RS Aeros at the Paignton Open for Single Handers

by RS Aero UK Class Association on 15 May 2017 Paignton's Open for Single Handers (POSH) had twenty four mixed class boats competing in the PY fleet with seven RS Aeros made up of five RS Aero 9s and two RS Aero 7s.

A big swell from the Easterly breeze prevented a timely launch on Saturday until after the wind had died, so no sailing, leaving an excess of energy and time to sample Paignton and Torquay's nightlife - a dangerous combination!

Four good races were achieved on Sunday providing great racing in Torbay with constancy challenging in the mixed fleet.

Congratulations to Richard Watsham, the 2016 RS Aero 9 European Champion, of Starcross SC / Royal Navy SA who lead the RS Aeros to win final race and with it the PY fleet in his RS Aero 9.

John Warburton nailed the final race in his RS Aero 7 to take second in that race to Richard, which propelled him up the score sheet to sixth overall.

Thanks to Paignton SC for being great hosts and we look forward to returning next year.

Rank	Sail	Helm	Club	Class
1st	1298	Richard Watsham	RNSA / Starcross YC	RS AERO 9
6th	2147	John Warburton	Chew Valley Lake SC	RS AERO 7
9th	1637	Gregory Bartlett	Starcross YC	RS AERO 9
11th	1930	Paul Bartlett	Starcross YC	RS AERO 9
14th	2162	Peter Chaplin	Burghfield SC	RS AERO 9
15th	2157	Nigel Rolfe	Burghfield SC	RS AERO 9
17th	2146	James Clapham	Royal Torbay YC	RS AERO 7