RS Vareo Class Association

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Sets the rules to give great one-design and handicap racing - enhancing resale values
Organises websites, race reports, news, social media - keeping you informed
Organises racing events with fantastic social scene - improving your Class’s popularity and value
Organises training events - helping you get the most from your boat
Liaises with the builder, RS Sailing - ensuring the quality and specification are what owners want
Negotiates excellent discounts from the RS Sailing Store, including sail discounts, and many other companies
Encourages new people to get involved - giving a better experience for everyone

It is run by volunteer sailors with back-up by part time professional administrators
The sailors make the plans and decisions - without having to do all the leg work

The cost is tiny compared to your benefits, working out at just £3.75 per month for Full Membership, £3 per month for Club Membership or £2.08 per month for Youth Membership
By taking out International Class Association membership for one class, you will have reciprocal membership to the RS100, RS200, RS300, RS400, RS600, RS700, RS800, RS Vareo International and International RS500 Class Associations
One event membership is available for all events except National and major championships, for use by those borrowing a boat, intending to only sail in one RS Class Association event etc. Click here.

		
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Home>Technical>Toe straps fouling the main sheet block
09/06/2016 14:59:32 David Posts: 1	Hi, I am just getting used to sailing a Vareo and have found that when I hike out the toestraps get in the way of the main sheet running into the pulley. This has created some hairy moments when a gust comes through and I can't release the main when flat out. Any suggestions? David Tweet
15/06/2016 21:59:27 Posts: 0	Hi David, had that in the past as well, my two cents; too much slack on the rope which holds your strap? Have you tried to tighten it? Arwin Tweet
06/07/2016 12:19:19 Kevin Weatherhead Posts: 5	Hi David, I noted this down when I read it and looked at my boat the next time we had some wind!. There are two loops either side of the centreboard to hold the straps down, these need to be tight enough to stop the problem you describe. If you have these loose so that you can get your toes under, then maybe be the problem is with the bungy to hold the straps up; My boat has a modification where holes have been drilled in the grap rail, and bungy to the toe straps pulls them away from the hull. This gives me confidence that I can always get my toes under without looking, despite having the toe straps very tight and quite close to the hull. Hope this Helps Kevin W. Tweet