Sailing – Klaus Harris

My Top RS Aero Sailing Learnings in 2025

Published on Dec 31, 2025Jan 2, 2026 by Klaus HarrisLeave a comment

I did more training events than competition events in 2025 and it feels like things are starting to click. My race results are improving nicely too. If I had to choose the top learnings of 2025, it’d be these:

1. Keep the boat flat

Nothing new here, we all know to keep the boat flat, but doing it well and consistently really is key. 3328 is flat in this photo.

I’m not keeping 3328 flat in the photo below. Doing this is relatively easy to improve as it comes down to technique and fitness, both of which can be worked on.

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Dinghy Sailors 2025

Published on Nov 16, 2025Dec 29, 2025 by Klaus HarrisLeave a comment

At last I’ve gotten round to writing this Christmas gift idea list.

For context, I’m a dinghy sailor who regularly sails an RS Aero, ILCA, and 2000, plus the usual mix of boats when instructing. I sail solo a lot in coastal waters, so everything I rely on for safety is included in this list. I also use it for SUP’ing too.

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Junior Training June 2025

Published on Jun 30, 2025Nov 20, 2025 by Klaus HarrisLeave a comment

I instruct juniors on Saturdays at my local sailing club from April to July.

These pictures and videos give a sense of what goes on, we have around forty children in four groups, with a volunteer army of instructors, safety boat teams, shore team and organisers.

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Redwing Sailing

Published on May 14, 2025Nov 20, 2025 by Klaus Harris1 Comment

I got to crew on a Redwing last night in Poole harbour and it was exactly as a friend said it would be, glorious. I sailed in XODs as a kid which are similar and it all came back quickly.

Beautiful boats and a lovely evening. These pics were taken as two boats passed each other

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Junior Training May 2025

Published on May 7, 2025Nov 20, 2025 by Klaus HarrisLeave a comment

Junior training started up at the end of April, here are some pictures from Gold group. We have over forty kids out on the water in four groups with instructing, safety and support happening through an army of volunteers.

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RS Aero Training Feb 2025

Published on Feb 3, 2025Nov 20, 2025 by Klaus HarrisLeave a comment

Despite poor wind conditions, it was excellent, we learned a ton and it was glorious to nerd out on sailing for a couple of days.

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ILCA / Aero Racing Poole Yacht Club, Nov 2024

Published on Nov 3, 2024Nov 20, 2025 by Klaus HarrisLeave a comment

Swanage’s racing has ended for 2024, and I’ve started sailing at Poole Yacht Club again now in Poole Harbour. PYC has an excellent Aero/ILCA fleet and race over the winter. The Saturday morning format is five short back-to-back races on a square outer loop course.

We had light winds and murky weather yesterday. After the race, I had a sail around Poole Harbour which was fun.

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Sailing in 2023

Published on Dec 21, 2023Nov 20, 2025 by Klaus HarrisLeave a comment

Starcross Steamer, Handicap Pursuit Race January

This was a great start to the year and I finished just under halfway down the fleet which was an open event personal best. There’s a separate Starcross Steamer post.