Here at RS Sailing, we are deeply saddened by the recent loss of Peter (Spud) Rowsell. He is a significant part of RS Sailing history, and his influence will never be forgotten. When Nick and Martin first had the idea to launch the RS Sailing brand, they had...
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RS Sailing partners with the Asian Sailing Federation
Jul 2, 2021 | News Stories
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with the Asian Sailing Federation. The Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF) is the Continental Association for Sailing in Asia and an Affiliate Member of World Sailing. The new partnership has been formed with a clear...
The 2021 Chubb US Junior Championship welcomes the RS21
Jul 1, 2021 | News Stories
RS Sailing is excited to be partnering with Eastern Yacht Club for the 2021 Chubb US Junior Championship. A fleet of RS21s will be used for the event which runs from August 10th to August 14th and is comprised of three fleets: singlehanded (Smythe), doublehanded...
World Sailing approves International RS21 Class Association application
May 14, 2021 | News Stories
We are pleased to announce the successful ratification of an application made to World Sailing for International Class status for the RS21 keelboat. The World Sailing Equipment Committee members, as part of their agenda for the 2021 Mid-year meeting on Monday, May...
San Francisco Yacht Club await delivery of their fleet of six RS21s
May 13, 2021 | News Stories
We are excited to announce that a fleet of six RS21s are on their way to San Francisco Yacht Club. The boats are expected to arrive at SFYC late May where they will be commissioned. SFYC made the decision to chose the RS21 following a demonstration in late 2019. Asked...
RS Sailing have put together a fleet of 6 RS Neos to support grassroots sailing and racing in the UK
May 11, 2021 | News Stories
For 2021, RS Sailing have put together a fleet of 6 RS Neos to support grassroots sailing and racing in the UK. The RS Neo is an exciting and dynamic single-hander. Built with our tried and tested polyethylene rotomolded design, the hull offers a stable but rewarding...
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...
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...
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...