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2nd RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP at the RS ANNIVERSARY GAMES - Weymouth, UK, 4-10th August 2018

RS AERO WORLDS PHOTOS

In addition to Steve Greenwood's photos (available on memory sticks & web link), Phil Jackson of Digital Sailing was also afloat, catching the action.

Check out his RS Aero Worlds photo gallery at www.DigitalSailing.co.uk
where photos are available to buy (in print or digital form).

An ideal Christmas present perhaps?

15/11/2018 13:29:00
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RS AERO WORLDS - PHOTOS

A big thank you from Steve Greenwood and the Andrew Simpson Foundation : The Sailing Charity to everyone who bought Steve's photos from the RS Aero Worlds at Weymouth & Portland.

By the end of August Steve had sold a whopping 88 sets and transferred £500 as donation to the sailing charity.

If you missed out and would like a copy of all his Worlds photos, whilst also supporting the ASF, please email Steve, cost just £12 after Class Assoc subsidy.

Anyone still struggling to download the zipped file from the WE Transfer link can email Steve and he will mail you a USB stick.

12/09/2018 15:55:00
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Check out the daily Reports, Photos and Results from the RS Aero Worlds;

DAILY REPORTS

09/08/2018 23:48:00
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NATIONAL SAIL FLAGS

At the Worlds everyone needs their flag on the port side, a minimum of 60mm below the letters and from the edge of the sail. These are available from Registration at £5.

A second flag on the starboard side placed back to back with the port one is optional. We do have enough stock to sell everyone 2 if they want them! If you want more for other sails or RS Aero friends at home we can put your name on a list and sell them to you after registration closes when we know we have enough.

03/08/2018 23:58:00
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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
A huge thank you to all the supporting partners to the RS Games and the RS Aero World Championship who help make such a massive feat possible!

Rooster - Clothing & Prizes
Harken - Hardware & Prizes
RS Sailing - 'Sailors pod' site support and Charters
Noble Marine - Insurance & Support
Volvo Cars - Cars
Seldén Mast - Drinks bottles and drinks!
Zest Boatworks - Repair service
Techniblock - Suncream spray
Yachts and Yachting Magazine - Media
Brittany Ferries - Travel discount
Jo Richards - Committee boat

03/08/2018 00:20:00
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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS - now available
Here they are! Be sure to have a good read so you know what is going on. You will be tested at registration;
https://www.rsaerosailing.org/docs/1037197534.pdf

AND LINKS TO OTHER DOCS...

Notice of Race
https://www.rsaerosailing.org/docs/674704607(1).pdf

RS Aero Class Rules
https://www.rsaerosailing.org/docs/200333932.pdf

Please remind your self of these (June2018 version). It is every RS Aero racers responsibility to race a Class legal RS Aero - IGNORANCE IS NO DEFENCE!

Under 18 consent form
https://www.rsaerosailing.org/docs/1037195935.pdf
Under 18s please print, complete and bring to registration

02/08/2018 17:26:00
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SOCIALS - The Weymouth and Portland Dinner plan!

Our RS Aero Socials CEO Greg Bartlett and his team have done a fine job researching interesting and diverse restaurants 'off site' on alternate evenings; Saturday, Monday and Wednesday.

Book spaces by contacting Greg on [email protected] , message him on fb or sign onto the paper list at Weymouth (if any spaces. If you don't get in, do not worry, join in later on in the evening or on another night.

- 5 places left for Saturday
- Monday, Great capacity venue but get your name in
- Wednesday, only 16 places left!

Saturday 4th
Dinner - 7pm, Balti Island - Curry Night!
Address; 191 Chiswell, Portland DT5 1AP

After - The Cove House Inn ...on Chesil Beach!
Address; The Beach front, Portland DT5 1AW

Monday 6th
Dinner - 7.30pm, Dorset Burger (contemporary restaurant bar)
Address; 6 King St, Weymouth DT4 7BH

After - The Lazy Lizard ...cool seafont bar
Address; 52 The Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DG

Wednesday 8th
Dinner - 7.15pm, The Stable, Artisan Pizza - Harbourside restaurant
Address; Above The Harbour Master, Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BG

After - The Black Dog Inn, Weymouth
Address; St Mary St, Weymouth DT4 8PB

01/08/2018 23:36:00
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FREE PUDDING – Sponsors invited!

In light of growing pressure to provide FREE PUDDING at all RS Aero events the RS Aero International Class Association would like to invite expressions of interest please in the sponsoring of PUDDING at RS Social Events.

This could either be provided anonymously or could be in return for promotion, advertising or association.

For example, £100 or so might buy 46 fun loving curry eating RS Aero sailors ice cream at Balti Island on Saturday. Yum! Working upwards, up to 100 hungry après sail diners at The Dorset Burger on Monday could take more filling. Part contributions gratefully received, thank you.

Contributions to a Class Association can come in many different ways and it is fundamental for everyone to get involved. Some people have time they can give. Some can help with PUDDINGS.

Contact in confidence; [email protected]

31/07/2018 23:58:00
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RS AERO WORLDS

It's all starting to get real - I am going to need a bigger car!

210 Rooster RS Games T-Shirts = 6 boxes
210 Rooster Neck Sleeves = 2 boxes
250 RS Aero bags = 1 big box
216 (not RS) Aero bars = 1 box
250 Seldén Mast Reusable Drinks Bottles = 5 boxes
700 Harken Reusable cups = TBC boxes!
50 Medals = 1 small box
24 bottles = 2 crates
200 national sail flags, 318 more on order including 5 new nations! Class flags, trolley stickers, rig flashes, megaphone (yes, I now have a megaphone!)

2 RS Aero trolleys as Team Estonia had to leave 2 behind in order to add a 7th RS Aero to their load

31/07/2018 23:16:00
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IMPORTANT INFO

RS Aero World Championship Competitors,
Thank you for your entry to the 2nd RS Aero World Championship at the RS Anniversary Games, hosted by the 2012 Olympic venue, Weymouth and Portland NSA. With over 200 RS Aeros from 16 nations now entered it is shaping up to be a fantastic event. We are expecting approaching 1,000 boats and 1,500 competitors to the overall RS Games!

Joining Instructions - Arrival and Departure Information
Address; WPNSA, Osprey Quay, Portland, DT5 1SA
The RS Games will be one of the biggest dinghy sailing events held at WPNSA. We need to carefully manage the WPNSA boat park. Please follow any instructions given upon arrival and prior to departure. A Site Plan is attached for your reference.

Arrival The Topper National Championships close on Friday 3rd August and they have exclusive use of the WPNSA until their prizegiving is completed. We anticipate some RS Aeros and RS Teras arriving on 3rd August and those who do will be placed in a holding area. It will not be possible to unload trailers and rig boats on site until the site is cleared of the majority of Toppers. All arriving RS Aeros and RS Teras will then be able to proceed to their class allocated zones.
WPNSA will be operating a one-way system through the site. Entry will be through Gate 4 and exit through Gate 6. Once on site trailers should be unhitched, or boats taken off the roof and vehicles removed immediately to the main car park. The car park is free and is located across the road from the main WPNSA site.
We envisage the Teras being located in Zones 2 – 6 with 2 boats per space and the Aeros in Zones 7 upwards. This may vary and will be confirmed upon arrival. Road trailers cannot remain in the dinghy park and will be located adjacent to the holding area or in an area of the car park.

Departure The RS Feva Class arrive for registration during the final 2 days of the RS Aero and RS Tera events and we anticipate all Fevas being on site prior to the departure of the Aeros and Teras. We request that Aeros and Teras vacate the site as soon as possible after their prize giving on Friday 10th to allow the site to be reorganised for the Feva event. Boats not leaving the site on Friday should be moved to the holding area for collection first thing on Saturday 11th

Race Documentation
The NOR is here: https://www.rsaerosailing.org/docs/674704607(1).pdf The SIs for your championship only will be available soon on the Class Documents page; https://www.rsaerosailing.org/index.asp?p=documents For sustainability reasons there will not be paper copies of these race documents in your welcome pack, only on the notice board.
Competitors aged under 18 must bring a completed Under 18 Consent Form to Registration. This is available here: https://www.rsaerosailing.org/docs/1061952307.pdf

*Please be reminded that support boats or otherwise are not permitted to have contact with a sailor when afloat, other that if flag T is hoisted to permit towing. Sailors need to carry their own provisions - drink, food and clothing etc. and you should give advance thought to that. The philosophy is avoid the increases in the cost of being competitive in an event.
The sailing instructions might provide for permitted availability for equipment spares, communications with fellow competitors, toileting and rescue assistance outside racing.

Registration & Measurement
Timings have changed since the NoR. Both are now identical;
Saturday 4th August 11:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00hrs and
Sunday 5th August 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00hrs.
Registration will be in the RS Games office and Measurement in the Measurement Area.
Be sure to check you sail number and rig size.
There will be a Race Briefing at the RS Stage at 11:00hrs on Monday 6th August.
The first race will not start before 13:00hrs on Monday 6th August.

Buddy Love
Courtesy of Karlos, we are running a Buddy System! Sailors will be allocated into small groups where experienced RS Aero sailors can help the less experienced - sharing top tips and the day’s experiences! There could be best buddy prizes too!

The Social Programme

Summary is here: https://www.rsaerosailing.org/rsgames/rsgames.asp?clselect=Social%20Programme&eid=1586

At WPNSA
Sunday - we have the Opening Ceremony at 18:00 (drink ticket included in entry pack)
Tuesday - BBQ before ‘Countries’ fancy dress costume party with the legendary DJ Tipper (meal ticket included in entry pack). Wednesday - Come and spectate the International Mixed Pair Stadium Racing held in RS Aeros 7s inside the marina late afternoon.
Thursday - Fajitas before Karaoke with Greg! (buy Fajita tickets at registration)
*Please inform registration for vegetarian and vegan requirements.

A Pasta Party every day after racing is included, as are ‘Drinks for tallies’ on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday after racing thanks to the generosity of RS Sailing, Selden and Charlie Pearce’s 18th birthday!

There will be full Catering at WPNSA throughout the RS Games.

In Weymouth and Portland
Our Social Director Greg Bartlett and his team worked tirelessly to research and book a series of interesting and varied restaurants, together with suggestions of pubs close by to meet later in the evenings;
Saturday - Balti Island, Curry, Portland
Monday - Dorset Burger, Weymouth
Wednesday - The Stable, Pizza, Weymouth
Friday - The Gloucester, Steak & Seafood, Weymouth Seats will be limited. Please contact Greg to be added to the lists for each by email to [email protected] or message him at https://www.facebook.com/messages/t/gregory.bartlett.75
stating which evening, or add your name to the paper list when it reaches the notice board at Weymouth.
All supporters, friends and family are invited to all the socials. The socials are all free but you do need to buy their food and drink.

Rooster Kit
There is a lovely range of Rooster RS Games merchandise available to buy at the event or online here: https://www.roostersailing.com/RS-GAMES-2018.htm Entrants get a 20% discount with the emailed promo code. When ordering your Rooster merchandise online you can opt to collect from Rooster shop at RS Games. Rooster will also be selling technical wear on site.

Regatta Support
The RS Sailing Store event trailer will be on site throughout the RS Games offering RS Classes specific spares, general hardware from Selden and an extensive range of rope and rope related products from Kingfisher Yacht Rope. The team will be on hand for these sales and to offer advice, day or night. If you want any specific spares delivered please order them as normal right now!
Zest Boatworks will be attending the RS Games and offering a triage repair service for competitors on site.

Media
Lastly for all event related updates, photos, video and camaraderie keep an eye on the RS Games Facebook Page, dedicated to the month-long event: https://www.facebook.com/thersgames/
The RS Aero facebook group; https://www.facebook.com/groups/rsaeroclass/ and the RS Games website https://www.rsaerosailing.org/rsgames/rsgames.asp?eid=1586
Results - The direct link to RS Aero results is here; https://www.sailwave.com/results/WPNSA/2018_RS_Aero_Worlds/

Sail Numbers & Letters - Please ensure you have them correctly applied, details on the forum thread and Class Rules. Source from RS Sailing, order in advance,
National Flags for sails - Available at registration at £5
Mainsail Rig Identification Colour Flashes - Available at registration for any early sails still without. No charge!

Trolley policy - During the week with over 200 near identical trollies we will operate our 'any trolley' policy. To assist in matching the correct trolleys on Friday 10th we will be adding a wrap of coloured tape signifying which rig size to the trolley handles. Please also ensure you have your sail number clearly visible on the trolley front beam. Standard RS Aero sail number trolley stickers will be available at registration for £2.

National Flags In addition to your fun patriotic costumes on Tuesday evening and the sail flags, please can each visiting country bring their national flag for the opening ceremony, awards etc.

We look forward to seeing you in Weymouth and hope you have a fantastic event!

31/07/2018 23:06:00
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RS AERO WORLDS MEDALS - In the Gold, Silver and Bronze!

Last year we had 96 competitors in Carnac and this year we have 205 so far for Weymouth!

With so many sailors the categories have exploded and we love to encourage our Youth (under 19), Ladies and Masters (55+)!

With an event of this magnitude we are able to add Junior (under 16) and Grand Master (65+) categories too. Then we also have the Junior Ladies, Youth Ladies & Master Ladies! (ages as at 31st December 2018)

All of these categories are multiplied by three rigs, RS Aero 5, 7 & 9, where appropriate.

Plus the International Mixed Pair Stadium Racing - that is the biggie of course!!!

26/07/2018 18:01:00
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RS AERO INTERNATIONAL STADIUM RACING - MIXED PAIRS - Wed 8th
On Wednesday 8th, after our Championship racing, we will have an International Mixed Pairs Stadium Racing Challenge within the marina at WPNSA!

The exciting new format shall be 2 person mixed pair teams of a man & a lady, racing together in two RS Aero 7s, competing in a fleet racing qualification series . This will lead to a grand final of 3 teams (6 RS Aeros) to race for the medal positions and a chance to stand on top of the podium. The points of the male and female competitors in each team will be combined for their score in each race.

Racing will be over tight short course sprints inside the WPNSA marina where spectators can watch the action with commentary - cheering on their team whilst also celebrating Charlie Pearce’s 18th birthday!!!

Entries are limited to 10-12 teams of two people, a male and a female, and are invited from COUNTRIES. If spaces allow, extra teams may be invited (combined nations, UK Youth (U19), Juniors (U16), Masters(55+), Scotland, Wales, Cornwall…).

Teams shall be easy for the spectators to identify with national flags on their mainsails and single digit numbers on the head of their sail - black for men, blue for ladies.

Peter Saxton, the chief PRO for the whole RS Games, shall officiate and the RYA will be giving their support. Be sure to come along and cheer whilst watching the action unfold!

Please apply with proposed teams to Peter Barton, email; [email protected]

25/07/2018 23:59:00
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TUESDAY 7th is....COUNTRIES DAY!
Time to prepare your 'Countries' costumes - to Celebrate the huge collection of Nationalities competing at the RS Games

The Tuesday Apres-Sail schedule is;
18.00 - RS Aero Daily Awards and 2019/20 RS Aero 'Australian' Worlds Presentation for December 2019.
18.30 - RS Aero Aussie BBQ (Included!)
19.00 - RS Games Party Disco and Fancy Dress ('Costumes' to our USA guests!) 'Countries' theme Celebrating the huge collection of Nationalities competing at the RS Games with the legendary DJ Tipper calling the tunes in Spinnakers Bar, WPNSA

Everyone needs something country related - it does not have to be your own country!
Prizes for the best outfits!

Detail from Greg;

Go for it!

25/07/2018
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RS AERO WORLDS - late entries

The 'late late' entry fee starts after midnight on Tuesday 24th.

If you are still to enter and pay then pop your entry in now and pay to save some money towards Greg's ambitious

Social Programme!

ENTER HERE

23/07/2018 23:57:00
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RS AERO WORLDS - SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Here it is! The highly anticipated apres-sail plan.

The concise summary is live on the

RS Games Social Programme

Thanks to Greg Bartlett and his team of experts for huge effort and consideration of everyone in creating this exciting schedule of entertainment for all at the RS Aero Weymouth Worlds.

Following our routine of Daily Awards with Top-Tips from the day's top performers there is Eating, Drinking, Singing and Dancing - even a little extra curricula 'Stadium' international sailboat racing too! Spread between the Sailing Academy, Portland and Weymouth Town there is variety and something for everyone. Dip in and out as you please! Further details and how to sign up (when necessary) will follow.

Be sure to get some early nights between now and the Worlds - its not only that Force 5 through the waves that you have to worry about now!

Photos;

Right - 45 for an RS Aero dinner as the record so far, from the RS Aerocup : Malcesine, Garda, Italy 2017.
Left - RS Aero beach revelry to LaserSax band at the Travemunde European Champs, Germany 2016

22/07/2018 23:34:00
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Hi Joe,
Worlds Photos Payment
Steve is emailing payment details to those who completed the survey.
I have forwarded the email to you.

22/07/2018 11:03:00
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Struggling to find the payment details. Am I being daft?

21/07/2018 16:58:00
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RS AERO WORLDS – PHOTOS

ORDER HERE £12 for some 2000 shots!

Steve Greenwood will once again be out on the water taking his excellent photos of everyone in the RS Aero fleet at the World Championship!

This year Steve will be supplying USB memory sticks of all of his photos and this will be available at an event subsidised £12 each, with a £5 donation from each order to the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation. Be sure to sign up on the link below as Steve needs to pre-order enough USB memory sticks.

Here is the detail from Steve;

Thanks to help from WPNSA I will be getting afloat at Weymouth to take some photographs. Hopefully the weather will be excellent as it was in Carnac and Hayling Island last year. I will take photos ashore and afloat, and will do my level best to try and make sure I get several of each boat depending on conditions.

I am proposing a new pricing model to hopefully make life easier, and avoid lengthy uploads to and from the internet, which can be very time consuming.

After some subsidy from the event budget I am suggesting £12 for pre-ordered 16GB USB memory stick with all my photos, which will likely be 2000 or so! From every order I will give £5 to the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation, and hopefully we can give them the donation at the prize giving.

All I need you to do is fill in this brief survey below to collect details to enable me to order the right number of USB sticks. Given the volume you need to submit the survey by Saturday 21st July. Payment can be either via PayPal or bank transfer following completing the survey [Steve will email payment details].

The USB stick will have all photos up to the Friday. Any Friday photos will be sent via We Transfer to add to the USB stick at your leisure, so it is important you include your email address!

For the RS Aero Words Photo Memory Stick please enter your details here;
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VY773KW

20/07/2018 23:47:00
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RS AERO 5s join the 50+ CLUB!

Last week the RS Aero 5 entry list for the Worlds made the big 50!

This is more than double the good RS Aero 5 fleets we saw last year at the Carnac Worlds and the Hayling UK Nationals!

The fleet will have a wide cross section of ages and experience with several sailors just 14 years old through to Grand Masters (65+). Seasoned eventers will join those less experienced and at their first major championship.

The categories are all well supported with 21 Youths (U19), 9 of which are Juniors (U16), 27 Ladies, 7 Masters (55+) 2 of which are Grand Masters (65+) and several small Males.

8 countries are representedin the fleet making for a fantastically international field!

The competition is likely to be tough at the front with the defending RS Aero World Champion, current UK National Champion, two Aerocup International Champions, a current UK Inland Champion, a Florida State Champion and an RS Feva World Champion!

Throw in a few new talents and several unknowns too and this title could go any number of different ways!

ENTRY LIST
*Any more entries should be submitted by the 24th July, before the late late fee becomes payable.

17/07/2018 16:48:00
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ROOSTER ORDER

Collection & Delivery

All WORLDS ENTRIES have been sent the RS Games Rooster Kit discount code to enable your 20% off.

Options to receive the kit you order from the Rooster website include collection from Rooster HQ in Fareham or collection from Rooster at Weymouth (which will suit International visitors).

Select the collection/delivery option when at the checkout stage on the Rooster website.

PRE-ORDER RS GAMES ROOSTER KIT

17/07/2018 16:02:00
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RS AERO WORLDS - VOLUNTEERS INVITED, PLEASE

This is your chance to make 203 new best friends from 16 countries!

We would love to hear from you if you would like to get involved and are happy to help with;

RIBS - Monday-Friday, drivers or assistants, let us know if you have a qualification. A great way to watch the racing close up.

REGISTRATION - A shift during Saturday and Sunday 09:00-18:00. Signing people in, handing out goody bags, flags, T-Shirts, measurement forms, etc...

MEASUREMENT - A shift during Saturday 14:00-18:00 and Sunday 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00. At any time we will be running 3-5 teams of 2 people to maintain a brutally efficient process. Both people familiar with the Class Rules and assistants who might be less familiar are sought.

TROLLEY TEAM - Collecting, stacking and returning trolleys at launch and recovery Mon-Fri. During the week we will operate an 'any trolley' policy, so you wont have to match them to a boat until Friday!

SCORERS - To tot up the informal Club/Country challenge points and Family team points daily for fun and interest and ultimately....prizes! It is a load of fun and I normally do it but this important role requires somebody's keen focus now that the entry list has gone all exponential on us. I can assist.

Please let me, Peter Barton, know at email; [email protected] if you are happy to help and play an important roll in the success of what is set to be an incredible event!

Thank you in advance!

10/07/2018 16:47:00
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RS AERO WORLDS – PHOTOS

Steve Greenwood will once again be out on the water taking his excellent photos of everyone in the RS Aero fleet at the World Championship!

This year Steve will be supplying USB memory sticks of all of his photos and this will be available at an event subsidised £12 each, with a £5 donation from each order to the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation. Be sure to sign up on the link below as Steve needs to pre-order enough USB memory sticks.

Here is the detail from Steve;

Thanks to help from WPNSA I will be getting afloat at Weymouth to take some photographs. Hopefully the weather will be excellent as it was in Carnac and Hayling Island last year. I will take photos ashore and afloat, and will do my level best to try and make sure I get several of each boat depending on conditions.

I am proposing a new pricing model to hopefully make life easier, and avoid lengthy uploads to and from the internet, which can be very time consuming.

After some subsidy from the event budget I am suggesting £12 for pre-ordered 16GB USB memory stick with all my photos, which will likely be 2000 or so! From every order I will give £5 to the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation, and hopefully we can give them the donation at the prize giving.

All I need you to do is fill in this brief survey below to collect details to enable me to order the right number of USB sticks. Given the volume you need to submit the survey by 21st July. Payment can be either via PayPal or bank transfer following completing the survey.

The USB stick will have all photos up to the Friday. Any Friday photos will be sent via We Transfer to add to the USB stick at your leisure, so it is important you include your email address!

For the RS Aero Words Photo Memory Stick please enter your details here;
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VY773KW

09/07/2018 14:57:00
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BOSH!

A month before the first race we have hit 200 RS Aeros at our World Champs.

What an incredible achievement as the RS Aero turns just 4 years old!

Entry List

06/07/2018 23:58:00
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RS AERO 7 - SPLIT FLEET
105 RS Aero 7s now entered!

As the overall entry was accelerating towards 200 at the end of last week the RS Aero 7 fleet hit a new milestone of its own at 100 RS Aero 7s! It was Toby Schofield of Felpham SC, UK, who kicked that World Cup ball firmly into the back of the net on Friday evening, well over a month before the Championship! Now the RS Aero 7s have 105>>>

As per the Notice of Race (5), any fleet with 80+ boats will be split into two flights with a qualification series followed by a finals series over the five day Championship. This is similar to major World Cup events in the Olympic Classes and through qualification the flights will be re-flighted daily.

The thought behind this revolves around racing being more enjoyable and likely fairer in a 40+ boat fleet relative to an 80+ boat fleet. In the larger fleet an emphasis on starts and traffic can have an overbearing influence and it would likely take much longer than our usual race target times to give sailors adequate opportunity to recover.

With the RS Aero 7 entry, as usual, approximately double the size of the RS Aero 5s and RS Aero 9s the split 7 fleet then provides four fleets in total of similar size. This allows start lines to be equal length and approximately the right length for everyone (improving on Carnac Worlds 2017) and without any delay whist the line length is reset (improving on Hayling UK Nationals 2017).

So nobody needs to be concerned at the prospect of 100+ RS Aeros on a start line!

A race with HALF that number will be much less daunting for those less experienced and excited to be part of this awesome major championship in our fresh young Class.

We still enjoy all the fun of the huge numbers of like minded RS Aero friends together ashore, with the Olympic facility of WPNSA and the RS Sailors Chillout Hub able to cope admirably!

03/07/2018 23:59:00
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RS AERO WORLDS

Last call for the lower early entry fee rate

Entry fee goes up after this Saturday 30th June.

Don't waste your partying money by paying late fees!!!

Look up your entry confirmation email for payment details.

Let me know if you have any issue, email; [email protected]

If your entry line is still 'pink' (not green) a have not found record of your payment,

ENTRY LIST

28/06/2018 23:46:00
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RIG CHARTERS for the WORLDS

The Charter RS Aeros are fully sold out but anyone borrowing an RS Aero who needs to source a different rig size can charter them off RS Sailing.

The price for 'rig only' charters from RS is £100 to include sail, lower mast, numbers and letters. Probably new.

Please email me at [email protected] to request.

27/06/2018 23:53:00
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PRE WORLDS COACHING

with Sam Whaley

Sunday 5th August at 14:00hrs

An all included pre-event Class organised coaching session will take place onshore in front of WPNSA at 14:00hrs on Sunday 5th August for about 1 hour with Sam Whaley, double RS Aero 7 UK National Champion, member of the British Sailing Team and all round nice guy.

Sam will take his International audience on a journey through the finities of achieving the max out of your RS Aero around the racecourse with some contemporary ideas on tuning and technique for maximum gain.

These sessions are invaluable, especially for visitors from remote RS Aero locations where sailors might not have the luxury of having a large group of RS Aeros to race and train against each week.

https://www.facebook.com/sam.whaley.gbr/videos/1927797660586607/

27/06/2018 23:48:00
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THE LARGEST RS EVENT OF ALL TIME

was I believe the 2014 RS Feva World Championship at Carnac, France, with a whopping 184 boats.

The largest RS adult class event ever was the RS200s when they achieved in the 160s a few years ago.

Just saying...

26/06/2018 23:53:00
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SAIL NUMBERS, NATIONAL LETTERS, RIG ID FLASHES

and NATIONAL FLAGS

At the upcoming World Championship we will all need to be sure that we have correctly installed sail numbers, national letters, national flags and rig identification colour flashes on our mainsails. This will be vital for ease of identification with 200 RS Aeros on the racecourse.

It is every sailors responsibility to ensure that their RS Aero is Class Rule legal for racing. Additionally the RS Aero World Champs has a Measurement process, helping to ensure Class Rule compliance. Sail additions is an easy area to slip up on. Please be sure in advance that they are all correct and save yourself last minute hassle by adding them correctly in advance of travelling to Weymouth.

National Flags on mainsails will be necessary for the World Championship. The National flags of each country will be available for sale at registration at Weymouth at an event rate of £5 each. They can easily be added at the event. International visitors sailing charter RS Aeros will be able to retain the backing paper and take their flag home for their own RS Aero afterwards!

Rig Identification Colour Flashes were added at the back of RS Aero sail windows as standard in early 2016. This helps both competitors and race officials easily identify different rigs at a quick glance when we share the same course. Earlier sails that do not yet have them can collect the appropriate coloured sticker at registration at Weymouth - no charge, courtesy of RS Sailing.

Numbers and Letters - summary points
- Starboard numbers go above port side numbers and starboard letters go above port side letters.
- Numbers, letters and national flags should be positioned on the sail as per the attached plan.
- National flags go on the port side and under the letters (a second flag on the starboard side too is optional and if added should be placed back to back with the port side). These flags will be available at event registration.

RS AERO 7 and RS AERO 9
- Numbers & letters should be a minimum of 300mm high
- Numbers, letters and flags need to be a minimum of 60mm apart, including on opposite sides and also minimum of 60mm from edge of sail..

RS AERO 5
- Numbers & letters should be a minimum of 230mm high
- Numbers and letters need to be a minimum of 45mm apart, including on opposite sides and also minimum of 45mm from edge of sail.
- Flags need to be a minimum of 60mm from the letters and from edge of sail.

TIPS
- New sails have faint pencil lines to use as a guide.

- With our Italic numbers please be sure that the gap is at least 60mm (45mm on RS Aero 5s) as the minimum spacing is above the horizontal due to the lean of italic numbers & letters. I suggest you go for 80mm gaps (65mm on RS Aero 5s) to be safe!

CLASS RULES

Sail Numbers - C.10.4 (a) (ii) & (iii)

Rig Identification Colour Flashes - C.10.4 (a) (iv)

National Letters - C.10.4 (a) (v)

National Flags - C.10.4 (b)

26/06/2018 18:58:00
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RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - Weymouth, UK, 4-10 Aug

Wonderful to have two more nations with Finland and Slovakia, making 15 in total now. Welcome to Kairit from the far north of Finland at Oulu and to Andrej from Bratislava, Slovakia.

Entries are now at an incredible 175 with each fleet larger than ever before!

Be sure to enter and pay by this Saturday 30th June to secure the early entry rate and the included Rooster RS Games T-Shirt.

EVENT PAGE

24/06/2018 23:57:00
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WORLDS ACCOMMODATION

Still need to book accom?

Check out the links on the Event Website for everything from hotel rooms to camp sites;

ACCOMMODATION PAGE

Martleaves Farm
Additionally for campers & campervans, I also recommend this lesser known farm campsite which is not on the above list to you, I stayed here a few years ago.

It is simple in a nice way with fantastic views over Chesil Beach and is perhaps the closest camping.

It is a working farm in a SSSI and they have alpacas.
One of their loos, not sure which one, is loo of the year 2018!
They seem to still have tent spaces available during our Champs.

Address - Martleaves Farm, South Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth DT4 9NR
Website - http://www.weymouthcampingandcaravanpark.co.uk/

22/06/2018 11:20:00
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2nd RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

at the RS ANNIVERSARY GAMES

Weymouth, UK, 4-10th Aug

#onehundredandSEVENTYBYSATURDAY

EARLY ENTRY - early rate until 30th June for paid entries by then. Get entered and paid up to secure the lower rate.

CHARTER RS AEROS - final payment to be made by 30th June please.

T-SHIRTS - please let me know your size for your included RS Games Rooster T-Shirt by 30th if you haven't already. After 30th I will have to guess your size!!!

EVENT PAGE

*22nd June: entry now at 168 entries. If the entry list continues to increase at this rate we will reach 200 on the 2nd July!

18/06/2018 23:57:00
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RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - Weymouth, UK, 4-10 Aug Nearly 150 now entered! ENTRIES need to be in and also paid for by 30 June for the early entry rate. T-SHIRTS remember to send me your sizes for your included Rooster event Ts by 30th if you have not already done so. MULTI CHAMPS DISCOUNT VOUCHERS entries need to be in by 30th to qualify. #onehundredandFIFTYbyFRIDAY!

13/06/2018 16:44:00
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RS AERO WORLDS at the RS GAMES

Weymouth, UK, 4-10 Aug

Entries have accelerated quickly from 130 to 140 and we will hit the big 150+ very soon.

Team Estonia are now on the list, our 13th country!

The biggest ever Charter fleet of 26 RS Aeros is now near fully booked. But keep the requests coming as I have requested more!!!

Let me know your Rooster T-Shirt size if you have not already.

Early entry discount for entries paid by end June, keep them coming!

Info, Enter and Entries List

06/06/2018 14:06:00
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Andrewinsa,
For sure. Contact Steve at RS; [email protected]

31/05/2018 16:23:00
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Will the charter fleet from the Worlds be up for sale after the regatta?

30/05/2018 20:50:00
Andrewinsa 
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THE IRISH ARE COMING!

Nice to see the first Irish signed up for the RS Aero Worlds in Weymouth and hopefully we may have some more.

That now makes a whopping 120 entries from 12 nations!

Charter RS Aeros - last few remaining

ENTRY LIST

ONLINE ENTRY

18/05/2018 23:59:00
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RS GAMES ROOSTER KIT

Official Clothing Partner of the 2018 RS Games

As official clothing partner, Rooster have designed a neat range specifically for the 2018 RS Anniversary Games.

Enter online before 1 July and receive a FREE 2018 RS Games edition Rooster T-Shirt (RS Aeros, '00' fleets and Vareos) or Rash Vest (RS Fevas and Teras) and Multifunction UV Neck Sleeve (all)!

SIGN UP for the 2018 RS GAMES including the RS AERO WORLD CHAMPS

Pre-Order Official RS Games Merchandise here now

Competitor Discount! Once you have signed up for the RS Games, you will receive a discount code which gives you 20% off the whole RS Games merchandise range at that link.

Rooster will also be at the Championships selling RS Games merchandise alongside their full range of Rooster sailing kit including their newly developed 2018 Ladies Range.

15/05/2018 00:24:00
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RS Aero Worlds - Now Record breaking

The 2018 RS Aero Worlds at Weymouth has hit 114 entries and become the largest RS Aero Championship to date - and still with 3 months to go! This is going to be huge and the Class is still so young at barely 4 years old!!

Already the RS Aero 5 fleet is the largest ever with 28 entries, well ahead of last year's Worlds and UK Nationals. With many sailors still to enter how big will it become?

The RS Aero 9 fleet is also now the biggest ever. At the 2016 UK Nationals with light winds forecast all event the RS Aero 9 fleet doubled in size at registration, adding to the enjoyment of those keen for more sail. With three months to go this Worlds is already ahead by 1!

With ultimate entries likely to exceed 150 there is every chance the RS Aero 7 fleet (now at 59) could be split for the first time, with a qualification and finals series, that being triggered when the entries reach 80 in any fleet.

Youth participation is continually increasing in the class with great Youth training programmes like the Rooster UK Youth Team and incentives like the Sailing Raceboats RS Aero 5 Youth sponsored purchase package in Australia. An impressive 24 Youths (Under 19 ) are entered so far which is a healthy 21% of the total and steadily growing over time.

Ladies entries total 16 so far, split between the RS Aero 5 & 7 fleets. Ladies have frequently topped the rankings at the most competitive of RS Aero events and this year's colossal Worlds is likely to be no exception. Our Championship clothing sponsor Rooster have recently launched their new Rooster Ladies Range. Check it out, treat yourself and then pop your entries in, safe in the knowledge that you will be both comfortable and stylish on the race course in August.

The Masters category (55+) is going to be as hotly contested as ever in each of the three fleets with 28 experienced sailors registered to date. All the categories are getting tougher each year and this is no exception!

With such numbers we can, like last year's largest events, expect plenty of competition for the accolades of top Junior (Under 16), Apprentice Youth (Under 22) and Grand Master (65+) too.

ENTRY LIST

*Ages as at 31 Dec 2018

11/05/2018 00:35:00
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NOTICE of RACE
v4.4 - No longer subject to approval of the International Jury

04/05/2018 23:10:00
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BRITTANY FERRIES offres de FRANCE

pour les RS Games

Un grand merci à Brittany Ferries pour un rabais de 20% sur leurs traversiers en provenance de France pour les RS Games. Cela comprend les week-ends d'août, ce qui est fantastique.
Ce serait merveilleux de voir un peu plus de Français sur la liste des engagés!

BRITTANY FERRIES DEALS from FRANCE

Many thanks to Brittany Ferries for a 20% discount on their ferries from France for the RS Games. This includes weekends in August which is fantastic.

It would be wonderful to see a few more French and Spanish on the Entry List!

Brittany Ferries RS Games Discount Link

27/04/2018 15:16:00
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RS GAMES MULTI CHAMPIONSHIP DISCOUNT

A fantastic additional incentive to compete in multiple classes...

RS Sailing will offer a voucher for anyone participating in more than one championships at the RS Games.

1. Voucher codes will be issued on the 15th July 2018 by email.
2. Competitors must have entered and paid by the above date.
3. Competitors name must be the same on each entry (and cannot get changed at point of registration).
4. The following vouchers will be issued following the entry of;

- 2 Championships = £25 Voucher

- 3 Championships = £50 Voucher

- 4 Championships = £75 Voucher

5. If the vouchers are used to purchase a new RS boat or RS sail the competitor will also receive cash back to the value of the voucher.

ENQUIRIES TO; [email protected]

EVENT PAGE

27/04/2018 13:17:00
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WE HAVE HIT THE BIG 100!

With still over 100 days to go until the first race we now have 100 entries signed up already to the RS Aero World Championship at Weymouth!

ENTRY LIST

ENTER HERE

The lucky 100th entry is Tomas Matejka of the Czech Republic, their 5th CZE entry so far!

Welcome CZECH RS TEAM!

24/04/2018 23:47:00
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96 entries now!

Which equals last year's World Championship entry already with 4 months to go!

There are a few Charters still available - but hurry if you are after one.

All three fleets are developing well which is really encouraging-

The RS Aero 5 fleet is already the largest fleet ever assembled at 23 boats and competition looks like it will be hotly contested with several new faces comprising both Youths and small adults.

The RS Aero 7s is, as ever, the largest with nearly 50 boats already, a colourful mix of nations and every likelihood of the interest of a split fleet Qualifier and Finals series when that fleet entry tips over 80 boats.

At 25 boats the RS Aero 9s are just one off their all time record of 26 when a light wind forecast at the 2016 Torbay Nationals doubled the fleet size!

INFO, ONLINE ENTRY and ENTRY LIST

11/04/2018 00:42:00
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RS Aero World Championship

Weymouth, UK, 4-10 Aug 2018

The Notice of Race is now posted on the RS Aero Class website, linked below.

Thank you for your patience!

NOTICE of RACE v4.3

ENTRY LIST

ENTER HERE

31/03/2018 23:32:00
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RS AERO WORLDS - 10 NATIONS!
Norway have now signed up to the RS Aero World Championships, the second Scandinavian country after Sweden.

That makes 10 countries and 88 entries in total so far!

ENTRY LIST

27/03/2018 21:25:00
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263 boats in total going to the RS Games...this will be massive!!!

02/03/2018 16:38:00
chunky
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RS AERO

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018

SIXTY ENTRIES!

Incredible! We've hit the big '60' entries on the eve of the UK Dinghy Show!

There is already a colourful mix of Nations, a great mix of rigs forming and a good showing in each of the Youth, Ladies and Masters categories too.

Call in for some fizz at the Launch Party at the UK Dinghy Show RS Stand tomorrow at 17:00.

If you are visiting the show and would like Union Jack flag sail stickers, Trolley sail number stickers or 'My Other boat..' stickers then seek me out. I will have them available.

INFO, ONLINE ENTRY and ENTRY LIST

#seventybysunday

02/03/2018 16:35:00
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FIFTY BY FRIDAY?

We made it by Wednesday!

Just two weeks after opening entry on Valentines Day the 2018 RS Aero World Championships at the RS Anniversary Games tops 50 entries! Incredible!!!

But what now for the rest of the week?

We now have Louisiana, Scotland and Connecticut!

INFO, ONLINE ENTRY and ENTRY LIST

#sixtybysaturday

28/02/2018 10:30:00
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42 Entries now!

With more Youth and Ladies coming into the fleet all the time it is great to see them, alongside other small adults, forming such a good sized RS Aero 5 fleet well in advance this year!

INFO, ONLINE ENTRY and ENTRY LIST

#fiftybyfriday!

26/02/2018 23:58:00
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RS AERO WORLDS - We've hit 'THIRTY BY FRIDAY'!

WE NOW HAVE AUSTRALIA & USA!
35 entries after the first full week of Entry is fantastic!
8 Nations are now registered and the latest countries to join are Australia with Gilesey stepping up and the USA with family Gloster from California.

SIGN UP NOW, pay before July.

CHARTER RS AEROS are available, see the info link.

INFO, ONLINE ENTRY and ENTRY LIST

....#fiftybyfriday !

24/02/2018 00:01:00
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THE LAUNCH PARTY of the RS GAMES
at the UK Dinghy Show, Saturday 3rd March at 17:00

Please come and join us for the Launch Party of the RS Anniversary Games and RS Aero World Championship on Saturday 3rd March at the RYA Dinghy Show - 17:00 sharp!

RS Sailing are on stand B70, come and catch up with friends, find out more about the event and have a drink.

For those of you who can't make it to the Show join RS Sailing for a Facebook live at 17:15

ONLINE ENTRY is open - and we already have 22 entries from 6 countries!
Sign up now and pay before the 30th June....

INFO, ONLINE ENTRY and ENTRY LIST

22/02/2018 10:53:00
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RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP at the RS ANNIVERSARY GAMES

WPNSA, Weymouth, UK, 4-10th August

ONLINE ENTRY is open - and we already have 20 entries from 6 countries!

Sign up now and pay before the 30th June....

DETAILS and ONLINE ENTRY

21/02/2018 23:33:00
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RS AERO WORLDS

Fantastic to have Rooster on board again as our clothing partner supporting the second RS Aero World Championship, together with the rest of the mega RS Games, in Weymouth this August.

RS GAMES SITE

15/02/2018 00:22:00
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RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP at the RS ANNIVERSARY GAMES

WPNSA, Weymouth, UK, 4-10th August , 2018

Supported by Rooster

The RS Games' website has been updated with info on the RS Aero World Championship 2018. Visit it via the link below and watch out for further updates, particularly over the next month!

RS GAMES WEBSITE

ACCOMMODATION - get booked up! Details via the website.

CHARTER RS AEROS are available thanks to the support of RS Sailing.
They are £450 for the week, including sails, delivery and insurance. A damage/security deposit will be required on handover (like car hire).
Charter boat reservation will be prioritised to long haul international travellers who can not easily bring their own RS Aeros. Other sailor's requests will be placed on a waiting list until 20th March before a booking can be confirmed.
Apply early to avoid disappointment! Requests to Peter Barton

OTHER KEY POINTS TO NOTE
* Race days are Monday 6th – Friday 10th, the 4th and 5th are registration, measurement and coaching.
* The RS Feva European Champs start racing the day after the RS Aero Worlds finish - so it is possible for our younger/lighter sailors to do both!
* Notice of Race is available soon
* Online Entry is opening in February

26/01/2018 21:44:00
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2018 RS AERO WORLDS at the RS ANNIVERSARY GAMES
Thirteen months notice to the 2nd RS Aero World Champs!

RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

at the

RS GAMES, Weymouth, UK

4-10th August, 2018

The 2nd RS Aero World Championship will be held at the World Class Olympic Venue of WPNSA, Weymouth, UK from 4-10th August 2018. This will be part of the mass 2018 RS Games 25th anniversary bonanza event with Championships for all RS Classes throughout the month of August 2018.

The dates match the RS Tera World Champs exactly, enabling parents and siblings to compete. The RS Feva European Championship will follow immediately after.

It is going to be huge - Get it in your diary now!

EVENT WEBSITE

03/07/2017 20:52:42
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