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Salcombe RS Aero Open and UK Masters Champs - Salcombe YC, Devon, UK, 28/29th Sept
The Salcombe RS Aero Open doubled as the RS Aero UK Masters Champs this year and despite a challenging forecast 7 RS Aero visitors travelled to Salcombe to join the Solos, K1s and the local Yawls to enjoy and be challenged by Salcombe's high sided tidal ria valley.
That challenge started before the start of race one with a very light breeze against the incoming tide making the need for a critical decision on which side of the channel to start. Nick Craig (Burghfield) called it right to sail away to a good lead, but runaway leaders need to know the course well and Nick rounded the first mark the wrong way. Leading the RS Aero 7s early on was Paul Playle (Island Barn) although on the tricky crowded start-line he had been deemed over early. The left Peter Barton (Lymington) to take the first win after a comeback from a Salcombe side start, from Chris Jones (Sutton Bingham) in 2nd.
The breeze increased nicely for race 2. After many tacks u the shoreline Pete lead Nick at the top mark. On the long run to South Pool Nick came through and extended away up the next beat. The RS Aero 7s kept close enough to the RS Aero 9s for Chris to take 2nd and Paul 3rd, off Peter in 4th.
On Saturday evening a nice dinner was held for all competitors at Salcombe Yacht Club.
True to the forecast strong breezes funnelled into the estuary on Sunday and led to all racing being cancelled. Undeterred three RS Aeros, Nick, Peter and Chris. headed out for a blast. Whilst we all had a lot of fun the race team certainly had made a good decision as 30kn gusts from a variety of angles alternated with 0kn calms every few seconds. Racing may have been possible for RS Aeros, but it would also have been crazy racing!
So with a no discard series, the Masters took the top 3 slots overall with Chris Jones (Sutton Bingham) taking the win with his 2,2.
NEXT UP for the RS Aeros in the UK is the RS Aero UK Inland Championship at Draycote Water SC on 19/20th October.
Photo; Chris Jones at Salcombe in 2021
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The Salcombe RS Aero Open doubled as the RS Aero UK Masters Champs this year and despite a challenging forecast 7 RS Aero visitors travelled to Salcombe to join the Solos, K1s and the local Yawls to enjoy and be challenged by Salcombe's high sided tidal ria valley.
That challenge started before the start of race one with a very light breeze against the incoming tide making the need for a critical decision on which side of the channel to start. Nick Craig (Burghfield) called it right to sail away to a good lead, but runaway leaders need to know the course well and Nick rounded the first mark the wrong way. Leading the RS Aero 7s early on was Paul Playle (Island Barn) although on the tricky crowded start-line he had been deemed over early. The left Peter Barton (Lymington) to take the first win after a comeback from a Salcombe side start, from Chris Jones (Sutton Bingham) in 2nd.
The breeze increased nicely for race 2. After many tacks u the shoreline Pete lead Nick at the top mark. On the long run to South Pool Nick came through and extended away up the next beat. The RS Aero 7s kept close enough to the RS Aero 9s for Chris to take 2nd and Paul 3rd, off Peter in 4th.
On Saturday evening a nice dinner was held for all competitors at Salcombe Yacht Club.
True to the forecast strong breezes funnelled into the estuary on Sunday and led to all racing being cancelled. Undeterred three RS Aeros, Nick, Peter and Chris. headed out for a blast. Whilst we all had a lot of fun the race team certainly had made a good decision as 30kn gusts from a variety of angles alternated with 0kn calms every few seconds. Racing may have been possible for RS Aeros, but it would also have been crazy racing!
So with a no discard series, the Masters took the top 3 slots overall with Chris Jones (Sutton Bingham) taking the win with his 2,2.
NEXT UP for the RS Aeros in the UK is the RS Aero UK Inland Championship at Draycote Water SC on 19/20th October.
Photo; Chris Jones at Salcombe in 2021
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04/10/2024 16:24:00
Peter Barton
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Salcombe RS Aero Open & UK Masters Champs - Salcombe YC, Devon, 28/29th September
LAST CALL!
Online entry closes Thursday night. You can still enter after that but it is more expensive.
This year our popular annual Salcombe RS Aero Open will double up as the RS Aero UK Masters Champs (Men over 55, Women over 45 on 31st Dec 2024).
Salcombe's ria valley with the intrigue of tricky tides and swirling breezes under high headlands presents a whole new game of sailor cunning and intuition! The beautiful backdrop and lovely town makes for a weekend to remember and we look forward to our return!
LAST CALL!
Online entry closes Thursday night. You can still enter after that but it is more expensive.
This year our popular annual Salcombe RS Aero Open will double up as the RS Aero UK Masters Champs (Men over 55, Women over 45 on 31st Dec 2024).
Salcombe's ria valley with the intrigue of tricky tides and swirling breezes under high headlands presents a whole new game of sailor cunning and intuition! The beautiful backdrop and lovely town makes for a weekend to remember and we look forward to our return!
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25/09/2024 11:15:00
Peter Barton
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Salcombe RS Aero Open & UK Masters Champs - Salcombe YC, Devon, 28/29th September
ENTRY NOW OPEN!
This year our popular annual Salcombe RS Aero Open will double up as the RS Aero UK Masters Champs (Men over 55, Women over 45 on 31st Dec 2024). Entry is now open and the NoR and SIs published.
ENTRY NOW OPEN!
This year our popular annual Salcombe RS Aero Open will double up as the RS Aero UK Masters Champs (Men over 55, Women over 45 on 31st Dec 2024). Entry is now open and the NoR and SIs published.
We look forward to visiting Salcombe's magical Devonshire venue and its beautiful yet challenging race course again for another enchanting weekend's racing! In 2024 we share the weekend with the local Yawl class again.
Championship courses on open water are one good test of racing skills. However, sailing on Salcombe's ria valley with the intrigue of tricky tides and swirling breezes under high headlands presents a whole new game of sailor cunning and intuition! The chances are that every one might get to lead at some point whilst we tide cheat along the shoreline, which all then fuels the bar talk later too! The beautiful backdrop and lovely town makes for a weekend to remember and we look forward to our return!
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15/09/2024 13:23:00
Peter Barton
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Salcombe RS Aero Open & UK Masters Champs - Salcombe YC, Devon, 28/29th September
ENTRY NOW OPEN!
This year our popular annual Salcombe RS Aero Open will double up as the RS Aero UK Masters Champs (Men over 55, Women over 45 on 31st Dec 2024). Entry is now open and the NoR and SIs published.
ENTRY NOW OPEN!
This year our popular annual Salcombe RS Aero Open will double up as the RS Aero UK Masters Champs (Men over 55, Women over 45 on 31st Dec 2024). Entry is now open and the NoR and SIs published.
We look forward to visiting Salcombe's magical Devonshire venue and its beautiful yet challenging race course again for another enchanting weekend's racing! In 2024 we share the weekend with the local Yawl class again.
Championship courses on open water are one good test of racing skills. However, sailing on Salcombe's ria valley with the intrigue of tricky tides and swirling breezes under high headlands presents a whole new game of sailor cunning and intuition! The chances are that every one might get to lead at some point whilst we tide cheat along the shoreline, which all then fuels the bar talk later too! The beautiful backdrop and lovely town makes for a weekend to remember and we look forward to our return!
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01/09/2024 23:19:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5132
Salcombe RS Aero Open & UK Masters Champs - Salcombe YC, Devon, 28/29th September
SAVE THE DATE!
This year our popular annual Salcombe RS Aero Open will double up as the RS Aero UK Masters Champs (Men over 55, Women over 45 on 31st Dec 2024).
SAVE THE DATE!
This year our popular annual Salcombe RS Aero Open will double up as the RS Aero UK Masters Champs (Men over 55, Women over 45 on 31st Dec 2024).
We look forward to visiting Salcombe's magical Devonshire venue and its beautiful yet challenging race course again for another enchanting weekend's racing! In 2024 we share the weekend with the local Yawl class again.
Championship courses on open water are one good test of racing skills. However, sailing on Salcombe's ria valley with the intrigue of tricky tides and swirling breezes under high headlands presents a whole new game of sailor cunning and intuition! The chances are that every one might get to lead at some point whilst we tide cheat along the shoreline, which all then fuels the bar talk later too! The beautiful backdrop and lovely town makes for a weekend to remember and we look forward to our return!
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02/08/2024 09:18:00
Peter Barton
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