RS aero

Originally posted by andy101 Just read a report on the front page from the aerospace at Oxford. I now understand what grf means about the winter handicapswas the aero 5 really sailing off a lower handicap than a full rig laser? New boat or not that seems barmy!

Originally posted by jeffers Originally posted by andy101 Just read a report on the front page from the aerospace at Oxford. I now understand what grf means about the winter handicapswas the aero 5 really sailing off a lower handicap than a full rig laser? New boat or not that seems barmy! No data for the boat in the system and a handicap set deliberately harsh, it is the same for all new boats apparently... Once there is data in the system then I would not be at all surprised if it is a fast as a laser. More modern hull shape, half the weight, carbon rig and a better sail.

I've only got 1 experience of the GL "harsh" handicaps for new classes, and that was last winter in the Alto. The Class recommended number was 925, but I found during the year that Wilsonian used 915 as they felt it was right for their water. At the 1st SJ event last winter we were given 910, which I thought was a bit harsh (didn't stop me enjoying myself though ).
Fast-forward 12 months and the RYA have set an EN of 912, based on hard data.... so maybe, just maybe these GL dudes know their onions!

Edited by Bootscooter - 07 Jan 15 at 1:29pm

on another note, Aero wins Dinghy of the Year in the magazine apparently.

I have been told that the PYS are still keen to get any additional data from both the Aero and Zero classes as they know both are being actively raced so if your club is not sending your results in then get on their case!