Vago & RS500 Owners

the vote on the new 3000 class rules to accommodate the V3000 is out at the moment, verdict due on 5th June

the V will be at Carsington with the proposed North sails: 29er cloth with black edging and batten pockets and a larger, battened jib ... demo's available (good opportunity for a plug)

when the time comes, i.e. sales drop below 40/year, will you be able to find a small builder to rotomould Vagos? (there isn't a 'tongue in cheek' emoticon)

BTW, it's excellent that you've got 20 Vagos out for your first open, a very good sign for the class, with a strong committee it could follow the L2000 success

Our first 3000 Class event of the season is in a couple of weeks time, and we're down on numbers, so Vago/RS500 owners out there are very welcome to come along and share our start

We're sharing the event with Laser 2000s, with six races over two days, on a windward/leeward course ... the racing is suitable for all levels of ability. There's a band on at the club on the Saturday night.

Visit www.3000class.org.uk and click the drop down Events Menu/Events List/Carsington at the top of the homepage for further details, or contact info@3000class.org.uk

Yes we have allowed single handers with no handicap penalty at open meetings (but not the Nationals) either hiking or trapezing, and solo sailors have taken prizes and counted their result to the series, although the class rules state two crew.

We're not a National/International class and don't take ourselves too seriously, just aiming to maximise enjoyment for as many owners as we can attract. Very few choose to race single handed but you'd be welcome to come along solo.