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Nick Craig, RS400 National Champion awarded Yachtsman of the YearNick Craig, current RS400 National Champion was today Jan 10th awarded the prestigious Yachtsman of the Year award, voted on by members of the Yachting Journalists Association. The other two people nominated for the award were Dee Caffari and Ben Ainslie. As many people have observed it is great achievement for a truly amateur small boat sailor.
Nick has been a long term RS400 sailors and big fan of the class but also finds the time to sail many other classes. In 2011 he also managed to win again the OK World Championship as well as the UK OK Nationals and Inlands. He also won the Endeavour Trophy for an amazing 5th time. Many congratulations Nick from all in RS land.
Posted: 10/01/2012 19:42:26 Proposed Re-organisation of RS Class Association - Outcome of VoteMany thanks to the 71 members who took the time to vote on the proposed re-organisation of the RS Class Association. 91.5% (65) of the votes were for the proposed changes, so we will be going forward accordingly. Many fleets will not see much of a change, especially initially, but the first change you will all see are new-look websites which will be going live in January. A very Happy Christmas to you all, and Great Sailing in 2012.
Posted: 22/12/2011 14:33:31 RS700 Calendar 2012The RS700 calendar for 2012 is now available at http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS700&selection=events <http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS700&selection=events> Details of each event will be added to the website over the next few weeks. The NoR for 2012 will also be on the website under Documents by the end of the month. Posted: 12/12/2011 15:36:55
Paul Wyeth Marine Photography CalendarsPaul Wyeth Marine Photography has launched a bespoke calendar order system which means you get to choose which of his great pics you want in a sailing calendar. So you can either order his selection or you can create your own from a selection of images. There are quite a few RS images within the image library from the RS Games. Take a look at http://www.pwpictures.com/calendars Branding can be added to any of these on orders of over 25 calendars. Posted: 22/11/2011 14:09:36
Fotoboat RS Classes Calendar Now on SaleThe Fotoboat RS Classes calendar is now on sale via the Fotoboat website. It features photographs taken at the RS Games at WPNSA last August, of the 9 RS classes holding their World, European or National championships over a 12 day period. It will make a great souvenir of that fantastic event and/or an excellent Christmas present. Posted: 15/11/2011 10:19:17 All Fleets Last Shout Championships, Rutland SC, 12/13 NovemberWe are hoping that loads of you will join us for the Last Shout Championships at Rutland SC on 12/13 November. It was a great end to the season last year, and we hope to have a great time again this November. It's 2 days of 'normal' racing, 3 races/day, on 2 courses, in fleets, everyone invited. The plan is to sail the 100, 200s, 300s, 400s and Vareos on one trapezoid course, and the 500s, 600s, 700s and 800s on another. If any fleets are very small, we may start 2 fleets together to avoid a long wait for starting sequence. We are also changing to a 3-minute start sequence. The competitors briefing will be at 1045hrs, and we need all entries to be received before that time, so we can sort courses. Registration will open at 0830hrs and you will be able to enter beforehand (without paying) at http://www.rs-association.com/champs/index.asp?eid=164 (single-handers), and http://www.rs-association.com/champs/index.asp?eid=165 (double-handers). The first starts are at 1200hrs on Saturday and 1030hrs on Sunday. Entry fee is £25 for single-handers, £33 for double handers, £14/£18 for one day only. On Saturday evening, it's the Prize-giving for the 2011 Gul Grand Prix Circuit for all fleets. Mike Pickering for Gul will be there presenting loads of lovely Gul vouchers. Then it's a big party night at the club, with sailing supper, DJ, and, if we're not careful, the Boom of Doom .... Local accommodation options include basic, cheap accommodation at the club - book at http://rutlandsc.co.uk/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=84 <http://rutlandsc.co.uk/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=84> Other accommodation details and directions are at http://rutlandsc.co.uk/cms/index.php See you all there! Posted: 27/10/2011 13:03:53 Endeavour Trophy Success for RS sailorsThe RS class representatives had mixed fortunes at the Endeavour Trophy. Charlie Darling & Owen Bowerman did the Feva’s proud by sticking it out in extremely demanding conditions. The pair were told by officials on Friday that they were too small & should go home but after some emotional negotiations the team were allowed out to practice with the rest of the fleet & it soon became clear that they could keep the ‘mast above the quarter deck’ as well as any of the lighter teams. Luckily the wind moderated to 10 – 12 knots on Saturday but the boats left the shore at 10am at returned just before 6pm but 5 races back to back in a strong tide meant many of the lighter teams struggled as the day wore on. The exception to the rule was current RS200 National Champ James Peters & crew Alan Roberts. They lead after day one but on the Sunday it was Nick Craig & crew Toby Lewis who reveled in the heavier breeze & match raced the young sailors down the fleet to take the title for the OK & RS400 class. RS500 sailor Alex Taylor & Tom Halhead had some good top 5 results whilst Steve Bolland & Pete Cruickshank had to count a 23rd which took them down the rankings. Endeavour Trophy - Final positions after 8 races, 1 discard 1 OK Nick Craig Toby Lewis 15pts 4 5 2 1 1 1 1 16 2 RS200 James Peters Alan Roberts 18pts 2 2 1 7 2 2 2 15 3 Scorpion Tom Jeffcoate Mark Hogan 31pts 3 4 3 8 9 3 8 2 4 Osprey Matt Burge Richard Wagstaff 35 8 6 11 2 3 9 4 3 5 GP14 Stuart Bithell Matt Johnson 40 7 1 6 3 12 26 6 5 6 Enterprise Christian Birrell Sam Brearey 40 5 3 8 6 7 8 3 26 7 RS500 Alex Taylor Tom Halhead 47 9 10 12 4 4 5 7 8 8 Merlin Rocket Andy Davis Tom Pygall 58 1 14 7 17 5 15 10 6 9 Firefly Ben Vines Eddie Webb 58 11 8 4 10 18 6 12 7 10 Albacore Thomas Gillard Andy Thompson 68 13 12 5 11 26 13 13 1 11 Fireball Chips Howarth Richard Anderton 69 6 11 14 9 15 4 26 10 12 Wayfarer David Wade John Meadowcroft 77 12 7 9 14 11 19 15 9 13 RS300 Steve Bolland Pete Cruickshank 86 26 9 23 15 10 12 5 12 14 Lark Alan Krailing Tim Linsell 89 16 18 10 13 17 18 11 4 15 B14 Mike Bees Martin Worth 94 17 17 17 12 13 7 17 11 16 RS100 Paul Childs Toby Harris 101 18 13 13 5 16 10 26 26 17 Miracle Sam Mettam Geoff Phillips 105 14 16 18 16 19 11 16 14 18 National 12 Tom Stewart Rachel Williamson 108 15 15 16 19 8 26 9 26 19 Phantom Andy Couch Martin Couch 113 10 22 15 18 6 16 26 26 20 Topper Giles Kuzyk Adam Cockerill 122 21 19 19 20 20 17 14 13 21 Cadet Ben Hazeldine Ed Impey 127 22 21 20 21 14 14 20 17 22 RS Feva Owen Bowerman Charlie Darling 152 20 24 24 24 22 26 19 19 23 Mirror Rory Mackenzie Calum Mackenzie 153 26 26 25 23 23 20 18 18 24 Laser 2000 Graham Sexton Kristina Harborne 158 19 23 21 22 21 26 26 26 25 RS800 Stevie Wilson Alain Sign 172 26 20 22 26 26 26 26 26 Posted: 10/10/2011 09:57:14 Important RS Dates 2012All, We have started work on the 2012 RS Calendar. The full calendar will be available in December as usual. However, so you can start booking for holidays, I can give details of UK Nationals, Worlds, and Eurocup dates. These are below - RS100 UK Nationals - Paignton SC, 2-5 June NE Europe Champs - The Netherlands, 12/13 May [PROVISIONAL] Garda Eurocup - 16-20 July [PROVISIONAL] SE Europe Champs - October, Venue and date t.b.c. RS200 Nationals - Exe SC, 19-23 August Garda Eurocup, 23-27 July RS300 Nationals - Pwllheli, 8-11 September RS400 Nationals - Royal Torbay YC, 8-12 September Garda Eurocup, 23-27 July RS500 UK Nationals - Netley SC, 30 Aug - 2 Sep Worlds - Riva del Garda, 23-27 July NE Europe Champs - The Netherlands, 12/13 May [PROVISIONAL] SE Europe Champs - October, Venue and date t.b.c. RS600 Nationals - Pwllheli, 8-11 September RS700 Nationals - Hayling Island SC, 6-9 September Garda Eurocup, 16-20 July RS800 Nationals - Hayling Island SC, 6-9 September Garda Eurocup, 16-20 July RS Vareo Nationals - Netley SC, 30 Aug - 2 Sep I hope this is helpful. Regards, Heather Posted: 05/10/2011 14:53:17 Gul RS700 Grand Prix - Overall Results 2011Final Results at http://tinyurl.com/3t56o8g - with many thanks to Steve Marshall Congratulations to - Jon Heissig - Overall 2011 GGP Champion, and Dan Azzopardi - Silver 2011 GGP Champion Off to Gold next year, Dan! The prize-giving will be held at Rutland SC on 12 November, as part of all-fleet Last Shout Championship. More details to follow. Posted: 23/09/2011 13:00:30 Gul RS600/700 Grand Prix, Weston SCAll, I know we're all still reeling from the RS Games, but 2011 isn't over yet ..... We've still got the Inland and Last Shout Champs to come but, before that, the final Gul Grand Prix event for RS600s and RS700s is at Weston SC on 17/18 September. The event will be shared with the Contenders but everyone will have their own start. Due to the tide, racing will start at 1230hrs both days. 3 races/day are scheduled. More information, including directions and local accommodation, is at http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?selection=Event&uid=185&fleet=RS600&detailevent=1 There is free camping available on site for the Saturday night and some sort of entertainment will be arranged by the Contenders which you can all join in. If anyone wants to camp on Friday, please contact Julius - juliusmach@gmail.com - and he will see what he can do. Here's a great endorsement from the club - 'Please rest assured
that all competitors will enjoy themselves.' Perfect! That's what we
like to hear ... Have fun! Regards, Heather Posted: 06/09/2011 15:31:27 |
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