We want to take this opportunity to thank Banque Populaire, Federation Française de Voile and RS Sailing France for their efforts this last decade – after an amazing program, we are sad to see it end. But it’s not all doom and gloom, the vision continues to thrive in...
We were honoured to sit down with Pim van Vugt who will represent the Netherlands in the Japan Olympics. Talking with him about how sailing the RS500 helped him achieve a lifelong goal of joining the Olympics was a humbling reminder that success takes time, hard work...
What’s the project? At RS Sailing, we are really passionate about getting more people involved in the sport and sailing lifestyle. So, we partnered with the Swedish Sailing Federation (SSF) to provide the best introductory teaching platform that will create memorable...
There are many ways to go on a family vacation, flying off to exotic foreign locations, soaking up the sun on a white sandy beach, renting an RV and road tripping around the country. Americans spend an average of $2,000 a year on summer vacations and spends close to...
You know that feeling, when you walk into a store in late winter/early spring, looking for a sweater or rain jacket and all they have are swimsuits and flip flops? Then, in July, you go to buy swimsuits and all they have are sweaters? Well, buying a sailboat can be a...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpY2uNKwsCo What’s the project? In Norway, the Salvation Army stand to serve the marginalised by providing food and shelter, but activities are just as important to keep the mind engaged. Jan Steven Johannessen, an Olympian and...
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the almost end of a global pandemic! How are you going to celebrate? Here’s a genuine and totally plausible idea for a family holiday alternative… What are we talking about? This last year has been a challenge for many, we’ve...
When people think of summer sailing, they usually think of kids in boats, out on the water, playing games and learning. This past year, summer sailing looked a little different. With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing camps and summer programs to adapt to everchanging...
My 2000 National Championship Experience – by Gwen Sargent Last Summer I had the wonderful experience of sailing with my mum at the 2000 National Championships. We decided to sail girls v boys – I helmed for Mummy, and my brother Johnny helmed for Daddy. It was great...
What was the perfect solution when Courageous Sailing Center realized that they needed a sailboat to use as a transition boat? - The RS Quest. Courageous Sailing Center’s approach to youth sailing is simple, “Every child’s perspective is improved 50 yards...
The RS Neo is a single-hander with great performance, handling and real durability. With composite spars and advanced sail design on a stable and easily driven hull, the RS Neo is great for learning and progressing sailing skills. The RS Neo is accessible, affordable...
by Iléana Bonnet-Conroy Why do you sail? Is it to race or explore? When many of us think about sailing we envisage racing days with winners – but winning isn’t for everyone, some of us just want to feel the elements and explore mother nature in the most intimate way....
