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Rooster RS Elite UK National Championship Preview

by Debbie Jarvis 4 Jun 15:38 BST 11-15 June 2025
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The Rooster RS Elite UK National Championship kicks off next Wednesday in Cowes as part of the Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th Anniversary Regatta. Founded in 1775, the Royal Thames Yacht Club (RTYC) is one of the world's oldest yacht clubs, & this year's regatta will celebrate this milestone both on and off the water.

Racing starts for the 'elites' on Wednesday whilst the other classes join the regatta over the following days. With 200 boats over a number of race courses it will be quite a spectacle to see from 'Classics' to 'Admiral Cuppers'.

We have our own 'hot shots' in the fleet, 2024 National Champion Russell Peters will be back to defend the title but Ossie Stewart, Tom Hewitson & Matt Abbiss will be fighting to knock him off the top spot. Joe Llewellyn is the new owner of #7 with Chris Draper onboard, whilst RTYC Academy have supported their top team racing sailors with an entry to the class, sailing #66. Burnham YC have three boats making the journey form the east coast.

In addition to the racing, the event will feature a Regatta Village, offering a social hub with food & drink vendors plus entertainment for sailors & spectators. The highlight on Saturday evening will be a live band, fireworks display, & a DJ set from Olympic sailor DJ Mark Covell. We also have our own social programme including welcome drinks at The Royal Yacht Squadron, a BBQ at RORC plus a prize-giving dinner at Royal London YC. Even the weather forecast looks good with sunshine & fair winds.

For more information about the regatta & results see the Anniversary Site, racing.royalthames.com

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