Adding value for ALL RS sailors
- Sets the rules to give great one-design and handicap racing - enhancing resale values
- Organises websites, race reports, news, social media - keeping you informed
- Organises racing events with fantastic social scene - improving your Class’s popularity and value
- Organises training events - helping you get the most from your boat
- Liaises with the builder, RS Sailing - ensuring the quality and specification are what owners want
- Negotiates excellent discounts from the RS Sailing Store, including sail discounts, and many other companies
- Encourages new people to get involved - giving a better experience for everyone
Who is your Class Association?
- It is run by volunteer sailors with back-up by part time professional administrators
- The sailors make the plans and decisions - without having to do all the leg work
Please show support by joining your Class Association
- The cost is tiny compared to your benefits, working out less than a cup of coffee a month!
- By taking out International Class Association membership for one class, you will have reciprocal membership to the RS100, RS200, RS300, RS400, RS600, RS700, RS800, RS Vareo International and International RS500 Class Associations
- One event membership is available for all events except National and major championships, for use by those borrowing a boat, intending to only sail in one RS Class Association event etc. Click here.
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Entry open to RS400 UK & Irish Nationals, RNIYC, Aug 2019
Entries are invited to the above event. You can see the NoR, enter the event, and see lots of information HERE.
The Royal North of Ireland YC is a fantastic venue and all visitors are assured of an extremely warm welcome and great racing and socials. See RNIYC's website at https://www.rniyc.org/
Sailing is in Belfast Lough and there are currently 26 RS400s in the boat park!
Interested in Getting your Boat Delivered?
Sailboat Deliveries is able to deliver boats to this event. Then you just get a super cheap flight to Belfast and the club is a very short train or taxi ride away. The cost is £450/boat and a minimum of 8 boats is needed BOOKED BEFORE 3 APRIL. If you are interetsed, contact Becky on 01243 377633 or [email protected] See https://www.sailboatdeliveries.co.uk/
Racing
2 races/day are scheduled, from Sunday 25 to Thursday 29 August. Prizes for Gold, Silver, Bronze fleets, first lady helm, first lady crew, first master, and grandmaster helms, and possibly others. The sailors at the RNIYC also take daily 'Duckham' awards very seriously indeed.
Entry Fee
The entry fee is £195/boat for those entering (including making payment) before 28 July. The Youth entry (for helms under 22 at the start of the championship) is £175. This includes all your racing, a full social programme and two good quality event polo shirts. There are no polo shirts and a £30 levy for those entering and paying after 28 July.
Coaching
There will be Pre-Nationals Coaching on Saturday 24 August, for those who have not been able to sail as much as they wished during the period leading up to the nationals or are in need of some moral support. This must be booked in advance. The cost is £20/boat and must be booked when you enter, as spaces are limited.
Ferry Deals are being investigated by the club and details will be available soon.
Accommodation
There is camping on site for £10/tent for the whole period. There are also a few spaces for campervans for £20. Tents or campervans must be booked with your entry to ensure your space. Other accommodation ideas are on the championship website.
Further Information
For more information, contact Heather Chipperfield on [email protected] or +44 (0)1590 610273.
