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6th RS Aero World Championships - Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK, 26th-30th August 2024

Another Photo album thanks to Peter Blow;
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNAEtE6pcO_3CzlkWRMuTmPTY4G1VrowFMScl6jsXzSCPxICRB7bA2xA11yLLdx-g?key=MHE0YzdFTXVVbmtlWUlFTU1ZTm11UXM4SElRTVln



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22/09/2024 23:58:00
Peter Barton
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6th RS Aero World Championships - Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK, 26th-30th August 2024

FACEBOOK ALBUMS
RS Aero 7
RS Aero 9



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07/09/2024 16:44:00
Peter Barton
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6th RS Aero World Championships - Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK, 26th-30th August 2024

Congratulations
 to Erik Wahlberg of Sweden on his 3rd in the RS Aero 9 Worlds. Erik was Youth Olympic Downhill Ski Champion in 2020 - his strong legs for hiking his RS Aero 9 are no suprise then! Erik skis and iQFOILs cross training for his RS Aero racing, and vica-versa too. 

Erik is this week's interviewed sailor in Sweden's Search Magazine Segling. Check out the interview here;
https://www.searchmagazine.se/artiklar/veckans-seglare-erik-wahlberg_20430.htm

Not so sure about his role models though....!




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05/09/2024 22:44:00
Peter Barton
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6th RS Aero World Championships - Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK, 26th-30th August 2024

FACEBOOK ALBUMS

Ashore - Preparation, Flag Parade, Opening Ceremony, Band, Disco, Prize Giving & Supporters!
RS Aero 5
RS Aero 6



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03/09/2024 23:35:00
Peter Barton
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RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - Hayling Island SC, UK, 26th-30th Aug
Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken and Noble Marine

DAYS 4,5 & OVERALL

Y&Y REPORT



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01/09/2024 22:58:00
Peter Barton
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RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - Hayling Island SC, UK, 26th-30th Aug
Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken and Noble Marine

DAY 3




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30/08/2024 02:16:00
Peter Barton
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RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - Hayling Island SC, UK, 26th-30th Aug
Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken and Noble Marine

DAY 1

DAY 2


PHOTOS thanks to Oli King

RESULTS so far



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28/08/2024 08:57:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero World Championship, Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK, 26/30th August

PREVIEW
175 entries representing 18 countries are descending on Hayling Island Sailing Club for the 6th RS Aero World Championship. 14 races are scheduled over 5 days and Hayling Island, as always, promises a good variety of wind, wave and tidal conditions.

All four rig sizes RS Aero 5, 6, 7 & 9 are represented, allowing sailors from 45-100kg and aged from 14-70 years old to complete in their preferred sail size. The largest Class is the RS Aero 7 with about 72 entries. The RS Aero 5 is the next largest Class with 55 entries and achieves gender parity with a approximate 50% male/female split! In each Class the World titles will be hotly contested between a mix of previous Worlds medallists, up and coming new talent and a few new hotshots tempted into the RS Aero Class from other Classes.

The Championship will celebrate all the competing nations with a flag parade through Haying Island Sailing Club’s fine waterfront followed by the Welcome and Opening Ceremony. Throughout 2024 the RS Aero Class celebrates its 10th anniversary with ten years of impressive growth and enjoyment to sailors worldwide. A mammoth 10th anniversary cake for the 175 entries will celebrate the occasion, the sixth celebration cake at RS Aero championships this year!

The fun and action will not just be confined to the water with Hayling Island Sailing Club’s wonderful clubhouse, waterfront and fantastic parties. Already sailors are hoping to recover from Saturday’s Abba band night in time for Monday’s first race. After the opening celebrations on Sunday, the Class dinner is Tuesday. Thursday evening offers a BBQ and one of Hayling’s famous disco nights. The Championship closes with the Grand Awards Ceremony after racing on Friday 30th!

Thank you to all the supporters of the RS Aero World Championships! Rooster are supporting the prizes and have their tent onsite for any kit needs. They are supplying the RS Aero Worlds event shirts. RS Sailing are supplying a large fleet of charter RS Aeros and are providing their event support including apres sailing drinks at the tally board! Selden are supporting our daily awards and Tuesday’s apres sailing drinks at the tally board! Harken are supporting daily awards and Noble Marine are long-term supporters.

The RS Aero World Championship will support the charity Macmillan Cancer Support via the RS Bike Challenge fundraiser, with a raffle for a brand new RS Aero sail kindly provided by RS Sailing.
Details of the RS Bike Challenge are here;  https://www.rssailing.com/rsaerocyclechallenge/

RESULTS as they happen can be seen via the Online Notice Board; https://sailevent.net/noticeboard/12s




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25/08/2024 14:55:00
Peter Barton
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RS AERO SAIL RAFFLE!
Thanks to RS Sailing who have kindly donated a brand new RS Aero sail for a raffle at the World Champs!

Tickets are on sale at Registration for just £10 and all the proceeds will go towards the RS Bike Challenge fundraiser in aid of the cancer charity MacMillan Cancer Support. The draw for the sail will be at Friday’s awards ceremony.

Full details on the RS Bike Challnge;
https://www.rssailing.com/rsaerocyclechallenge/



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24/08/2024 14:12:00
Peter Barton
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6th RS Aero World Championships

Sailing Insructions
are alongside the Notice of Race on the Official Notice Board



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22/08/2024 23:38:00
Peter Barton
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6th RS Aero World Championships - Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK, 26th-30th August 2024

ONLINE ENTRY CLOSED 
The Online Entry has closed with 175 entries! If you still require a late entry please contact HISC direct;
Theo <[email protected]>



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22/08/2024 09:58:00
Peter Barton
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MEDALS! 
Thanks to sailingawards.co.uk for producing our fine array of Worlds medals. Which one have you got your eye on?



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19/08/2024 18:10:00
Peter Barton
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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP VOLUNTEERS
In addition to yesterday's request;

REGISTRATION VOLUNTEERS - We could do with some volunteers please to assist on Registration desk on Sat 24th between 09:00-16:00, maybe a couple hours each. Please reply to me; <[email protected]>

JURY RIB DRIVER - we are well resourced with 8 Jurors, 7 Jury on the water in 4 ribs. Looking for 1 driver/assistant, email me at; <[email protected]>




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19/08/2024 17:36:00
Peter Barton
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6th RS Aero World Championships - Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK, 26th-30th August

174 ENTRIES! 
Four great fleets are ready for some fantastic racing and busy socials!

LAST CALL!
Good news! HISC have confirmed they are well resourced to allow the entry to stay open beyond last night's deadline, so online entry can remain open for a couple more days!

Get those late entries in now. Don't get left on the  shore!

EVENT PAGE for Entry, Entry List and Info



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19/08/2024 16:02:00
Peter Barton
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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Hayling Island SC (HISC) are ramping up to lay on a fantastic RS Aero World Champs! They are resourcing two separate race courses, both with separate start and finish lines, for the 165+ RS Aeros. This will be the 2nd largest event ever in RS Aero history!

This takes a small army of volunteers and spaces are still available for filling which provides an excellent opportunity for visiting supporters to get afloat for a day or two, or even the whole week! It could be in a safety or mark laying rib, or on a finish boat. Slots that need filling are particularly Wed 28th - Fri 30th.
Additionally, if you have your own rib available too then there are great incentives if you are happy to assist.

Please reply with your availability to Theo <[email protected]> and Hannah <[email protected]>.



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16/08/2024 17:27:00
Peter Barton
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6th RS Aero World Championships - Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK, 26th-30th August

165 ENTRIES! 
Four great fleets are ready for some fantastic racing and busy socials! The entry list continues to grow. 

LAST CALL!

Entry closes this weekend on Sunday night (18th). Get those late entries in now!

EVENT PAGE for Entry, Entry List and Info




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16/08/2024 17:01:00
Peter Barton
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6th RS Aero World Championships - Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK, 26th-30th August

160 ENTRIES now and just 4 weeks until the biggest RS Aero event of the year!
Preparations are going well for great racing on the water and parties off the water!

LAST CALL!

Submit your entries, and pay for your entries, by Wed 31st July before the rate increases on 1st Aug.

The entry list continues to grow. Keep them coming!
EVENT PAGE for Entry, Entry List and Info



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30/07/2024 23:19:00
Peter Barton
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SUPPORT VESSELS at the Worlds

If you are planning to have a support vessel at the RS Aero Worlds at Hayling please be sure to register it in advance, as per the Notice of Race (11)

Photo: Team Sweden, RS Aero Youth Worlds 2022



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26/07/2024 00:36:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero World Championship - Hayling Island SC, UK, 26th-30th Aug
Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken and Noble Marine

Just one summer month to go to Race 1!  Who's ready?
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. Exceptions may only be made in specific circumstances when equipment is borrowed from another boat, for sustainability to save the wastage of changing numbers and then changing back.
 
SAIL LETTERS
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 & 9.

NATIONAL FLAGS for MAINSAILS
The Class will supply a National Flag for the mainsail for each competitor at registration at GBP £5 each. Add it to the port side, just under the National Letters. 

NATIONAL FLAGS
Bring your national flags to wave on a pole at the grand opening ceremony and flag parade around Hayling Island SC and its sand dunes!

TROLLEY STICKERS
These stickers match your trolley to your sail number by peeling the segments off the '8888' number to make your own 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 at home in the winter! These can be bought for GBP £5 at registration.
 
Reference
For Sail numbers, letters & flags, see; A10, C10.4, Annex 2
- Racing Rules of Sailing; https://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/RRS20212024Finalwithbookmarks-[27255].pdf
For identification on sails, see; Appendix G



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26/07/2024 00:17:00
Peter Barton
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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Hayling Island SC (HISC) are ramping up to lay on a fantastic RS Aero World Champs! They are resourcing two separate race courses, both with separate start and finish lines, for the 150+ RS Aeros.

This takes a small army of volunteers and spaces are still available for filling which provides an excellent opportunity for visiting supporters to get afloat for a day or two, or even the whole week! It could be in a safety or mark laying rib, or on a finish boat. Additionally, if you have your own rib available too then there are great incentives if you are happy to assist.

Please reply with your availability to Theo <[email protected]> and Hannah <[email protected]>.

Photo; RS Aeros on Chichester Harbour by Chris Turner



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25/07/2024 23:58:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5132
6th RS Aero World Championships - Hayling Island SC, UK, 26-30th August
Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken and Noble Marine

150!
The entry list for the 6th RS Aero World Championship, this year at Hayling Island, UK, at the end of August, has hit THE BIG 150 and is set to be one of the biggest RS Aero Championships to date! 17 countries are represented bringing a colourful international mix. We have gender parity in the RS Aero 5s and a full cross section of ages across all 4 RS Aero Classes.

Come join the action, there is still a month to get organised! Submit and pay for your entries by Wed 31st July before the rate increases. 
EVENT PAGE for Entry, Entry List and Info

Charter RS Aeros 
are all booked up! However, RS Sailing have some used boats from part exchanges that they could offer any further requests. Contact them ASAP on [email protected]
There is also a good selection of pre-loved RS Aeros to purchase in the UK on the RS Aero For Sale Forum.



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25/07/2024 23:52:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5132
6th RS Aero World Championships - Hayling Island SC, UK, 26-30th August
Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken and Noble Marine

WOMEN at the WORLDS
Fantastic to see that the 40 strong RS Aero 5 Class is over 50% female! This will provide a fantastic womens event and gender parity there in the RS Aero 5s. And of course females won both last year's RS Aero 5 Worlds and this year's RS Aero 6 Europeans already! Following a successful RS Aero UK Womens Weekend at Lymington recently we already have a couple more female entries that have been inspired to enter the Worlds.

Hayling Island SC is such a splendid location to enjoy the week.

So do sign up ladies and be part of the fun and experience!

EVENT PAGE: https://www.rsaerosailing.org/index.asp?p=event&eid=2736

Photos;
Chloe George GBR - RS Aero 5 World Champion 2023 & RS Aero 5 European Champion 2022
Sofiia Naumenko UKR - RS Aero 6 European Champion 2024




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21/07/2024 12:51:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero World Championships - Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK, 26th-30th August 2024

World Championships 
Custom Kit 
Rooster have produced a fantastic World Champs event logo that may be added to an assortment of the popular garments in their custom kit range. Now the RS Aero Class can relax looking smart and comfortable ashore, as well as on the water!

Check it all out HERE.
[*New process: Select garment, size and colour -> Select logo -> Add discount code]

International Visitors can arrange to collect orders at the event.

The full range available there is RS Aero custom kit for;
- RS Aero Worlds 2024
- RS Aero

and specific to UK sailors;
- RS Aero Team GBR
- RS Aero UK Youth Team
- RS Aero UK Nationals 2024



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20/07/2024 12:28:00
Peter Barton
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6th RS Aero World Championships - Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK, 26th-30th August 2024
Just 6 weeks now until the biggest RS Aero event of the year!
Preparations are going well for great racing on the water and parties off the water!

145 Entries Now!
The entry list continues to grow.
Submit your entries, and pay for your entries, by Wed 31st July before the rate increases.
Keep them coming!

Womens Entries
Following a successful Womens Weekend at Lymington a few more ladies have been inspired to enter the Worlds and the 39 boat RS Aero 5 fleet is now over 50% female, providing a fantastic womens event and gender parity there. Sign up and be part of it!

Charter RS Aeros 
are all booked up! However, RS Sailing have some used boats from part exchanges that they could offer any further requests. Contact them ASAP on [email protected]

EVENT PAGE for Entry, Entry List and Info



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19/07/2024 18:42:00
Peter Barton
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6th RS Aero World Championships - Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK, 26th-30th August 2024

Spring is here in the UK and great to see 116 RS Aeros already signed up from 14 nations for this year's RS Aero World Champs at Hayling Island, UK.

Charter RS Aeros have been booking up to sailors from outside Europe during their initial priority period.
Now that 31st March is past, that priority has come to an end and the remainder of charter RS Aeros are open for general booking. Have at it!

EVENT PAGE for Entry, Entry List and Info
CHARTER RS AERO BOOKING



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10/04/2024 14:53:00
Peter Barton
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6th RS Aero World Championships
Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK
26th-30th August 2024

100!

We smashed through the 100 and landed on 115  entries as the early entry discount came to an end!

Entry has only been open 1 month and there are 5 months still to go. Will we make the 200?!



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31/03/2024 23:55:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5132
RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - Hayling Island SC, UK, 26th-30th Aug
Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken and Noble Marine

OVER 67 ENTRIES ALREADY AFTER A MONTH!
Keep them coming....

Enter and pay by the 31st March to secure the Early Fee

EVENT PAGE



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28/03/2024 15:50:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5132
RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - Hayling Island SC, UK, 26th-30th Aug
Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken and Noble Marine

OVER 50 ENTRIES ALREADY!
Keep them coming....

Enter and pay by the 31st March to secure the Early Fee

EVENT PAGE



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17/03/2024 23:58:00
Peter Barton
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RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - Hayling Island SC, UK, 26th-30th Aug
Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken and Noble Marine

The 2024 RS Aero World Championships is back in the UK at one of the UK's premier Championship venues - Hayling Island Sailing Club! Hayling enjoys both a fantastic sailing area and a wonderful club house, situated in a lovely location with onsite accommodation. Open sea, great racing, lovely beaches and Hayling's very comfortable clubhouse will all make the 2024 World Championship one to remember! 
Hayling is home to one of the largest RS Aero fleets in the world with 50+ RS Aeros based there. We have had fantastic UK Nationals at Hayling in both 2017 and 2021.

ONLINE ENTRY IS OPEN: 
 Via the Event Page
Over 40 RS aeros are signed up already representing 8 countries!  Entry List
....and the RS Aero 9s are the 2nd largest fleet!

Early Bird Entry Fee:  Enter by the end of March for a nice discount with the early entry fee!

Socials:  HISC know how to throw a party! Can we make it to the end of the week? Welcome & Opening Ceremony, Band night, 10th Anniversary 10th Anniversary Class Dinner, Disco, Grand Awards Ceremony, Apres Race Drinks everyday!

Charter RS Aeros:  
RS Sailing are supporting with Charter RS Aeros. These need to be prioritised to distant long-haul travellers from outside Europe who are less able to transport their own RS Aeros, for a limited period, until the end of March. After that they are open to general booking.

Rooster RS Aero Custom Kit:  
With Roosters support and their range of RS Aero Custom Kit we can look cool and be comfortable both on and off the water!

Brittany Ferries Discount:  Brittany Ferries are happy to offer a 10% discount to sailors travelling to the UK. Great news for French visitors and maybe other nations too!



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10/03/2024 22:29:00
Peter Barton
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RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - Hayling Island SC, UK, 26th-30th Aug

BRITTANY FERRIES DISCOUNT
Great news for French visitors and maybe other nations too!
  

Brittany Ferries are happy to offer a 10% discount to sailors travelling to the UK to compete in the RS Aero World Championship; 
  • Book via https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/?referrer=623150 where the 10% discount will be automatically applied to all rates on all vehicle types/passenger fares, excluding onboard accommodation. Prices will be quoted in GBP£.
  • Travel dates are limited from Fri 23rd-Tue 3rd Aug 2024 inclusive, to include all cross Channel routes.
  • Alternatively, you can also book by phone, by contacting their Contact Centre on +44 (0) 330 159 7000 and quote the discount code 623150. Please note that ferry bookings made through the Contact Centre will incur a GBP£10 service charge per booking.



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27/02/2024 18:03:00
Peter Barton
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RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - Hayling Island SC, UK, 26th-30th Aug
Supported by Rooster, Selden, Harken and Noble Marine

ONLINE ENTRY IS OPEN! Via the Event Page
With the Early Bird Entry Fee there is a nice discount until the end of March. Get in early!

The 2024 RS Aero World Championships is back in the UK at one of the UK's premier Championship venues - Hayling Island Sailing Club! Hayling enjoys both a fantastic sailing area and a wonderful club house, situated in a lovely location with onsite accommodation. Open sea, great racing, lovely beaches and Hayling's very comfortable clubhouse will all make the 2024 World Championship one to remember!

Hayling is home to one of the largest RS Aero fleets in the world with 50+ RS Aeros based there. We have had fantastic UK Nationals at Hayling in both 2017 and 2021.

Socials: HISC know how to throw a party! Can we make it to the end of the week? Welcome & Opening Ceremony, Band night, 10th Anniversary 10th Anniversary Class Dinner, Disco, Grand Awards Ceremony, Apres Race Drinks everyday!

Charter RS Aeros: 
RS Sailing are supporting with Charter RS Aeros. These need to be prioritised to distant long-haul travellers from outside Europe who are less able to transport their own RS Aeros, for a limited period, until the end of March.

Rooster RS Aero Custom Kit: 
With Roosters support and their range of RS Aero Custom Kit we can look cool and be comfortable both on and off the water!



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23/02/2024 22:21:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5132
6th RS Aero World Championships
Hayling Island Sailing Club, UK
26th-30th August 2024

*SAVE THE DATE!*
The 6th RS Aero World Championships is back in the UK in 2024 at one of the UK's premier Championship venues - Hayling Island Sailing Club!

Hayling enjoys both a fantastic sailing area and a wonderful club house, situated in a lovely location with onsite accommodation. Open sea, great racing, lovely beaches and Hayling's very comfortable clubhouse will all make the 2024 World Championship one to remember! 
 
Hayling is home to the largest RS Aero fleet in the world with 50+ RS Aeros based there. We have had fantastic UK Nationals with record turnouts at Hayling in both 2017 and 2021.

EVENT PAGE



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25/06/2023 21:57:00
Peter Barton
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