The 2025 RS400 season is well and truly getting underway!
Did you know that if your life was solely about RS400 sailing, you could go to an RS400 event pretty much every weekend from now until the end of May?!
So, where are we going?
TridentUK Northern Tour, Yorkshire Dales, 12 Apr
This weekend! John Simms from YDSC says "The forecast is looking good at the moment with F3/4 from the SW. Onine entry closes at 2 pm on Thursday, plus please book your Saturday night meal - we need at least 10 to make it worthwhile." He also warns that the road through Pateley Bridge is scheduled to be closed, so be sure to check it out. Details here.
Harken RS Sprint Regatta, Rutland SC, 26/27 April
Hopefully you'll have heard all about this! The first big RS multifleet event of the season, always popular with the RS400s and good to see some signed up already. A fast-paced 6 races per day to well and truly blow away any winter cobwebs.
Sailing Chandlery Southern Tour, Salcombe Bank Holiday Open, 3-5/5
The marmite venue! Not been? Maybe this is the year to find out what you've been missing! Details here.
Rooster National Tour Northern Champs, Bala, 10/11 May
The RS400s join the Bala Asymmetric Open for the Rooster National Tour Northern Championships, also on the TridentUK Northern Tour. Details here
TridentUK Northern Tour, Filey Regatta, 17/18 May
The top tip for Filey is to arrive on Friday! Be sure to book on-site camping and Saturday night meal with your entry. Details here.
Stewart Brewing Scottish Tour, largs One Design Regatta, 17/18 May
The first event of the Scottish RS400 season. Details to follow soon.
Sailing Chandlery Southern Tour, Parkstone, 31 May
A one-day event in the bay with the RS200s, expect a big fleet and a warm welcome. Details soon.
And then it's June already where the biggest date is the Rooster National Tour Southern Champs at Warsash, 21/22 June, with events also taking place at Carsington andTynemouth and Bowmoor, ahead of Lymington and Loch Tummelin July.
Full list of dates on the RS400 Class Association calendar here.