With many thanks to Nick Neve for sharing this with us for our combined benefits. We flew from Stansted airport to Pisa and hired a car. The drive to Marina di Grosseto was 2 hours and the navigation simple: head South on the motorway, turn off at the first signpost for ‘Grosseto’ and follow the signs for ‘Marina’. The club is at the North end of the village and the yacht marina at the South end. The distance between is a 15 minute walk (teenager pace). I was immediately taken with the place. The village is a ribbon development along [...]

In 2010 the official Dutch RS Feva class association was founded. At that time about 20 Feva’s raced regularly. In 2011 the RS Feva Worlds were organized in the Netherlands, which really grew the RS Feva Class in the Netherlands. We were delighted and surprised to have 30 Dutch Feva’s enter the World championships in Brunisse. The growth of the Dutch Feva class has been amazing, which was once again confirmed by the number of Dutch Feva’s at this year’s worlds at Hayling Island. The United four regatta (2 in May and 2 in Sep) is one of Europe’s foremost [...]

The Czech Feva class only started  the spring of this year (2012), and  they already have 18 boats being sailed in 5 different places with the regular training. They took advantage of the International Associations offer of training and benefited from coaching by Paul Childs one of GBR top coaches. The major Sailing Clubs are Cesky Yacht Klub, Lodni sportyBrno, Lokomotiva Plzen, JK Plzen, YC Pardubice, YC Lipno nad Vltavosu.  Their first Nationals had a rocket start for a new fleet of 15 boats. The plan for 2013 is to increase the fleet to aprox 25 boats and they are planning to run a Czech Cup Series, Czech Nationals [...]

Now I’m a sucker for anything either good or amusing. I just gotta like this Winter Squad Training poster from ‘up North’. RS Feva East Class Squad (Rutland) Poster And given that I’ve put the poster here you’d better be able to apply too. RS Feva East Class Squad (Rutland) Application Form Whether you merely giggle at the poster or apply for a place – have fun!

Daan and Roos win Dutch Nationals after breathtaking final race. For Daan Dutilh, Sunday,  September 23rd 2012, will be a day to remember.  Not only did he celebrate his 15th birthday but he, and his teammate Roos van Lookeren Campagne,  finally managed to bring home the Dutch National  RS Feva title! After being 2nd in 2010 (as a crew together with Laura van Veen) , 3rd together with Roos in 2011, this year everything seemed to go the right way.  After seven races of intense battle, Roos and Daan are the new Dutch Champions. Over 40 boats competed in this [...]

It’s back and all the info is under the ‘Training’ tab above or just click here. It requires early booking due to the popularity of the Costa Brava at that time of year and that also gets the cheapest deals on flights. Availability is limited so entries will be accepted on first come first served basis. But do read all the info now!    

Jon and Golly got back from Tuscany last night very excited about next years Worlds. Here is a copy of the e-mail Golly is sending to all who were at the Worlds this year. If you are new to the class or simply couldn’t make the Worlds this year please do get in touch with any queries. We will get more info out as we are able to (and add to the Worlds website – www.RSFevaWorlds.org). “Jon and I have just returned from a trip to Tuscany looking for a new venue to hold the RS Feva Worlds, after the previous [...]

Golly & Jon are just back from Tuscany. The deal has been done. The ink is dry. Come and join us last full week in July for the 2013 Worlds at Marina di Grosseto in Tuscany. Many more details some time tomorrow evening I hope but here is a taster of the place… RS Feva Worlds venue 2013 – Marina di GrossetoMarina di Grosseto

James Peters, almost 20, and RS Feva World Champion in 2006. Today, with Ed Fitzgerald crewing, he is also 2012 U23 49er World Champion as well as Bronze medallist 49er European Championships. I suspect he may have been sneaking some training in after his coaching at the RS Feva Worlds this summer! Well done James and Ed. photo Thomas Ebenberger.  

It isn’t too late to enter the Dutch Championships. Some 35 boats have already entered. Other Nationalities are welcome. The British have been several times in the past and have always been extremely welcome. Taking place at Aalsmeer this will be a great event. Notice of Race. Also the last of the big Open events is the United 4 regatta at Roompot on 29/30 Sept. Located in the SW of Holland near Middelburg it is within easy reach of the channel ports (even closer than the Worlds last year!). Event website. Don’t delay your entry!