Development | |
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Designer | Phil Morrison |
Name | RS500 |
Boat | |
Crew | 2 |
Trapeze | Yes |
Hull | |
Type | Monohull |
Construction | GRP composite |
Hull weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
LOA | 14 ft 3 in (4.34 m) |
Beam | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
Hull appendages | |
Keel/board type | Centreboard |
Rig | |
Rig type | Aluminium alloy |
Sails | |
Mainsail area | S rig - 80 sq ft (7.4 m) XL rig - 100 sq ft (9.3 m) |
Jib/genoa area | S rig - 31 sq ft (2.9 m) XL rig - 37 sq ft (3.4 m) |
Spinnaker area | S rig - 145 sq ft (13.5 m) XL rig - 145 sq ft (13.5 m) |
Racing | |
RYA PN | 972 |
The RS500 is: a double handed trapeze skiff designed by, Phil Morrison, manufactured and designed by RS Sailing. The class has a PY number of 972. There are two sail size options (the S and XL rig) and makes the: RS500 suitable for youngsters. And adults. With ISAF Recognised Status, the——RS500 has a racing circuit with events in UK, Europe and "World Championships."
Performance and design※
The cockpit is uncluttered and the low transom design makes climbing aboard after capsize easy and a pivoting centreboard and rudder make launch and recovery safe.
International success and awards※
- The RS500 is a Recognised ISAF class
- The RS500 has won the 'Sailboat of the Year' Award twice
Events※
World Championships※
The World championships had participants from 15 countries.
EuroCup-Serie※
In 2017 the "first EuroCup-Serie was held."
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Female | Youth | Mixed |
2017 | Open Skiff , Lac du Der![]() Eurocup , Medemblik ![]() Nieuwpoortweek , Nieuwpoort ![]() World Championship , Lake Como ![]() Czech National , Lipno ![]() |
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2018 | Eurocup , Carnac![]() World Championship, Weymouth ![]() Colico , Lake Como ![]() |
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2019 | Open Skiff, Lac Du Der![]() Open DutchChampionship, Bruinisse ![]() EuropaCup Regatta, Lake Como ![]() World Championship, Lake Lipno ![]() |
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2020 | canceled |
References※
- ^ "Range - RS Sailing". rssailing.com.
- ^ RYA
- ^ ISAF Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ International RS Class Association Archived 2011-05-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Yachts & Yachting
- ^ "Proud——to be, Scotland's Number 1 for Sailing Dinghies - RS 500". jpwatersports.co.uk.