Monday, April 28, 2014
The RS Aero - from the Horse's Mouth
Views from a couple of Irish sailors after test-sailing the RS Aero this weekend.
Why do they look so happy?
Why do they look so wet?
Why does it look like there isn't any wind?
Daniel, a Vareo sailor about my age, says it planes upwind. I wonder how much wind they had for the demo? Looking forward to seeing some video of it sailing upwind.
Finn, who is a young guy who sails a Laser for Ireland, says his first impressions are it's fun and quick and simple.
So far so good…
7 comments:
I'm glad young Finn was included in that clip. For a minute there I was wondering if the old, Irish, salty, sea-dog, bearded, one legged, pirate was Tillerman doing some leg-pulling in disguise.
"Now then, if oi caan sail sail 'er, soo caan yoo. Away now and get yer order in."
Of course they're wet. It's always raining over there.
R
They are in Ireland so expect they are wet from vast amounts of rain - on this side of the water we already enjoying a glorious summer consisting of rain, wind, more rain and weather forecasts from London telling us it's the hottest it's been in years. SIGH.
90 degrees in sunny California. Funny thing, I was offered 4 beater Lasers with sails and rigging today. The guy at the marina wants to get rid of them.
Hi,
I had a go in one of these a couple of weeks ago, to be honest I liked it. The Aero is a very nice boat and easy to sail, but perhaps a little too nice for me and lacking the challenge a Laser supplies. I did a couple of races in my ancient Laser radial afterwards and had a blast. No plans to change classes!
Steve
Thanks for that Steve. Good to know that, having tried the Aero, you still prefer the Laser. Maybe I will too. In what way specifically do you feel the Laser is more of a challenge?
I'm demoing one in Chichester Harbour next week, perhaps as a supplemental boat to the 300. I feel like I'm somehow being unfaithful to my existing boat!
Do you have a delivery date for yours ?
Mark R.
They are currently saying the first N. American deliveries will be March 2015, and as I ordered on the first day orders opened I expect to get one then.
Mark - please do tell us what you think after your demo. I assume you will post a review on your blog?
I know what you mean about being "unfaithful." I feel a bit the same. But I keep telling the old girl that she and my new flame will share my attentions. It's not like I'm totally dumping her.
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