Here are 30 reasons to attend the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta, in no particular order, some are a little more compelling than others!   Premier Sailing Venue – In the harbour or out in the bay, Hayling Island is the place to play! Beach Vibes – Sand between your toes and hopefully not in your mainsheet ratchet block Cracking Racing Team – HISC are bringing out the A team for this event RS Sailing Store – with all your RS essentials & expert advice Banging Live Band – To be announced next week; start limbering up for some serious dancing now Rooster Store – with al ..read more

By Lynn Billowes – RS Aero sailor, Topper Coach & ex Topper Female World Champion   Growing up with the Topper Class sets a high precedent for your expectations as you move onto other classes. Friendly, like-minded families, who enjoy great racing as much as the socials. The Topper is simple, and although you can make a few tweaks, there’s nothing overwhelmingly complicated, and it’s not a cash-splashing competition amongst parents. Whether your boat was 10 years or 10 months old you could get up to the front of the fleet with some tidy boat handling and a decent start. It’s a humble ..read more

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as folding back your top cover at the start of the season and working out what bimbles you’re going to take on to give you that edge on the racecourse. Bimble wizard and RS800 legend Tom Morris (Mozzy Sails), who’s supported by Allen Brothers, did just that and shared his latest tweaks for the 2024 season. Full credit to Tom Morris for these bimbles and the video, we love that he’s happy to share his knowledge across the RS800 fleet! We’ve broken down all of Tom’s upgrades into bite-sized links to the RS Sailing Store for you to get stuck into. Don’t forget ..read more

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘inspire inclusion‘. So, we thought we would share some of the initiatives created by The World Sailing Trust that you could use at your club to inspire inclusion and genuinely make a difference for women and girls in sailing. Back in December 2019 The World Sailing Trust conducted an extensive review called ‘Project Women in Sailing‘ to make a case for change. The report is a couple of years old now but the messaging is still incredibly relevant today. “We know anecdotally and through observation that there are fewer women and girls in s ..read more

Did you know that five of our boats are recognised World Sailing Class Associations? World Sailing is the world governing body for the sport of sailing recognised by the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee. RS Sailing is committed to growing international competitive sailing and accreditation from World Sailing supports this initiative. RS Aero The RS Aero is a World Sailing recognised class and achieved the highest overall score in the Olympic One-Person Events (2024 and beyond) Evaluation Report. Weighing only 33kg, it’s super light with fantastic perf ..read more

Beat the January blues and plan ahead for your sailing season in 2024. For a limited time only RS Sailing is offering an Early Bird Discount on Charter Bookings for select events. Early Bird Charter Discount: 10% Off! Book your charter boat before the end of January and get 10% off your charter fee. Hurry, this special offer is limited to the first 5 charters per event! Book now to avoid disappointment. Get Offer Head to RS Sailing Club and select event Scroll down to the Charter section and select ‘Book Now’ Fill out the booking form Use code RSEARLY10 at checkout Receive 10% off your charte ..read more

To many it may seem as though summer is a lifetime away. The weather is cold, the days are short and the only time you are sailing is in your daydreams. However, this is a great time to get a head start on planning your summer holidays! And while there are so many great destinations available, there are few places as idyllic as the Mediterranean. So, if you are someone that likes to plan ahead, or you just need something to look forward to during the cold winter months, here is a list of all the top spots in the Mediterranean where you can sail an RS boat. Happy planning!  Mediterranean ..read more

One of the best parts about going on vacation is the chance to get away and try new things. And for anyone living in a place without palm trees, winter vacations usually entail heading to snow, or trying to get as far away from snow as possible. For those that lean towards fun in the sun, the Caribbean offers ideal warm-weather getaways. An added benefit of vacationing near the beach? The chance to get out sailing and enjoy new waters. With that in mind, here is a list of places where you can sail an RS Sailing boat while on holiday. Caribbean —  Antigua —  Jumby Bay Resort, Antigua ..read more

It was a busy summer for RS sailors with several North American championships. Here is a recap of some of the key events in North America: RS Feva North American Championship (New York, July 17th – 19th 2023) For the first time, RS Feva North Americans was held as part of Larchmont Junior Race Week. Over 50 RS Feva sailors competed, coming from all around the tri-state area. Exceptionally light conditions resulted in only one race being sailed. The pair of Mark Wermuth and Gavin Manegio took home first with Mason Colgan and Ian Alustiza coming in second and Ethan Beery and Alec Gerster coming ..read more

Known as the world’s largest small-sailboat brand, RS Sailing not only designs innovative models that are chosen by leading organizations globally, but it also builds vibrant class communities. The RS Sailing range features everything from the quick and responsive single-handed RS Aero to the sturdy and spacious RS Toura. With such a wide range of versatile products it’s inevitable that a few become more well-known than others. The top choices in one part of the world are often different than elsewhere. The RS Quest, RS Feva and RS Aero are frequent favorites in North America; great for famili ..read more