RS aero

Originally posted by Steve411 Originally posted by jeffers And keep the kicker on when going DDW in all but the lightest conditions otherwsie the mast will bend off forwards and cause issues (same as the RS 300 and D-Zero basically). Had a good chat to the Aero own at Hunts over the weekend, he is keen to get some coaching but it is all on the south coast apparently, perhaps the CA might want to consider having an event in the midlands and further north? I know there are a few at Alton Water that might be willing to host a day (just a thought). He has also promised me a go when he is next at the club on a weekend and I am there. Mostly let the kicker off DDW in the 300... Just a matter of confidence.

Originally posted by turnturtle Originally posted by jeffers perhaps the CA might want to consider having an event in the midlands and further north?  They've just had one on their Northern Tour- YDSC.... got good numbers too, considering it's still winter up there. http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/189618/RS-Aeros-at-Yorkshire-Dales

And keep the kicker on when going DDW in all but the lightest conditions otherwsie the mast will bend off forwards and cause issues (same as the RS 300 and D-Zero basically).

Hi Aero sailors
Can you give me some advice on rig set up for the Aero, I am trying to help a couple of people at the club who have bought Aeros but could do with some simple help on rig set up to make the boat easier to sail.
On the Phantom Kicker is king for pointing and depowering in strong breeze is this the same?
Any other basic pointers would help me help them.
Gordon Phantom sailor not wanting to give wrong advice.

That's a tough one. I've never been great at getting a kneewrecker upwind which seems in hindsight a bit odd. I borrowed one last year, and admittedly it was a very old boat (sub 100000) and upwind my pace was ok but not exceptional. Reaches and runs in the kneewrecker are what it's all about and frankly I could put up with the upwind bit, it really was a lot of fun and you know you'll always have someone to race boat on boat.
The OK is a different beast, but not just for big guys. I guess the individually tailored rigs put some people off but there is a great trade in rigs and sails so if it doesn't suit, find one that does and move the other one on. I'm by no means an expert in the OK, having only sailed mine a few times, but upwind it just effortlessly trucks along, just have to be careful not to hook the leech. Downwind I'm struggling but I think it's a lack of confidence. It doesn't plane as readily as a Laser and needs to be worked hard.

Edited by craiggo - 26 Mar 16 at 8:13pm