RS400 season preview

The RS400 Fat Face Circuit gets underway this weekend with season-long Gold and Silver fleet competition

The RS400 circuit gets underway this weekend, 18-19 March at Queen Mary Sailing Club in Staines. This season, the RS400 fleet will be splitting prizes between Gold and Silver fleets, with boats competing in the same fleet throughout the year. The top teams from the last few years will be in the gold fleet, leaving the silver fleet to be hotly contested throughout the season by those outside the elite.

As 2006 continues, the RS400 class will be travelling to many fantastic venues, including a glamour trip to Garda for the Eurocup and the national championships once again visiting Mounts Bay. The circuit also takes in some great sea venues such as Abersoch, Weymouth, Brixham and Hayling Island with the Inlands at Rutland. See below for details or visit the Regattas section of the RS400 website at www.rs-association.com for up to date details.

18-19 Mar, Queen Mary, Fat Face Racing Circuit
1-2 Apr, Leigh & Lowton, Fat Face Racing Circuit
29-30 Apr, Abersoch, Fat Face Racing Circuit
6-7 May, Port Dinorwic, Open
13-14 May, Aldeburgh, Fat Face Racing Circuit
3-4 Jun, Weymouth Town, Fat Face Racing Circuit
10-11 Jun, Brightlingsea, Open
24-25 Jun, Brixham, Fat Face Racing Circuit
8-9 Jul, Parkstone, Fat Face Racing Circuit
24-28 Jul, Riva del Garda, Italy, Fat Face Eurocup
12-13 Aug, Weston, Open
20-24 Aug, Mounts Bay, Gul National Championships
16-17 Sep, Datchet Water, Gul Club Championships Final
23-24 Sep, Hayling Island, Fat Face Racing Circuit
14-15 Oct, Irish Nationals, Skerries, Fat Face Eurocup
21-22 Oct, Rutland, Gul Inland Championship