Beijing 2008 Olympics   

In November 2004, the Neil Pryde RS:X board was chosen for use at the 2008 Olympics.

In 2007, the Australian RS:X Class Association was formed. Nationally, the Australian Windsurfing Assoc., will foster RS:X racing along side Formula Windsurfing.

Cost is approx. 3500 euros for the complete kit.
 
Australian RS:X Class Association Inc.
www.rsx.yachting.org.au

International Class
www.rsxclass.com

Manufacturer & additional information
www.neilpryde.com/rs-x/

The feeder class to RS:X at Olympic and Youth level is the Bic Techno 293 One Design.

RS:X Sail Numbers in Australia

The Australian Windsurfing Assoc. is recognised by the IWA and Yachting Australia as the National Authority for issuing sail numbers for Australian Windsurfing classes/etc.

Sailors will need to be a member of their state windsurfing association. The “Sail Number Registration Policy” is available here...

Coming Events

Sydney International Regatta (SIR)
www.nsw.yachting.org.au

RS:X Warm Up Regatta
The RS:X Warm up event will provide a crucial warm up for the new RS:X class before the Olympic and Invited Classes Regatta a couple of days later. www.sailmelbourne.com.au

Sail Melbourne
The Sail Melbourne Olympic & Invited Class which includes the RS:X Oceanic Continental Championships, will be held on Port Phillip, Victoria. www.sailmelbourne.com.au

RS:X Nationals
TBA - see Class website

Articles to Read

www.boardseekermag.com
RS:X News - AWA #3 OCT 2005 (150kb PDF)
RS:X News - AWA #2 AUG 2005 (135kb PDF)