Lee-on-Solent RS Aero Open - Hampshire, UK, 17/18 June
20 RS Aeros ventured to the seaside to enjoy two days close fought racing from Lee-on-Solent Sailing Club. With the wind set to be predominantly light to medium the fleet gravitated towards a good sized 17 boat RS Aero 7 fleet, with 3 RS Aero 9s off the same start line to help set the pace.
10-12kn South Easterly provided a great match with a range of competitive sailor weights from mid-60s kg to 80 kg at the front of the RS Aero 7 fleet. The heavier sailors generally edged forwards upwind and the lighter sailors were able to come back at them again downwind...