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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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Congratulations to Emma and Luke McEwen, winners of the French Open Skiff, Lac du Der, 2025!
Right at the start of their first season in the RS500, and with a switch of roles in the boat, Emma and Luke McEwen have won the prestigious French Open Skiff event at Lac du Der.
Within the 24 boat fleet, 11 RS500s from the Netherlands and France enjoyed really close racing with multiple place changing during most races. The wind was gernerally light and (very) shifty, but a few rain squalls spiced things up on the last day!
Emma said "Well that was certainly unexpected, but obviously something must have sunk in from Ian Mair’s coaching at Bristol Corinthian!"
For anyone who’s not been to Lac du Der, she says she'd definitely recommend it, "It’s a fun relaxed event with great camaraderie within the French skiff scene, on a beautiful tranquil lake. Inexpensive entry, food and bunkhouse accommodation all on site. Or sleep in your van with lakeside view."
Full results here
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