| RS Tera | RS Q'BA | RS Feva | RS Vision | RS Vareo | RS100 | RS200 | RS300 | RS400 | RS500 | RS600 | RS700 | RS800 | RS Elite | RS700 - PERFORMANCE DINGHIES & SKIFFS Great boats, big regattas and a social scene second to none. RS has become a phenomenon since its launch in 1994. It's all about the sailors - enthusiasm, camaraderie and competition. RS provides the tools and our philosophy has never changed - use the latest design developments and relevant construction technology to develop boats that deliver attainable performance and exciting, one-design competition. We work closely with the Class Associations who provide the rules, regattas, training and communications. 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Paul Bayliss - Multiple single-handed championship winner "Spinnaker hoists and drops were remarkably quick..." Yachts & Yachting "Often people ask which was the fastest single hander. I always refer to the PY yardstick table because these numbers should simply tell the truth. I am sure that the RS700 is also easier to handle than any other single handed skiff" Christian Brandt - Germany - Contender champion "The equalisation system means that people of all weights are competitive, leading to really close racing" Paul Bayliss "Overall the RS700 is a simple but highly effective high performance singlehander" Yachts & Yachting "If you feel like getting too old for boats like the 700 it is about time to get one. It makes you feel much younger!" Christian Brandt The RS700 is as quick as any - yet is also the most user friendly single handed skiff by far. Not a bad trick.   Performance equalisation means that winners can be large or small, giving great racing and big atmosphere on the sponsored RS Racing Circuits. Hull Long hull with wide enough waterline provide a relatively stable platform. Stability and little tendency to nosedive are essential to make this type of sailing attainable to a range of sailors. Flared topsides offer reserve stability. Tried and tested RS epoxy sandwich construction system - proven in terms of ultra-light weight, high strength and virtually zero water absorption. The deck at the bow offers maximum volume to shed water quickly if the boat drives through a wave. Spinnaker chute mounted as far aft as possible to keep the weight back and the spinnaker clear of the water. Cockpit design allows a secure helming position from which to initiate manoeuvres or hoist and drop the spinnaker - another crucial design element to make the boat as user friendly as possible. Spinnaker hoisting and dropping made simple by the large chute mouth and slick pump action halyard and downhaul systems. Rig  Carbon composite mast. Ultra-light weight with dynamic gust response in the tip. Mainsail has a long luff for efficiency and power. Only one full length top batten, plus three short battens for a "soft" configuration which gives a light and user friendly rig. Kevlar reinforced mylar sail fabric is used for strength, low stretch and high visibility. User friendly, highly effective rake and flattener system reduces the power to make the boat faster and more controllable in strong winds. Asymmetric spinnaker - high aspect for low sheet loads and good visibility. Silicone coated fabric makes hoists and drops faster, easier and extends the life of the sail. Downwind performance is simply sensational. Foils Dagger board can be raked to balance the boat in a breeze when sailing with the rig de-powered. Lifting rudder for easy launching and recovery. Sophisticated GRP sandwich construction gives strong, light, high performance foils. Performance equalised racing The performance equalisation system with adjustable width wings has been refined and means winners genuinely can be big or small. RS700 Specification Designer RS Racing - Nick Peters & Alex Southon Length 4.68m 15'5" Beam 1.92-2.33m 6'4"-7'8" Hull weight 56kg 123lb Sailing weight 79kg 174lb Sail area main 12.8sq m 137sq ft Sail area spinnaker 16sq m 166 sq ft Hull construction Epoxy GRP foam sandwich Spars Carbon composite Sails Mylar / kevlar semi battened mainsail. Twin patch radial cut spinnaker. Foils Daggerboard and lifting rudder. GRP and foam composite. Dealer Zone Terms & Conditions Privacy Statement H.Taylor & Son (Brockley) Ltd, trading as LDC Racing Sailboats Registered # 592700 - VAT # 205402221