2026 Notice of Race – RS Aero Florida State Championship
YES! The RS Aeros are back for the 2026 SARW.
The RS Aero Regatta will race on Salt Run
March 21st & 22nd 2026
NOTICE OF RACE
2026 SARW RS Aero Florida State Championship
March 21st & 22nd 2026
• Two Days of Racing •
Junior & Adult Sailors – All ages Welcome to Race!
• RS Aero Florida State Championship •
revised 01/12/2026
1. Rules
The regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing, the prescriptions of the United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), by the rules of the RS Aero Class Association as appropriate to the fleet and this Notice of Race, except as any of these are changed by the Sailing Instructions or any appendices to the Sailing Instructions.
2. Event
The organizing authority is the First Coast Sailing Association. The event will be hosted March 21 and 22 at The St. Augustine Yacht Club, 442 Ocean Vista Ave., St Augustine, FL 32080.
3. Eligibility and Entry
3.1 All skippers must submit a completed registration prior to the March 19th deadline.
3.2 The RS Aero Florida State Championship is open to junior and adult sailors.
3.3 Competitors must have completed all parts of the entry form. Liability release documents must be signed by the competitor. Documents are available online.
4. Registration – Entry Fees
4.1 Registration will open on January 15th and can be found online at www.staugsutineraceweek.com
4.2 This race is for RS Aero one-design sailboats. Sub classes will be available depending on the number of entries per rig size. Four entries make up a subclass.
4.3 Registration is $106.50 per boat including tax payable at the time of registration to secure your registration. Registrations after March 1st will be $133.13 per boat including tax.
4.4 Skippers will receive T-Shirts, and a skipper’s bag at registration.
5. Safety and Adult Responsibility
5.1 Participants compete entirely at their own risk. See rule 3, Decision to Race . All competitors under the age of 18 must have an adult representative designated and reachable during the event. All competitors and adult representatives must sign a liability waiver on line or at registration
6. Schedule
All times below are tentative – Please check Regatta Notice Board for updates.
Friday, March 20th 2026
1200-1800: Boat / Trailer-drop o at SAYC (St. Augustine Yacht Club). Rigging and Trailer parking area will be available at SAYC and SAYCSC (Sailing Center).
Saturday, March 21st 2026
0800 – 1030: Registration on SAYC Back Porch – Pick up T-shirts & Skipper Bags
1030: Skippers Meeting on SAYC Back Porch
Noon: Races to start approximately at noon – Racecourse in front of Conch House Marina in Salt Run.
1600: No races shall be started after this time.
Following racing – You are welcome to enjoy Downtown St Augustine on your own.
Sunday, March 22nd 2026
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
0900: Skippers Meeting
1030: Warning signal for fist race. Three or more races are scheduled.
1400: No races shall start after this time.
7. Sailing Instructions
7.1 The Sailing Instructions will be available online, one week before the event, and posted at the skippers’ meeting.
8. Courses & Racing Area
8.1 Racing will take place in Salt Run, ½ mile from SAYC, in front of Conch House Marina.
9. Measurement and Equipment
9.1 All competitors must supply their own equipment and lunches.
9.2 All Equipment must be Aero class legal in weight and measurement.
10. Scoring
10.1 The Low-Point System of Appendix A of the RRS will apply, except each boat’s worst score(s) will be discarded for every six (6) races completed. This changes rule A2.
10.2 One race completed constitutes a regatta.
10.3 In case of a tie, the winner will be determined by: (1) the skipper with the most rsts, (2) most seconds, thirds, etc. (3) the skipper beating the other in the last race.
11. Prizes
• RS Aero Overall
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place for each subclass.
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2026 St Augustine Race Week
RS Aero Florida State Championship
Information Contact:
John Grannis
jgfla1@gmail.com or cell 904-571-2227
Bob Patterson
robert.beach71@gmail.com
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