New RS300 at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show launches an exciting 2016
by Steve Bolland 8 Mar 2016 13:30 GMT
5-6 March 2016
A rather special RS300 was on show this weekend on the RS Sailors stand in the main hall at the Dinghy Show. The owner, Oli Harris, and fellow RS300 sailors Steve Bolland, Pete Ellis and Peter Mackin manned "Ellie", the new boat from the Boat Yard at Beer, over the weekend ready to answer questions about the boat, the 2016 circuit and anything else RS300 related. Oli explained how he chose the colour scheme because it echoes the Gulf Racing GT40 Le Mans cars and he plans to be that fast on the water!
Last year over 40 helms contested the Magic Marine Grand Prix circuit and 30 boats took part in the Volvo Noble Marine National Championship. In 2016 the Magic Marine Grand Prix circuit takes in venues from the South coast (Lymington) to Scotland (Prestwick), from the East (Hykeham) to the West (Bristol Corinthian), a Northern double-header (Sheffield Viking & Glossop) as well as a sprinkling of others including the season kick-off at Stewartby, a new venue for the class. Encompassing both one-day and two-day events, as well as traditional racing the circuit also includes innovative formats such as sprint and slalom events.
The highlight of the season will undoubtedly be the Volvo Noble Marine National Championship at Exe SC on 8-11 September. 25 helms have already indicated they'll be going with official entry opening soon. Accommodation is booking up fast so make sure you grab yours soon!
Find out more about what is going on with the RS300 class on the class association website, uk.rs300sailing.org or with the lively RS300 Facebook group.