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The first RS Aero European Youth Team Racing Championship concluded in the wonderful backdrop of “Su Siccu”, the elegant marina of Cagliari in the Sardinian capital. Lega Navale Sulcis had the honour of organizing the international event together with the hosts Circolo Canottieri Ichnusa from 28-30th October 2022.
Twelve teams represented 8 nations with a male and female competitor in each team. Many northern European nations enjoyed the extended season with Cagliari's wonderful climate and beautiful surrounds. The Marina venue allowed supporters and spectators to follow the action closely.
After 66 races in the round-robin league the top four teams progressed to the semi finals. Latvia 1 won the league with 10 wins from 11 races and raced 4th place Sweden, leaving the two British teams to compete for the other final position. Sweden and Great Britain 2 progressed to the final after closely fought matches which were both won 2-1. In a close final match the British team representing Sevenoaks School emerged victorious with 3-1. In the petite final the Great Britain 1 beat the Latvians 2-1 for 3rd place.
FULL REPORT & RESULTS
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RS Aero European Youth Team Racing Championship, 28-30 Oct 2022
The first RS Aero Team Racing European Youth Championship will take place from 28 to 30 October 2022 in the marina at Cagliari, the championship will be hosted and in collaboration with the Circolo Canottieri Ichnusa.
12 teams from 8 nations will compete between Saturday and Sunday for this interesting competitive challenge aboard the promising RS Aero Class. Friday is for training, familiarisation and getting to know the other competitors. The smallest RS Aero 5 sail is to be used, as team racing is about tactical positioning and precision manoeuvres, rather than speed.
Latvia, Estonia, Ireland and Iceland, Great Britain, Germany, Sweden and Italy will be the nations involved in this important event in Cagliari. This in turn builds up to the 2023 RS Aero World Championship in Italy which will take place nearby in Calasetta, Sardinia, in July 2023 that the Italian Naval League of Sulcis will have the honor of organizing.
RS Aero International Class Manager, Peter Barton, is hugely exciting to see the first RS Aero Youth European Team Racing event launched in Cagliari, Sardinia; “The championship represents a fantastic opportunity for young RS Aero sailors to experience exciting international competition at a unique event and make some new friends for life this weekend. Visiting Cagliari at the end of October has proven very popular as an opportunity to extend the competitive racing season - especially with the visitors for northern Europe! The 12 places available on the entry list sold out early and it is fantastic to have 8 nations. The mixed gender pairs format will further help strengthen female representation within the Class both at youth and into adult competition.”
The various important events that took place in 2022 compared the new generation RS Aero Class that is increasingly taking hold among the very young Italian sailors; “We are investing in training and fun” - assures the president of the Italian National Class, Guido Sirolli – “considering that we offer a boat with great racing performance and innovative both in terms of speed and manoeuvrability, weighing only 31kg, a boat ideal for class changes that occur around the age of 14 or 15 years.” The results of the athletes confirm a close correlation with the O'Pen Skiff class in Italy, the origin of many of the Italian athletes competing. The Championship has the benefit of the RS Aero charter fleet and so also offers young sailors the opportunity to try out the RS Aero with many northern European teams fielding sailors from the Laser or Europe classes.
The RS Aeros for the Championship were made available by the Italian RS dealer Negri Nautica and some generous owners within the class. The event takes place with thanks to the support from the Sardinia Region and the patronage of the Municipality of Cagliari.
Entry List: https://www.rsaerosailing.org/index.asp?p=Entry%20List&eid=2495
Further Information: http://www.leganavalesulcis.it/wp/rs-aero-european-youth-team-racing-championship/
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RS Aero European Youth Team Racing Championship
Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
28-30th October 2022
ENTRIES are filling up but the organisers would like to ensure more nations have the opportunity to enter before they accept entries from 3rd or 4th teams from the the existing countries entered to make the 12 team limit.
Please can additional nations let me know soon if they would like to take part in this fantastic opportunity.
Come to Sardinia!
EVENT PAGE - for full info
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Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
28-30th October 2022
Pre-Notice of Event
The Italian RS Aero Class together with the Sardinian RS Aero fleet are putting together an invitation team event with the support of the regional Government to hold the first RS Aero Youth team racing event at Cagliari, Sadinia later this year.
Cagliari Marina will provide a fantastic team racing venue being both sheltered and perfect for spectating. The climate will still be very nice at the end of October and the venue is very easily accessible with Cagliari International airport within a couple of miles. Racing will take place in RS Aero 5s to be as inclusive as possible - team racing is about precise sailing skills and tactics at low speed, rather than going fast with power.
The proposal is for teams of two sailors to represent countries, with the conventional two teams in each race format. Multiple teams representing each nation may be possible. Teams will will compete through a qualification series to progress to finals. Each team is to consist of a male and female youth sailor, under the age of 22 years on the 31st December 2022.
Friday 28th October will be a warm up day with the race days being Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th October.
Early applications for entries can initially be sent to the RS Aero Class Manager
Summary
- RS Aero 5s are provided - Just fly in!
- Teams of two sailors - Mixed gender
- Youth age limit - Under 22 on the 31st December 2022
- Two boat team racing (two boats vs two boats, 2 teams and 4 boats total in a race)
- Twelve team limit, representing countries.
- Friday 28th October - Warm up day
- Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th October - Racing
EVENT PAGE - for info and early applications
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