RS Feva Newshttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012-02-01T15:37:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/entesthttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/02/01/testhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/02/01/test#Comments2012-02-01T15:37:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/02/01/testtest post

]]>RYA Activate Your Fleet Programmehttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/31/rya_activate_your_fleet_programmehttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/31/rya_activate_your_fleet_programme#Comments2012-01-31T15:20:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/31/rya_activate_your_fleet_programmeThe RYA is encouraging sailors to dust off their boat covers and take to 
the water as part of the new Activate Your Fleet programme.
 
The aim of the programme is to work with Fleet Captains of sailing clubs 
across the country to develop new ideas on how they can encourage more 
sailors in their fleet to get their boats out of the boat park and out 
onto the water.
 
To help Fleet Captains to ‘Activate their Fleet’, the RYA is offering a 
RS workshops which will give RS fleet and class captains the chance to 
get together sharing ideas and tips and discussing fleet development.
 
The RS Workshops are scheduled for -
Thursday 16th February at Hamble River SC, from 1900hrs - 2100hrs.
Thursday 8th March at Bartley SC, from 1900hrs - 2100hrs.
Tuesday 20th March at Northampton SC, from 1900hrs - 2100hrs.
 
“There are a huge range of classes spread throughout the boat parks of 
clubs all over the country and whilst we recognise there are some very 
successful fleets out there, there are also some boats which have not 
moved for years” said Robbie Bell, RYA Regional Development Officer for 
the East, who has been instrumental in setting up the scheme. We truly 
believe that there has never been a better time to enthuse sailors to 
dust of their boat covers and get back into sailing on a regular basis 
and we are here to help in achieving that aim.”
 
Please do get involved, or encourage your club Fleet Captain to do so.
 
Seewww.rya.org.uk/go/ayf  <http://www.rya.org.uk/go/ayf>  for more 
details of the scheme, and book by contacting me at debbie@rsfeva.org.uk
 
]]>RS Feva Easter International Training Camphttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/27/rs_feva_easter_international_training_camphttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/27/rs_feva_easter_international_training_camp#Comments2012-01-27T15:56:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/27/rs_feva_easter_international_training_campRS Feva Spanish Training Camp

This event is now full.  If you are still interested in attending please email Golly to put your name on a waiting list.

golly@rsfeva.org

SELL OUT for our first ever International Training Camp – can’t be bad!

]]>Dull day, thinks what is fun - aha, the Nationals in Torquay!http://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/26/dull_day_thinks_what_is_fun__aha_the_nationals_in_torquayhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/26/dull_day_thinks_what_is_fun__aha_the_nationals_in_torquay#Comments2012-01-26T22:31:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/26/dull_day_thinks_what_is_fun__aha_the_nationals_in_torquayThinks again - what is the venue like? What does the wind do? Rats, finding the venue guide the day before the event means you don't really 'get it'. Luckily some sad dude has already found it! Read the venue guide here!

Some pre-nationals training?

]]>Fantastic training and sandblasting around the country, but.http://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/24/fantastic_training_and_sandblasting_around_the_country_buthttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/24/fantastic_training_and_sandblasting_around_the_country_but#Comments2012-01-24T22:20:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/24/fantastic_training_and_sandblasting_around_the_country_butI do love the odd complete irrelevance that just makes me laugh. And here is todays. You don't have to be a geek to enjoy the absurdity of this, but here is the original Starwars broken into 15 second bits and each 15 second bit has been produced by someone different. You don't need to watch much to know how silly it all is and it did just make me smile on a wet dismal day. See if you can't resist a grin from breaking out.

]]>Weekend Report from HCShttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/24/weekend_report_from_hcshttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/24/weekend_report_from_hcs#Comments2012-01-24T11:59:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/24/weekend_report_from_hcsThe Hayling Class Squad braved 25 knots with 35+ gusts on saturday. The bold Feva sailors didn't let this put them off some racing and for some a little capsize practice. The swimmers however got up and carried on with everyone returning to the beach with big smiles.

When the winds got into Force 7 on Sunday the coach Ollie, called it a day so they came in for a debrief on race tactics and heavy wind sailing. Elliot and Jake lost a rudder and Tristan and Jeremy broke a spinnaker halyard shackel. It is a very varied squad with new to Feva sailors mixing with some with experience. All of them did an exellent job in the conditions considering they faced some monster gusts............Victoria Payne , Feva Class Captain

]]>Don't forget the Queen Mary bright sparks training!http://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/23/dont_forget_the_queen_mary_bright_sparks_traininghttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/23/dont_forget_the_queen_mary_bright_sparks_training#Comments2012-01-23T21:49:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/23/dont_forget_the_queen_mary_bright_sparks_trainingNice report Jonathan from the ECS but here are Sam & Matt King training at Queen Mary SC. OK it was in Sept but nice anyway!


]]>Weekend Report from ECShttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/23/weekend_report_from_ecshttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/23/weekend_report_from_ecs#Comments2012-01-23T14:36:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/23/weekend_report_from_ecsThe third weekend for the East Class Squad always looked as though it could be breezy, what an under statement !

 Eighteen boats arrived to bright sun and 18 knots, followed after 20 minutes by cloud and 25 to 30 knots. 20 minutes later, sun again… Grrr.

 This pattern was clearly established and not expected to change for the day. Coach decided that it was worth a go and after a briefing on high and fast downwind techniques the intrepid sailors headed for the changing rooms.

 As the boats launched the breeze built, every boat gave it a go with differing degrees of success. All, however agreed that it had been an experience and had given them confidence. One team decided to ignore coach’s wise words to keep the coloured sail in the chute…. Upwind they went, made the bear away, hoisted the kite, went for the fill and BANG, down came the top of the mast ! Those following decided that discretion was the better part of valour.

 Ashore, an intrigued parent measured 29.8 knots on the slipway, only to be told later that this wasn’t at the winds peak.

 Lunch and story telling followed, the sailors went to launch for the afternoon session but wisely Coach called them back as 2 metre white horses appeared.

 Sunday morning, while coach was checking the weather, he noticed white horses in his mug of coffee and it was clear that sailing was not going to be possible.

 The sailors were split and circuits and event prep and helm/crew roles and responsibilities were covered. Finally the Fevas challenged the 29ers ( who hadn't  even got changed all weekend !! ) to a rowing race on the 4 ergo machines provided by Oakham. Ok, they lost but it was clear that the 29ers cheated.

 Here’s hoping for a bit less in 4 weeks time............Jonathan Lewis, Head Coach ECS

 

]]>Jubilee RS Feva Nationals in Torquay! 2-5 June 2012http://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/16/jubilee_rs_feva_nationals_in_torquay_25_june_2012http://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/16/jubilee_rs_feva_nationals_in_torquay_25_june_2012#Comments2012-01-16T22:38:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/16/jubilee_rs_feva_nationals_in_torquay_25_june_2012No - it's the Queens Jubilee bank holiday w/e! Not our jubilee silly! The Sekonda RS Feva Nationals in Torquay will be a grand affair. Registration will be Saturday 2 June and the practice racing area will be open that afternoon. Racing will be Sun 3 June through Tue 5 June. Grrreat!

]]>United 4 regattas - Hollandhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/16/united_4_regattas__hollandhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/16/united_4_regattas__holland#Comments2012-01-16T20:20:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/16/united_4_regattas__hollandThe United 4 regatta's are starting again for the classes: 29er, 420, 470, Cadet, Europe, Laser 4.7, Laser Radial, Laser Standard, Optimist, RS Feva  and Splash. The RS Feva will only  participate in the first 2 events, after 2 succesfull events with sufficient numbers, the RS Feva will also be invited for the last 2 events.

The online entry will be opened on February 1,  at our website www.united4sailing.org.

The dates and venues for 2012 are:

 April 14 - 15, 2012, Medemblik

 May 5 - 6, 2012, Workum

 September 1 - 2, 2012, Workum

September 29 - 30, 2012, Roompot

]]>Weekend Report from NW & SE Zone Squadshttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/12/weekend_report_from_nw__se_zone_squadshttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/12/weekend_report_from_nw__se_zone_squads#Comments2012-01-12T09:33:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/12/weekend_report_from_nw__se_zone_squadsThis weekend it was really windy!! South east and west squad came together for a fun weekend of training at Rutland, due to the weather there were multiple capsizes but it all just added to the fun of it all! There were several training exercises that helped to improve our starting techniques, hoists and drops and windy weather boat handling. The icing on the cake was the small race series at the end of the weekend that drew together all of the learning and combined it in a small but competitive sequence of short races. The weather finally brightened up at the end of the Sunday with a beautiful rainbow that spread over the lake from one end to the other. 

Hannah and Izzi Bristow

]]>Next week - 6 months to the Worldshttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/11/next_week__6_months_to_the_worldshttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/11/next_week__6_months_to_the_worlds#Comments2012-01-11T21:53:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/11/next_week__6_months_to_the_worldsTime to get those entries in! The entry form is via the worlds page on http://www.rsfeva.org/worlds. Hayling Island is really looking forward to what will surely be the event of the year! The UK is guaranteed a minimum of 80 boats and Ned/Bel have got 30 entries. Those countries are requiring entries to be approved by their national class associations before they can be confirmed.GBR/NED/BEL boats do not have to pay the entry fee until their associations have confirmed their entries so there is no reason to not enter now!  

Ireland have a guaranteed 20 places but will allow entries to be made on a first come first booked basis until the limit is reached. All other countries together have a guaranteed 70 places and so can enter now in any event. Anyone on a countries waiting list may be awarded a place after 30 April if the maximum numbers have not been reached.

While we are talking international events please note that the On-line entry for the United 4 events in Holland in April opens on 1 Feb.

]]>Steve Nicholson Trophy 2012http://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/10/steve_nicholson_trophy_2012http://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/10/steve_nicholson_trophy_2012#Comments2012-01-10T12:00:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/10/steve_nicholson_trophy_2012 


Entries are now open for the 2012 Steve Nicholson Trophy on 28th January.

This annual event is hosted by Northampton Sailing Club .

Briefing 10.15 hours

Four races - first start 11.00 hours 

ENTRY FEE £20 per boat - in aid of Asthma UK (National Asthma Campaign)

Entries are limited to 150 so get in quick.

See  www.northamptonsailingclub.org

]]>Open Feva Training Dates for early 2012http://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/09/open_feva_training_dates_for_early_2012http://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/09/open_feva_training_dates_for_early_2012#Comments2012-01-09T12:02:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/09/open_feva_training_dates_for_early_2012Just a reminder that there are some open training opportunities in the coming months which are ideal for those of you not involved in the Feva squad program.

On January 21/22 there is a WOT ( Winter Open Training ) weekend at Island Barn SC & another WOT on Feb 25/26 at West Reservoir - both venues are west of London.

March 3rd/4th is the first 2012 OTW ( Open Training Weekend ) of the season hosted by Chew Valley SC ( near Bristol ).

For more information email debbie@rs-association.com

 

]]>Just a thought...http://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/09/just_a_thoughthttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/09/just_a_thought#Comments2012-01-09T08:36:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/09/just_a_thoughtMatt Whitfield is 50% of our current World Champions. Matt was also selected for the Oppie Worlds finished today in NZL. To remain competitive sized he ate about 3 peas and a bean all autumn. He came a fantastic 21st. Now here's the thought... Last year a certain Spaniard came 19th at the Oppie Worlds - also in January. Then 7 6 months later he won the ISAF Youths in his 29er! What are the chances Matt could do the same??? Whatever he does do, he is currently planning on doing the RS Feva Worlds again this year - and he is clearly running hot. Could we have our first double world champion? Owen Bowerman and Charlie Darling came close: a 1st followed by a 2nd. What a year ahead!!

]]>RS Feva's at the Bloody Maryhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/08/rs_fevas_at_the_bloody_maryhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/08/rs_fevas_at_the_bloody_mary#Comments2012-01-08T08:51:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/08/rs_fevas_at_the_bloody_maryPerfect winter sailing conditions greeted the everyone arriving at QMSC for the 39th Bloody Mary. A total of 302 boats took to the water the largest entry for several years. There was a good feva fleet of 9 boats plus a number of ex feva sailors were also sailing.  Along with the Feva's another 15 classes managed to get more than six boats on the water thereby qualifying for fleet prizes. 1st feva home was Anna Prescott crewed by Jess Eales who built a strong lead over Jamie Smith and David Brand followed by Matt Hill crewed by Eve Townsend in third. 1st ladies and winners of the 29er fleet were ex feva sailors Vikki Payne and Steff Orton.

]]>And another one to whet the appetite Ladies! sailed by 2 ex RS Feva sailors!http://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/07/and_another_one_to_whet_the_appetite_ladies_sailed_by_2_ex_rs_feva_sailorshttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/07/and_another_one_to_whet_the_appetite_ladies_sailed_by_2_ex_rs_feva_sailors#Comments2012-01-07T09:15:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/07/and_another_one_to_whet_the_appetite_ladies_sailed_by_2_ex_rs_feva_sailorsHere is the RS900 with 2 ex RS Feva sailors on board. The helm is Frances Peters - our first European Champion who then went on to win the ISAF Youth Worlds in a 29er with her old RS Feva Crew. The crew here is Steffi Orton who left the RS Feva 18 months ago and has been sailing 29er's since with Vikki Payne (4th at the 29er Nats at the end of their first year!). Steffi had never twin wired before this video was shot! I believe her quote was "..blown away..." Fun times ahead...

]]>Ladies - the high performance world is now yours too - twin wiring skiffs are here!http://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/05/ladies__the_high_performance_world_is_now_yours_too__twin_wiring_skiffs_are_herehttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/05/ladies__the_high_performance_world_is_now_yours_too__twin_wiring_skiffs_are_here#Comments2012-01-05T16:11:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/05/ladies__the_high_performance_world_is_now_yours_too__twin_wiring_skiffs_are_hereHow exciting is it? Ladies are getting the same sort of toys as the boys to play with all the way to Olympic level. ISAF will be holding selection trials in the next few months to decide which boat will be the ladies high performance skiff for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The choice is looks like it will be between the RS900, 29erXX, the Aura and the Rebel Skiff although there may be some others joining in too. Here is a video of the the RS900. Dream land...!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xig30G4uHWg

]]>Factoids of the week: Focus Spainhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/02/factoids_of_the_week_focus_spainhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/02/factoids_of_the_week_focus_spain#Comments2012-01-02T17:54:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/02/factoids_of_the_week_focus_spain
  • Spain’s most successful Olympic sport is sailing: Total Gold medals for ESP = 34 and 33% of them (11) are in sailing.
  • Probably the worlds most famous sailing duo are Iker Martinez & Xabier Fernandez who have Olympic Gold & Silver and 3x 49er World titles.
  • Spanish sailing clubs are normally unlike those in the UK as they are usually part of a larger club that caters for multiple different sports.
  • RS Fevas are gaining popularity in this quietly conservative country.
  • We are expecting a number of Spanish boats at the worlds at HISC this year.
  • 1 of them will be fully sponsored to attend after winning a ‘selection’ series to take in the L’Estartit Training camp as well.
    • ]]>    Happy New Year!!! http://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/01/happy_new_yearhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/01/happy_new_year#Comments2012-01-01T12:55:00Zhttp://www.rsfeva.org/$blog/2012/01/01/happy_new_yearEnjoy Olympic year and make your own waves... Enjoy.

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