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

30 reasons to attend the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta

April 23, 2024

Here are 30 reasons to attend the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta, in no particular order, some are a little more compelling than others!

 

  1. Premier Sailing Venue – In the harbour or out in the bay, Hayling Island is the place to play!
  2. Beach Vibes – Sand between your toes and hopefully not in your mainsheet ratchet block
  3. Cracking Racing Team – HISC are bringing out the A team for this event
  4. RS Sailing Store – with all your RS essentials & expert advice
  5. Banging Live Band – To be announced next week; start limbering up for some serious dancing now
  6. Rooster Store – with all your kit needs covered, from buffs to buoyancy aids
  7. Hundreds of square metres of astroturf – Because it wouldn’t be an RS event without it
  8. Brimming Bar – Because RS sailors are a thirsty bunch of people
  9. Fantastic food – A classic BBQ to set you up for the night ahead
  10. Heated flooring in the changing rooms – For that luxurious changing experience
  11. Professional Photography – Digital Sailing will be on hand, capturing all your best angles
  12. On-point videography – to capture the RS event of the year and your beautiful faces
  13. Entry gift – because who doesn’t love a freebie?
  14. RS Team – on hand to answer all of your questions
  15. Radical Racing – Check the SI’s when they’re released, we’re going to have some fun
  16. Race Coaching – Daily briefing from an RYA Race Coach and a wrap up from the day
  17. Spot prizes – Be there or lose out
  18. RS Sailing Team Shore Support – we’ll get you back out on the water in an emergency!
  19. RS Sailing in-house DJ – to be announced next week, he’s going to play you all sorts!
  20. Rooster Prizes – What isn’t more satisfying than a giant cheque?
  21. Podium Fizz – Share it or wear it 
  22. Views for days – HISC has some of the best views of Chichester Harbour, best paired with a coffee or a cool beer
  23. HISC Breakfast – the perfect post-party filler
  24. The Bubble Machine – an RS Games firm favourite 
  25. The RS Sailors Hub – The place to be when you’re not on the wet stuff
  26. The Giant RS Deckchair – The perfect spot for a selfie
  27. Click & Collect – Get ready for the event ahead and save yourself some postage with the RS Sailing Store
  28. RS Community – From an RS Tera sailor’s first event to the Noughty Classes Master’s, the whole RS community will be out to have fun
  29. Live Streaming – Watch the RS Team fumble their way through live streams from the event
  30. It’s our 30th Birthday – that deserves a cheeky celebration, and we’d love you to be there!

 

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