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    Posted: 29 Mar 15 at 10:11pm
As I read those rules, it is one class with one PY for general handicap races.

If, however, there was an RSAero event, organised by the class association, with different rig sizes entered then that event could be run using the handicaps mentioned in the rules. What they get up to in the comfort of their own home, I don't care. But for general club racing the rules state it is one class, so just the one PY.
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Originally posted by Peaky

The introduction makes it crystal clear that it is one class with three rigs, rather than three seperate classes. Rule C1.3 and 1.4 are a piss take for April Fools Day surely?

Was it 're-writing the playbook' or 'rewriting the rule book'??  I cant remember
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Its different in different clubs.  Some clubs, you change rigs then you change class and as such you score a different entry in the series. Others they allow you to race off the original rig handicap.

The difference it makes is if its 3 classes you have 3 py numbers, if you allow rig swapping, you will have 1 py number.  Which will be significantly reduced as you can chose your sail to suit the conditions.  We have been down this conversation in the rig swapping thread.  
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The introduction makes it crystal clear that it is one class with three rigs, rather than three seperate classes. Rule C1.3 and 1.4 are a piss take for April Fools Day surely?
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can i clrify wht the system is with the laser? i know at our club you can change down a rig but your handicap will be at the bigger rig for the whole series, you cant change up. what difference does it make if its one class with 3 rigs or 3 different classes? 
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Rule C.1.4 by any chance Jim?  Is that the class associations decision?  Seems like the earlier thread was a valid one.  You can change down rig size but not up?  To me that's 1 Class with 3 rigs!  Not 3 different classes.  As such its my opinion 1 number should be issued. 
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The Aero Class Rules are out:

http://rssailing.com/uploads/files/032015/55156bd871174931ff000009/original/RS_Aero_Class_Rules_V_1.3_March_2015.pdf?1427467223

They contain various items about rigs and so on, one of which has caused my club to email the RYA so we can understand the implications.


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it just occurred to me (thinking outside the purple and yellow bubble of british values), that all the PY bullsh*t talk could really upset the apple cart for foreign markets.

There is of course absolutely nothing preventing RS from having a separate classes policy for the UK market - where just like Duncan, most of us would want separate PYs as owners or club mates of the Aero.  Whereas in bongo-bongo land, they may prefer the reefing option, or add some weight equalisation bands to it and everyone racing together.

The Kona seems to work well on this ethos... and they have some pretty fun looking regattas.

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Originally posted by turnturtle

on another note, I noticed on SA (in the Zero thread), that someone said there was going to a change of focus away from three separate classes into one class with 'reefing options' for the RS Aero.  
I'm assuming that is just BS / the 'UJ end of the tiller extension' talk?
Anyone know anything about that?  


Wasn't it discussed on here as well? BS I think, well I hope so. If I ever had one, I would want a 7 and want a separate handicap for it.

Anyway I cannot remember when I've had more fun on y&y, but am of to work now. Have fun guys and girls.
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Originally posted by turnturtle

on another note, I noticed on SA (in the Zero thread), that someone said there was going to a change of focus away from three separate classes into one class with 'reefing options' for the RS Aero.  

I'm assuming that is just BS / the 'UJ end of the tiller extension' talk?

Anyone know anything about that?  

That was from a reported conversation between the Designer and an Aero owner.

I would speculate at the dinghy show and possibly on or around the RS stand....(that part is pure speculation though). Would be nice is RS popped up to clarify, we know they lurk round here and post occasionally.
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