Competing in short course league racing on Rutland water in RS21’s.
A perfect location for teams of sailors from inland sailing clubs to compete in short course winter keelboat racing. Accommodation on site and crew party included on Saturday evening. One of the highlights of last years winter keelboat events.
The last chance to win a place in the 2025 series final. Sailed in J70’s this event is ideally timed to provide fine tuning opportunities for those already qualified for the finals from earlier events. Dedicated to the memory of sailor David Haw.
Fleets of 5 or 6 boats are raced by 10 or 12 teams who rotate around the boats so that every team sails on every boat multiple times throughout the weekend.
Races last no longer than 15 – 20 mins on two lap windward leeward courses. Turn around between races is swift and as many races are sailed as can be fitted in during the day.
The race area will be supported by a hospitality boat or close to shoreside facilities for use whilst a team is between races.
Races are umpired and protests are immediately settled during the race.
A high points scoring system is used and league positions are immediately known.
The team with the highest average score per race wins the league.
If you’ve got racers used to handling symmetrical kites, then enter a league that sails a fleet matching your experience.
But don’t let that put off your cruiser racers, just make sure they’re hanging on when you pop the kite and get on the plane!