Southampton International Boat Show – Ticket Discount
As the long weekend draws to a close it's time to get excited for the 53rd Southampton International Boat Show, we’re looking forward to seeing you there! Back for another 10 unforgettable days, if you love getting on the water or you’re dipping your toe in for the...
The 2022 Resolute Cup – RS21 Team Interview – Michael Hessler from Muskegon Yacht Club
For the first time since 2018, the Resolute Cup is heading back to Narragansett Bay in Newport, Rhode Island. The biennial event was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid, but is back after four years. Yacht clubs from around the United States send their best amateur sailors...
Team Netherlands sign up for the RS Venture Connect World Championships in Oman
Oman Sail will be hosting the inaugural RS Venture Connect World Championships at the Barcelo Resort in Mussanah. Between November 24 – 27, we expecting the world’s top disabled sailors from all around the world to compete in this event. We spoke to Bernadette, a...
RS Venture Connect Dutch National Championships to take place in Rotterdam, Netherlands
The RS Venture Connect Regatta will be taking place this September 9 – 11 2022 alongside the 2.4mR Class. Organized by WV Aegir - Pro Regatta and held at the Watersportvereniging Aegir, Rotterdam in the Netherlands. A perfect opportunity to get some practice in before...
Key features of the RS Venture Connect
The key features of the RS Venture Connect sailing boat. Many boats have been modified for para sailing. We like to think the RS Venture Connect SCS brings a new level of designed-in, engineered adaptability with simple, plug and play options including sip/puff...
RS Aero Arctic Championships – Akureyri, Iceland
by the RS Aero International Class Association The first international sailing regatta in Iceland in 25 years! The RS Aero Arctic Championships underway in Iceland and is the first international sailing regatta in Iceland in 25 years! The travel day was fun across...
The RS400 Class crown their 2022 National Champions!
Day 5 report written by Jacob Ainsworth Thursday Evening ended with an excellent championship dinner and a traditional Scottish knees up to follow. This may have left a few weary heads on Friday morning! Going into the final day of the national championships...
Noble Marine Rooster RS200 National Championships – Runners and Riders
Written by Tommy Darling We are less than two weeks away from the RS200 Noble Marine Rooster National Championships hosted by Hayling Island Sailing Club. More than 175 boats will line up for the first race on Sunday 21st August. As always, this year’s fleet has...
John McRoberts to represent Canada at 2022 RS Venture Connect World Championship, Oman
The Barcelo Resort in Mussanah, Oman will host the RS Venture Connect World Championships from November 24th -27th. It is expected that teams from 15 nations will compete in this event, the first time that the RS Venture Connect class worlds have been hosted in Asia....
Five top tips for sailing an RS Aero
In the RS community, we are passionate about helping others reach their full potential. This makes for fierce racing on the water and creates vibrant classes that keep inspiring sailors decades on. We caught up with Greg Bartlett, who after a lot of dedication, won...
THE RS GAMES 2022 – DAY TWELVE TO DAY SIXTEEN REPORT
RS Venture chosen for RYA Parasailing Talent Identification Project
In an effort to #backthebid in World Sailing’s reinstatement campaign for the Olympics, there is lots of activity taking place around the world. We sat down with Joff McGill, Sailability Manager, to find out what the Royal Yachting Association in the UK is doing to...
The RS Games 2022 – Day Eight to Day Eleven Report
Day eight through to day eleven saw the continuation of the inaugural RS Aero Youth World Championship. Seventy three sailors representing 12 nations aged between 13-21 years old battled over the five days in a fantastic array of conditions, from a fresh 25 knots to a...
The RS Games 2022 – RS Aero Youth World Championship
RS Aero Youth World Championship - Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, UK, 25 - 29 July - Day 5 & Overall by the RS Aero International Class Association The final day of the RS Aero Youth World Championship dawned with a calm Harbour drenched in...
The RS Games 2022 – Day Five to Day Seven Report
There were 549 competitors onsite at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy for the RS Feva World Championship, the RS100, RS300 and RS600 National Championship and the RS Aero Youth World Championship. With all competitors flanked by an entourage of family,...
The RS Games 2022 – The RS Feva World Championship
Report by Lucy Jameson The RS Feva World Championship 2022 was a true rollercoaster of fabulous sailing, great socials and wonderful experiences for all involved. Being at the 2012 Olympic Games venue at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, we knew we would...
The RS Games 2022 – Day Two to Day Four Report
Day two through to day four of the RS Games have been filled with sunshine, big-breeze conditions, fantastic racing and great socials. The 2022 RS21 National Championship concluded today with an epic day out in Weymouth Bay for the RS21 crews. Huge congratulations to...
The RS Games 2022 – Day One Report
1,044 sailors from 22 countries will compete over the next 16 days in a true festival of sailing at the RS Games 2022. The RS Games is the 3rd edition of the quadrennial event hosted by RS Sailing. Thirteen of RS Sailing's performance classes will be battling it out...
Exclusive RS21 ownership opportunity in North America
RS Sailing is excited to present an exclusive opportunity for sailors to own a ex-demo fleet RS21 after the 2022 New York Yacht Club Resolute Cup. The RS21 has quietly been growing in North America. In two phases nearly 50 of the 200+ RS21s sold worldwide have landed...
The RS Sailing Range – Our summer favourites!
“Believe me my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” Kenneth Grahame ‘The Wind in the Willows’. We couldn't agree with Kenneth Grahame more, and we're super proud that we've created a range of...
2023 Under 25 Para Sailing World Championship to precede Allianz Sailing World Championship
The inaugural Under 25 Para Sailing World Championship was announced earlier this year, as part of World Sailing’s commitment to increase participation and inclusivity throughout the sport. The inaugural event will now take place just before the 2023 Allianz Sailing...
Jens Kroker to represent Germany at 2022 RS Venture Connect World Championship, Oman
The Barcelo Resort in Mussanah, Oman will host the RS Venture Connect World Championships from November 24th -27th . It is expected that teams from 15 nations will compete in th is event, the first time that the RS Venture Connect class worlds have been hosted in...
10 sailing clubs around Plymouth to benefit from close links to elite international athletes and teams as part of SailGP’s ‘adopt-a-club’ program
SailGP, the purpose-led global championship, has announced a series of link-ups between sailing clubs in the South West and nine international teams that will be taking part in this July’s Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Plymouth – Britain’s Ocean City. The...
What’s the difference between the RS Feva rigs?
The RS Feva is arguably the most versatile boat in the RS range. Sailed by youths striving for national glory, those getting into the sport, or parents on a summer holiday. You can set the RS Feva up to suit your needs. This boat caters for all stages of progression,...
RS500 & RS Aero Dutch Nationals in Bruinisse, Holland
The RS Aero fleet in the Netherlands and their neighbouring countries are steadily growing and they are calling out to all existing and new RS Aero sailors to join them on the beautiful waters of the Grevelingen. Bruinisse has grown in popularity over the past few...
What to expect at the Rooster Store at the RS Games 2022
Written by Rooster Rooster are excited to be back supporting the RS Games for its second running! As you know, Rooster are supplying the official RS Games event merch; from cosy hoodies, to cooling UVF protective tops and waterproof jackets, be sure to order your...
RS Aero World Championship Overall – Columbia Gorge, Oregon, USA,
By the RS Aero Class Assocation It’s a wrap! The RS Aero Worlds finished today and what a way to end it! The westerly was already in when curtains were drawn and by start time it was piping hard at 20+kn, gusting 30kn, down the race course. That’s what we came for!...
Will the RS Sailing Store be at the RS Games 2022?
Yes! The RS Sailing team are excited to be supporting the RS Games! Our friendly team will be on hand throughout the whole event. Like always, we recommend getting the parts you need from the RS Sailing Store delivered to your home before so that you have more time to...
RS Aero World Championship – Columbia Gorge, Oregon, USA
by the RS Aero International Class Association, Tuesday was the RS Aero Worlds 2022’s long anticipated long distance race, an idea hatched and planned from three years out. The race included a standard lap with a beat and run followed by a downwind slalom of five...
An interview with Christoffel van Hees, the RS Venture Class Manager
We sat down with new RS Venture Connect Class Manager Christoffel van Hees to find out a little bit more about his background and why he’s passionate about para sailing. Can you tell us about yourself and your sailing background? I am Christoffel van Hees, born in...
