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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02/08/2012 15:19:18 Posts: 0	I had a little bit of a run in with a tree at the weekend ( don't ask!) and have managed to put two smallish holes in the mainsail near the clew. Will I be ok to continue with these holes or should I be looking to repair? edited by Stuartr on 02/08/2012 Tweet
03/08/2012 07:26:00 Posts: 0	I had a little bit of a run in with a tree at the weekend ( don't ask!) and have managed to put two smallish holes in the mainsail near the clew. Will I be ok to continue with these holes or should I be looking to repair? edited by Stuartr on 02/08/2012 Sails always get small holes. I would patch with spinnaker tape and continue. Tweet
07/03/2014 12:34:10 SimonL Posts: 2	Hello. I've recently taken a lot of interest in the Vareo and have been eyeing up a boat that also has a bit of hole damage near the clew. Is spinaker tape better than mylar tape? Will tape repairs hold strong enough on mylar sails? I did a search for info about repairing mylar sails and the results suggested replacement was the only realistic option. Si. Tweet
07/03/2014 13:36:04 Chunky Posts: 407	You may need to get it patched if its in a high tensile section (any of those 3 corners really). Tape may patch it but i'd probably get it stitched as well. Tweet