Teams #rockupandrace for the first edition of the British Keelboat League 2019
A home advantage proved to be the key ingredient for the first edition of this year’s British Keelboat League (BKL), as Ullswater Yacht Club topped the rankings in the first BKL qualifier. The BKL is an opportunity for sailors to compete in an event as...
RS Aero wins 2024 Olympic Men’s and Women’s One Person Dinghy Equipment trials
Written by Mark Jardine - YachtsandYachting.com The RS Aero has won World Sailing's Equipment trials (Sea Trials) for the 2024 Men's and Women's One Person Dinghy Event. The four boats tested were the D-Zero, Laser, Melges 14 and RS Aero. The Evaluation Panel met...
RS Aero – Top scorer in Olympic Single-Hander Evaluation Report
Press Release from RS Sailing The Evaluation Report regarding Equipment for the Olympic One-Person Events (2024 and beyond) has been published today by World Sailing. RS Sailing is proud that the RS Aero achieves the highest overall score in the extremely...
The RS21 ‘Six Pack’ prepares for the Annapolis Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta
Anticipation builds for the 3rd Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta of the 2019 season, as the plucky six pack has made the 566 mile journey from Charleston to Annapolis, USA. The Annapolis sailing season opener is taking place from May 3-5 and it is being hosted by...
RS21 48North Boat Test
Head to the latest issue of 48North to read a two spread article on the RS21 boat test. Joe Cline joined our friends at West Coast Sailing for the test sail, "The boat jumped on the step, skimming atop the water with notably little bow wave. It was plain fun to...
Less than a week to go! 6 RS21’s travel to Ullswater Yacht Club for the first BKL qualifier!
Exciting news! 6 RS21's have started their journey to Ullswater Yacht Club where they will be sailed as a fleet for the first time in the UK. This weekend is just the start of their trip around the UK in a series of qualifiers for the British Keelboat League, where RS...
RS21 Tuning Guide
Created by Jake Sorosky – West Coast Sailing The RS21 is very weight and rig responsive. While very stable and easy to sail, the platform is extremely responsive to good sailing. The mast is incredibly responsive in all conditions. The backstay is a key component in...
The RS Tera effect – a terrific way to create kids who love our sport
The RS Tera is repeatedly providing the proof at sail training centres across the US that it is the ideal boat for beginner sailing. With over 20 fleets across the states and a growing influence at many sailing clubs, the RS Tera is being used to give many young...
RS Sister Act! – Create the perfect harmony in your training program with the RS Zest and RS Quest!
These 2 newly established and versatile training boats in the sail training world are proving to be the boat of choice for a growing number of centers. The big sister of these two training dinghies, the RS Quest, born in 2015, was joined by her young sister, the RS...
European Sailing Schools and Clubs – What’s the best equipment for the job?
With the winter season well and truly behind us it's time to start looking towards the sailing season ahead. Here at RS Sailing we pride ourselves on innovating world leading products that allow you to get the best from your club or center equipment. Take a look at...
Everything RS Aero
Written by Peter Barton - RS Aero Class Association Manager An RS Aero UK summary, keeping you informed... A Message from UK Chair Welcome everyone to the 2019 season although with so many RS Aero events over the past few months it is sometimes difficult...
RS Sailing are delighted to enter a partnership with US Sailing to launch the Siebel Sailors Initiative
RS Sailing are delighted to enter a partnership with US Sailing to launch the Siebel Sailors initiative which will supply approximately 120 RS Feva sailboats to 20 programs in the US over the next two years along with other necessary resources to sustain such a...
New RS Feva fever? Get it right! Is new the right choice for you?
Flourishing globally, the RS Feva is now an essential fixture in so many training centres and sailing clubs with over 7000 RS Fevas dotted around the planet. It’s also a RYA UK pathway class, meaning the RS Feva is staking its place as a formidable and fun teen double...
Jake Elsbury – Joins the RS Team!
Hello, I’m Jake the new Training and Fleet coordinator for RS Sailing! Working in Sailing Centres for the last 10 years I have become well acquainted with RS and when an opportunity came up to join the team, there was only one option for me. I am very excited to get...
Maintaining your Club or Centre fleet shouldn’t be a stress
At RS we have a gaggle of staff members that have done countless seasons, headed up UK training centres or volunteered countless hours at their local clubs. They know first hand that maintaining and repairing a fleet of club or centre boats can be a tiresome and...
Six become eight as the RS21s take on Charleston Race Week
By Amy Baxter The 'Six Pack' gained some further strength and developed into the 'Eight Pack' going into the iconic Charleston Race Week. It was the RS21 fleet’s first time at the event and the eight keelboats battled in challenging conditions over the course...
Pre-event training kicks off at Charleston Race Week!
By Amy Baxter RS21 charter sailors got their first taste of the boat at Charleston Race Week during the official practice day on Thursday. The wind ranged from 11 to 17 knots in the afternoon on Circle 4, giving the fleet a chance to test out the boat in the...
Why should you go to the RS Aero North American Championships at The Gorge?
One of America's most inspiring Championship venues, The Gorge, Cascade Locks, Oregon, USA will be hosting the 2019 RS Aero North American Championships! Here's just a few of the reasons why you should attend... The pre-event coaching The infamous Steve...
Kingfisher Yacht Ropes announced as British Keelboat League boat Sponsor
The British Keelboat League (BKL), in association with RS Sailing would like to welcome Kingfisher Yacht Ropes as a RS21 boat sponsor for this year’s competition! “The opportunity to showcase Kingfisher Yacht Ropes on a British Keelboat League RS21 was an easy...
Entry Open! Get signed up for the British Keelboat League
The long-awaited entry for the British Keelboat League is now Open! With most keen teams prepared and ready to enter, do not delay in securing your place in the British Keelboat League 2019. So, let’s cut straight to the chase. Which event and how do you enter? Below,...
RS21s on the start line of Charleston Race Week
The RS21s have made the 2,500 mile journey from the West coast of San Diego to the East coast, Charleston. Preparation is underway for the 24th Charleston Race Week, the largest keelboat regatta in North America, which kicks off next week. The regatta was established...
Final call to charter for Charleston Race Week!
RS are excited to release three more RS21s for charter at Charleston Race Week. After the success of the San Diego NOOD Regatta, demand has been high from passionate sailors to sign up and join the growing fleet of RS21s. Six RS21s lined up in San Diego Bay and...
The MK2 RS500 is all set to boost the growing fleet
Here's the update from our very own RS500 guru, Michiel Geerling! In the twelve years since its launch, the RS500 has established itself as one of the most successful and international modern classes, with competitive racing at club, circuit and championship level,...
A-Plan Insurance announced as first British Keelboat League Sponsor
The British Keelboat League (BKL), in association with RS Sailing as an Official Partner, would like to welcome A-Plan Insurance as a RS21 boat sponsor for this year’s competition. In the first of a series of announcements, the BKL are thrilled to have gained the...
Become an RS Tera “Mk2 Mentor” and grow the RS family!
Being part of the RS Tera class is exciting! Both from a sailor’s perspective and that of coaches, parents and other outside influencers who all put so much energy into its success. RS Tera programmes and events foster the development of many young people, but equally...
Hanging out with friends for 20 years in the RS800
Firstly, a huge thanks to Luke and Emma McEwen for providing us with the content for this blog. Their contribution to the class association is outstanding! It was wonderful to begin celebrations for the 20th birthday of our RS800 at the RYA Dinghy Show. We hosted a...
The North is calling all RS Aero sailors!
The beautiful Scottish coastal town of North Berwick is home to East Lothian Yacht Club, who will be welcoming the RS Aero class for their National Championships in July. East Lothian Yacht Club is tucked between two sandy bays and the town backs onto the volcanic...
RS Sailing is delighted to be working with our new friends at Sea Changers
Credit: Katrin Lohrengel - Sea Watch Foundation Credit: Neptunes Army of Rubbish Cleaners Credit: Newquay Marine Group Rubbish on beaches, fewer fish, more plastic in the sea, rising sea temperatures …. the issues affecting our seas are hitting the headlines more and...
From launch to the stars – The RS Aero mission has taken off!
“Bubbling with pride and excitement.” This probably best describes the feeling we get at RS Sailing when people talk about anything RS Aero related. With all systems go since 2014, the RS Aero exploded into the market with a mission to take on the hotly contested...
Your chance to get involved – Come and test sail our RS21 at a Demo Day
With excitement around the new RS21 building at an exponential rate, RS Sailing have chosen to host a series of demo days. This is the perfect opportunity for prospective customers and club representatives interested in the boat, to try it out on the water....
