Peter Barton is the 2016 RS Aero 9 UK National Champion and an all-rounder in dinghy sailing, with extensive experience in skiffs, foilers, trapeze dinghies, hikers, and team racing. Eleven times a UK National Champion in seven different classes, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to his new favorite boat and Sailing World magazine’s 2015 One-Design Boat of the Year, the exciting RS Aero.

“If there are a couple of things that I believe are key in my sailing, they are 1) keep it simple and focus on getting the important things right; don’t get bogged down in detail when there are bigger gains to be had; and 2) try not to make the same mistake twice; be honest enough to recognize a mistake when it happens, be methodical in working through a solution, and be conscientious enough to implement it.”

"Oh, and never wear an orange visor with a red rashie and lime gloves. It all clashes!"

The goal of the RS Aero Gorge Performance Clinic is to introduce each participant to the latest tuning and speed techniques used by top international RS Aero sailors and provide a clear action plan for improved performance in his or her RS Aero racing. Special emphasis will be placed on upwind speed and downwind technique in big wind and waves, a condition for which the Gorge is particularly well-suited! The program will combine onshore chalk talks and video analysis with on-the-water drills and short races.