Twenty Years of the RS800 | 1999 - 2019

   Twenty years of this fantastic boat and in 2019 the class is looking to celebrate in style!
The class would like to get as many faces back to the reunion regatta and anniversary dinner as possible. This will be hosted on the Saturday of the Nationals, this September, at Eastbourne SSC. 

You may have seen the plea put out for loan boats for the nationals and the association is asking anyone with an 800 who can't make the nationals to consider loaning it out to enable us to return some of the pioneers of the class to get back on the water for this special milestone event.

The nationals are 5-8 September with a Reunion Regatta and dinner on the 7th.  If you're interested in getting in to an 800, message below, send me a DM or contact the class via the website.  I'd especially like to hear from anyone with links to the class from previous decades!

Obviously, as I am super massively over keen at making videos the class asked if I could stitch one together and I did! Enjoy

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Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Topic: Twenty Years of the RS800 \| 1999 - 2019 Posted: 31 Jan 19 at 4:22pm
	Twenty years of this fantastic boat and in 2019 the class is looking to celebrate in style! The class would like to get as many faces back to the reunion regatta and anniversary dinner as possible. This will be hosted on the Saturday of the Nationals, this September, at Eastbourne SSC. You may have seen the plea put out for loan boats for the nationals and the association is asking anyone with an 800 who can't make the nationals to consider loaning it out to enable us to return some of the pioneers of the class to get back on the water for this special milestone event. The nationals are 5-8 September with a Reunion Regatta and dinner on the 7th. If you're interested in getting in to an 800, message below, send me a DM or contact the class via the website. I'd especially like to hear from anyone with links to the class from previous decades! Obviously, as I am super massively over keen at making videos the class asked if I could stitch one together and I did! Enjoy

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 19 at 5:23pm
	Now I really feel old...
	Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686

jaydub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 267	Post Options Post Reply Quote jaydub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Feb 19 at 12:45pm
	Nice vid, Tom.

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 04 Feb 19 at 11:15am
	Thanks!

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 01 Mar 19 at 12:24pm
	The celebrations start on the RS800 stand at the Dinghy Show, this Saturday, 4pm. Class Chairman Luke McEwan will be giving a talk on the history of the RS800 at 3pm on Sunday too. https://www.rssailing.com/20-years-of-rs800-sailing-hanging-out-with-friends/ Edited by mozzy - 01 Mar 19 at 12:25pm

Gordon 1430 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Jun 17 Location: Lee on Solent Online Status: Offline Posts: 310	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gordon 1430 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Mar 19 at 3:37pm
	Am I the only person who tried to race it in that configuration?
	Gordon Phantom 1430

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 01 Mar 19 at 4:23pm
	According to a post in the facebook group it seems like Martin Wadhams might have tried for a year or so, but largely take up was limited. From what I can see the option was written out in 2003. There's still evidence of the option in RS800 rigging guide on RS's website. https://www.rssailing.com/wp-content/uploads/guides/RS800_Rigging_Guide.pdf

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jun 19 at 8:14am
	Early entry for the 20th Anniversary Nationals and Regatta end's next Friday at 0001hrs. There's entry options for the four days, the weekend, or just the reunion regatta on Saturday 7th. https://www.rs800.org/championships/cindex.asp?eid=1777

robinft Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 18 Jun 04 Location: Thorpe Bay YC Online Status: Offline Posts: 252	Post Options Post Reply Quote robinft Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 19 at 1:36pm
	I bought 828 new from RS. Loved it.
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Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 19 at 3:32pm
	There's a interesting read on the magazine website about the development of the RS800. Worth an post dinner read. link