The RS800 is a high performance two man twin trapeze skiff with one design rules which offers exhilarating sailing at very reasonable cost and with minimum maintenance The class was introduced at Itchenor in 2008 when most of us parted with our trusty Laser 4000s. We are at present eight boats. We are a very relaxed and friendly bunch of people who like a good race, preferably in perfect conditions, but aren't going to get too stressed by it all. We range in age from the young to the young at heart, with at least one boat having a combined crew/helm age well north of a hundred. We have a good social set up and are very welcoming to newcomers. Our abilities vary so don't feel too worried that you'll be out of your depth - its more about the taking part than the winning, and having some fun on the way! We at present tend to arrange organised racing every other weekend (roughly) to accommodate the other commitments most of us have, and usually time it to be at or around high water - which is a significantly better time to sail an 800 in the harbour than low water!
