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RS Feva Project France – Fédération Française de Voile
May 6, 2021 | Blog
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
Apr 15, 2021 | Blog, Racing, Training
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…
Apr 13, 2021 | Blog, Exploring
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!
Mar 30, 2021 | Blog, Exploring, Racing, Training
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...
RS21 Frisk Seilas Project: Ready to Race?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpY2uNKwsCo What’s the project? In Norway, the Salvation Army stand to serve the marginalised by providing food and shelter, but activities are just as important to keep the mind engaged. Jan Steven Johannessen, an Olympian and...
How to Holiday from Home
Mar 30, 2021 | Blog
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the almost end of a global pandemic! How are you going to celebrate? Here’s a genuine and totally plausible idea for a family holiday alternative… What are we talking about? This last year has been a challenge for many, we’ve...
CAT14 Videos & Vlogs
Mar 30, 2021 | Video Blog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rufCBzofhgg&t=82s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOmdPjoJbmo
RS Neo Video & Vlogs
Mar 30, 2021 | Video Blog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF_MDbvOXmQ&t=28s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iecUugz8xk8&t=1s
Summer Sailing programs – new ways to keep kids enjoying sailing
Mar 26, 2021 | Blog
When people think of summer sailing, they usually think of kids in boats, out on the water, playing games and learning. This past year, summer sailing looked a little different. With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing camps and summer programs to adapt to everchanging...
World Match Racing Tour Academy announces partnership with RS Sailing
Mar 23, 2021 | News Stories
The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) today announced sailboat manufacturer RS Sailing as Official Partner of the WMRT Academy, the training and development initiative set up by the tour in 2020 to grow participation in match racing around the world. RS Sailing is the...
Gwen Sargent at her first RS2000 Class National Championship
Mar 22, 2021 | Blog
My 2000 National Championship Experience – by Gwen Sargent Last Summer I had the wonderful experience of sailing with my mum at the 2000 National Championships. We decided to sail girls v boys – I helmed for Mummy, and my brother Johnny helmed for Daddy. It was great...
Salcombe Gin announced as title sponsor of the RS Summer Regatta
Mar 19, 2021 | News Stories
by RS Class Associations We all know that there is nothing better after a thrilling day’s racing on the water than a perfectly mixed gin & tonic sundowner whilst looking out to sea, and thus a perfect partnership has formed. Inspired by the coastal vitality of...
#RockUpandRace – Entry for The British Keelboat League 2021 is open!
Mar 19, 2021 | News Stories
The British Keelboat League is roaring into 2021 with some fantastic locations and venues that promise to be bigger and better than ever. It’s a perfect opportunity to show off what your club and your team can do. With locations all across the UK and the boats...
RS Sailing partner with Wetmode
Mar 17, 2021 | News Stories
We are pleased to announce, that we have appointed Wetmode, by M.C Nautica Mall, as a new RS Sailing Dealer for Cyprus as part of our continuing effort to ensure worldwide distribution of the RS Sailing range. Located in Limassol, Wetmode is the premier supplier of...
Courageous Sailing Center’s approach to youth sailing
Mar 16, 2021 | Blog
What was the perfect solution when Courageous Sailing Center realized that they needed a sailboat to use as a transition boat? - The RS Quest. Courageous Sailing Center’s approach to youth sailing is simple, “Every child’s perspective is improved 50 yards...
Join the RS Team! – Purchase Ledger Administrator
Mar 15, 2021 | News Stories
Role – Purchase Ledger Administrator Location – Romsey, Hampshire Contract – Permanent Hours – Full Time RS Sailing is the UK’s largest manufacturer of one design racing and leisure sailing dinghies, supplying boats to a worldwide market that has seen continued growth...
RS200 switching to vinylester resin construction
Mar 12, 2021 | News Stories
RS Sailing are pleased to announce, that following the conclusion of a Class Association vote the RS200 will be switching to Vinylester resin construction and continuing with a resin infusion build method. Although a One Design class, the Class Association feel that...
The RS Neo – The best sailing dinghy for learning to sail
Mar 11, 2021 | Blog
The RS Neo is a single-hander with great performance, handling and real durability. With composite spars and advanced sail design on a stable and easily driven hull, the RS Neo is great for learning and progressing sailing skills. The RS Neo is accessible, affordable...
New RS21 fleet for Bermuda – Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club
Mar 10, 2021 | News Stories
RS Sailing are excited to announce that six RS21s have landed safely in Bermuda after a month at sea and are now in the process of being commissioned at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (RHADC). This new fleet of RS21 keelboats is a direct response to the need...
The RS Aero – For adventure sailing, not just racing!
Why do you sail? Is it to race or explore? When many of us think about sailing we envisage racing days with winners – but winning isn’t for everyone, some of us just want to feel the elements and explore mother nature in the most intimate way. Magne Klann (adventurer...
RS Quest Videos & Vlogs
Mar 5, 2021 | Video Blog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFVouA42mow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWBqZELBB3A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVWOUGxkyx8
RS Zest Videos & Vlogs
Mar 5, 2021 | Video Blog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL12M6OtC7w&t=411s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvZKKu0qZec&t=42s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9euf9SH4IA
The Sears Cup at US Sailing’s 2021 U.S. Chubb Junior Championships will be sailed in a fleet of RS21s
Mar 4, 2021 | News Stories
RS Sailing is excited to announce that the Sears Cup at US Sailing’s 2021 U.S. Chubb Junior Championships will be sailed in a supplied fleet of 12 RS21s to determine the 2021 US Junior Keelboat Champion. This will be the 100th Annual edition of Sears Cup, and the U.S....
SailGP Inspire relaunches with greater focus on inclusivity and diversity
Mar 2, 2021 | News Stories
SailGP Inspire – the global league’s community, education and outreach initiative – will relaunch in Bermuda at the opening event of SailGP Season 2 with an increased focus on inclusivity and diversity. The program aims to leave a lasting legacy in all eight grand...
Teams battle big breeze and steep swell at the season opener of the 2021 Sailing Champions League Asia-Pacific
Feb 23, 2021 | News Stories
The 2021 Sailing Champions League Asia-Pacific season kicked off over the weekend of 6/7th February at the beautiful Mornington Yacht Club in Victoria, Australia. Using a fleet of 6 one-design RS21 Keelboats from RS Sailing, 12 teams from across Victoria as well as...
RS Sailing announces new partnership with british boat builder Gingerboats Racing Ltd
Feb 19, 2021 | News Stories
RS Sailing has entered into a new partnership with British boat builder Gingerboats Racing Ltd. The collaboration will see Gingerboats Racing Ltd take on the manufacturing of the RS200, an iconic double hander in the RS Sailing range and the UK dinghy racing scene....
The “Noughty” Classes
Feb 16, 2021 | Blog
by Steve Wilson - UK Sales Guru & RS Family Fan If you look back through the history of RS Sailing, there is a common theme. Founded on the basis of inclusivity are a range of boats which all tick a very important box, boats that everyone can sail. Our range now...
The RS Aero South Florida Race Week – Starting 2021 off with a bang
Feb 15, 2021 | Blog, News Stories
Starting 2021 off with a bang, the US Sailing Center in Jensen Beach Florida played host to the RS Aero South Florida Race Week. Supported by Zim Sailing and Intensity Sails, four events took place between January 30th and February 7th. Over 20 RS Aeros, across three...
Win an RS Zest! – Join us at the RYA Virtual Dinghy Show for your chance to win an RS Zest
Feb 12, 2021 | News Stories
Join us at the Virtual RYA Dinghy Show for your chance to win an RS Zest! We are really excited to share that we will be exhibiting at the RYA Virtual Dinghy Show on the 27/28 February 2021. The RYA Dinghy Show 2021 will be a virtual event that’s free of charge to...