Adding value for ALL RS sailors
- Sets the rules to give great one-design and handicap racing - enhancing resale values
- Organises websites, race reports, news, social media - keeping you informed
- Organises racing events with fantastic social scene - improving your Class’s popularity and value
- Organises training events - helping you get the most from your boat
- Liaises with the builder, RS Sailing - ensuring the quality and specification are what owners want
- Negotiates excellent discounts from the RS Sailing Store, including sail discounts, and many other companies
- Encourages new people to get involved - giving a better experience for everyone
Who is your Class Association?
- It is run by volunteer sailors with back-up by part time professional administrators
- The sailors make the plans and decisions - without having to do all the leg work
Please show support by joining your Class Association
- The cost is tiny compared to your benefits, working out at just £3.75 per month for Full Membership, £3 per month for Club Membership or £2.08 per month for Youth Membership
- By taking out International Class Association membership for one class, you will have reciprocal membership to the RS100, RS200, RS300, RS400, RS600, RS700, RS800, RS Vareo International and International RS500 Class Associations
- One event membership is available for all events except National and major championships, for use by those borrowing a boat, intending to only sail in one RS Class Association event etc. Click here.
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Early bird entry for the RS400 Eurocup and UK & Irish National Championships closes in just 1 week!
The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, in association with Mercedes-Benz Belfast, is reminding all RS400 sailors that early bird entry for the RS400 Eurocup and UK & Irish National Championships closes in just ten days!
All sailors entering and paying for their entry by the early entry deadline will receive a high-quality, limited-edition event branded polo shirt!
- Event Dates: 3rd - 8th August
- Early Bird Entry Deadline: Friday, 20th June at 5pm
- Final Entry Deadline: Tuesday 29th July at 5pm
With a thrilling race programme on the water and a lively social calendar ashore, this promises to be a highlight of the RS400 calendar.
Social Highlights Include:
- Complimentary Welcome Supper - Sunday evening
- Italian Night - £15 per head
- Gala Dinner - Thursday evening, £25 per head
Sailors are able to get ahead of the competition by booking an optional pre-racing Sunday afternoon coaching session with a top Irish sailor and receive insider tips on the venue plus boat set up and boat handling advice.
Event Director Gerry Reid said: "We are really looking forward to seeing old faces and new at the Belfast Mercedes-Benz Eurocup & National Championships — a warm welcome awaits!"
Don't miss out — book your spot now and join us in Belfast this August!
