RS Aero
The RS Aero is a new class to Howth with a small but growing fleet. There are over thirty boats in the country, and we had 24 at the 2023 Nationals.
The Aero is an exciting, easily handled and modern single hander. Astonishingly, the RS Aero weighs about the same as an Optimist and as a result ignites the pure excitement of sailing in its least complicated form.
There are four rig sizes to enable youths, women and guys of all sizes and abilities to enjoy the ride. Already an International Class and winner of the 2019 World Sailing Equipment Trails for the 2024 Men’s and Women’s One Person Dinghy Event, the community in Ireland and worldwide is building fast.
Sail area Estimated Ideal Sailor weight
RS Aero 5 5.2m 35 – 55kg
RS Aero 6 6.3m 55 – 72kg
RS Aero 7 7.4m 73 – 85kg
RS Aero 9 8.9m 85 – 95kg +
The Irish National Championships takes place at the Howth over the weekend of 15/16 June and a large entry is expected.
Outside of Howth, there is a well attended series of regional events
There are three HYC Aero sailors attending the Europeans in Carnac in August as part of a strong Irish contingent.
If you'd like to know more about the RS Aero, contact our class captain Daragh Sheridan and he'd be delighted to answer all of your questions about the boat. You can also join our RS Aero WhatsApp group via the member section of the website or the new HYC App.
Outside of Howth, there is a well attended series of regional events