A dinghy is a big investment. At RS Sailing, we understand this commitment, and we are big believers in multi-purposing to maximise value for money. The RS Zest is one of those versatile investments. Designed as a beginner sailing boat it can also double-up as a yacht...
How to/Top tips
Mozzy Sails – RS800 Boat Tour
Mar 18, 2024 | Blog, How to/Top tips, Video Blog
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as folding back your top cover at the start of the season and working out what bimbles you’re going to take on to give you that edge on the racecourse. Bimble wizard and RS800 legend Tom Morris (Mozzy Sails), who’s supported by...
Winter is Coming! Our Top 10 Tips for Winterizing Your Boat
Oct 23, 2023 | Blog, How to/Top tips
The leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter and the weather is becoming colder. With winter months rapidly approaching, sailors are facing the sad reality that sailing season is coming to an end. No matter how hard we try to ignore it, the shortening of days...
RS Feva Sails Explained
Apr 3, 2023 | Blog, How to/Top tips
We get asked a lot about the difference between the RS Feva sails, so RS Jake Elsbury and Andrew Taphouse spent some time at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show talking through the different mainsails and jibs we offer at the RS Sailing Store. Here's all the...
DINGHY CRUISING – ANCHORING TIPS & TRICKS
Mar 16, 2023 | Blog, How to/Top tips
We've partnered with RYA to give you these handy tips for anchoring your dinghy when the wind is with the tide. Watch it here!
Dinghy Cruising – Launching and Landing Tips & Tricks
Mar 7, 2023 | Blog, How to/Top tips
We've partnered with the Royal Yachting Association to give you these handy tips for launching and landing your dinghy in a windward shore. Watch it here!
Five top tips for sailing an RS Aero
Aug 16, 2022 | Blog, How to/Top tips, Racing
In the RS community, we are passionate about helping others reach their full potential. This makes for fierce racing on the water and creates vibrant classes that keep inspiring sailors decades on. We caught up with Greg Bartlett, who after a lot of dedication, won...
RS Sailings’ top 10 tips for getting your training fleet ready for the start of the summer season!
May 23, 2022 | Blog, How to/Top tips
The season is kicking off, and as ever, it’s essential to spend some time rigging up your boats and sailing it before your customers and students arrive at your Sailing Club or Training Centre. Take the time to blow out all the cobwebs from last season and pick up on...
The RS Games 2022 – Entry Officially Opens!
Feb 1, 2022 | How to/Top tips, RS Games 2022
RS Sailing are excited to announce that the entry for the 2022 RS Games is officially open! Click this link to enter, check out the Notice of Race or find out more! RS Games – Event Dates RS21 National Championship | 21 – 24 July 2022 RS Feva World Championship | 23 –...
A beginner’s guide to day sailing: from RS to you.
Jun 23, 2021 | Exploring, How to/Top tips
You may have seen sailing in the Olympics, or racing regattas happening at your local club, maybe you’ve scrolled across an epic snippet of a sailor crashing through waves on social media. Be assured, it’s not always like that! Sailing can be something you do every...
How to replace a slot gasket on a dinghy
May 13, 2020 | Blog, How to/Top tips, Video Blog
Ever wondered what's the best way to prepare for a new slot gasket? Or which adhesive to use with so many available? In this video Andy takes us through the step by step process - from all the gear you require, removing the old slot gasket, to popping the new one in...
Board shorts and flip flops to wetsuits and booties – How do you get into the dinghy sailing scene from a beach sailing holiday?
Apr 6, 2020 | Blog, How to/Top tips
By George Purchon - RS Sailing UK Sales & Ex Sailing Senior Instructor How do you get into the dinghy sailing scene from a beach sailing holiday? So, time to head home. You’ve got tan, you’ve got the little blister in between your toes from the flip flop...