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Rooster RS Aerocup - Day 1 report

by RS Aero International Class Association on 9 Oct 2017
Rooster RS Aerocup 2017 - Day 1 Thomas Reuhl
The RS Aerocup kicked of today with 50 entries from 13 countries signed up providing an awesomely international fleet set for some intense but friendly racing, extending the season at Italy’s legendary venue. The 50 RS Aero entries allow for Class racing of the three RS Aero fleets with three separate starts.

Rooster Sailing are supporting the event, providing an exciting array of prizes. At today’s daily ‘Pasta Party’ provided by the hosts FVM the daily Rooster awards were presented through the fleet recognising achievement large and small. ‘Top Tips’ were coerced from the series leaders where the experts shared any winning gems of knowledge.



In the RS Aero 9s World Championship silver medallist, Liam ‘Lightening’ Willis GBR, knocked in two firsts to lead overnight from Simon Maguire GBR who took the win in race three. Nederland’s Harmon De Lange is currently third.

The RS Aero 7 fleet sees many new faces and it is great to see Italy top the leader board with Patrick Zeni winning two races. Ireland’s Paul McMahon took the win in race one to finish the day third overall to a consistent Peter Barton of Great Britain in second. Quickly getting onto the pace in his new RS Aero and leading two races was Ben George of Great Britain, certainly on to watch for tomorrow. Top Lady in fourth overall is Juliane Barthel of Germany.



In the RS Aeros 5s Kate Sargent nailed three firsts to take a comfortable lead. Ireland’s Roy Van Maanen and Italy’s Tiziano Arioli are set to pounce and a fresher breeze tomorrow could see Rooster Sailing’s pocket rocket challenged.

Stay tuned and keep in touch with Everything Aero via; the Class website and Facebook Group.





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