Eastbourne Sovereign SC look forward to welcoming you to Eastbourne and its super waters for your 2025 RS700 and RS800 Noble Marine National Championship!
Why Eastbourne?
Sailing on the sunshine coast!
The Racing
Registration: Wed 10 Sept 1500-1800, Thurs 11 Sept 0900-1100, Sat 13 Sept for weekend entries only 0830-0930, upstairs in the clubhouse
Briefing: Thurs 11 Sept 2025 at 1100
Racing: Ten races are scheduled
| Thurs 11 Sept | Start 1300 | Races 1 to 2 back to back |
| Fri 12 Sept | Start 1200 | Races 3 to 5 back to back |
| Sat 13 Sept | Start 1200 | Races 6 to 8 back to back |
| Sun 14 Sept | Start 1100 | Races 9 to10 back to back |
You'll find all the detail in the NOR here. See the race docs tab in the menu above.
Entry
Your entry fee includes:
Online entry is here
We have worked hard to keep your entry fee the same as 2024!
| RS700 Early entry until 0001 Mon 14 July 2025 £200 | RS700 Standard entry until 0001 Mon 8 Sept 2025 £240 |
| RS700 Youth early entry £190 | RS700 Standard youth entry £230 |
| RS700 Weekend early entry £100 | RS700 Standard weekend entry £120 |
| RS800 Early entry until 0001 Mon 14 July 2025 £260 | RS800 Standard entry until 0001 Mon 8 Sept 2025 £300 |
| RS800 Youth and Spinlock 1999 early entry £250 | RS800 Standard youth and Spinlock 1999 entry £290 |
| RS800 Weekend early entry £130 | RS800 Standard weekend entry £150 |
Online entry will close at 0001 on Mon 8 Sept. Paper entry will be available at registration but will be subject to £10 late fee for full event and £5 late fee for weekend. No entries will be accepted after 0930 on Sat 13 Sept.
Please describe your bank transfer payment with the reference: 700natsSURNAME (insert your surname) or 800natsSURNAME (insert your surname)
Youth is aged 22 or under at the start of the championship. RS800 youth entry requires helm to be youth.
Spinlock 1999 entry is open to old-style deck RS800s with a sail number below 1118.
Sponsorship
We are very excited that Noble Marine are once again sponsoring the RS700 and RS800 Nationals. This year they have added a special youth prize for each fleet. Thank you Noble Marine! Don't forget to claim your 10% member discount when you take out or renew your dinghy or multi-boat insurance!
Rooster will be generously sponsoring our prize giving. This year we have once again collaborated closely to develop a special limited edition RS Class Association prize.
We are thrilled that Fernhurst Books will once again be sponsoring the Endeavour Prize.
See the sponsorship page for more details here
Social Plan
Outline plan: famous/infamous ESSC quiz night, Stick Darling guest speaker night, disco party night
Food
ESSC are pleased to be able to offer you a meal deal - add detail from ESSC when receive
Special dietary requirements must be given to [email protected] so Vicky and her galley can be informed in advance
Breakfast and lunch will be available daily
The bar will be open daily
AGM
Your RS700 AGM will be held on Thurs 11 Sept at 1730 in the clubhouse. See here for info
Your RS800 AGM will be held on Fri 12 Sept at 1730 in the clubhouse. See here for info
Camping in the Club Compound
There is space for 5 campervans and 6 tents in the club compound. Camping is off grid with access to the club toilets. Cost is £25 per night for campervans and £15 per night for tents. Please book directly with Andrew Hunt on 07715922957 or [email protected] Allocation of pitches will be on a first come first served basis. Payment to be made on booking.
Local Accommodation
You will find suggestions on the Eastbourne tourist board website here
Event Media
Smashing photos from 2019 Nationals at Eastbourne SSC thanks to Ben of SendIt Media who will be providing media coverage for this event!
Questions?
Please send your queries to RS700 and RS800 Class Association Secretary Clare Sargent on [email protected]