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Paul Cullen and Fresh Abendstern crowned RS500 Noble Marine National Champions
The championship at Royal Torbay Yacht Club provided a challenging and competitive week of racing, with Paul and Fresh showing the pace and consistency that has already seen them claim the European title this season.
Emma and Luke McEwen took second place, with Simon Horsfield and Abi Keith completing the podium in third.
Congratulations to all three podium teams, and to the entire RS500 fleet for a fantastic championship.
🥇Paul Cullen and Fresh Abendstern
🥈Emma McEwen and Luke McEwen
🥉Simon Horsfield and Abi Skeith
A huge thank you goes to Royal Torbay Yacht Club, the race team and volunteers, headline sponsor Noble Marine, and our event supporters Rooster and RS Sailing Store for helping make the 2026 RS500 Noble Marine National Championship such a memorable event.
European Champions. National Champions. What a year for Paul & Fresh!
Full results available here.
Event report coming soon!
