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RS Aero Europeans 2021 - Malcesine, Garda 
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The growth of the Italian fleet has been dramatic over the past two seasons with 25 Italian RS Aeros at the Garda Europeans which is a marked increase since 2019!

In addition to the mainland, two locations in Sardinia are embracing the RS Aero so far, Veliamoci asd at Oristano and Vela Lega Navale Sulcis at Calasetta. Both brought talented RS Aero sailors, headed with Francesca Ramazzotti's 2nd in the RS Aero 5s and Davide Mulas' 6th in the RS Aero 7s.

Check out the fantastic photo album from their support team HERE.



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13/08/2021 16:46:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championship 2021 - The Movie!

Thanks to RS Sailing for arranging this wonderful movie to help us remember a fantastic week of international competition and comraderie at Lake Garda!

https://fb.watch/7mgToYQeCw/



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13/08/2021 16:07:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championship - FV Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy, 31 July - 6 August 2021 

Thanks to Angela Trawoeger and Fraglia Vela Malcesine for their 142 photo album!
Fraglia Vela Macesine - Facebook Album



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12/08/2021 23:58:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championship - RS Aero 5 Podium
Thanks to Attila (Snr) for his movie of the RS Aero 5 podium.

Congratulations and Thank You to everyone who made the Championship a success - Competitors, Supporters, Hosts and Sponsors.

RS Aero 5 Podium
https://youtu.be/f_A3gmPykdE



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12/08/2021 23:45:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championship - FV Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy, 31 July - 6 August 2021 

After a tough week for the Race Team a fabulous final day produced a ten race series with a good variety of winds giving a good mix for all the 70 competitors from 12 nations to shine.

FULL REPORT & RESULTS





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07/08/2021 08:49:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championship - FV Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy, 2 - 6 August 

Racing is now underway at the Garda Europeans!
Keep up to date and informed via the REPORTS & RESULTS page and the RS AERO CLASS facebook group



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03/08/2021 20:15:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championship - FV Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy, 31 July - 6 August 2021

RS Aero 6 prototype - International testing at Malcesine
All set at Fraglia Vela Malcesine for the RS Aero Europeans!

Today was a great opportunity for defending RS Aero 5 European Champion Attila Banyai of Hungary and Catherine Gloster of USA/FRA to try out the prototype ‘version 2’ RS Aero 6 rig. They both liked it!

With 12 nations making up the 73 competitors in Italy this championship represents an excellent opportunity to try it out before or after racing and for the Class to receive good international feedback on the RS Aero 6 proposal.

Please let me know if you are at Malcesine for the Europeans and would like to try! 



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30/07/2021 23:54:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championships - Malcesine, Garda, Italy, 31 July - 6 Aug

EVENT PREVIEW
https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/240133/RS-Aero-European-Championships-preview




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30/07/2021 23:47:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championships - Malcesine, Garda, Italy, 31 July - 6 Aug

Entries are now up to 72 for this year's RS Aero Europeans with new entries from the Czech Republic as the 12th nation competing and more from the growing fleet in Ireland too.

Racing starts on Monday after a coaching day on Sunday when there will be an onshore session at 11:00 followed by several short coached races in the afternoon from 13:00



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29/07/2021 23:57:00
Peter Barton
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Sail Numbers, Letters and Flags

Every competitor needs the correct official sail numbers (4 digits), their national sail letters and national flags on sails.
You can order any sail letters and numbers via Negrinautica who will be on site supporting the event. Sail numbers and competitors national letters will be provided with charter RS Aeros.

Fantastic to have entries from 11 countries this year! National flag sail stickers will be available at the Fraglia Vela Malcesine reception for 5 Euro. One is required on the port side or sailors can choose to have two back to back.

Check the Class Rules C.10.4 and Annex 2 for size and positioning; https://www.rsaerosailing.org/docs/699705696.pdf



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24/07/2021 19:52:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championships - Malcesine, Garda, Italy, 31July-6Aug

Thanks to RS Sailing for providing the fantastic boxed RS Aero replica trophies for the three European Champions, together with gifts for every competitor.

How many clubs can boast every winner to a Class' European Championship, Starcross Yacht Club?
Might change this year though...



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24/07/2021 19:45:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championships - Malcesine, Garda, Italy, 31July-6Aug

Thank you to all our Class' sponsors & supporters of the 2021 RS Aero European Championship. It is fantastic to still achieve 70 RS Aeros from 11 countries even in restricted times and without the large British fleet able to travel.

Rooster are again providing their generous spread of prizes, keeping us cool and comfortable on and off the water. Check out their RS Aero Custom Kit range HERE

Fraglia Vela Malcesine
will provide each competitor will receive an event T-Shirt from. After the 2019 Europeans with 105 competitors I suggested to FVM that we might expect 200 in 2021. That would have been possible with 100+ UK sailors plus more from other emerging RS Aero nations, if there were not this year's restrictions. Thank you to FVM for standing by us!

Negrinautica are providing a large charter fleet enabling new RS Aero sailors to join the Class and distant owners to fly in. This is allowing seven sailors to join the Europeans from the USA too, which is fantastic!

Seldén Mast are providing water bottle and mini dry bag gifts to all competitors together with fantastic prizes from their hardware range.

Thanks to RS Sailing for providing the fantastic boxed RS Aero replica trophies for the three European Champions, together with gifts for every competitor.

Wonderful to see new fleets emerge in Italy, Sweden and Belgium over the last two years with lots of new names in this Championship together with two Champions returning to try to defend their 2019 titles. Racing starts on Monday 2nd Aug...STAY TUNED!



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24/07/2021 19:40:00
Peter Barton
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THE ITALIAN JOB
"We....are....about to do a job in Italy...."   Michael Caine,1969

With the combined effect of Covid and Brexit it has never been so tricky to get across Europe and in and out of Italy from the UK since Michael and the lads made the trip back in 1969!

I am committed to getting to the RS Aero European Championships at Malcesine, Garda, and so is Spike Daniels from the UK. We have had a really useful time swapping notes to check we have not overlooked any critical detail in our mission - right down to identifying our own alpine pass! It is certainly a challenging year but hopefully with effort comes reward.

If any other sailors from the UK are still contemplating attending with a last minute decision and flying the Union Jack at Garda then if you send me an email and I can share our checklist, if that is helpful. It felt like we were planning the Italian Job! 

Loaded and ready to leave the country at short notice, travelling light and fast! Got a full tank of gas, half a packet of cigarettes and wearing sunglasses. Lets hit it!!!  (or is that another film?!)

THE ITALIAN JOB
Ambush

EVENT PAGE 
for info, online entry and entry list. 65 now! Last call for charter RS Aeros for those flying in.




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19/07/2021 18:22:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championship - FV Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy, 31 July - 6 August 2021

60 RS Aero are now signed up for the 2021 RS Aero European Championships at the Italian mecca of Malcesine on Lago di Garda with a far reaching international fleet lined up.

Online entry remains available at the early entry rate unril the end of Friday 9th July.

ONLINE ENTRY

2021 is set to be a milestone year marking how the international spread of the RS Aero enables the success of the European Championship without being dependent on British participation any more, although it is sad for those unable to attend who would have heavily boosted the numbers to those initially predicted. The Italian fleet has seen huge growth in the past 2 years together with other mainland European nations which will be the backbone of the championship. Currently 11 different nationalities are signed up with the growth in mainland Europe a noteworthy achievement for the RS Aero Class!

That said, quarantine for fully vaccinated Brits returning to the UK is set to end, so there is a chance of a few more late UK entries yet! 




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08/07/2021 23:58:00
Peter Barton
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⁠ROOM AVAILABLE -
If anyone needs a hotel room Catherine Gloster has 1 of their 2 rooms spare now at the nearby Piccolo Hotel (500m away). It is a double for 6 nights 1st-7th Aug, 133 Euro night.
Contact Catherine Gloster <[email protected]> if you would like her to transfer it to you before she cancels it.

Hotel Website; https://www.navene.com/



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05/07/2021 12:30:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championship - FV Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy, 31 July - 6 August 2021

***GOOD NEWS!*** 
The early entry discount rate is extended one week until Friday 9th July to enable travellers more certainty in the situation with a late decision to attend.

ONLINE ENTRY; https://fragliavela.sailti.com/en/default/races/race/text/rs-aero-european-championship-2021-en



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02/07/2021 13:09:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championships - Malcesine, Garda, Italy, 31 July - 6 Aug

An exemption from the Covid-19 self-isolation on entering Italy is valid for sporting events for all foreign Athletes (UK included) was announced on Thursday 24th June;
https://www.fragliavela.org/en/self-isolation-exemptions/



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01/07/2021 15:48:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championship - FV Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy, 31 July - 6 August

50 entries from 11 countries are now signed up for the RS Aero European Championship at Fraglia Vela Malcesine, Lake Garda!

Even in restricted times it is set to be a fabulously international regatta with good numbers, bolstered by the growth off the RS Aero Class throughout Europe. Keep them coming, the early entry discount ends today, 1st July! [now extended to 9th July]




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01/07/2021 15:40:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championship - FV Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy, 31 July - 6 August

9 countries are signed up already in the first few days of entry opening! Keep them coming....the early entry discount is until the end of June.

* BlueSkies * 5DaysRacing * OnshoreCoaching * PastaParties * PracticeRace * FineItalianCuisine * DailyAwards * ThermalBreezes * WinnerTopTips AwesomeScenery * InternationalCompetition * WarmFreshWater *  Spectacular Viewing * LakesideBar *

ONLINE ENTRY

EVENT PREVIEW



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18/06/2021 14:10:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championships - Malcesine, Garda, Italy, 31 July - 6 Aug

***ONLINE ENTRY is now OPEN***

Fraglia Vela Malcesine look forward to welcoming the RS Aero Class back to their World Class venue, for the 2021 European Championship in August. Racing will be held over 5 days from 2-6 August on their spectacular Garda race course enjoying the mountain thermal breezes under the shear cliff backdrop!

ONLINE ENTRY 
https://fragliavela.sailti.com/en/default/races/race-toa/text/rs-aero-european-championship-2021-en
Price is 260 Euro until 1st July, the 270 Euro stated includes the 10 Euro paypal fee. If paying by bank transfer then pay 260 Euro

PRE-NOR info is posted at the above link whilst FIV, the Italian Federation, approve the Notice of Race.

CHARTER RS AEROS are available at 650 Euros and can be booked now here. Is there anywhere better to tryout an RS Aero?!; 
https://www.rssailing.club/event-listing/?class=22

EVENT PAGE for full info; 
https://www.rsaerosailing.org/index.asp?p=event&eid=2223



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14/06/2021 17:09:00
Peter Barton
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RS Aero European Championship - FV Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy, 31 July - 6 August 2021 

***UPDATE - 3rd June***
The event title is now amended to 'European Championship' following consultation. That way we can look forward to a 'successful' European Championship rather than the likelihood of a 'soft', perhaps disappointing, Worlds. This action feels appropriate and fair with so much of the World unable to join and for many more the trip is either unviable or discouraged due to their local restriction policies. 

It is expected that overall entry numbers will be largely unaffected by the new title. On the ground it will be a similar event with excellent racing, same size fleet, same charter fleet and the same huge fun. Just a revised title.

We can expect further eases in restrictions in the weeks to come which will help us achieve a successful European Championship.

Notice of Race: To be on the FVM site soon
Online Entry: Opening soon via the FVM site
Entry Fee: 260 Euro (Late Entry Fee:  290 Euro after 1st July) 
Format: Maximum of 13 races over 5 days, maximum of 4 races per day. A mix of morning and afternoon racing for variety.
Charter RS Aeros: Now released, link below

SCHEDULE
Saturday 31st July: Registration & Measurement
Sunday 1st Aug: Registration & Measurement. An onshore coaching session in the morning will be followed by the Practice Race in the afternoon. Opening Ceremony
Monday 2nd Aug: First race 13:00
Tuesday 3rd Aug: Regatta Dinner
Friday 6th Aug: Awards Ceremony after racing 

EVENT PAGE



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03/06/2021 23:58:00
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