Six home fleet RS400s were joined by three visiting boats for the 2025 Notts County open. After a briefing by Race Officer Jamie Mawson the fleet hit the water and were met with a decent breeze and sunshine.
Overall Hamish and Ross sailed very well and were our worthy winners, Keith Escritt and Harry Fox were 2nd and Harry was first under 18!
John Tailby says "Cillian Dyne and myself came 3rd (hence you getting treated to one of my reports...) Cillian was also second under 18.
It was great to see so many young sailors getting on well in the 400 fleet - proving that it isn't just a boat for the big lads!
A worthy mention also goes to Christina and Steve Gill, as this was their first 400 open meeting having only sailed it a handful of times so stepping up and getting stuck in with the event is certainly worthy of kudos!"
Full results, plus photos by Kathryn Ryan and John's report here.
The season might be coming to a close for many classes, but we've still got 6 RS400 events to look forward to!
Sailing Chandlery Southern Tour, Lee on Solent - this weekend, 13/14 Sept
Always a popular venue and with a good home fleet too.
TridentUK Northern Tour and Rooster National Tour Norhtern Champs at GNAC, 20/21 Sept
8 races on a windward leeward course.
Stewart Brewing Scottish Tour and Rooster National Tour Scottish Champs at Dalgety Bay, 27/28 Sept
The RS400s join the club's annual regatta.
Rooster National Tour Inland Champs, Grafham, 4/5 Oct
With the RS200s and RS800s, online entry is open.
Sailing Chandlery Southern Tour, Chew, 25 Oct
A great 1 day event with easy launching, great race management and lovely home cooked food. If you're new to the 400 and havn't braved the crcuit yet, this is a perfect introduction.
Pitsford Final and Party, Northampton, 1/2 Nov
Hot off the press today, online entry is open, the new name and venue for the RS multiclass End of Seasons
