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RS500

Type of sailboat

Type of sailboat

FieldValue
nameRS500
imagesize220
captionThe RS500 downwind
class_imagesize120
crew2
typeMonohull
constructionGRP composite
rigAluminium alloy
keelCentreboard
trapezeYes
loa14 ft
beam5 ft
hull192 lb
mainsailS rig - 80 sqft
XL rig - 100 sqft
jibS rig - 31 sqft
XL rig - 37 sqft
spinnakerS rig - 145 sqft
XL rig - 145 sqft
rya-pn972
designerPhil Morrison

XL rig - 100 sqft XL rig - 37 sqft XL rig - 145 sqft |d-pn = |rya-pn = 972

The RS500 is a double handed trapeze skiff designed by Phil Morrison, manufactured and designed by RS Sailing. The class has a PY number of 972. There are two sail size options (the S and XL rig) and makes the RS500 suitable for youngsters and adults. With ISAF Recognised Status, the RS500 has a racing circuit with events in the UK, Europe and the World Championships.

Performance and design

The cockpit is uncluttered and the low transom design makes climbing aboard after capsize easy and a pivoting centreboard and rudder make launch and recovery safe.

International success and awards

  • The RS500 is a Recognised ISAF class
  • The RS500 has won the 'Sailboat of the Year' Award twice

Events

World Championships

Main article: RS500 World Championship

The World championships had participants from 15 countries. GBRNEDSWEITAUSAFRACZEBELRUSSVKESTHKGGERAUSESP

EuroCup-Serie

In 2017 the first EuroCup-Serie was held.

YearLocationsFemaleYouthMixed
2017
2018
2019
2020

References

References

  1. "Range - RS Sailing". rssailing.com.
  2. "RYA".
  3. [http://www.sailing.org/classes/I500.php ISAF] {{webarchive. link. (2011-07-27)
  4. [http://irsca.rssailing.net/2011/02/25/rs500-european-gp-circuit/ International RS Class Association] {{webarchive. link. (2011-05-11)
  5. [http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/subscriber____section/____articles/536.pdf Yachts & Yachting]{{dead link. (March 2018)
  6. "Proud to be Scotland's Number 1 for Sailing Dinghies - RS 500". jpwatersports.co.uk.
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