For many people, getting into sailing isn’t about learning the skills or finding the right club - it’s about logistics. A common barrier to entry is transport. If you don’t have a tow bar, a road trailer, or the storage space that comes with owning one, getting a...
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More Than a Regatta: Experience the RS Games
Apr 15, 2026 | Blog, News Stories, Racing
Why Join the RS Games? Looking for more than just another regatta? The RS Games delivers an unforgettable blend of world-class racing, vibrant community, and festival-level fun. Held every four years, the RS Games is the biggest celebration of RS Sailing classes. This...
Sammy Isaacs-Johnson Appointed as RS Aero UK & International Class Manager
Apr 14, 2026 | Blog, News Stories, Racing, Video Blog
Meet Sammy Isaacs-Johnson! The new RS Aero UK & International Class Manager, taking on the role from Peter Barton, who's passing on the baton after 11 years steering the class. Sammy's journey began with the RS Aero over a decade ago too: “In 2014, on...
Roof Rack Ready: Top Tips for Transporting Your Dinghy Safely
Apr 10, 2026 | Blog, How to/Top tips
One of the biggest factors in how often people sail isn’t always time, weather, or even location - it’s transport flexibility. If getting your boat on the road takes just a few minutes rather than trailer prep and towing confidence, sailing becomes much easier to fit...
RS21 UK & Ireland Class Calendar 2026 and Building To The Worlds
Apr 3, 2026 | Blog, News Stories, Video Blog
We caught up with RS21 International Class Manager Liam Willis and UK & Ireland Class Chair Nigel Rolfe at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. The duo talk us through all the events in the RS21 UK & IE Cup 2026, the venues, what's special about each event -...
Experience the RS21 Fleet – Charter Opportunities in 2026
Mar 24, 2026 | Blog, How to/Top tips, Racing
Have you ever thought about joining the RS21 fleet, and would like to get a feel for the class before taking the next step? Or perhaps you’re looking for a truly competitive, one-design racing experience? Chartering an RS21 could be the perfect way to get involved....
RS CAT12 vs Hobie Wave: Real-World Test in Tasmanian Conditions
Mar 20, 2026 | Blog, Catamaran, Video Blog
"Oh, this little thing is SO much fun! Yeehaawww..." The RS CAT12 gets put through its paces in the latest adventure from Small Craft Tasmania's Mat Conboy. Following on from the unboxing and test sail episode, Mat teams up with his friend, long-time sailor and boat...
Getting Your Boat to the RS Games 2026: Travel Webinar with James Curtis
Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, How to/Top tips, News Stories
RS500 UK Class Chair James Curtis will host a webinar at 7pm on Wednesday 25th March for sailors who are planning to attend the RS Games 2026 in Travemünde, Germany. With multiple travel routes, transport options and the ever-present question of “how do I get my boat...
Momentum Is Building: 10 Teams Already Entered for RS Venture Connect Europeans 2026
Mar 18, 2026 | Blog, News Stories, Para Sailing, Racing
What an incredible start to the RS Venture Connect European Championships registrations! Already 10 teams (from 6 nations) have signed up to join the action, with sailors travelling from Norway, Spain, Germany, Great Britain, Grenada and even as far as Australia. This...
Top 10 Tips for Happy Helms and Fast Boats
Mar 13, 2026 | Blog, How to/Top tips
Written by Katie Horsfield and Sophie Bentley from the 2000 Class Association There’s an art to crewing - a blend of athleticism, intuition, patience, and psychology. Over the years we’ve learned that a good crew doesn’t just pull ropes or hike hard, they help create...
Fleet Building in the Aegean: Yacht Club of Greece Welcomes Country’s First RS21 Club Fleet
Mar 12, 2026 | Blog, News Stories
The Yacht Club of Greece welcomes six RS21 keelboats to their growing club fleet - the first club-owned fleet of RS21s in Greece. The fresh boats strengthen the Club’s adult sailing offerings and pave the way for a new chapter of activity on the water. Members and...
What to Expect at RS Games 2026 | Live from RYA Dinghy Show
Mar 12, 2026 | Blog, News Stories, Racing, Video Blog
RS Sailing’s Head of Commercial, Michiel Geerling, sits down with James Curtis, RS500 UK Class Chair, to talk about the biggest event in the RS calendar – the RS Games 2026. Held once every four years, the RS Games is the ultimate celebration of RS classes, bringing...











