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June 2010
Rich Hoey
Training and Fleet Sales
rich.hoey@rssailing.com
Telephone
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Feva’s take over St Mawes...
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The RYA Onboard Festivals are becoming
ever more creative. Mark Belshaw, ODO for Cornwall has
opted for an RS Feva Traveller series comprising four
events.
I was lucky enough to be at the first
one hosted by St Mawes Sailing Club. This most
picturesque of locations provided everything from sun,
breeze, fantastic sailing and some equally awesome tea
and cakes at the prizegiving – thanks Mums!
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40 youngsters from all over Cornwall took to the water
for a day of training on the Saturday followed by a 5
race series on the Sunday.
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Congratulations to Nat Warren and
Christian Vroom of Roseland Paddle and Sail who pulled
clear in the afternoon to claim victory after a close
morning that had left 3 boats level pegging.
Also, congratulations to St Mawes SC for achieving RYA
Onboard status! |
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Who Am I?
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Name
RS Q’BA (pronounced ‘cuba’)
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Vital Statistics
Length: 3.53m
Beam: 1.42m
Hull weight: 65kg
Sport Sail: 5.7m2 (reefable – furling or slab)
Pro Sail: 7.1m2 (fully battened)
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Features
Bow: increased buoyancy ensures I sail really
well double handed as well as single handed. Retractable
painter
Mast: kicker tang forms handle for easy roller
reefing single handed – even from a power boat. My main
halyard and slab reefing option mean I can also be
reefed when sailing with my jib.
Cockpit: dual mainsheet block position for single
or double handed sailing, deep cockpit increases comfort
– especially for adults
Side decks: wide to allow inboard or outboard seating
depending on conditions, side toe straps
Transom: closed transom to promote a forward
helming position, children can’t slide out the back of
the boat and naturally sit in the right place
Hull: chined to aid stability and sailing performance,
righting lines to aid capsize recovery
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Options
- Jib Pack
- Rowlocks and Oars
- Cockpit Stowage Bag
Who do I compare against?
Laser Pico, Topaz Uno, Topper, Laser 1
Where Am I?
- Rockley Watersports
- Plas Menai
- Portsmouth Outdoor Centre
- Minorca Sailing
- Oman Sail
- Datchet Watersports
- Rutland Watersports
- South West Lakes Trust
- Outward Bound
- and many others!!
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What do people think of me?
“With such a variety of applications the Q’BA is an
ideal boat for our centre. We use it as a single-hander
for adults progressing from beginner level, and as a
simple one-design fleet for introducing racing. Whack on
a Jib and its great for youth double-handed sailing and
for an adult going sailing with their child. The reefing
system makes them easy to manage as a teaching fleet
when the wind gets up.” Tim Fraser-Harris, Chief
Instructor at Datchet Watersports
“The buoyancy and shape create a lot of margin for error
which helps when learning about balancing the boat. So
the Q’BA gives a lot of success quickly and builds early
enthusiasm for sailing.” John Perham of Weymouth
Outdoor Education Centre
“RS’s Q’BA seems to clearly line up against Laser’s
Pico, the ubiquitous rotomoulded beginner boat for one
adult or two children, as favoured by sailing schools
and holiday operators far and wide. The Q’BA provides a
similar package, enhanced by better sailing performance,
slicker features and a wider range of use, particularly
if you add the optional Pro sail. What’s more, the Q’BA
is a good looking boat, which is fun to sail and should
be hassle free to own with minimal maintenance
required.” Yachts and Yachting magazine
“…safe yet exciting all-rounder and is frankly several
steps ahead of the competition…exceptional detailing
adds to an impressive package…a little honey…” Mike
Owen – Yachting World 2009 + Swanage Sailing Club junior
programme trainer
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Where am I going?
My pushy parents say I have a
really bright future. As you can see I have lots of fans
already but most people still haven’t met me properly
and found out that I’m very clever and will work hard
all day long. Give me an interview, and I’ll show you
what I can do! |
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RS Q’BA demo fleet...
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We have recently commissioned two triple
trailers stacked with RS Q’Bas. As well as making
appearances at RYA Onboard festivals around the country,
these boats will also be made available for you to use
for demo purposes. Give me a shout if your club/centre
is keen to try them out. |
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Plas Menai – RS Sailing Weekend...
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An event worth bringing to your attention
is the RS Sailing Weekend hosted by Plas Menai in
September. Plas Menai are one of our ‘Academies’ and
have a range of our boats from Q’BAs and Fevas to 200’s,
400’s and an RS 800. As well as having some top water to
sail on, they are a great bunch of people so why not
give them a shout to find out more. There is sure to be
great sailing and by the sounds of it a beer and a
burger too!
Click here for further info – hopefully I’ll see you
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Busy month...
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May has been a particularly busy month at
RS Sailing HQ. In this period when you all demand quick
supply of boats we like to think we have done a pretty
good job! Everyone from production to logistics and the
workshop team have worked extremely hard (thanks guys!)
to ensure you have your boats as and when you need them.
One such request from Rockley Watersports resulted in 8
RS Teras arriving at Poole Park just 10 days after they
were ordered...we like that! Check out the picture
opposite.
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The RS Tera is also off to the South East
as RYA Regional Chairman Tony Rowe collected the new
Regional fleet on their impressive 6 boat trailer. These
boats will supplement the RS Fevas delivered to the
South East RYA earlier in the year.
And there is no let up as we prepare to send boats to
the Isle of Man and Guernsey as well as all over the
mainland. |
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RS Tera’s hit the ground running...
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2010 has already been a busy season for
the RS Tera fleet.
To find out what they have been up to
- and what exciting events still lay in store
click here to view the latest pdf newsletter.
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Not much more for me to report other than
to thank you all for your continued support. It really
is a pleasure to work alongside you all - I get to visit
the nicest sailing venues around the UK and meet so many
people that are committed to increasing both
participation and standards.
The next couple of weeks hold some exciting Feva action
– with the Nationals at Hayling Island Sailing Club and
the London Youth Games. As ever, in the meantime please
feel free to pick up the phone or drop me an email – I’m
always happy to chat boats, training or generally hear
how your season is going…Rich Hoey
Training and Fleet Sales
rich.hoey@rssailing.com
Telephone
07887 875015
or
02380 246967 |
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in your type of training environment.
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demonstration day at your club. Click on the picture to
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