The Power of Collaboration: Henriette Smith on Building Stronger Para Sailing Communities
"The proof is in the pudding; when other sailors come up to you asking for a repeat of the last one, you know you're onto something." For RS Venture Connect Class board member Henriette Smith, that simple observation perfectly captures the value of collaboration in...
2027 RS Tera & RS Feva World Championships Announced!
Written by International RS Feva Class Association Secretary Chrissie Le Petit Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping announcement: The International RS Feva Class Association and the International RS Tera Class Association World Championships are set to take the...
Protect Our Playground – Marking World Ocean Day 2026
The idea behind RS was born when a small group of sailors sat on a Cornish sea-wall and dreamed about moving the game forward. That sea-wall, that water, that horizon: it has always been our playground. And this World Ocean Day, on 8th June, we are reminded that...
We’re Hiring! Technical Sales Executive at RS Sailing
Job Title: RS Sailing Technical Sales Executive Location: Based at our Romsey headquarters, with some travel to sailing events throughout the season Salary: Competitive, plus performance bonus Keep Sailors on the Water and at the Heart of the RS Community We do not...
Rooster RS Feva UK National Championships 2026 at Plas Heli – 101 Entries & Plenty of Fancy Dress!
Written by RS Feva UK Class Secretary Chrissie Le Petit Overall Event Report Sunday morning saw blazing sunshine, as sailors arrived they tinkered with their boats and out came the fancy dress costumes for our Feva Fancy Dress Day. As the morning progressed we saw...
What Sets the RS Games Apart? The Extra Value of Being an RS Sailor at Travemünde Woche
The RS Games promises a memorable, once-every-four-years celebration of RS Sailing classes. In 2026 the Games is a festival within a festival – part of the iconic Travemünder Woche, 16-26 July. But what sets the RS Games experience apart from the other classes racing...
A Toe-Strap, a Warehouse Tour, and a Fleet That Grew by Itself
An unexpected conversation with a newly converted RS Aero sailor whose club fleet has quietly exploded. It started, as many good sailing conversations do, with something entirely practical. A replacement toe-strap. Paul Jackson had called in to RS Sailing HQ to pick...
Built to Last: The RS200 Story, 30 Years On
Three decades apart, side by side, can you spot the difference? At the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026, our Managing Director Alex Newton-Southon and Head of GRP Production Marty Miller compared a 1996 RS200 with a brand new 2026 model - and it's remarkable...
Home Waters, World Dreams: Anton Gießner’s Road to the RS Aero Youth Worlds 2026
Racing the Youth Worlds on Home Waters At just 17 years old, Anton Gießner is the reigning RS Aero 5 German Youth Champion. This summer, he joins the line up at the RS Aero Youth World Championship, 20-24 July. As part of the wider RS Games 2026, this event carries...
RS Games 2026 at Travemünder Woche: Your All-Access Pass to the Ultimate RS Festival Experience
The RS Games is the biggest celebration of RS classes, and in 2026 it's a festival within a festival - part of Travemünder Woche, 16-26 July 2026 in Germany. Travemünder Woche is one of the largest sailing regattas in Northern Europe and the whole town puts on a show...
Looking for a Summer Job? Parts & Dispatch Assistant – Join the Team!
Are you looking for a summer job that is active, hands-on, and part of a well-known sailing brand? RS Sailing is looking for seasonal team members to join our Parts and Dispatch team over the summer. You will help pack and send customer orders, support with enquiries,...
RS21 UK & IE Cup Round 2: Flat-Water Glamour to Bramble Bank Mayhem!
Royal Southern Yacht Club, United Kingdom, 8-10 May 2026 The RS21 UK & IE Cup returned to the Royal Southern Yacht Club for Round 2 of the 2026 series, 8-10 May, delivering three days of racing as part of the club’s prestigious May Regatta. With eight races...
Gear Up for RS Games 2026 with Exclusive Event Merchandise
With two months to go until the RS Games 2026, excitement is building here at RS Sailing HQ. Behind the scenes, we’ve been working with Travemünder Woche’s official clothing partner, Marinepool, to create a limited-edition range of RS Games official merchandise....
Charter a Boat at the RS Games 2026
Did you know you can charter a boat for the RS Games 2026? Travelling light or new to RS events? A charter boat could be the perfect solution. It's a great option at the RS Games, 16-26 July, if you're: flying in to Travemünder Woche from across the globe trying your...
Macnamara’s Bowl Returns with Star-Studded Lineup in Women’s Sailing
An elite roster of international sailing talent competed in the long-awaited return of the Macnamara’s Bowl, 24-26 April 2026, with a line-up of accomplished female sailors gathering at Royal Lymington Yacht Club for the regatta’s first edition in over three decades....
RS400 Class Update: Event Highlights in 2026
We caught up with RS400 Class Association Rep, Andy Powell, at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, to talk through the highlights of the RS400 class calendar in 2026. Thanks Andy! To find...
Hit the Road with RS: Discover Our #RoofRackReady Boats!
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...
More Than a Regatta: Experience the RS Games
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
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...
Macnamara’s Bowl: All-Women’s International Regatta Reimagined for a New Era
History is being reborn at Royal Lymington Yacht Club, 24-26 April 2026, with the long-awaited return of the Macnamara’s Bowl – an all-women’s international regatta making its comeback after 31 years. Originally founded in 1978 by a pioneering group of women sailors...
Roof Rack Ready: Top Tips for Transporting Your Dinghy Safely
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
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
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....
RS100 Inland Championship, Chew Valley – Rooster National Tour
Event report by Jake Bowhay with Photos from Gus Cameron Thirteen RS100s gathered at Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club for the 2026 edition of the RS100 Inland Championships, 14-15 March, joint with the RS400s and RS700s. This comes after the 2025 Inlands, also at Chew,...
RS CAT12 vs Hobie Wave: Real-World Test in Tasmanian Conditions
"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
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
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
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
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
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...
