Class Association
New RS International Class Associations and Websites
RS boats are spreading around the world fast and a new structure for each of the Class Associations has just been launched to support this growth and enable RS sailors everywhere to join their International Association.
Any RS sailor can now join their International Association – the cost is low and it gives everyone a say in the future of their Class, plus access to a vast amount of information and some fabulous events! In countries where a National Association already exists, the fee is a little higher and automatically gives membership of both the International and National Associations. Joining one fleet’s International Assocation gives you reciprocal membership to the other RS Associations.
We believe the launch of our new International Associations is an exciting step for the growth of our classes all around the world.
The International Associations are responsible for major event planning, maintenance of Class Rules, Class communications (including websites) and all other aspects that allow every owner and crew member to enjoy their RS. All this work creates the one-design ethos which ensures RS boats hold their value long term. It is, therefore, crucial that all RS sailors support their International Class Association by joining.
You can access and join each RS International Class Association via www.RSsailing.org – and navigate from there to the National web pages. These new RS websites are all new and are still being tweaked; we would appreciate your comments. They are yours so if there is anything you would like to add at any time – news, tips, photos – please let us know. The new sites have forums – these will be the place to find the answers to your technical questions and chat with fellow fleet sailors. They will ultimately replace the yahoo groups. The forums are linked from the UK and International websites making us a truly international community.
Please join up.
Heather Chipperfield
heatherc@rs-association.com
