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RS Aero 9

RS Aero 9

The RS Aero has a variety of rig sizes, and the '9' was one of the first sizes introduced, suitable for heavyweight sailors.

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Show news Top RS Aero Events to Look Forward to in 2026
A friendly, competitive and truly global fleet
Posted on 4 Jan
2025 Year in Review at RS Sailing
Participation, Progress and Performance
Posted on 28 Dec 2025
RS Fest 2026 Heads West
Richmond Yacht Club to host North America's Multi-Class RS Regatta
Posted on 23 Dec 2025
Lymington Festive RS Aero Stadium Racing
Blue skies, mild temps and an excellent high tide on the river
Posted on 22 Dec 2025
Bowmoor Bubble for RS Aeros
Series concludes with prize-giving and birthday cake
Posted on 3 Dec 2025
RS Sailing Offers and Top Tips
Warehouse Clearance - exclusive discounts across this season's stock!
Posted on 4 Nov 2025
RS Aero UK Inland, Youth and Masters Championships
Oxford hosts fleet of 54
Posted on 30 Oct 2025
What action have you missed?
RS Feva Europeans, RS Aero chairman, RS600 Nationals and more
Posted on 17 Oct 2025
RS Aero Sustainability Challenge at Papercourt
A brisk northerly on-shore breeze had many mulling their rig choices
Posted on 24 Sep 2025
RS Aero UK Nationals at the WPNSA overall
104 helms at Weymouth, with the Aero 5 fleet achieving gender parity
Posted on 5 Sep 2025
RS Aero UK Nationals at the WPNSA Day 1
A large contingent of 7 RS Aeros from the Isle of Man
Posted on 29 Aug 2025
RS Aero World Championships – What a Week!
A full-power week of racing at ENVSN in Quiberon, France
Posted on 5 Aug 2025
RS Aero World & Youth Worlds overall
The fine Brittany weather and afternoon sea breezes have provided excellent racing
Posted on 4 Aug 2025
RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 3 & 4
A good variety of fair breezes have graced the event so far
Posted on 2 Aug 2025
RS Games 2026 dates announced
First-ever international location revealed
Posted on 31 Jul 2025
RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 1 & 2
The largest class this year is the Aero 5 with 62 competitors
Posted on 31 Jul 2025
Fastnet Race, RS Aeros, Isle of Wight
Fastnet Race, RS Aero Worlds, GL50s, Isle of Wight circumnavigation
Posted on 29 Jul 2025
RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Preview
17 countries are represented with large teams from the host nation France, the UK, Italy & Australia
Posted on 28 Jul 2025
Lymington Dinghy Regatta 2025
The 190 sailors included almost 70 visiting teams
Posted on 22 Jul 2025
RS Aero Open at Draycote Water
The 13 strong club entries were bolstered with 4 visitors
Posted on 1 Jul 2025
RS Aero Lago Maggiore International Regatta
7th edition sees 45 boats from 10 different countries
Posted on 19 Jun 2025
RS Aeros at Lymington Town
There were no discards, no dress rehearsals
Posted on 22 May 2025
RS Northern Championships at Strangford Lough
Tight racing across the RS Aero, RS200 and RS400 classes
Posted on 19 May 2025
RS Aero Spring Championships at Island Barn
Sunshine and warmth all day with winds from 5 to 15 knots, with a 25 knot squall
Posted on 14 May 2025
2025 RS Aero Europeans at Lake Garda overall
Almost 120 competitors took part in the event at Circolo Vela Arco
Posted on 28 Apr 2025
2025 RS Aero Europeans at Lake Garda Day 1
Four races completed on the first day despite uncertain weather
Posted on 24 Apr 2025
2025 RS Aero Europeans at Lake Garda Preview
110 sailors from 15 nations are set for racing at Circolo Vela Arco
Posted on 23 Apr 2025
RS Aero UK Winter Training at Restronguet
The turnout was at the maximum: 21 boats
Posted on 3 Apr 2025
RS Fest Miami 2025
Miami, nicknamed the magic city, really did dial up the magic this weekend
Posted on 2 Apr 2025
RS Fest Miami 2025 - The celebrations have started
Sailors across North America and Europe have travelled to Miami to relish a long weekend of sailing
Posted on 27 Mar 2025
Links
RS Aero 9 UK Nationals Attendance
see the full nationals attendance table here

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Bowmoor Bubble - RS Aero End of Seasons
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RS Aero UK Inland, Youth and Masters Championships at Oxford
© Miles Carden
RS Aero Sustainability Challenge at Papercourt SC
© Papercourt Sailing Club
RS Aero World & Youth World Championship 2025
© A. Champy-McLean
RS Aero World & Youth World Championship 2025
© A. Champy-McLean
RS Aero 9 Overall - RS Aero World & Youth World Championship 2025
© A. Champy-McLean
2025 RS Aero World & Youth World Championship
© Alexander Champy-McLean
2025 RS Aero World & Youth World Championship
© A. Champy-McLean
RS Aero 9 fleet
© A. Champy-MvLean
RS Aero 9 fleet
© RS Aero Class
RS Aero Lago Maggiore International Regatta
© Circolo Velico del Leone
Aero 9 winner, Jeff Davison, finishes well clear of field in Race 4 during the RS Aero Spring Championships at Island Barn
© Kate Symons
Oxford Blue 2024
© Tim Olin / www.olinphoto.co.uk
John Merricks Tiger Trophy
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Ben Flower (second overall) - Magic Marine King George Gallop 2025
© Tim Olin / www.olinphoto.co.uk
RS Aero UK Inlands at Draycote Water
© Malcolm Lewin
2024 RS Aero World Championship
© Oli King Photography
RS Aero World Championship at Hayling Island Day 2
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RS Aero World Championship at Hayling Island Day 2
© Oli King Photography
RS Aero sailing
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RS Aero World Championship
© Steve Geenwood
Bradford On Avon RS Aero River Open
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Bradford On Avon RS Aero River Open
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Bradford On Avon RS Aero River Open
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Bradford On Avon RS Aero River Open
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Bradford On Avon RS Aero River Open
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RS Aero Europeans at Carnac - RS Aero 9 podium
© Antoine Dujoncquoy
RS Aero Europeans at Carnac
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RS Aero Europeans at Carnac
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RS Aero Europeans at Carnac
© Antoine Dujoncquoy