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...
A Tassie’ Test Sail & Unboxing of the first RS CAT12 in Australia
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
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...
Stephen Jones Claims RS300 UK Season Opener Victory
Rooster National Tour at Bowmoor Sailing Club – Puddle Pirates on the Turquoise Seas Event report by Mark Newton with Photos from Matt Banbrook The RS300 fleet descended on Bowmoor Sailing Club on 7th and 8th March for a weekend of balmy, mildly moist adventuring on...
Magique et Terrible: The All-Women RS21 Crew Reshaping The Sport from the Inside Out
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
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
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...
RS Sailing at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026
The whole team at RS Sailing can't wait to welcome you onto our stand at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, 21st - 22nd February 2026 at Farnborough International. 10% Off Tickets Use our RS Sailing discount code to get 10% off tickets: RYAEX26089. RYA members and...
NZ RS Feva SailGP Inspire 2026 – Regatta Report
Written by Royal Akarana Yacht Club, see original article here. The RS Feva SailGP Inspire Regatta 2026 was held at Royal Akarana Yacht Club in Auckland from February 12-15, running alongside the SailGP weekend. As part of the global SailGP Inspire programme, the...
Want to Try Out an RS21? Join the Demo Day in the Netherlands
Live in the Netherlands, curious about the RS21 and keen to experience the buzz for yourself? Here's your chance. RS Sailing Netherlands dealer Aquavitesse is hosting an RS21 Demo Day on Sunday 22nd March 2026 at Marina Port Zélande, Netherlands - and you're invited....
Valentines Special: RS Sailing Boats… And If We Would Date Them
Valentine's Day has us feeling a little unhinged - and looking at boats the way we probably shouldn't. So, in the spirit of love, poor decisions, and sailing-induced personality projection, we asked the important question: if RS Sailing boats were people… would we...
Celebrating 30+ Years of the RS200: Win Tickets to the RYA Dinghy Show
2026 marks 30+ years since the official launch of one of the UK's most loved dinghy classes – the RS200. To celebrate this anniversary, we are proud to showcase a piece of RS200 history at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, taking place on 21st-22nd February 2026...
RS Feva Euro Cup 2026: Sail, Travel, Repeat
Is there anything better than mixing travel with the sport you love? In 2026, the RS Feva Euro Cup delivers the ultimate combination of top-level racing, iconic venues, and the unique buzz of the RS Feva community. Running from spring through autumn, the Euro Cup...
Campsites at the RS Games 2026
One of the best things about an RS event isn't just what happens on the water - it's the community experience ashore too. From post-race socials to all pitching in together with tents, campervans and crew houses, the RS Games are as much about shared moments on land...
