RS500
Development | |
---|---|
Designer | Phil Morrison |
Name | RS500 |
Boat | |
Crew | 2 |
Trapeze | Yes |
Hull | |
Type | Monohull |
Construction | GRP composite |
Hull weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
LOA | 14 ft 3 in (4.34 m) |
Beam | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
Hull appendages | |
Keel/board type | Centreboard |
Rig | |
Rig type | Aluminium alloy |
Sails | |
Mainsail area | S rig - 80 sq ft (7.4 m2) XL rig - 100 sq ft (9.3 m2) |
Jib/genoa area | S rig - 31 sq ft (2.9 m2) XL rig - 37 sq ft (3.4 m2) |
Spinnaker area | S rig - 145 sq ft (13.5 m2) XL rig - 145 sq ft (13.5 m2) |
Racing | |
RYA PN | 972 |
The RS500 is a double handed trapeze skiff designed by Phil Morrison, manufactured and designed by RS Sailing.[1] The class has a PY number of 972.[2] There are two sail size options (the S and XL rig) and makes the RS500 suitable for youngsters and adults. With ISAF Recognised Status,[3] the RS500 has a racing circuit with events in UK, Europe and World Championships.[4]
Performance and design[edit]
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.[5]
International success and awards[edit]
Events[edit]
World Championships[edit]
The World championships had participants from 15 countries.
EuroCup-Serie[edit]
In 2017 the first EuroCup-Serie was held.
References[edit]
- ^ "Range - RS Sailing". rssailing.com.
- ^ RYA
- ^ a b ISAF Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ International RS Class Association Archived 2011-05-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Yachts & Yachting[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Proud to be Scotland's Number 1 for Sailing Dinghies - RS 500". jpwatersports.co.uk.