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...
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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...
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 -...
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...
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...
A Tassie’ Test Sail & Unboxing of the first RS CAT12 in Australia
Mar 10, 2026 | Blog, Catamaran, Exploring, How to/Top tips, News Stories
We're delighted to see the very first RS CAT12 arrive in Australia! The self-proclaimed “salty bunch of Taswegians” at Small Craft Tasmania are based in one of the wildest sailing locations on Earth. With a passion for adventure sailing and exploring rugged...
Try a RS Boat in 2026: RS Sailing Demo Days Across the UK
Mar 9, 2026 | Blog, How to/Top tips, News Stories
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...
Magique et Terrible: The All-Women RS21 Crew Reshaping The Sport from the Inside Out
Mar 7, 2026 | Blog, News Stories
There’s a moment in sailing when everything falls quiet. The sails power-up, the boat accelerates, and the crew moves instinctively. No words are needed - just trust, timing, and the synergy of the team. For the all-women RS21 team Magique et Terrible, those moments...
11 Years of RS Aero Growth: Celebrating Peter Barton’s Impact as he hands over Class Leadership to the Next Generation
Mar 6, 2026 | Blog, News Stories
After 11 years at the helm, Peter Barton steps down as RS Aero International Class Manager, handing over the role to Sammy Isaacs-Johnson. Sammy will continue the legacy built by Peter - the driving force behind the class’s remarkable momentum. RS Sailing sat down...
One Design – Two RS200s – Three Decades
Feb 20, 2026 | Blog, News Stories
Two RS200s luffing each other up is a pretty common sight at any UK sailing club, but it’s the first time we’ve lined two up on an RS Sailing stand - ever! Buffed to perfection, you might find it hard to believe there are three decades between their builds, 1996 and...











