The British Keelboat League travels down to the south-west in a couple of weeks’ time for the sixth qualifier in the league. Royal Western Yacht Club are looking forward to welcoming teams on the 20th and 21st July 2019. Plymouth Sound is home to some of the...
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Round the Island Race 2019 – RS21 wins the Sportboat Class
Jul 1, 2019 | News Stories
At 21:52 after 14 hours, two and a half minutes of racing the first RS21 team crossed the Round the Island Race finish line, winning the Sportboat Class in the RS21. Not shy of a challenge, the RS21 teams showed huge determination by completing the 50 nautical...
The British Keelboat League Youth Qualifier at the Royal Southern Yacht Club delivered epic conditions, with the Royal Southern Yacht Club Team, closely followed by the University Of Bristol Team earning their places in the final
Jun 26, 2019 | News Stories
The British Keelboat League Youth Qualifier was a testament to the talent coming up through the British sailing ranks, with the 11 teams of 16 to 25-year-olds smashing out 22 races in two days. Racing was tight and tactical, with the fleet finishing within seconds of...
It’s about the cost (not the price) – Seahorse Magazine
Jun 24, 2019 | Blog, News Stories
Written by - Seahorse Magazine To improve behaviour it is first essential to put in place a reliable means with which to monitor progress Wouldn’t it be great, when we buy things like sails, blocks, ropes, wet weather gear, antifoul paint – or even a whole new boat –...
Happy 5th Birthday to the RS Aero
Jun 21, 2019 | Blog, News Stories
Unlike most five-year-olds, the RS Aero won’t make a haphazard dribbly attempt at blowing out five candles on a cake this weekend. True to its style, the RS Aero will be celebrating its fifth birthday with three bustling parties across the globe. A crowd of RS Aero...
RS Feva XL to be featured as primary sailboat for Siebel Sailors Program
Jun 19, 2019 | News Stories
US Sailing and RS Sailing have formed a partnership to provide equipment and support for the Siebel Sailors Program. The partnership designates the RS Feva XL as the primary boat to be used for instruction and racing in the Siebel Sailors Program, with 120 boats to be...
“The Town have it, the Town have it!”
Jun 17, 2019 | News Stories
The advantage of home waters proved to be successful again in the 3rd British Keelboat League Qualifier hosted by the Royal Lymington Yacht Club. But it was their neighbours Lymington Town Sailing Club (LTSC), who topped the leader board after 2 days of racing on the...
Join the RS Team! – Technical Sales & Service Advisor
Jun 14, 2019 | News Stories
Technical Sales & Service Advisor Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Dependent on experience Start Date: July 2019 Location: Romsey, UK Do you have a flair for creating long-term, trusting relationships with customers? We are looking for a Technical...
‘Cover up’ with our summer offer!
Jun 12, 2019 | News Stories
Picture this, it's a stunning day, you've launched your new RS and your water babies have piled into the boat (not quite babies, they're 7 and 9 now, they grow up so fast!). You spend the morning sailing, learning, laughing, dragging it up the beach on an adventure or...
Racing Summer Offer – I’ll be there for you, if you’re there for me too
Jun 12, 2019 | News Stories
Wednesday evening racing is in full swing and getting back into your RS boat has reaffirmed your suspicions over the winter. You want a new one! We have a limited summer offer for you to take advantage of - if you and a friend both purchase a new RS boat as a duo, you...
With sunshine, fresh breeze and a barrage of tide forecast, the 4th British Keelboat League Qualifier is set to be a big one!
Jun 11, 2019 | News Stories
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
Jun 11, 2019 | News Stories
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...