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RS Sailing
Premier Way, Abbey Park
Romsey Hampshire SO51 9DQ
01794 526760

20 Years of RS800 sailing – hanging out with friends

February 25, 2019
RS800 sailing hanging out with friends

We’re super excited about turning 20 in 2019! And the celebrations start in just few weeks time at The Dinghy Show!

Check out this video to get you in that shoulders back, locked in, sails trimmed yeehaa! skiff sailing mood!

We have a packed calandar this year with highlights of Europeans in Garda then 20th Anniversary Regatta on the 7th September as part of the UK Nationals at the fantastic Eastbourne Sovereign Sailing Club!

Click here for information on the Europeans (22-26 July)
Click here for information on the Nationals (5-8 September)
Click here for a link to the Class Facebook Group   

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