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Annapolis Boat Show 2021
Oct 14, 2021 | News Stories
We are thrilled to announce that we will be attending The United States Boat Show, in Annapolis Maryland, from October 14th - 18th . Representing RS is our amazing dealer, Backyard Boats. Local to the Annapolis region, Backyard Boats has been serving boating...
Changing the future of parasailing, one RS Venture at a time…
Oct 9, 2021 | Blog
The two RS Venture Connect boats operated by the Société Nautique d’Ajaccio (SNA) in Corsica allow people to enjoy themselves and have freedoms regardless of their disabilities or difficulties they encounter in everyday life. This inspiring initiative, called MARE...
SailGP Inspire Plymouth 2021
Oct 8, 2021 | Blog
Hey! I’m Iléana from the RS Sailing Marketing Team and this was my first time experiencing a SailGP event. Supporting SailGP was an incredible experience as they reinvent our sport for the better. For those who don’t know me, I am quite passionate about the...
The RS Aero – not a one trick pony
Oct 5, 2021 | Blog
Recognized as the winner of the 2019 World Sailing Equipment Trials, the RS Aero is internationally known as one of the most technically advanced racing boats. The RS Aero boasts fleets across the world and has been a staple of international competition for more than...
RS21 Inaugural European Championship in Italy
Oct 4, 2021 | News Stories
After several months of activity all across Europe, we are proud to invite you to the inaugural RS21 European Championship, hosted at Fraglia Vela Malcesine on the shores of Lake Garda, in cooperation with the Italian RS21 Class. The 2021 RS21 European Championship...
The British Keelboat League Finals
Sep 30, 2021 | News Stories
The British Keelboat League Finals saw teams battling it out on the water to be crowned the overall Champions of Champions. After a year of qualifying events across the country, the final always promised an intense battle. Hosted by Poole Yacht Club, competitors...
The United States Boat Show
Sep 28, 2021 | News Stories
We are thrilled to announce that we will be attending The United States Boat Show, in Annapolis Maryland, October 14th - 18th . Representing RS is our amazing dealer, Backyard Boats. Local to the Annapolis region, Backyard Boats has been serving boating enthusiasts...
The Inaugural RS Aero Irish Open National Championship
Sep 23, 2021 | News Stories
RS Aero Irish Open National Championship - Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland, 18/19 Sept - By Brendan Foley The RS Aeros have 18 boats at their first-ever Irish National Championships in Dun Laoghaire Hammy Baker of Strangford Lough has won the RS Aero Irish National...
The RS Tera – Introduction Boat to a Lifetime in the Sport
Sep 22, 2021 | Blog
Ask any lifetime sailor how they got into sailing and the answers will sound something like, “at my local summer camp, I raced [Optis, Sunfish, Bics, Lasers, etc.] at my yacht club, at my beach house during the summer…” The where is far less important than the when;...
The Dutch RS Aero & RS500 National Championship
Sep 20, 2021 | News Stories, Racing
By Julius Hornung The Dutch RS Aero and RS500 National Championship in Bruinisse were dominated by light and patchy winds on both days. Patience, skillful boat handling saw an international set of winners crowned in both classes after 8 close races. In the RS Aero...
Genoa Boat Show 2021
Sep 14, 2021 | News Stories
We are looking forward to the Genoa Boat Show taking place on 16th – 21st September. RS Sailing are once again going to be exhibiting at the show again this year, joining in the celebrations and excitement that comes with being out on the water! As the 61st edition...
RS500 World Championships 2021
Sep 14, 2021 | Racing
Written by Adriana Campanella The Italian Class Association promise to do their best to deliver a fantastic event, despite the pandemic, that’s what they did. From the opening ceremony to the closing, the atmosphere was festive! The event celebrated being able to sail...
The RS Tera North American Championship
Sep 6, 2021 | News Stories
Richmond, California – August 14-15 The RS Tera North Americans saw great racing across two fleets, the RS Tera Sport and the RS Tera PRO. More than twenty sailors travelled to Northern California for the two-day event. Sailors had the opportunity to partake in a...
Join the RS Team! Technical Part Sales – Export Account Manager
Sep 3, 2021 | Job, News Stories
Role: Technical Part Sales – Export Account Manager Location: RS Sailing HQ, Romsey, Hampshire Salary: Attractive package, dependant on experience Would you love to work for a leading business in the marine industry? Are you passionate about sailing and enjoy...
Southampton International Boat Show – Discounted Tickets!
Aug 27, 2021 | News Stories
We are buzzing to be exhibiting at Southampton International Boat Show again in 2021! Running from the 10th – 19th September, it’s set to be Britain’s biggest and best boat show of the year and we’ve got our very own ticket discount code to share with all of you -...
British Keelboat League ready to #rockupandrace in Cardiff
Aug 23, 2021 | News Stories
The British Keelboat League 2021 is unstoppable! With the aim of increasing keelboat racing across the UK, the league has seen people from all over taking part in the battle to be crowned the British Keelboat League Champions. Since it started in 2016, the league has...
RS Feva World Championship 2021
Aug 12, 2021 | News Stories
Written by Julius Hornburg (RS Sailing European Sales) RS events at Travemünde are always extraordinary, and the 2021 RS Feva World Championships were no exception. From the outset there was a unique atmosphere since there were less socials and festivities, and more...
Celebrating 25 years of the RS200 Nationals!
Aug 12, 2021 | Blog
By Bethan Matthew - RS200 Class Association The RS200 Class Association continues to go from strength to strength since the first nationals were sailed in 1996 following the class’s design in 1995. The double-handed class has a reputation for highly competitive...
The RS Aero European Championship 2021
Aug 10, 2021 | News Stories
by RS Aero International Class Association The RS Aero European Championship has concluded and with a fabulous final day producing a ten race series with a good variety of winds giving a good mix for all the 70 competitors from 12 nations to shine. Day 3 One race was...
The RS21 – Poised and ready to bring youth keelboat racing to the next level
Aug 6, 2021 | Blog
Considered a staple of one design keelboat racing, the RS21 is used by clubs and individuals alike, for everything ranging from top international events to Wednesday night racing. Given its popularity and continued growth, it comes as no surprise that the RS21 is...
The RS Tera North American Championship 2021
Aug 5, 2021 | News Stories
2021 will see the return of The RS Tera North American Championship. Forced to cancel in 2020 due to Covid-19, this year’s event is set for August 13-15 at Richmond Yacht Club. The 2019 North American Championship had over 40 racers from across the US competing in...
The Tokyo Olympic Games – Trembling tea and a fierce love for our sport
Aug 4, 2021 | Blog
We’re a bunch of passionate sailors here at RS and we didn’t feel like we could let the Tokyo Olympic Games pass us by without celebrating the amazing sailors representing the pinnacle of dinghy sailing in our sport. The tenacity and grit they have shown over the last...
The sailing lifestyle and the RS community in France…
Aug 4, 2021 | Blog
At RS, our goal is to get as many bums on boats as possible! However, we don’t just sell boats to make this happen. We strive to create classes and communities that keep people sailing for life. We try hard to support clubs all over the world and sailing activities....
The RS500 – Merel and Maura’s Story
Aug 3, 2021 | Blog
At RS, we love to hear about how much you are all enjoying your boats. We sat down with Merel and Maura from the Netherlands who recently bought an RS500 together. They have both sailed for most of their lives and now pass on their knowledge as instructors at...
The RS21 Italian Class are setting sustainability standards!
Aug 2, 2021 | Blog, Sustainability
The increase in awareness around organisations needing to take corporate responsibility and be accountable for their actions is ever-increasing. We at RS, are proud to be making changes to a more prosperous and sustainable future. This starts with changing mindsets...
RS21’s aren’t just for racing!
Aug 2, 2021 | Blog
The RS21’s powerful rig and shape of the hull are balanced by well-mannered boat handling and an ergonomic deck layout to ensure everyone sailing has a key role to play. For those passionate about our planet, the RS21 was developed with sustainability at the core of...
Can I part-exchange my RS Aero?
Aug 2, 2021 | Blog
Are you looking to upgrade your boat? Have you thought about what to do with your old one? You can part-exchange any RS boat with us! It is widely agreed that part exchanging your old boat is so much simpler than trying to sell it yourself. Nobody wants to endure the...
RS Aero European Championships – Malcesine, Garda, Italy
Aug 2, 2021 | News Stories
Event Preview by RS Aero International Class Association Fraglia Vela Malcesine look forward to welcoming the RS Aero Class back to their World Class venue for the 2021 RS Aero European Championship. Racing is set to kick off on Monday and be held over 5 days from...
RS Feva North American Championship 2021
Aug 2, 2021 | News Stories, Racing
By RS Feva North America Class Association Thirty-two RS Feva’s competed for the 2021 RS Feva North American Championships hosted by Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, CT July 29-30th, 2021. A clinic was hosted Wednesday prior to the event with support from the US...
Lisandru Bunel & Thomas Kuntze crowned RS Feva World Champions!
Jul 30, 2021 | News Stories, Racing
By the RS Feva Class Association The forecast always showed challenging conditions for the last day of the RS Feva World Championships. Sure enough Thursday came, and the weather delivered as forecast with high winds and choppy sea. The race team sent the Gold fleet...