6-574: The RS100 , first launched in 2009 by RS Sailing , is a singlehanded skiff . Possessing an asymmetric spinnaker the boat has two PY numbers of 981 for the 10.2 rig and 1004 for the 8.4 rig. The RS100 has a racing event circuit in the United Kingdom and in Europe , with the Eurotour beginning in 2011. A comprehensive development blog was kept throughout the design and testing and launch of
12-464: A worldwide dealer network and class associations. The current RS range contains 19 dinghies and related parts and fittings, as well as clothing, footwear, hats, caps, bags and other kit. The RS range includes All Purpose Boats (the RS Tera , RS Quba , RS Zest , RS Neo , RS Feva , RS Quest , RS Vision and RS Venture ) for beginners, families, sailing clubs and schools. The Performance Boats are
18-505: The RS100 , RS200 , RS300 , RS400 , RS500 , RS600 , RS700 , RS800 , RS Vareo , the new RS Aero and the RS Elite is a racing keel boat. The Performance Boats have been created to make modern high performance sailing available to a huge range of sailors, and includes single handers and two person skiffs. Offering sailors competitive one-design racing, RS Events take place throughout
24-506: The RS100. The RS100 is a lively and responsive dinghy. It planes very easily and the spinnaker more than doubles the sail area so it is fast downwind. Upwind the RS100 is similar to or slightly faster than a standard Laser in terms of speed. Off wind it is fast for a hiking dinghy and as quick as, or slightly faster than, a RS400. It is a stable hull with no significant vices. It does float fairly high when capsized so can be tricky to recover if
30-554: The UK and internationally for some RS classes. The RS range is the world's largest and fastest growing sailing/boating brand with boats for championship level racing, recreational sailing, families, clubs and schools. RS Sailing is a partner in World Sailing Connect to Sailing programme which seeks to revitalise grass roots participation in all categories of sailing outside elite activity and put sailing firmly back into
36-430: The helm ends up in the water. Most helms stay dry though in the majority of capsizes. Owners report the RS100 is a joy to sail, responsive, quick to accelerate and not unstable. It isn’t a beginners boat but helms with some experience will enjoy sailing the RS100. RS Sailing RS Sailing is an international designer, builder and supplier of sailboats and dinghies and associated goods and services supported by
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