If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to sail an RS boat, 2026 offers plenty of opportunities to find out. The team at RS Sailing will be running a series of demo days throughout the year, giving sailors the chance to get out on the water and experience some of the most popular boats in the RS range.
If you’re someone who’s interested in one-design performance racing, you can trial the RS Aero right through to the RS21 keelboat. Or if you’re looking for training boats for your club, there’s also demo opportunities for you.
RS21 Demo Days – Try our One-Design Keelboat
The RS21 will be available to try at several locations around the UK in 2026. These demo days are scheduled around the RS21 UK & Ireland Class Cup events, when charter boats are already in the water – the perfect chance to get hands-on experience with the boat in a relaxed setting before racing starts.
RS21 Demo Day Locations & Dates in 2026:
- 27 March – Queen Mary Sailing Club, Ashford
- 9 April – Royal Lymington Yacht Club, Lymington
- 7 May – Royal Southern Yacht Club, Hamble
- 18 June – Hayling Island Sailing Club, Hayling Island
- 3 July – North (Ullswater) – with the possibility to visit surrounding areas around this date
- 4 August – Cowes (around Cowes Week), Isle of Wight
- 21 August – Torbay Yacht Club, Torquay
- 13 November – Rutland Sailing Club, Oakham
These sessions give sailors the opportunity to step aboard the RS21, meet the RS team and class association representative, and get a feel for the boat that’s rapidly growing as a competitive and accessible keelboat class.
To book a place, contact UK Sales Executive Lily Fox on lily.fox@rssailing.com or 01794 526760.
RS Aero Demo Days for Individual Sailors
If you’re thinking about joining the fast-growing RS Aero fleet, demo opportunities are also available, at a time that suits your schedule.
Individual sailors can arrange RS Aero demo outings with the sales team to experience the boat and see why it has become one of the world’s most popular modern single-handers.
To book a demo day, contact UK Sales Executive Lily Fox on lily.fox@rssailing.com or 01794 526760.
Training Boat Demo Days for Sailing Clubs
For clubs looking to refresh their training fleets, the RS Adventure range will also be available to try.
The UK sales team can visit your sailing club with a selection of boats so instructors, members, and training groups can test them on the water.
Boats available include:
Several clubs have already booked demo visits, but there is still availability in May, June, and July 2026 for clubs that want to experience these boats first-hand.
These sessions are ideal for:
- Training centres evaluating new fleet options
- Clubs looking to upgrade beginner boats
- Instructors wanting to compare models on the water
To set-up a session at your club, contact UK Sales Executive Lily Fox on lily.fox@rssailing.com or 01794 526760.
Not Based in the UK?
RS Sailing has an international network of dealers and sailing partners around the world. If you’re based outside the UK and interested in trying an RS boat, get in touch with your local dealer to find out about demo opportunities and events happening near you.
Many dealers organise local test sail events, regattas, and training days, giving sailors the chance to experience RS Sailing boats on their home waters.
