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RS Aero European Championship - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April
Here are the overall podium photos!

RS Aero

1st - Sammy Isaacs-Johnson,  Maidenhead SC, GBR
2nd - Andrias Sillaste, Pirita SK, EST
3rd - Enrico Loi, LNI Cagliari, ITA

RS Aero 6
1st - Andrew Frost, Sutton Bingham SC, GBR
2nd - Filippo Vincis, LNI Sulcis, ITA
3rd - Kristo Ounap, Saaremaa MS, EST

RS Aero 7
1st - Mattia Di Lorenzo, Fraglia Vela Riva, ITA
2nd - Peter Barton, Lymington Town SC, GBR
3rd - Mark Ripley, Paignton SC, GBR

RS Aero 9
1st - Ben Flower, Paignton SC, CAN/GBR
2nd - Rory Cohen, Dachet Water SC, GBR
3rd - Timothy Woodcock, CV Mulhouse, FRA

FULL RESULTS



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30/04/2025 14:34:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championships - CV Arco, Garda, Italy

OVERALL REPORT, RESULTS & PHOTOS

Thanks to Elena Giolai for her report & photos;

https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/285564/2025-RS-Aero-Europeans-at-Lake-Garda-overall



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28/04/2025 16:43:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106

RS Aero European Champs - CV Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27 April

Four more great races on Day 2 in a fresh southerly breeze and blue skies! No racing on Saturday in respect of the Pope. All set for a big final day on Sunday! Thanks to Elena Giolai for her great photos.

Photo Album; https://www.flickr.com/photos/153162608@N02/albums/72177720325455678/with/54473718288

Results: https://www.racingrulesofsailing.org/documents/10712/event




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26/04/2025 13:21:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106

2025 RS Aero European Championships - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27 April - DAY 1

4 races and a good mix of conditions for a testing but very enjoyable Day 1 for the 109 competitors! Thanks to Elena Giolai for her Day 1 report;

https://www.sail-world.com/news/285490/2025-RS-Aero-Europeans-at-Lake-Garda-Day-1




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25/04/2025 08:15:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
2025 RS Aero European Championships - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27 April - PREVIEW

Thanks to Elena Giolai for her championship preview;

https://www.sail-world.com/news/285439/2025-RS-Aero-Europeans-at-Lake-Garda-Preview



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24/04/2025 08:28:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April 2025

The time of the "Opening Ceremony" is confirmed and will be at 6 p.m. (18:00) on Wed 23rd at the CV Arco.



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20/04/2025 23:56:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
UKRAINE - HUMANITARIAN RELIEF at the RS Aero Europeans

The war in Ukraine continues and as a Class it is important to do what we are able to, to help relieve the humanitarian suffering there.

Boris Mezhibovskiy is competing in our Europeans for the USA. He was born in the Ukraine and later moved to the USA. His birth town of Kherson was submerged after the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, further increasing the humanitarian crises. Additionally Sofia Naumenko is a Ukranian entry to our European Championships and a keen competitor for the past two years, winning both the RS Aero 6 European and World Championships in 2024.

The suffering in the Ukraine continues whilst we enjoy our sailing in the paradise of Lake Garda, only a short flight away….
Boris and I have a plan, similar to what we arranged at the Sardinia Worlds in 2023, to help support the humanitarian relief charities working in the Ukraine. We have sourced mini Ukrainian sail sticker flags which are a quarter the size of each nation's sail flags. They will be available free at Registration and may be placed on sails alongside your own national flag as a sign of support.

Donations 
are invited to a choice of three Ukrainian relief charities assisting with a mix of childhood, medical and refugee needs. QR codes to the charities will be available at Registration, on the Notice Board and in the attached flier.

Thank you for any support that you are able to give!

Here are the weblinks of the charities in the QR codes;



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20/04/2025 11:14:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - CV Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April 
Just one week to go until the first race of the RS Aero Europeans with 108 sailors now signed up from 16 nations!

Thanks to Rooster for their generous support with the prizes and daily awards!

Collect your national flag sail sticker at Registration!



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17/04/2025 23:22:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April
Supported by Rooster

Just one week to go!  Who's ready?
Here is some info & detail to help you get organised...

INSURANCE DOCUMENT
Remember to send a copy of your third-party liability boat insurance to [email protected]
(for the charter RS Aeros RS Sailing supply this)

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 1 National Flag for the mainsail for each competitor at Registration. Add it to the port side, just under the National Letters. If there are enough flags left over after registration closes then sailors are able to buy a second flag for 5 Euro for the starboard side too (back to back) from Peter Barton, if they choose.

NATIONAL FLAGS
Bring your national flags to wave on a pole at the opening ceremony and flag parade on Wednesday!

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! These can be bought for 5 Euro from Peter Barton.
 
Reference
For Sail numbers, letters & flags, see; A10, C10.4, Annex 2
- Racing Rules of Sailing - for identification on sails, see; Appendix G; https://d7qh6ksdplczd.cloudfront.net/sailing/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/23114336/2025-2028-RRS-with-Changes-and-Corrections.pdf



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16/04/2025 00:29:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - CV Arco, Torbole, Lago di Garda, Italy - 24-27th April

LAST CALL
- For the standard entry fee. Save 100 Euro by entering before the end of the month. The late fee starts on 1st April.

100 RS Aeros are now entered! There are 4 good RS Aero 5, 6, 7 & 9 fleets emerging, representing 14 nations!

Online Entry, Notice of Race and Full Info
https://www.circolovelaarco.com/regate
https://www.rsaerosailing.org/index.asp?p=event&eid=3003



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30/03/2025 23:55:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April 2025

97 ENTRIES NOW! 
Keep them coming!

EVENT PAGE  



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10/03/2025 16:40:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April 2025

78 ENTRIES NOW!
14 nations, 4 good fleets emerging.
Save 50 Euro by entering before the end of the weekend!
https://www.circolovelaarco.com/regate



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08/03/2025 10:26:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April

67 ENTRIES ALREADY!

Great to see 67 entries already, as of last Sunday!  13 Nations are now represented! Entry List

LAST CALL for the Early Entry Discount.
This has been extended until Sunday 9th March. This will enable more sailors to benefit from the reduced rate. Get your entries in by the end of the weekend to save 50 Euro!

LAST CALL for UK RS Aero Transport
Sailboat Deliveries need to know by the end of the weekend if you would like to transport your RS Aero from the UK to Garda with them.
(see earlier post on this thread for info).

GARDA TRAINING 
Sign up with the German RS Aero Class if you would like to extend your sailing at Garda with training. Details on the Training Event Page

EVENT PAGE  for full info and entry links



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06/03/2025 23:54:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April

CV Arco have extended the early bird entry fee discount deadline until 9th March. This will allow more sailors enough time to get organised in time to benefit from the reduced rate. 

Great to see the entry list growing and such a cross section of nationalities too!
Keep those entries coming!

EVENT PAGE  for full info and entry links



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28/02/2025 21:53:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - Garda, Italy, 24-27April
Lago di Garda is wonderful in the spring with warm air and crisp fresh water. The incredible venue shrouded by sheer cliffs is one of Europe's premier meccas of sail sports, with thermal breezes, excellent weather, incredible views and fine Italian cuisine!



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20/02/2025 15:30:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
GARDA TRAINING - 23rd & 28-30th Apr
before and after the European Championships

The German RS Aero Class are organising 4 days coaching at CV Arco again this year. The dates are 23rd and 28-30th April, surrounding the championship, due to the availabilities of coaches. This is open internationally to everyone interested and together with the Europeans is a great opportunity for racing and training early in the season.

Coaches: Ausra Mileviciute and Arkadii Kistanov (training language is English)
Group size: approx. 6-7 participants/group, 2 groups
Costs: approx. 370 EUR/participant, this includes the coaches fee, motorboat charter and fuel. Berth fee at CVA to be paid separately by each participant.



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17/02/2025 20:23:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April 2025

UK return transport of owners' RS Aeros from the UK to Garda

FEBRUARY DEADLINE
Sailboat Deliveries have been taking bookings but are yet to reach the minimum of 6 required for this transport plan to be a GO GO. With the event's entry now open and the early entry discount date set for the end of Feb they have also set that deadline for their bookings to reach the 6, so that they are then able to book this 'trip to paradise' into their busy schedule for 6 or more lucky RS Aeros.
So, if you are contemplating the boat transport option with the luxury of flying in, get in touch with Sailboat Deliveries who are ready to help towards making your 2025 dreams come true...

Here is the detail...
Sailboat Deliveries are able to offer a return delivery service to the 2025 RS Aero Europeans at Garda from their base at Emsworth, UK, allowing those owners to fly in for a more relaxing Lake Garda Championship experience.

The price is £950 per boat (including VAT & Carnet costs) with a minimum requirement of 6 RS Aeros. Bookings are taken on a first come first served basis. To book, send them a completed delivery booking form and once they have 6 requests they will request a 50% deposit to secure the space. The balance is then due one month before the event.  
BOOKING FORM

Info from Sailboat Deliveries;

"Sailboat Deliveries is a Limited company specialising in delivering competitors boats to European events.  We are members of the Road Haulage Association and operate within their guidelines and conform to all legal requirements.  We take pride in delivering a professional and friendly service.  We hold commercial vehicle insurance with goods in transit cover.  We operate at the forefront of the dinghy marine industry working closely with many of the manufacturers.

We have premises in Emsworth on the South Coast where we load the boats. Competitors can drop off and collect their boat at any time convenient to them (before our given loading date) and trailers can be left stored for the duration. 

The price for delivery is inclusive of VAT and Carnet cost (now a requirement post Brexit) and bookings are taken on a first come first served basis with a 50% deposit required to secure a space (along with a completed delivery booking form) and the balance then due one month before the event."

Enquiries to; [email protected]



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15/02/2025 23:48:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April

ONLINE ENTRY is OPEN!

Early Entry Fee Discount - until the end of Feb, get your entries in this month!

Reduced Youth Entry Fee 
- To enable this, please note that there are two separate entry pages for Adult and Youth (under 22) via the link above.

Notice of Race
is published and event Info updated for schedule, socials, arrival, accommodation, transport and recreation...

Charter RS Aeros - are prioritised to distant long-haul travellers from outside Europe and are sold out. European competitors should plan to bring their own RS Aeros. Charter enquiries to RS Sailing at [email protected]

UK RS Aero Transport 
- Sailboat Deliveries are able to offer a return delivery service to the 2025 RS Aero Europeans at Garda from their base at Emsworth, UK, allowing those owners to fly in for a more relaxing Lake Garda Championship experience.
The price is £950 per boat (including VAT & Carnet costs) with a minimum requirement of 6 RS Aeros. Bookings are taken on a first come first served basis. To book, send them a completed delivery booking form and once they have 6 requests they will request a 50% deposit to secure the space. The balance is then due one month before the event.  Enquiries to; [email protected].uk   BOOKING FORM



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14/02/2025 10:57:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April

The Notice of Race is posted on the Club website Event Pages

The Class website Event Page is updated with info and links for arrival, accommodation, transport and recreation!

ENTRY OPENS
 on Fri 14th Feb.
There is a discount early rate until the end of Feb and also a discount rate for Youth (U22).



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13/02/2025 17:25:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April

ENTRY OPENS
on Fri 14th Feb.
There is a discount early rate until the end of Feb and also a discount rate for Youth (U22).

The Class event page is updated with info and links; https://www.rsaerosailing.org/index.asp?p=event&eid=3003

Thank you for your patience! Get ready...



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12/02/2025 18:57:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April 2025

UK return transport of owners' RS Aeros from the UK to Garda
Sailboat Deliveries are able to offer a return delivery service to the 2025 RS Aero Europeans at Garda from their base at Emsworth, UK, allowing those owners to fly in for a more relaxing Lake Garda Championship experience.

The price is £950 per boat (including VAT & Carnet costs) with a minimum requirement of 6 RS Aeros. Bookings are taken on a first come first served basis. To book, send them a completed delivery booking form and once they have 6 requests they will request a 50% deposit to secure the space. The balance is then due one month before the event.  
BOOKING FORM


Info from Sailboat Deliveries;

"Sailboat Deliveries is a Limited company specialising in delivering competitors boats to European events.  We are members of the Road Haulage Association and operate within their guidelines and conform to all legal requirements.  We take pride in delivering a professional and friendly service.  We hold commercial vehicle insurance with goods in transit cover.  We operate at the forefront of the dinghy marine industry working closely with many of the manufacturers.

We have premises in Emsworth on the South Coast where we load the boats. Competitors can drop off and collect their boat at any time convenient to them (before our given loading date) and trailers can be left stored for the duration. 

The price for delivery is inclusive of VAT and Carnet cost (now a requirement post Brexit) and bookings are taken on a first come first served basis with a 50% deposit required to secure a space (along with a completed delivery booking form) and the balance then due one month before the event."

Enquiries to; [email protected]



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21/11/2024 17:28:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106
RS Aero European Championship - Circolo Vela Arco, Garda, Italy, 24-27th April 2025

SAVE THE DATE!
The 2025 RS Aero European Chmpionship will be hosted by Circolo Vela Arco on the north shore of Lake Garda the weekend after Easter from 24-27th April!

The Italian RS Aeros enjoy many excellent venues and Arco on the north shore of Lake Garda is always popular. Lago di Garda is wonderful in the spring with warm air and crisp fresh water. The incredible venue shrouded by sheer cliffs is one of Europe's premier meccas of sail sports, with thermal breezes, excellent weather, incredible views and fine Italian cuisine!

The early season date, enabled by the Italian climate, will provide an excellent stepped build up a full 3 months prior to the RS Aero World Championships at Quiberon France at the end of July.

EVENT PAGE



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22/08/2024 23:58:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5106


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