Lago Maggiore welcomed 42 RS Aeros from 8 nations this year, a new record as this RS Aero International Regatta continues to grow. This year saw a new venue across the lake at Cannobio which enjoys the same race area as Maccagno with the wind funnelling through the narrow part of Lago Maggiore and is an exquisite town with a beautiful promenade, cobbled streets, abundant accommodation and weekly market stalls.
A three day coaching clinic organised by the German Class took place in advance of the racing for those keen for some early season training and a whole week in the Italian mountains. Raffaele Ravaglia conducted the training with a mixture of on the water exercises, coached racing and theory sessions ashore with the 20 or so participants all benefiting from the experience.
Some rain and 13'C was not the typical Italian welcome but the passion and enthusiasm of the sailors overcame for a good clinic and the weather then brightened up in time for our racing.
Race Report for the RS Aero International Regatta, 17-19 May
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