The clearest victory was that of Erik Rahm (SWE) in the RS Aero 7s with 8 wins from 12 races. 2nd overall was copatriot Aron Warnberg (SWE) with Dieter Creitz (USA) stepping up to 3rd overall on the final day. Top Junior (U17) was Axel Ekerstig (SWE) in 6th.
The week provided a fantastic variety of testing conditions and plenty of glorious sunshine in Sweden. Many thanks to Marstrand SS for running a fantastic championship with their expertise and enthusiasm. The International Jury helped to ensure racing was fair and enjoyable. RS Sailing and RS Sailing Swedend provided charter boats and event support. Thank you to Rooster for their assistance with prizes and support.
The next RS Aero Youth Worlds will take place within the main RS Aero World Championship at Quiberon, France, from 28th July - 2nd August 2025
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RS Aero Youth World Championship - Marstrand, Sweden, 12-16th August
Day 3
Sunshine, spectacular scenery, and fair-weather sailing! After Day 1 saw tactical racing in light wind conditions, a stronger breeze of 10-12 knots from south-southwest came in for Day 2 and Day 3.
There are 60 RS Aero youth sailors taking part in the third rendition of the Youth Worlds; 39 in the RS Aero 5 fleet, nine in the RS Aero 6 fleet, and 12 in the RS Aero 7 fleet.
A good crowd of local athletes are representing Sweden, with other European entries coming from Estonia, Italy, Denmark, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, and there are even some state-side competitors who have travelled from the USA.
The ones to watch include 2024 RS Aero 5 European Champion (and 2023 RS Aero Italian Youth Champion), Enrico Loi (LNI Cagliari, ITA), who is currently climbing the leader board in seventh place in the RS Aero 5s. Teammate, Andrea De Matteis (CV Nox Oceani, ITA), a bronze medallist at the 2023 RS Aero Youth Team Racing European Championship, is also showing what the Italians can bring to the table, sitting at the top of the RS Aero 6 fleet at the end of Day 3. Among the local fleet, Aron Warnberg (Ljungskile SS, SWE), is a favourite among the RS Aero 7s as the 2022 Swedish RS Aero National Champion, currently in second place.
At the mid-week point, Sweden's Hugo Sköld Orr (Royal Swedish YaC, SWE) and Estonia's Mia Marin Lilienthal (Kalevi JK, EST) are tied in first position in the RS Aero 5 fleet. Andrea De Matteis (CV Nox Oceani, ITA) is leading the RS Aero 6 fleet, and Sweden's Erik Rahm (Royal Gothenburg YC, SWE) is at the top of the RS Aero 7 fleet. With two more days of racing to go, and another 6 races on the cards, the competition is far from over!
Tonight, sailors will enjoy their big regatta dinner.
Day 4
Only one race was possible for all fleets after 'sea smoke' (fog) for caused a delay early on and the wind was set to die later. With Race 10 the second discard came into play, giving some small shuffles to the overall standings that was also impacted by 13 of the 39 RS Aero 5s being Black Flagged as over eager at the start! 15 RS Aero 5 sailors sought redress from the Race Committee relating to the start of Race 10, but redress was not granted.
Last years champion, Elliot Hellstrom (Linkopings JS, SWE) won Race 10 in the RS Aero 5s and stepped up to 4th overall. Hugo Skoll Orr (Royal Swedish YC, SWE) now tops the overall standings going into the final day after being able to discard a 19th.
The RS Aero 6 has become a closely fought Italian battle with Francesco Columbano now within a point of Andrea De Matteis (both CV Nox Oceani, ITA).
In the RS Aero 7s Erik Rahm (Royal Gothenburg, SWE) has a nice lead after a 2nd place to Mark Ripley (Paignton SC, GBR) who was 1st in Race 10.
The event is supported by Rooster and hosted by Marstrands Segelsallskap. RS Sailing Sweden are also supporting the championship; a key event in their calendar after taking over the new ownership earlier in the year.
Racing is over five days, concluding on Friday 16th. Results so far can be found at
www.sailarena.com/sv/se/club/mass/youth-aero-worlds
Photos thanks to Vilgot Hjort
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RS Aero Youth World Championship - Marstrand, Sweden, 12-16th August
Supported by Rooster
DAY 2
Beautiful blue skies and warm sun again in Marstrand !
Conditions were 10-12 knots picking up a bit at times but very shifty and gusty. The variety allowed some larger sailors to improve their score with a few changes in the leader board. The current on the course was hard to read and a likely gain feature.
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RS Aero Youth World Championship - Marstrand, Sweden, 12-16th August
Supported by Rooster
60 young RS Aero sailors from 7 countries have gathered at the island fortress of Marstrand, Sweden, to compete in the 3rd RS Aero Youth World Championships.
The large growing RS Aero Youth fleets from Sweden and Estonia have fielded big teams and are joined by Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Great Britain and the USA.
DAY 1
Beautiful blue skies and warm sun in Marstrand Sweden! Light breeze of 2-5m/s (4-9kn) for day 1 after the gales over the weekend had passed.
Race 1 was completed with shortened courses. Race 2 saw a late wind shift which left the course quite scewed. Race 3 the wind increased with full hiking at times.
Results
https://www.sailarena.com/sv/se/club/mass/youth-aero-worlds/
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RS Aero Youth World Championship - Marstrand, Sweden, 12-16th August
Supported by Rooster
All set for the RS Aero Youth Worlds in Sweden!
The Marstrand breeze is up!
Thanks to Sailing Awards for making these awesome Medals!
Racing starts Monday and is through to Friday.
Keep an eye on the Notice Board for Results as they happen.
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Just 3 weeks to go to our 3rd RS Aero Youth Worlds at Marstrand!
Here is some info & detail to help you get organised...
SAIL NUMBERS
The RS Aero Class Rules are specific that sail numbers should match the hull’s sail number sticker on the transom. This common uniformity is important in our World Sailing International Class for managing our sail numbering system efficiently worldwide.
National letters on mainsails are required for international events. Like the sail numbers, these should be black and be a minimum 230mm for RS Aero 5 & 6 and a minimum 300mm for RS Aero 7.
NATIONAL FLAGS for MAINSAILS
NATIONAL FLAGS
Bring your national flags on a pole to wave at the opening ceremony!
TROLLEY STICKERS
These stickers match your trolley to your sail number by peeling the segments off the '8888' number to make your sail number. These are vital when we have identical trolleys and will help someone get your trolley back to you quicker when your feet are cold! These can be bought for 5 Euro or 50 Swedish Krona at registration.
Reference
- Racing Rules of Sailing; https://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/RRS20212024Finalwithbookmarks-[27255].pdf
For identification on sails, see; Appendix G
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LAST CALL!
Submit your entries, and pay for your entries, before the rate increases after Tue 30th July.
55 competitors now, keep them coming!
EVENT PAGE for Online Entry, Entry List and links to the Notice of Race
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Great too see Italy on the entry list now too!
We now have 52 competitors, representing 7 countries and from 3 continents!
Keep the entries coming!
EVENT PAGE for Online Entry, Entry List and links to the Notice of Race
CHARTER RS AEROS
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Over 40 young RS Aero sailors now signed up!
Enter by midnight tonight (UK time, Mon 15th Apr) to save with the early entry discount!
EVENT PAGE for Online Entry and links to the Notice of Race
CHARTER RS AEROS
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Great too see distant travellers from the USA and New Zealand on the entry list!
EVENT PAGE for Online Entry and links to the Notice of Race
CHARTER RS AEROS
Photos: USA and NZL sailors at the 2023 Worlds in Calasetta, Italy, by Elena Giolai
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30 young RS Aero sailors now signed up!
The Dutch are coming!
EVENT PAGE for Online Entry and links to the Notice of Race
CHARTER RS AEROS
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24 young RS Aero sailors now signed up!
EARLY ENTRY DISCOUNT - LAST CALL!
After Monday 15th April the early entry fee period ends and the entry fee increases dramatically.
Beat the deadline!
EVENT PAGE for Online Entry and links to the Notice of Race
CHARTER RS AEROS
Some info about Marstrand:
https://www.marstrand.se/en/about-marstrand/
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Great to see 20 young RS Aero sailors already signed up!
Charter RS Aeros have been booking up to sailors from outside Europe during their initial priority period.
Now that 8th April is past, that priority has come to an end and the remainder of charter RS Aeros are open for general booking. That may be more viable than transporting your own RS Aero and this will also allow other sailors to join our RS Aero Youth World Championship.
Go for it! Bring a friend?!
Early Entry is at a discounted rate until 15th April. After that it jumps up sustantially in price from £275 to £400 - so get your entries in early!
EVENT PAGE for Online Entry and links to the Notice of Race
CHARTER RS AEROS
Some info about Marstrand:
https://www.marstrand.se/en/about-marstrand/
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THE ENTRY LIST IS GROWING!
Entry is open for the 3rd RS Aero Youth Worlds! We look forward to visiting Sweden and the world famous island venue of Marstrand!
Marstrand is located on the west coast of Sweden, just north of Gothenburg, and is considered the sailing capital of Sweden! The venue is surrounded by legendary sailing waters and after having arranged many previous World Championships they are now especially excited to have the opportunity to arrange the 3rd RS Aero Youth World Championship.
Ages and Classes
Entry is open to sailors under 22 years on 31st Dec 2024. The RS Aero 5, RS Aero 6 and RS Aero 7 Classes will be used.
The RS Aero 5 will include medals for Junior sailors under 17 years on 31st Dec 2024.
The RS Aero 5 and RS Aero 6 will have medals for Male and Female categories. The RS Aero 7 Class will have Open overall awards.
Early Entry is at a discounted rate until 15th April. After that it jumps up in price - so get your entries in early!
Charter RS Aeros
RS Sailing are offering Charter RS Aeros at GBP £749, which will initially be prioritised to distant long-haul travellers from outside Europe until 8th April. European competitors should plan to bring their own RS Aeros, but will be able to book charters if boats remain after the initial limited period. They can be booked HERE.
EVENT PAGE for Online Entry and links to the Notice of Race
Some info about Marstrand:
https://www.marstrand.se/en/about-marstrand/
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ONLINE ENTRY IS OPEN!
Entry is now open for the 3rd RS Aero Youth Worlds! We look forward to visiting Sweden and the world famous island venue of Marstrand!
Marstrand is located on the west coast of Sweden, just north of Gothenburg, and is considered the sailing capital of Sweden! The venue is surrounded by legendary sailing waters and after having arranged many previous World Championships they are now especially excited to have the opportunity to arrange the 3rd RS Aero Youth World Championship.
Ages and Classes
Entry is open to sailors under 22 years on 31st Dec 2024. The RS Aero 5, RS Aero 6 and RS Aero 7 Classes will be used.
The RS Aero 5 will include medals for Junior sailors under 17 years on 31st Dec 2024.
The RS Aero 5 and RS Aero 6 will have medals for Male and Female categories. The RS Aero 7 Class will have Open overall awards.
Early Entry is at a discounted rate until 15th April. After that it jumps up in price - so get your entries in early!
Charter RS Aeros
RS Sailing are offering Charter RS Aeros at GBP £749, which will initially be prioritised to distant long-haul travellers from outside Europe until 8th April. European competitors should plan to bring their own RS Aeros, but will be able to book charters if boats remain after the initial limited period. They can be booked HERE.
EVENT PAGE for Online Entry and links to the Notice of Race
Some info about Marstrand:
https://www.marstrand.se/en/about-marstrand/
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SAVE THE DATE! - Online Entry opening soon!
For the 3rd RS Aero Youth Worlds we look forward to visiting Sweden and none other than Marstrand Yacht Club (Marstrands Segelsallskap)!
Marstrand is located on the west coast of Sweden not too far from Gothenburg and is considered the sailing capital of Sweden! The venue provides legendary sailing waters and after having arranged many previous World Championships they are now especially excited to have the opportunity to arrange the 3rd RS Aero Youth World Championship.
Charter RS Aeros
RS Sailing are offering Charter RS Aeros which will initially be prioritised to distant long-haul travellers from outside Europe. European competitors should plan to bring their own RS Aeros, but will be able to book charters if boats remain after the limited period. They can be booked HERE.
Entries will open soon via the Class EVENT PAGE
Some info about Marstrand:
https://www.marstrand.se/en/about-marstrand/
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Marstrand, Sweden
12-16th August 2024
SAVE THE DATE!
For the 3rd RS Aero Youth Worlds we look forward to visiting Sweden and none other than Marstrand Yacht Club (Marstrands Segelsallskap)!
Marstrand is located on the west coast of Sweden not too far from Gothenburg and is considered the sailing capital of Sweden! The venue provides legendary sailing waters and after having arranged many previous World Championships they are now especially excited to have the opportunity to arrange the 3rd RS Aero Youth World Championship.
EVENT PAGE
Some info about Marstrand:
https://www.marstrand.se/en/about-marstrand/
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