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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Exceptional racing from Chris and Evie Pickles at Yorkshire Dales!
Sailing Chandlery RS200 Northern Tour, Yorkshire Dales, 12 Apr
Exceptional racing from Chris and Evie Pickles, from Bassenthwaite Sailing Club, saw them take the win of the Sailing Chandlery RS200 Northern Tour Open 2025. Despite the light and shifty conditions, the pair were consistently one step ahead of the fleet throughout the day, which led to a convincing overall victory.
Rounding off the rest of the podium were Martin and Barbara Smith in 2nd and James and Tom Johnson in 3rd. The racing between these boats was much closer and the tactical battle between the duos provided good entertainment for those watching.
Although the weather was unpredictable, the race committee did a very good job at setting great courses and getting through all the races as planned. A massive thank you to Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club and all those involved who once again provided a fantastic Northern event.
Next stop on the Sailing Chandlery Northern Tour is the Spring Champs at Ullswater's Daffodil Regatta, 26/27 April, also on the Rooster Championship Tour.
James Johnson
Full results and photos by Paul Hargreaves here
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