RS Aero Class Manager
12/01/2026 02:52:00
After an incredible 11 years as RS Aero Class Manager it is time for change!
Leading the RS Aero Class in the UK and Worldwide has been a wonderfully rewarding experience of shared sailing fun and interaction. It has been a huge privilege to be involved from the outset in RS Sailing’s ground breaking RS Aero.
Thanks to everyone for their support and help along the way - host clubs, volunteers, equipment suppliers, sponsors, photographers, supporters, parents and many more! RS Sailing for the opportunity and their confidence in me. Jo Richards for his vision. Most of all though, the sailors, for adding to and sharing the experience, both for fun and in competition. Thank you all, for your part in making the RS Aero Class what it is today!
Having guided the Class to grow and flourish through its early years, we are now very fortunate to have Sammy Isaacs-Johnson to take on the role. Sammy is well known within the RS Aero Class after 9 years keenly racing and coaching. He is our RS Aero 5 European Champion and UK Head Coach. We can have full confidence in Sammy leading the Class into its next chapter. I will continue assisting for a period to ensure a smooth transition.
What next for me? More RS Aero sailing of course! The RS Aero continues to be fantastic fun for all its attributes including exhilaration, simplicity and excellent racing - and having built up so many friends in the Class over the years!
Peter Barton
Photo - Sammy Isaacs-Johnson, RS Aero 5 European Champion 2025
