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The idea behind RS was born when a small group of sailors sat on a Cornish sea-wall and discussed the opportunity to move the game forward. It was driven forward by our passion use the latest in design and technology to make higher performance more viable for most of us - to inspire more sailors. Discover our programs, schedules, sailing tips and more!
RS Sailing Blog
4d ago
RS CAT12 – New For 2024/25 Bringing simplicity back to the beach, the RS CAT12 is an entry-level catamaran that’s fun to sail and easy to handle. It’s designed for beginners, training centres, schools, hire operators and families who want an accessible way to get into catamaran sailing. Key Features Nico Honor, from RS Sailing […]
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RS Sailing Blog
1w ago
The end of the UK racing season is nearly here after some blindingly sunny days over the last few weeks. The strong winds are back, the sea state is kicking up, and the air temperature is dropping. Now for some of our hardier sailors, there’s no such thing as an end of season. You don […]
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RS Sailing Blog
1M ago
Simple, fun and zippy! We are excited to launch the newest addition to our range; the RS CAT12. The peppy younger sibling of the RS CAT16 and RS CAT14, this boat brings simplicity back to introductory sailing, designed with extra buoyancy and easy handling in mind. “We are excited to introduce the RS CAT12 in the RS Sailing […]
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RS Sailing Blog
2M ago
It’s been an incredible sporting summer so far, and it looks set to continue with two of the UK’s biggest sporting events kicking off over the weekend: the 30th RS400 national championships and the return of the Premier League! A plethora of former winners and runners-up, with a sprinkling of superstars from other leagues/fleets means […]
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RS Sailing Blog
3M ago
RS Aero Demo Day – 2024 Topper National Championship The RS Team are excited to confirm they will be hosting an RS Aero Demo Day on Thursday, 8th August, at The 2024 Topper National Championship, WPNSA. Three RS Aero’s will be available, with a 5, 6, and 7 rig to choose from. Topper […]
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RS Sailing Blog
3M ago
By Steve Wilson
The used boat market can often be a daunting place, however here at RS Sailing we want to take away the stress of searching for that perfect “New for You” boat. There are many different places to look for a used boat, as we are drawn closer together by technology it is no longer a case of looking at your sailing club notice board. Now we have several websites to monitor, Facebook pages and forums along with the likes of Ebay and Gumtree.
Buying a used boat is a popular route into a new class, which can often mean a lot of research into the finer details of what to look for when ..read more
RS Sailing Blog
4M ago
The RS Sailing Team are incredibly excited to be supporting the following RS UK events this summer;
RS200 National Championship – RS Sailing Team
RS400 National Championship – RS Sailing Team
RS700/ RS800 National Championship – RS Sailing Team
RS Aero 5 & 7 National Championship – RS Dealer – Sailingfast
RS Tera National Championship – RS Sailing Team
RS Aero World Championship – RS Sailing Team
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No one likes paying for postage, especially when it’s trying to post the uniquely wonderful-sized packages that seem to be common with sail ..read more
RS Sailing Blog
4M ago
Give a group of sailing parents a hot brew, a decent slice of cake and a long morning in a clubhouse whilst their pride and joys are battling it out on the racecourse and all sorts of conversations, tales, and stories unfurl. At this point in the season, for the parents of older sailors in the class, ‘transitioning classes’ is a hot topic of conversation.
Moving on to your next class is the most exciting and scary thing a young sailor can do: new friendship groups, new venues, new coaches and most importantly, a new ship to get to grips with, usually throughout a long, chilly wint ..read more
RS Sailing Blog
4M ago
Is there anything more frustrating than losing a race on the water due to a breakage at a Championship? We’ve been there – a simple shackle can ruin your day, and we know how it feels – so we’ve pulled together this blog with 15 tips from the RS Sailing Store Team to get your RS race ready this summer!
Check that your pintle/gudgeons are secure on the transom
Check your tiller is secure in the stock and your UJ shows no signs of wear
Check that your rudder blade is race-ready with no dings and ensure that the pivot system works
Check that your toe strap has not frayed and is not about ..read more
RS Sailing Blog
5M ago
Sailing is the perfect tonic for the busy world we live in. You could argue there’s nothing better for spending quality time as a family and cutting down on screen time than launching your boat, loading it up with toys and snacks and setting off on an adventure!
Everyone talks about the fact that you only get 18 Christmases with your children, but no one talks about the summers. Beaching the boat on the sand, dragging buckets, spades, blankets, suncream, and a showstopping picnic up the beach and having a ball. Don’t put it off, don’t wait one more summer. Enjoy the precious moments with your ..read more