✅ Top 10 Tips for Happy Helms & Fast Boats
This article comes straight from two sailors in the @2000_class_association fleet - Katie Horsfield and Sophie Bentley - sharing the lessons they've learned from their time on the water.
From keeping your helm happy (snacks may be involved…) to communication, mindset, and nailing boat balance, it's packed with practical crewing wisdom you can use next time you race.
Read the full article on the RS Blog - link in bio.
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The 2000 Class is honoured to have received its invitation for our 2026 National Champion to compete at the @endeavourcb in October.
It’s all to play for in August but you have to be at the Lakes Mortgages 2000 Class National Championships if you want to be in with a chance. You can enter here for the early bird discount: /event/national-championship
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RS Sailing boats… and if we would date them. Part 1.
💘 RS Aero
Hot, fast, minimal effort.
Would absolutely date. Might ruin our life but worth it.
💖 RS Tera
The school crush.
Sweet, innocent, and forever nostalgic. Adorable to look back on.
💘 RS Feva
Fun, loyal, always down for a good time.
Golden retriever energy. Immediate yes.
💖 2000
Reliable. Supportive.
Big "meets the parents" energy.
💘 RS21
Confident. Athletic. Turns heads when they walk in.
Would date and brag about it.
💖 RS CAT14
Holiday fling. Flirty, playful, and absolutely living in the moment. So much fun when it's breezy, but disappears the second things get serious.
Would date on holiday. Would not move cities for them.
💘 RS Neo
Nice. Sensible. Too sensible.
We'd be better as friends.
💖 RS Venture
Calm, inclusive, makes everyone feel welcome.
Would date and feel emotionally safe.
💘 RS Aira 22
Good company. The one who suggests a sail and brings the blanket, the snacks, and the thermos. Effortlessly wholesome, never in a rush, happiest when everyone’s included and relaxed.
Would absolutely date. Would absolutely grow old with them.
👉 Read the full list on the RS Blog - link in bio.
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Congratulations to Si and Katie coming 4th overall at this year’s bloody cold Bloody Mary. Closely followed by Ben and Sam in 5th. Unfortunately the rest got caught in the mess at the first downwind mark, but out of 124 boats well done to Matt and Chris in 44th, Jay and Alice in 47th, Jack and Ed in 53rd, and the two Sea Cadet 2000s that came out and fought to the end. Hope to see a few more at Tiger Trophy in a couple of weeks.
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Big wind, blue(ish) skies, and big fun concluded the @2000_class_association 's UK calendar with the Inland National Championship, 25-26 October 2025.
31 boats competed at @official_rutlandsc for a great weekend of racing.
Champions:
🥇 Simon Horsfield & Sarah Burridge (@thorneyislandsailingclub / RNSA)
🥈 Benjamin Pascoe & Sam Pascoe (Castle Cove)
🥉 Paul Cullen & Louise Ching (@boughbeechsailingclub )
Pictures thanks to Rutland Sailing Club.
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Last 48 hours! Take advantage of the UK class-exclusive 10% off new sails when you pre-order with RS Sailing Store.
Offer ends on 30th Sep 2025. See T&Cs at @rssailingstoreofficial
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@rssailing ’s ‘Pre-Order Sail’ Offer is only available during the month of September. Place your orders by the 30th to lock-in your discount.
✅ 10% off new sails
📅 Place order by 30th Sep 2025
💰 50% deposit now, rest on collection
🇬🇧 Sails will be ready in Feb/Mar 2026
Find out more at @rssailingstoreofficial
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Get Pumped for Next Year – Pre-Order Your 2026 Sails Now!
@rssailingstoreofficial is offering a UK Class Association exclusive 10% off new sails when you pre-order your sails between 1st–30th September 2025.
This is your chance to get ahead, save some cash, and ensure you’re fully rigged and ready for the 2026 season.
Offer Details:
✅ 10% Off New Sails
✅ Valid for Pre-Orders Placed: 1st–30th September 2025
✅ Deposit: Pay only 50% now
✅ Production: Sails made over winter
✅ Remaining Balance: Due on collection (Feb/Mar 2026)
👉 How To Order
Contact the RS Sailing Store team by phone (01794 526 760, Option 1) to place your order.
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As many of our prize winners as Instagram will allow us to post in one go!!! All photos will go into the Facebook event album.
Congratulations to @bens.sailing.adventure becoming our 2025 national champion!
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Good morning on day 3 of the Astral Azure 2000 Class National Championship here @haylingislandsc . Wind looking good right now, forecasting to drop off throughout the day but still be decent. #sailitliveitloveit #fastfamilyfun #rssailing #dinghysailing #dinghyracing #sailing
A few action shots from the first day of the Astral Azure 2000 Class Nationals, courtesy of @richard_bowers_photography@rssailing #fastfamilyfun #sailitliveitloveit #dinghyracing #sailing #dinghysailing
