THE RS21 – NEW KEELBOAT TO HELP BRING POPULARITY BACK TO RACING
With sunshine, fresh breeze and a barrage of tide forecast, the 4th British Keelboat League Qualifier is set to be a big one!
Teams from the South coast will take to the stage for the qualifier hosted by the Royal Lymington Yacht Club on the 15th and 16th June 2019. RLYC has been the home club for a long list of Olympians and has excellent access to the Solent for racing. The Royal Lymington...
Sea Cadets receive six new RS21s from Stelios
Six RS21 keelboats are being donated to the Sea Cadets, thanks to the generous support of Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou. The RS21s will be rotated around the country to deliver keelboat training amongst the 15,000 Sea Cadets across the UK. Guests were invited to the soft...
Even the fog couldn’t hide the buzz around the RS21 fleet this weekend at the Chicago NOOD Regatta
Even the fog couldn’t hide the buzz around the RS21 fleet this weekend at the Chicago NOOD Regatta. With two missed days of racing plagued by fog, it was all to play for on Saturday in champagne sailing conditions. Friday As the sailors headed out to the start...
The RS21s are ready to hit the Chicago NOOD Regatta!
Chicago Yacht Club is all set to host the next leg of the National Offshore One Design Regattas. With more than 130 teams entered across 13 separate fleets, it is set to be the beginning of an awesome summer season. Lake Michagen will greet sailors with great...
Zealous Zim Sailing lead the way in Annapolis NOOD Regatta
Once again, the RS21’s rubbed shoulders with the power houses of the keelboat racing realm. Demonstrating their inclusivity and accessibility, a fresh set of charter crews joined Division 2 of the Annapolis NOOD Regatta. Day One The regatta opened with some very close...
Teams #rockupandrace for the first edition of the British Keelboat League 2019
A home advantage proved to be the key ingredient for the first edition of this year’s British Keelboat League (BKL), as Ullswater Yacht Club topped the rankings in the first BKL qualifier. The BKL is an opportunity for sailors to compete in an event as...
The RS21 ‘Six Pack’ prepares for the Annapolis Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta
Anticipation builds for the 3rd Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta of the 2019 season, as the plucky six pack has made the 566 mile journey from Charleston to Annapolis, USA. The Annapolis sailing season opener is taking place from May 3-5 and it is being hosted by...
RS21 48North Boat Test
Head to the latest issue of 48North to read a two spread article on the RS21 boat test. Joe Cline joined our friends at West Coast Sailing for the test sail, "The boat jumped on the step, skimming atop the water with notably little bow wave. It was plain fun to...
Less than a week to go! 6 RS21’s travel to Ullswater Yacht Club for the first BKL qualifier!
Exciting news! 6 RS21's have started their journey to Ullswater Yacht Club where they will be sailed as a fleet for the first time in the UK. This weekend is just the start of their trip around the UK in a series of qualifiers for the British Keelboat League, where RS...
RS21 Tuning Guide
Created by Jake Sorosky – West Coast Sailing The RS21 is very weight and rig responsive. While very stable and easy to sail, the platform is extremely responsive to good sailing. The mast is incredibly responsive in all conditions. The backstay is a key component in...