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North American RS Aero Class Winter Series 2023

Posted by Philip Krug (Staff) on Dec 19th 2022

As we head into the holiday season most people are buying presents, visiting family and friends, and planning out New Year’s Resolutions, that they may or may not keep. The North American RS Aero Clas … read more

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RS Sailing Launch the Aero 6 Rig

Posted by Philip Krug (Staff) on Dec 19th 2022

Quick Links: RS Aero 6 Sail: https://westcoastsailing.net/rs-aero-6-sail-AER-SA-103/ RS Aero 6 Lower Mast Section: https://westcoastsailing.net/rs-aero-6-lower-mast-section-AER-SP- … read more

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2022 RS Aero World Event Boats

Posted by Philip Krug (Staff) on May 4th 2022

RS Aero Worlds Ex Charter Boats Available July 2022 The 2022 RS Aero Worlds will be sailed in beautiful Cascade Locks, Oregon this July. A limited number of ex charter boats will be available … read more

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RS Aeros in the Gorge + Charter & Event Boats

Posted by Philip Krug (Staff) on Jun 13th 2019

RS Aeros are coming to the Columbia River Gorge! The summer sailing season in beautiful Cascade Locks, Oregon (home to the famous 'Gorge' sailing venue) is about to kick off with a number of g … read more

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RS Aero Update: Olympic Equipment Evaluation

Posted by Philip Krug (Staff) on Apr 1st 2019

The following is an update from RS Sailing HQ on the status of the RS Aero in the Olympic Equipment Evaluation, which will determine the future single-handed class for the Summer Olympic Games. O … read more

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Dinghy / Small Boat Recreational	4mm / 5mm Robline Sirius 500
Dinghy / Small Boat Performance	2mm / 3mm / 4mm / 5mm Robline Dinghy Control 4mm / 5mm Marlow Excel Racing
Keelboat / Cruising Recreational	6mm Marlow DoubleBraid
Keelboat / Cruising Performance	6mm Robline Dinghy Control Line

Dinghy / Small Boat Recreational	5mm Robline Sirius 500 6mm Marlow Pre Stretch
Dinghy / Small Boat Performance	5mm Robline Dinghy Control 4mm / 6mm Alpha SSR
Keelboat / Cruising Recreational	6mm Robline Orion 300 6mm / 8mm Marlow DoubleBraid
Keelboat / Cruising Performance	6mm / 8mm / 10 mm Robline Admiral 5000

Dinghy / Small Boat Recreational	8mm Robline Orion 500 6-8mm New England Ropes Bzzz 6mm-12mm Marlow DoubleBraid
Dinghy / Small Boat Performance	6mm-7mm Rooster Polilite 6mm-8mm Dinghy Sheet XL
Keelboat / Cruising Recreational	6mm-12mm Marlow DoubleBraid 9mm Top Cruiser Kmix 10mm-11mm Robline Orion 300
Keelboat / Cruising Performance	6mm-8mm Samson Ultra-Lite 5.5mm-9mm Coppa 5000

Application	Boat Length 10 - 18 Feet	Boat Length 18 - 24 Feet	Boat Length 24 - 32 Feet	Boat Length 32 - 38 Feet	Boat Length 38 - 45 Feet	Boat Length 45 - 52 Feet
Main Halyard	6mm / 1/4 in	6mm / 1/4 in	8mm / 5/16 in	8mm / 5/16 in	9mm / 3/8 in	11mm / 7/16 in
Jib/Genoa Halyard	6mm / 1/4 in	6mm / 1/4 in	8mm / 5/16 in	8mm / 5/16 in	9mm / 3/8 in	11mm / 7/16 in
Spinnaker Halyard	6mm / 1/4 in	6mm / 1/4 in	8mm / 5/16 in	9mm / 3/8 in	9mm / 3/8 in	11mm / 7/16 in
Topping Lift	6mm / 1/4 in	6mm / 1/4 in	8mm / 5/16 in	9mm / 3/8 in	9mm / 3/8 in	11mm / 7/16 in
Mainsheet	8mm / 5/16 in	9mm / 3/8 in	9mm / 3/8 in	9mm / 3/8 in	11mm / 7/16 in	12mm / 1/2 in
Jib/Genoa Sheet	6mm / 1/4 in	8mm / 5/16 in	9mm / 3/8 in	9mm / 3/8 in	11mm / 7/16 in	12mm / 1/2 in
Spinnaker Sheet	6mm / 1/4 in	8mm / 5/16 in	8mm / 5/16 in	8mm / 5/16 in	9mm / 3/8 in	9mm / 3/8 in
Tack Line	5mm / 3/16 in	6mm / 1/4 in	9mm / 3/8 in	9mm / 3/8 in	9mm / 3/8 in	11mm / 7/16 in

MM to Inch Conversion Chart	1mm = 3/64 inch	2mm = 5/64 inch	3mm = 1/8 inch	4mm = 5/32 inch	5mm = 3/16 inch	6mm = 1/4 inch
MM to Inch Conversion Chart	7mm = 9/32 inch	8mm = 5/16 inch	9mm = 3/8 inch	10mm = 25/64 inch	11mm = 7/16 inch	12mm = 1/2 inch

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