Announcing Our Class & Club Partnerships for 2025

We’re kicking off the 2025 season with some exciting news — Rooster is partnering with a fantastic line-up of classes, clubs, and teams across the globe to support the sailors and events that make our sport so special.

Some of these partnerships are long-standing collaborations we’re proud to continue. Others are brand new for 2025, marking fresh connections with organisations doing brilliant work in their communities. Whether it’s powering young Optimist sailors or backing world-class racing fleets, we’re here to support performance, progression, and fun on the water.

Here’s who we’ll be working with this season:

🌎 International Youth Teams

• 🇺🇸 USODA National & Development Teams
  Our continued partnership with the United States Optimist Dinghy Association helps support junior sailors at every level of the Optimist pathway in the US.
• 🇺🇾 AUDO Uruguayan Optimist National Team
  New for 2025! We're thrilled to be backing Uruguay’s top young Optimist sailors as they take on regional and global competition.
• EU EURILCA Solidarity Programme
  Involving every nation—igniting the next wave of young sailors.

🇬🇧 UK Class Partnerships

• RS Tera UK Class
  Supporting the next generation as they learn the ropes, build confidence, and discover the thrill of racing.
• RS Feva UK Class
  One of the UK’s most vibrant youth fleets — we’re proud to keep supporting this fun, fast, and friendly class.
• ITCA UK (Topper Class)
  A class close to Rooster’s roots, and still one of the best starting points for young racers.
• ILCA UK Class
  From youth to Masters, the ILCA fleet is one of the most competitive in the world — and we’re excited to continue our support.
• RS Aero UK Class
  Light, fast, and full of energy — the RS Aero class continues to grow, and we’re proud to be part of that momentum.
• J-70 UK Class
  Now in our third year of partnership, the J-70 fleet continues to deliver top-tier keelboat racing across the UK and Europe.
• RS Class Association
  An ongoing collaboration with the RS Class Association who support a wide range of RS fleets. Through initiatives like the RS National Tour and major class events, the association drives competitive yet friendly racing across the UK — and we’re proud to be along for the ride in 2025.

• GBR Blind Sailing
  Continuing our support of this brilliant organisation, which opens up competitive sailing to blind and visually impaired sailors. Their work is a powerful reminder that sailing can – and should – be for everyone.

• Deaf Sailing UK (DSUK)
  We're excited to welcome Deaf Sailing UK to our partner community. Their work to create more inclusive opportunities and raise awareness for deaf sailors aligns with our belief that everyone deserves the chance to thrive on the water.

• Wetwheels Hamble
  We’re proud to support Wetwheels Hamble, a charity delivering fully accessible powerboating experiences for disabled people, helping more individuals enjoy time on the water.

🌊 Expanding Across Watersports

• GBSUP
  New for 2025! We’re excited to partner with Great Britain Stand Up Paddleboarding as the sport continues to grow across the UK.
• Magenta Foiling Team
  Also new this year, we’re proud to support this pioneering project empowering women in high-performance and foiling sailing.

⛵ Club Partnerships

• Hayling Island Sailing Club (UK)
  A legendary venue on the UK circuit — we’re looking forward to a big year of racing and community at HISC.
• Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron (Canada)
  One of Canada’s most historic sailing clubs, now part of the Rooster family for 2025.

Why It Matters

Luke Morrison, CEO at Rooster explains:

"These class and club partnerships are the heartbeat of Rooster’s approach to supporting the watersports community. Whether we’re kitting out a national team or backing the growth of club racing, we’re proud to provide the gear that helps sailors push their limits and enjoy the sport to the fullest."

We’ll be sharing updates, behind-the-scenes content, and sailor stories from our partners throughout the season — so keep an eye on our socials and tag us when you’re out there racing in Rooster gear!

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