The Bowmoor Bubble RS Aero End of Seasons Open took place on Saturday, 29th November 2025. Right on cue, as a passing downpour eased and bright skies emerged boats were being rigged.
With a fantastic turnout with 25 competitors, the fleet was split into RS Aero 9 and mixed handicap RS Aero 7 and 6 divisions. As the clouds lifted, the wind settled into a steady light breeze, ideal for getting racing under way. Close competition became the theme of the day.
Race 1 began with a short postponement while the race team reset the course after a significant wind shift. Early gains were made by those who best read the changes in pressure and direction. At the first gybe mark the leading three boats jostled for inside rights, with the rest of the fleet sweeping in behind them in an almost armada-style formation.
In Race 2, the mixed RS Aero 7/6 fleet pushed the line too hard, prompting a general recall. The restart was clean, and both fleets enjoyed competitive racing. The RS Aero 9 fleet made the most of the remaining breeze, while the mixed RS Aero 7/6 fleet completed their race just before conditions softened for the lunch break.
Over lunch the wind backed and freshened, setting up for two excellent afternoon races. Race 3 delivered further tight sailing, with a revised course layout producing a figure-of-eight pattern. This gave spectators superb views as the two fleets crossed paths, each second proving critical.
As Race 4 began, a rain shower loomed on the horizon, but it passed harmlessly along the edge of the lake, allowing the day to finish dry and upbeat.
The results showed success across both age and gender, highlighting the RS Aero's wide appeal as an all-round, accessible racing class. Congratulations to (1) Buzz Keck, (2) Sam Fewings and (3) Richard Gimmler, winners of the RS Aero 9 fleet, and Congratulations to (1) David Lynall, (2) Toby Banbrook and (3) Ollie Holden for taking the top spots in the mixed handicap RS Aero 7 and 6 fleet.
As always, the series concluded with prize-giving and birthday cake — three birthdays celebrated this year - an enjoyable end to a great day's sailing and another fantastic season in the RS Aero. Many rounded off the day in true Bowmoor style with a traditional meal and a lively evening party.
Our thanks go to Bowmoor Sailing Club for hosting the event and to the race team lead by David.
The next UK Winter Training weekend is at Hayling 13/14th and the Lymington Festive RS Aero Stadium Racing and Christmas lunch is on Saturday 20th Dec! If you prefer to keep your toes warm through the winter months you can still make progress with the RS Aero Class Online Coaching this Fri 5th Dec!
See the RS Aero UK Events List, for full details of all UK events coming up.
RS Aero 7 Results:
Pos Sail No Helm Club R1 R2 R3 R4 Pts
1st 4619 David Lynall Bowmoor SC 2 ‑4 1 1 4
2nd 1840 Toby Banbrook Bowmoor SC 1 1 (RET) 3 5
3rd 4584 Ollie Holden Hayling Isalnd SC 5 2 2 ‑6 9
4th 2458 Will Morris Bowmoor SC 3 ‑12 7 2 12
5th 2439 Tim Hire Royal Lymington YC ‑5 5 3 5 13
6th 3294 Neil Crosby Bowmoor SC 7 4 4 ‑11 15
7th 2550 Chris Jones Sutton Bingham SC ‑10 8 5 4 17
8th 1655 Sarah Pickard Bowmoor SC ‑15 9 6 8 23
9th 3888 Marcus Pakes Haversham SC 9 7 ‑10 7 23
10th 2392 Darcy Lynall Bowmoor SC 8 ‑11 8 11 27
11th 1806 Charlie Sansome Bowmoor SC 6 6 (RET) DNS 30
12th (6 rig)1293 Charlotte Hitchmough Bowmoor SC ‑14 10 12 9 31
13th 1233 Alex Pegg Whitefriars SC 13 ‑14 9 12 34
14th 2925 Dave Buzzard Restronguet SC 12 ‑13 11 13 36
15th 1398 Elizabeth Hill‑Smith Papercourt SC ‑17 15 13 14 42
16th 4637 Ian Aplin Bowooor SC 11 (RET) DNS DNS 47
17th 2050 Robin Pitt Bowmoor SC 16 16 (DNS) DNS 50
RS Aero 9 Results:
Pos Sail No Helm Club R1 R2 R3 R4 Pts
1st 4628 Buzz Keck Bowmoor SC 1 1 1 (DNS) 3
2nd 2146 Sam Fewings Bowmoor SC 3 2 (RET) 1 6
3rd 3748 Richard Gimmler Whitefriars SC 2 ‑3 3 3 8
4th 1655 Ian Pickard Bowmoor SC ‑4 4 2 3 9
5th 4091 Phil White Bowmoor SC 5 ‑6 4 5 14
6th 2643 John Banbrook Bowmoor SC 6 ‑7 5 4 15
7th 3852 Nick Allen Papercourt SC ‑7 5 6 6 17
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