RS21’s aren’t just for racing!
The RS21’s powerful rig and shape of the hull are balanced by well-mannered boat handling and an ergonomic deck layout to ensure everyone sailing has a key role to play. For those passionate about our planet, the RS21 was developed with sustainability at the core of...
Can I part-exchange my RS Aero?
Are you looking to upgrade your boat? Have you thought about what to do with your old one? You can part-exchange any RS boat with us! It is widely agreed that part exchanging your old boat is so much simpler than trying to sell it yourself. Nobody wants to endure the...
RS Aero European Championships – Malcesine, Garda, Italy
Event Preview by RS Aero International Class Association Fraglia Vela Malcesine look forward to welcoming the RS Aero Class back to their World Class venue for the 2021 RS Aero European Championship. Racing is set to kick off on Monday and be held over 5 days from...
RS Feva North American Championship 2021
By RS Feva North America Class Association Thirty-two RS Feva’s competed for the 2021 RS Feva North American Championships hosted by Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, CT July 29-30th, 2021. A clinic was hosted Wednesday prior to the event with support from the US...
Lisandru Bunel & Thomas Kuntze crowned RS Feva World Champions!
By the RS Feva Class Association The forecast always showed challenging conditions for the last day of the RS Feva World Championships. Sure enough Thursday came, and the weather delivered as forecast with high winds and choppy sea. The race team sent the Gold fleet...
Get your very own RS Zest and RS Quest this summer!
As we return to normality, travelling abroad still presents many challenges to us all. You may have had your holiday cancelled, or your children’s summer camps postponed… but that doesn’t mean that we can’t still sail this summer! This year, there have been so many...
The 2021 RS Feva North American Championship
Westport, Connecticut – The 2021 RS Feva North American Championship is being held at Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, Connecticut, July 28th - July 30th. The event is being held in partnership with the Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound (JSA) and the...
The RS Elite National Championship at Hayling Island Sailing Club
Tom Hewitson and crew (Colin Smith and Jo Hewitson) sailing RS Elite 7 Shaken Not stirred have won the RS Elite National Championship at Hayling Island Sailing Club. The winds on the final day of the event were extremely light and variable and the competitors had to...
Protecting our Playground
#PROTECTING OUR PLAYGROUND We are proud to return as an official partner of SAIL GP Inspire in Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth. At RS Sailing, we are passionate about protecting our playground and facilitating a more prosperous future. The recent global shift in focus...
In memory of Peter ‘Spud’ Rowsell – former RS boat designer
Here at RS Sailing, we are deeply saddened by the recent loss of Peter (Spud) Rowsell. He is a significant part of RS Sailing history, and his influence will never be forgotten. When Nick and Martin first had the idea to launch the RS Sailing brand, they had...
How to get back out sailing this year?
For so many, the easing of lockdown rules brings around opportunities we’ve been longing for. A chance to meet our friends again, hug our families and resume sport. Sailing is an opportunity that enables people to live an active, healthy and enriched life while...
RS Sailing partners with the Asian Sailing Federation
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with the Asian Sailing Federation. The Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF) is the Continental Association for Sailing in Asia and an Affiliate Member of World Sailing. The new partnership has been formed with a clear...
The 2021 Chubb US Junior Championship welcomes the RS21
RS Sailing is excited to be partnering with Eastern Yacht Club for the 2021 Chubb US Junior Championship. A fleet of RS21s will be used for the event which runs from August 10th to August 14th and is comprised of three fleets: singlehanded (Smythe), doublehanded...
Why should the Brouwersdam be on your European sailing bucket list?
Sometimes it can be difficult to plan a sailing holiday because you have to consider transporting your boat as well as family and friends. Then there’s the worry you might forget something… fear not! When you venture to the Brouwersdam, you won’t have to worry about...
Taking on The Everglades Challenge in a RS Venture
When David Hosler moved back to Florida after being in California for several years, he went looking for ways to rediscover the Florida he left behind years before. One day, an old friend came into his music store with the perfect solution, the Everglades Challenge....
A beginner’s guide to day sailing: from RS to you.
What is day sailing and why should I do it? As Sail Magazine said, “a daysailer should be on a boat that is easy to rig and sail, preferably single or doublehanded… and must also be easy to launch…” Luckily, we have a range of boats that suit a day trip perfectly!...
Meet the Teams – Marine Industry Cup 2021
We are so happy to be a partner for the Marine Industry Cup 2021, taking place on the 24th June. We wanted to get to know a bit more about the teams who are taking part and racing in our RS21s - here's what we found out! A-Plan Commercial Marine Insurance Who’s in the...
Join the RS Team! – Operations Coordinator
Role - Operations Coordinator Location – Romsey, Hampshire RS Sailing, the world's largest small boat brand, is currently seeking an Operations Coordinator to join their award winning team based in Romsey, Hampshire. The role of the Operations Coordinator is perhaps...
Sailability Antigua
Sailability Antigua, a not-for-profit organisation in the English Harbour area of the twin island nation of Antigua and Barbuda was set up with the aim in mind of providing local disabled people with opportunities to get afloat. To this date, it is the only program...
World Oceans Day – What are RS doing to be more sustainable?
For World Oceans Day we sat down with each department at RS HQ to find out what the teams are doing to be more sustainable and protect our playground. The core team at RS Sailing are life-long sailors who love being on the water. We would like to think we’ve developed...
You’re not a racer, you’re an explorer – Have an adventure in an RS Venture
You’re not a racer, you’re an explorer. Everywhere looks different when seen from the water – in our view, better. There’s nothing like escaping the crowds and sailing from one place to another – especially to somewhere new. Do you find yourself gazing out to sea...
What makes the international RS Tera Class so special?
What’s so special? The RS Tera is known for being the perfect junior racing boat. The simple handling, stability yet high performance are what makes it ideal for entry-level to international competition level. The RS Tera gets our kids hooked on sailing for life and...
World Sailing approves International RS21 Class Association application
We are pleased to announce the successful ratification of an application made to World Sailing for International Class status for the RS21 keelboat. The World Sailing Equipment Committee members, as part of their agenda for the 2021 Mid-year meeting on Monday, May...
San Francisco Yacht Club await delivery of their fleet of six RS21s
We are excited to announce that a fleet of six RS21s are on their way to San Francisco Yacht Club. The boats are expected to arrive at SFYC late May where they will be commissioned. SFYC made the decision to chose the RS21 following a demonstration in late 2019. Asked...
RS Sailing have put together a fleet of 6 RS Neos to support grassroots sailing and racing in the UK
For 2021, RS Sailing have put together a fleet of 6 RS Neos to support grassroots sailing and racing in the UK. The RS Neo is an exciting and dynamic single-hander. Built with our tried and tested polyethylene rotomolded design, the hull offers a stable but rewarding...
RS Feva Project France – Fédération Française de Voile
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...
Zero to Hero – An Interview with Pim van Vugt
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...
Sailing in Sweden, one Quest at a time…
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...
A family sailboat – the perfect vacation alternative
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...
Consider ordering your boat now in time for the summer!
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...
