RS aero

Originally posted by ajbaldwin I sailed one a couple of weeks ago at Menorca Sailing.  Had a go in the big rig the 9m sail on what was probably a 3 gusting a 4.  First impression is that it is very quick upwind. With my weight moved back (and I am 95kg) it appeared to plane fairly easily and did seem quick.  Downwind I didn't seem to able to sail it dead downing like a laser (this may be my technique) and an instructor advised to sail it more like a Assy. Hiking position was good although the boat did feel a little bit like a improved Pico (which may be good or bad).  My main gripe, and I doubt this will be an issue in the UK was that I sailed it in just a pair of board shorts and I wished I had boots on after about 5 mins as the antislip surface was sharp on the feet and knees. I found the sheeting from the boom without the need for a transom  Bridle to be strange at first, but this does make the Gybe a lot easier than on a laser. Overall I enjoyed the Aero although this was just a blast around the bay for an hour or so

Originally posted by ajbaldwin Downwind I didn't seem to able to sail it dead downing like a laser (this may be my technique) and an instructor advised to sail it more like a Assy.

Originally posted by SimonW99 Perhaps they are all out sailing... Or perhaps they have better things to do than lurk here

Well that got your topic moving

Seems there is nothing to say because no-one has one yet ... probably shipping early production to the main market which is no doubt the institutions

I think that the Menorca sailing one was given\loaned to them by RS, which isn't a bad idea as it did get a lot of use as most people had a go in it.

Gurnard has had ten boats delivered so far with several more on order, five out yesterday. Sailing off PY's 1035 for the Aero9; 1065 for the Aero7 and 1102 for the Aero5, these seem about right and give close finishes. I started sailing my Aero7 in July and find it very straightforward to sail and vice free. Downwind can be sailed just like a laser but in some wind strengths it pays to sail the angles like an asymmetric. Upwind will point high, but footing seems to pay in most conditions. It will take some time yet to learn how to get the best out of the flexible rig. We will start to make much more progress at the start of beginning of next season when we expect to be class racing much of the time. On Saturday 11th October we will be having an Aero Open. If anyone wants to join us PM me.