RS Aero "Pop Up" Open at Burton Sailing Club

 15 RS Aero sailors attended the Pop Up open meeting hosted at Burton Sailing club to replace an event cancelled due to low water levels across the UK. Although the water levels at Foremark Reservoir, were down further than they had been for several years, the sailing area has been retained but launching is a bit trickier and more messy than usual.

Congratulations to Grahame Newton (Staunton Harold SC) on his win with three bullets. Gareth Williams (Leigh & Lowton SC) took 2nd with Joe Scurrah (Carsington SC) in 3rd. There were really good battles between those at the front, middle and back of the fleet.

Thanks to Burton SC and all their volunteers who stepped up at short notice to save this open and made the day run so smoothly. Thanks to Rooster for supporting with prizes.

Next up for the UK RS Aeros is the autumn's big one - the UK Inlands - and with over 50 RS Aeros already signed up we are set for some great racing at Draycote this weekend. Check out the evolving UK winter calendar for off season opportunities on the RS Aero UK Events List.

Overall Results:

Pos Sail Helm Club Rig Rating R1 R2 R3 Pts

1st 3799 Grahame Newton Staunton Harold SC RS Aero 7 1065 1 1 1 3

2nd 1118 Gareth Williams Leigh & Lowton SC RS Aero 7 1065 3 3 4 10

3rd 4307 Joe Scurrah Carsington SC RS Aero 7 1065 2 7 2 11

4th 3942 David Cronk Hunts SC RS Aero 7 1065 7 4 3 14

5th 3687 John Blundell Staunton Harold SC RS Aero 7 1065 5 5 6 16

6th 3439 Paul Williamson Staunton Harold SC RS Aero 7 1065 10 2 5 17

7th 1062 Dan Phillips Ripon SC RS Aero 7 1065 6 6 13 25

8th 2902 Kevin Payne Bartley SC RS Aero 7 1065 9 10 7 26

9th 2125 David Moore Swarkstone SC RS Aero 7 1065 11 8 9 28

10th 3032 Thoma Penty Beaver SC RS Aero 7 1065 8 9 12 29

11th 3676 Kent Martin RS Aero 7 1065 4 11 16 31

12th 2039 Karl Morley Burton SC RS Aero 7 1065 13 12 8 33

13th 3031 Paul Hemingway Carsington SC RS Aero 7 1065 14 13 10 37

14th 2870 Cathy Lunn Leigh & Lowton SC RS Aero 6 1100 12 14 11 37

15th 2989 Rebecca Goodall Burton SC RS Aero 5 1136 15 15 14 44