Latest RS400 News Feedhttp://www.rs-association.comThe RS300 and RS400 sailing year kicks off at the Winter Champs hosted by Leigh and Lowton SC on 13 and 14 March 2010. Some details are at http://tinyurl.com/yf5lbdj Briefing is at 12.30hrs with first scheduled starts at 1300hrs on Saturday 11.00hrs Sunday. Curry night is planned for Saturday evening dont book anything else as your curryis included in entry fee! Directions and accommodation details are at Leigh and Lowton website - http://www.llsc.org.uk/LLSC/News/News.html Click on visitor information for directions.The RS400s are having their 2009 Circuit prize-giving in the clubhouse on Saturday evening. Howard Farbrother will be handing out lovely prizes. Come along to get your prize or support the champions. Details are -RS400 Racing Circuit 20091st - Mike Simms and Andrew George st1:place w:st= and quot;on and quot;st1:city w:st= and quot;on and quot;Carsington/st1:city st1:state w:st= and quot;on and quot;SC/st1:state/st1:place2nd - Howard Farbrother and Nathan Pinch Queen Mary SC3rd - Nick Simmons and Louise Hosken st1:place w:st= and quot;on and quot;st1:city w:st= and quot;on and quot;Weston/st1:city st1:state w:st= and quot;on and quot;SC/st1:state/st1:place4th - Alex Fleming and Joe Hartigan L and LSC5th - Sam Parker and Stuart Jagger LTSC1st Silver - Nick Simmons and Louise Hosken2nd Silver - st1:place w:st= and quot;on and quot;st1:placename w:st= and quot;on and quot;Tim/st1:placename st1:placename w:st= and quot;on and quot;Garvin and Jason/st1:placename st1:placetype w:st= and quot;on and quot;Harbor/st1:placetype/st1:place QMSC3rd Silver - Simon Herriott and Arthur Mehigan st1:place w:st= and quot;on and quot;st1:city w:st= and quot;on and quot;Greystones/st1:city st1:state w:st= and quot;on and quot;SC/st1:state/st1:placeRS400 Eurocup 20091st - Alex Fleming and James Bridges/Roger Gorman L and LSC2nd - Phil Titchmarsh and Paul Nix st1:place w:st= and quot;on and quot;st1:city w:st= and quot;on and quot;Glossop/st1:city st1:state w:st= and quot;on and quot;SC/st1:state/st1:place3rd - Dave Jones and Mark Hogan Port st1:place w:st= and quot;on and quot;st1:city w:st= and quot;on and quot;Dinorwic/st1:city st1:state w:st= and quot;on and quot;SC/st1:state/st1:place4th - Josh Metcalf and June Riley PDSCThe 2010 Racing Circuit is the Gul Grand Prix 7 events with 4 to countfor the RS400s starting with Carsington SC on 17/18 April. Prize-giving for this circuit will be on 13 November at st1:place w:st= and quot;on and quot;st1:city w:st= and quot;on and quot;Rutland/st1:city st1:state w:st= and quot;on and quot;SC/st1:state/st1:place Last Shout Championship. With apologies for a little delay the report (with thanks to Nick Simmons) and full results from the final Racing Circuit event for 2009 held at Rutland SC in late November is now at http://tinyurl.com/yamoybtSo thats it for 2009 . The final overall results are at http://tinyurl.com/yk3q9fo Many thanks to Chris Iles for looking after our circuit results this year.The 2010 calendar as Anna said earlier is now available at http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS400 and selection=eventsGul International are sponsoring the RS Classes again for 2010 and this year they are sponsoring the Racing Circuit - re-named Gul Grand Prix. All Gul RS Grand Prix racing events are on the website - 4 of 7 to count for the overall circuit.Also Championships and Eurocup events are up - off to Pwllheli SC North Wales for UK National Championships. We are returning to Fraglia vela Riva Italy for Eurocup. This is set to be a fast sell-out when entries go live to RS Association members in January 2010 so please act quickly if you want to reserve a spot.There are also some open events listed and others will be added.Coaching events will be arranged throughout the year and will be added to the programme. If you would like a coaching event at your club please do get in touch - heatherc@rs-association.comWishing you all a very happy festive season and happy sailing in 2010.Heather and Debbie Sounds like a wild weekend at Queen Mary SC for the Gul RS400 Inland Champs.Full results report (with thanks to Pete Vincent) and a fotoboat photo on http://tinyurl.com/ydh4l48 More photos are available at http://www.fotoboat.com/ http://www.fotoboat.com/ and gt; Thanks to everyone who attended the RS400 2009 AGM on Saturday night and to those who brought a raffle ticket to the Harken raffle - GBP200 is on its way to Sail4Cancer.The season is not over yet!! You will have seen separate e-mails about the RS400 Coaching at Locks SC this Saturday and the final RS400 2009 Racing Circuit event is at Rutland SC on 21/22 November - see http://tinyurl.com/nz3zaf for more details.Your committee has been working hard on the 2010 racing calendar and this will be available on-line by mid November. The RS400 AGM was held on Saturday 24th October at Queen Mary SC. Thanks to all the RS400 sailors who took the time to attend the meeting and Pete Vincent and Anna Ludgate for chairing the meeting and taking minutes. It was a useful meeting with many important items covered. There was a vote on the date and number of days of the RS400 2010 Nationals. It was agreed by 78 percent of the meeting that the date should be 28-31 August 2010. The Nationals are being hosted by Pwllheli SC.To read about this and other items covered please do see the minutes which are on the website under Other Documents at http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS400 and selection=DocumentsSounds like a fantastic Inlands with over 50 RS400s! Some great photos were taken by Heather Davies at Fotoboat. Some of these will be on our website shortly together with the full results and report from the event. Dave Hivey and Emma Clarke have just swept up at the Gul RS400 Nationals 2009 which puts Emma in the enviable (unique?) position of becoming Nationals Champion in 2 fleets within 8 days! After a lost day yesterday (Hurricane Bill) the PRO put everyone through their paces today with 3 races in high seas and a building wind. A great end to a great week at wonderful Mounts Bay SC who have done us proud. Full results are at http://tinyurl.com/lhhd3c Full report for event to follow. On 23 August the RS400 fleet heads to Mounts Bay SC for this years RS400 National Championships sponsored by Gul International. We are up to 60 entries and counting - the event is set to be fiercely competitive. All this year we have seen good entries at our events and at many of the events a different winner for every race. Lets hope the competition goes right to the wire! Competition will once again be for the main title as well as the silver and bronze fleet prizes and prizes across the fleet for different categories. Once again the buddy scheme will be up and running with generous prizes from LDC for the winning team. More information about the buddy system and the evening activities that count can be found on the nationals web page. There will of course be a great set of socials for the fleet starting with the Commodores reception on the Saturday and including a quiz night a private party in the castle on the Mount and of course the last night Championship party where this year we are introducing the fancy dress theme that does so well in other fleets. Pirates of Penzance - be sure to bring your outfits! We already have 20 entries for the 2009 Gul RS400 National Championships and it looks like its going to be a bumper turnout this year at the beautiful and popular venue of Mounts Bay SC Marizion Cornwall. We are not sending personal entry forms out this year instead entry forms are available at http://champs.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS400 and champs=Nationals along with a lot of other very useful information on accommodation local information programme NoR etc. If you would prefer to receive an entry form by post or e-mail just ask me - 01590 610273 / heatherc@rs-association.com You can pay by cheque but if you would prefer to pay by credit or debit card there is a link at http://rs-association.com/index.asp?selection=RS400 percent20Nats percent20Pay If you need a fantastic extra incentive just enter before 7 June and youll receive a LDC voucher offering a deal against new RS400 sails. GBP50 redeemable against a Mainsail GBP25 redeemable against job or GBP35 redeemable against a Spinnaker or GBP125 redeemable against a full set of RS400 sails. There will be a buddy system arranged throughout the week where more inexperienced sailors help less experienced guys. Also a programme of coaching seminars and great socials. The fleet will be split into gold. silver and bronze where all boats race together but there are lots of prizes up for grabs throughout the fleet . The entry forms and NoR are now available at http://champs.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS400 and champs=NationalsPlease complete your entry form as soon as possible and send it in. If you would prefer not to lick stamps you can pay using Paypal link on website (details on cover letter to form) and e-mail membership@rs-association.com with all details relevant to Championship and/or different to those we will have on our database. Hi AllI would like to remind you about a couple of great events that are coming up later this month for which pre-booking is essential.RS200/RS400 Irish Nationals and Eurocup - 23-25 May 2009Back to Royal North of Ireland YC for this ever-popular event and a new time of year. Details of this event including 20 percent discount deal with Norfolk Line Ferries are at http://tinyurl.com/d3jlpx and the NoR and entry form is under Other Documents at http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS400 and selection=DocumentsPlease note that you can enter after 15 May or at the event but that there will be a GBP10 surcharge.Gul RS200/RS300/RS400/RS500 Sprint Championships - 30/31 MayHosted by Rutland SC. Great fun event - something a bit different - the Sprint Champs are a series of short (15-20 min) races in flights of 8-10 boats in individual fleets. Excellent racing and spectating at beautiful Rutland. Counts towards Racing Circuit for all fleets except the RS400s.Pre-entry is essential for this event due to the nature of the racing and the need to divide fleets into flights of approx. 6-8 boats.More information is at http://tinyurl.com/dhmzmt and the NoR and entry form is under Other Documents at http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS300 and selection=DocumentsPlease note that all entries must be received by Monday 25 May.Any queries contact me at heatherc@rs-association.com or 01590 610273.RegardsHeather What a bumper turnout at Royal Windermere YC last weekend. 43 boats! And a great time was had by all at this friendly club . Full results and report are at http://tinyurl.com/dncsfx A photographer was at the event and we have requested some evidence to add to the site.Next 2 events - RS200/400 Irish Nationals and Eurocup Royal North of Ireland YC -23-25 May and Gul Sprint Champs Rutland SC - 30/31 May - both require pre-entry. See Events on RS400 website for more details and Documents for entry forms and NoR. Or contact me at 01590 610273 / heatherc@rs-association.com.Planning for the Gul RS400 Nationals at lovely and popular Mounts Bay SC is now well underway. Lots of details at http://champs.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS400 and champs=Nationals Apologies this could not be viewed before now - weve had a glitch on the website which has just been pointed out to me! Anyway our lovely and long-suffering webmaster has now fixed it. The entry forms will be on-line within 2 weeks. You will be able to enter and pay on-line or print off a form and enter/pay in the conventional way. The early entry fee for the Nationals will be GBP145/boat. The NoR will be on site within one week. Some great events that are coming up in May 2009 and for which pre-booking is essential.RS200/RS400 Irish Nationals and Eurocup - 23-25 May 2009Back to Royal North of Ireland YC for this ever-popular event and a new time of year.Details of this event including 20 percent discount deal with Norfolk Line Ferries are at http://tinyurl.com/d3jlpx and the NoR and entry form is under Other Documents at http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS400 and selection=DocumentsPlease note that you can enter after 15 May or at the event but that there will be a GBP10 surcharge.Gul RS200/RS300/RS400/RS500 Sprint Championships - 30/31 MayHosted by Rutland SC. Great fun event - something a bit different - the Sprint Champs are a series of short (15-20 min) races in flights of 8-10 boats in individual fleets. Excellent racing and spectating at beautiful Rutland.Counts towards Racing Circuit for all fleets except the RS400s.Pre-entry is essential for this event due to the nature of the racing and the need to divide fleets into flights of approx. 6-8 boats.More information is at http://tinyurl.com/dhmzmt and the NoR and entry form is under Other Documents at http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS300 and selection=DocumentsPlease note that all entries must be received by Monday 25 May.Also a reminder for all (except RS500s) to get your entry form in for the Carnac Eurocup. All information including details of 25 percent discount with Brittany Ferries which lasts just another 3 weeks entry form and NoR also under other documents at http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS300 and selection=DocumentsAny queries contact me at heatherc@rs-association.com or 01590 610273. A great weekend for the 52 trainees and racers at Northampton SC last weekend. Another great start to the RS400 2009 season. Sam Parker Dave Jones and Fiona Clark delivered excellent coaching on Saturday and many boats stayed for short racing in great conditions on Saturday. Thanks to the coaches and to Northampton SC for a great event. More Chunkypics photos of the event can be seen at http://tinyurl.com/dexoa9 With thanks to Anna Ludgate a report together with Sundays results are at http://tinyurl.com/dh9v4c Datchet Water SC is next date for your diary - the 1st RS400 2009 Racing Circuit event on 4/5 April sailing on 2 courses with the RS200s and RS800s with the 200s putting on Saturday nights entertainment. A great start to the 2009 season for the RS400s - 29 boats at the Gul Winter Champs at Leigh and Lowton SC.Report is at http://tinyurl.com/bcycmo - with thanks to Anna Ludgate. The photo above is from Mike Dean. Competitos can email their sail number to Mike Dean (michael@michaeldean01.wanadoo.co.uk) and hell send you some photos. Next stop is Northampton on the 21/22 March Saturdays coaching is now fully booked but do join us for racing on the Sunday if you havent already entered the training. Then onto Datchet on 4/5 April for the first multi fleet Racing Circuit event of 2009. Spring has sprung and were off to Leigh del Garda on 7/8 March. Top racing and a fantastic evening of curry and comedy at the club.Just a gentle nudge that the training weekend is fast approaching on the 21/22 March at Northampton. We are pretty much full for our initial numbers and the coaches have everyones requirements so are putting together the requested sessions. However. due to the early volume of interest (and knowing that as soon as the season kicks off at Leigh everyone will be mad for getting on the water as much as possible) we are giving you all until 9th March to enter provisionally - and then depending on numbers interested we will draft in extra coach(es) and confirm your place. There will be a bundle of entry forms at Leigh for the training as well. Entry form is available on-line under Forms at http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS400 and selection=DocumentsAlso there will be 4 races at Northants on the 22nd March that anyone can enter - whether you were involved in the training or not. If you are just coming for the day then racing entry is GBP12 - no pre-entry necessary. Tents and campervans are welcome at the club.Anna LudgateRS400 1121/1275 At the end of last year there was a lively discussion about the cost of sailing - over a few Guinnesss in Wexford SC bar. (We had plenty to say as the first day of the Irish Nationals cost us nearly GBP1000 a gybe i.e. not many gybes before we lost the rig and a suit of sails how careless!)One way of looking at this is that if we dont use our boats very often then they can seem quite expensive to own. (I think the other point is thank goodness for Noble Insurance!)There are loads of reasons to get out on the water this year and judging by the uptake for the Spring Coaching there are a wide range of abilities and ages from novice club racers to ambitious circuit sailors. All of them keen to get on with racing and improving their sailing.What we really want to do is ensure that we reach all those grass roots sailors before the weekend becomes full! So if youve been meaning to fill in the registration form then dont wait any longer! Its only 8 weeks away and we want those attending to get the maximum focus from the right level of coaching. To do this we need to get an accurate picture of what kinds of sailors are attending.Highlights see RS news for full details or read on.- Saturday coaching geared to all levels from club racing novice to circuit racing wannabes (we will have 4 coaches specialising in all abilities). - Sailing supper at club on Saturday night with sailing video out-takes and highlights. - One-day coached racing on Sunday.Need a registration form?http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS400 and selection=Documents http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS400 and selection=Documents\ Sam Parker We have dates for all Championships and have put together a Racing Circuit and Eurocup for 2009 for the RS400s. Details will be on website under Events shortly. Details are - 7/8 March Winter Championships Leigh and Lowton SC 21/22 March Coaching/Racing at Northampton SC 4/5 April Racing Circuit Datchet Water SC 25/26 April Racing Circuit Windermere SC 23-25 May Eurocup and Irish Nationals Royal North of Ireland YC 30/31 May Sprint Championships Rutland SC 13/14 June Racing Circuit Lee-on-Solent SC ( and Ball) 27/28 June Racing Circuit Aldeburgh YC 18/19 July Racing Circuit Hayling Island SC 27-31 July Eurocup Carnac YC Brittany France 23-27 August National Championships Mounts Bay SC Marizion Cornwall 3/4 October Racing Circuit and Eurocup Pwllheli SC 24/25 October Inland Championships Queen Mary SC 21/22 November Racing Circuit Rutland SC There will also ne several regional circuits - back by popular demand the Northern Tour as well as a new-for-2009 Southern Tour. Details of these regional circuits will be in your 2009 Yearbook and on the website shortly. I would again urge anyone wanting to go to the Nationals at Mounts Bay SC to book their accommodation asap. http://www.mbsc.org.uk/ Everyone I hope you are all looking forward to 2009. I am and Im planning to embrace the winter this year and actually sail through it!!! The 2009 circuit calendar is coming together nicely and as soon as its finalised well let you know. The committee will be announced soon too. Louise Hosken and I were having a natter over a cider a few weeks ago. and decided that winter training to kick off the season would be the best way to start a plan to win the Nationals! Save the date - March 21/22. Were going to Northampton for a training weekend. The location is half way between Portsmouth and Manchester as central as we could get really. We will have enough coaches to gear Saturday to your personal needs and well have a proper dinner and social on the saturday night and then run lots of short races on the sunday to keep us all warm and to practice new techniques. There will be more information in the Christmas newsletter as well as information about how to register. See you on the water. Please let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions for next year. Anna Ludgate RS400 Rep aeludgate@btinternet.com The Irish Nationals sounds like an event of 3 halves last weekend. Read all about it from Howard Farbrother (Eurocup Champion)s excellent report at http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS400 and selection=Results and resultyear=2008So thats it for 2008 official events but we are busy planning winter sailing and coaching and your official calendar for 2009. Watch this space. Checkout the latest eNews from the RS400 fleet by clicking the eNewsletter button on the left hand side of the RS400 owners club page. The final RS400 Northern Tour event was held last weekend at beautiful Royal Windermere YC.Full results and report are at http://www.rs-association.com/includes/resultsdetail2.asp?fleet=RS400 and uid=409 and class=RS400 and resultyear=2008Prize-giving for this Tour as well as the Fat Face Racing Circuit will be held this Saturday night at Grafham Water SC. More photos -http://tinyurl.com/4g3r2t http://tinyurl.com/4xosyo A light air RS200/RS400 Club Champs final at Northampton SC last weekend. Full results and reports are at -RS200s - http://www.rs-association.com/includes/resultsdetail2.asp?fleet=RS200 and uid=397 and class=RS200 and resultyear=2008 With congratulations and thanks for report to John Teague.RS400s - http://www.rs-association.com/includes/resultsdetail2.asp?fleet=RS400 and uid=398 and class=RS400 and resultyear=2008 With congratulations and thanks for report to Alex Fleming.