Class Association

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 at just £3.75 per month for Full Membership, £3 per month for Club Membership or £2.08 per month for Youth Membership
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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Noble Marine Rooster RS400 National Championships - Last Call - ENTRY CLOSES MIDNIGHT 1ST AUGUST

A strong field of RS400s have already signed up to the first RS400 National in Scotland since 2013.

Entry closes at midnight on Monday 1st August, so it's not too late to join in

Enter here

Not sure about the venue?

Steve Cockerill, of title sponsor Rooster Sailing and RS400 sailor, with his wife Sarah says

“East Lothian Sailing Club offers a traditional Scottish Welcome. The air is fresh, the sea is clean and a number of great sailing areas can be used depending on the wind direction.

The boat park is on the grass a short walk from the harbour where a cosy, welcoming club house is situated. Launching is easy on a sandy beach which is sheltered by all but a Northerly and a bustling main street is a short walk away.

The waves can vary greatly depending on wind direction, so every day is a challenge, but the evening walks along the sandy beaches as the sun sets, does it for me.”

If that's not enough, have a look here and see why Stewart Robertson and Nick Craig think East Lothain is such a special venue too.

Is it for me?

“The 400’s are an amazingly friendly group of sailors. Last year I took part in the RS400 Nationals. It was my first ever National event and only been sailing dinghies four years. I was nervous thinking everyone would be at such a higher level than me and I didn’t want to let down the helm or get in the way. HOWEVER – It was such a fantastic week with great friendly people, laughing and learning together. There was wide range of abilities but one common purpose – sailing 400’s and loving being on the water. You don't have to be a superstar, taking part makes you feel like a winner!” Carol Milner

For those not sure about doing a Nationals, or the RS400 Nationals, find out here from Andy Powell, Mick Whitmore and Carol Milner why the RS400 fleet is so welcoming, with the Nationals suitable for all RS400 sailors.

Where will I stay?

If accommodation is a problem, please email [email protected], some sailors may have room in their accommodation for an extra one or two.

It's so expensive

Actually, we think it's good value for 5 days of racing, safety cover, use of the clubhouse and a lot of extras, such as coming ashore goodies, a drink and canapes at the Commodore's Reception, a band on the final night and the company of the lovely RS400 fleet, especially when compared with other activities and events. BUT - if you are genuinely in financial hardship, especially if you are a youth or local sailor, we may be able to help, please email [email protected] in confidence.