HOW TO RIG AN RS AERO - How to set up your Aero and get out on the water

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Peter Barton from the RS Aero Class Association shows us some basic tips for setting up your RS Aero before getting out on the water.
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[@rssailingofficial]

Great tips as always Peter!

[@robertely5215]

I have had a laser for 25 years, buying an aero 7 this summer. The aero is just as much fun, if not more, than the laser. Would never trade in the laser though. So lucky to have both.

[@TheSusieTom]

Nice. Im interested in a light weight single hand after year sailign two handed. Im very short so need a mast i can get in myself so i can be independent. I love racing so maybe a 5 and 6 rig would be suitable.

[@Robingray99]

Would the Cunningham line not be better inside the strap?

[@peterbarton9629]

Hi Robin, The Cunningham is inside the tack strap on the port side to minimise any chance of the stopper knot jumping its groove at the gooseneck. I don't think it is critical on the starboard side, so easiest to rig outside when in a hurry to launch (and I usually am!).

[@pridgway]

Hi Peter, do you leave everything connected as in boom vang etc for towing?

[@peterbarton9629]

Yes, if you release the Cunningham and vang you can drop the mast and wrap the spar bag around both the boom and the bottom section without having to untie or unshackle anything. Then you have a super quick rig when you arrive. Check out the movie on that; www.rsaerosailing.org/index.asp?p=forum&fid=14&tid=8062

[@pridgway]

@@peterbarton9629 Thanks for such a quick reply. Looking forward to travelling over your way again when the powers that be allow..

[@francescopierre-nina9515]

Pity some of the relevant details are not filmed with clarity so for a novice not helpful.

[@bassboatboy]

Yes, all that stuff about mushrooms etc at the top of the mast: why didn't you show that?