RS Aero North American Championship

Published on May 20th, 2018

Twenty sailors competed in the 2018 RS Aero North American Championship, held May 18-20 in Galveston, TX. With the Aero 7 and 9 rig sizes sailing together, Hank Saurage won six of the eight races to win the Aero 7 fleet and take the overall title. Jay Renehan, finished second overall and won the Aero 9 fleet. Details.

Photo: 2018 RS Aero North American Championship podium finishers (from left): Jay Renehan (1st 9, 2nd Overall), Sim Thomas (1st 5), Marc Jacobi (2nd 9, 4th OA), Hank Saurage (1st 7, 1st OA), Derek Bottles (3rd 9, 6th OA), Bob Patterson (2nd 7, 3rd OA), Pete Gregory (3rd 7, 5th OA).