Manuals, rigging guides and brochures its all here ready to download rs tera downloads. Hints and tips archives rooster blog rooster sailing. The construction guide was originally written by class founders bob debow and bob jensen. Sailing a 300 downwind in a f3, the boat still feels lively and fun to sail, i didnt really get that feeling with the aero. Came 12 in the lark nationals as a student and then started sailing laser 2s with lea now wife. Rs 600 class rules yachts and yachting online forum. This manual has been compiled to help you to gain the maximum enjoyment from your rs100, in a safe manner. Rs sailing is an international designer, builder and supplier of sailboats and dinghies and. Rs class association events postponed it is with regret that the rs class association, in conjunction with the host clubs, announces that all rs class association events scheduled to take place up to and including the easter bank holiday weekend, th april, are postponed. The rs600 has an epoxy hull, with aluminium racks available in 2 sizes, depending on the helms weight. Rs aero tuning guide v1 wind strength light in the boat medium on the boat strong out the boat survival upwind kicker take up slack after mainsheet set on, boom horizontal once hiking on hard on hard outhaul on off on more eased in waves on downhaul off gentle pressure on more eased in waves on hard. Rs k6ultralight, high tech, high performance 2 or 3 person keelboat that is easy to launch and sail. Rs200 rig setup a hidden gem literally on the hisc website.
The all purpose boats, constructed using the latest durable rotomoulded construction systems, includes boats that are perfect for introducing new people to sailing and developing their skills for a lifetime in the sport. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. The rs600 has won the enthusiasm of hundreds of single handed sailors. The rs400 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. It is a lightweightracing dinghy and should be treated with care. Sail numbers can be purchased from rs, your rs dealer, or from a sailmaker. Congratulations on the purchase of your new rs 700 and thank you for choosing an rs product. Improving your sailing top tips with rs sailing with frances peters duration. The rs 700 is a performance skiff it will feel different to sail compared to many other boats. Modern production techniques mean that the vast majority of boats made today are. Laser 1 parts and spares the laser is arguably the most popular sailing dinghy out there you wont go to many dinghy sailing clubs in the world and not see a laser sitting in the boat park.
Also, i would recommend using the sailing solutions one over the standard topper one because they are definitely stronger. Rs qbatruly versatile family sailboat with easy handling and exciting performance. The rs class association is thrilled to have rooster generously sponsoring our national tour again. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. One of the things i enjoy most about the us one meter class is building boats, and, in my opinion the us one meter construction guide is a necessary reference. The rs quba is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. International rs500 sailing news and event information.
Its not always the most fun thing to do but definitely worth it when the season comes. The performance boats are the rs100, rs200, rs300, rs400, rs500, rs600, rs700, rs800, rs vareo, 3 the new rs aero and the rs elite is a racing keel boat. The original inventor of the backwards tack was a finnish europe sailor called jyurki taiminnen. Musings on the rs aero rooster blog rooster sailing. My children have started to use the expression meh, and that sort of summed up my downwind sailing experience in the aero. Mirrors and 420 youth squad and then lasers followed. We are delighted to welcome rs sailing back to the rya suzuki dinghy show at alexandra palace, london from 56 march. Rs racing rs 400 boats for sale in australia boatsales. Qualify for a chance of a 50% discount off a new rs aero sail. Available for immediate delivery or collection in melbourne. The silly divergence into foiling was foolish too, not that this was driven by rs or the rs class association iirc.
Rs 600 dinghy information regarding the rs 600 class. So far the winter has been fairly windy, with most fleet racing events that we have tried to take part in being called off. The multiple award winning rs sailboat range is the fastest growing in the world. Rs 100 performance dinghy anarchy sailing anarchy forums. Like the rs200, its a product of the partnership between ldc and phil morrison, sharing many of the design features of the smaller boat but this is more the beast for bigger people. Rs 400, 2000, rs vareo, rs 100, rs 700, rs aero, rs tera, rs quba, rs feva, rs vision, rs 500, rs 800, rs venture, rs venture bc, rs elite, rs cat16, rs venture keel, rs. Theres no fluff or padding or generalities here, just a lifetime of hardearned knowledge about sailing and sailboats, condensed down to some core tips that, if followed, will likely be instrumental in keeping both coastal and offshore sailors safe, sane, and happy theyre sailing. Rs polyethylene boats are constructed using our pioneering three.
Rs 600 find out more about the rs 600 or search the boat finder and dinghy database to find a suitable dinghy for your needs. The trouble is that im comparing it to a 300 ive never really sailed a laser. The rs venture is constructed using our ultrastrong grp composite system. The 600 can still be raced around a handicap course, and isnt restricted to sailing sausages. View our full range of rs racing rs 400 boats online at. Gybing an rs400 gybing an rs400 can be trickier than some other dinghy classes due to its size, speed and the presence of wingwangs used to adjust the spinnaker pole angle. Dpn ratingi dpn is a variation of portsmouth yardstick used in the united states 73. The rs 500, here in xl version, is a 142 double handed dinghy designed by phil morisson. Tuning and sailing tips care and maintenance class association insurance for further information, spares and accessories, please contact. The rs600 is a sailing dinghy designed by clive everest and nick peters and supplied by rs sailing. Mar 23, 2014 improving your sailing top tips with rs sailing with frances peters duration. Beautiful handling, stunning looks and real convenience. If you lack confidence or feel that a refresher is in order, there are many approved sailing schools which use. Covid19 events update the rs class association are continuing to work closely with all our fabulous event clubs, monitoring the ongoing situation and taking note of rya and government advice, so we can get back to sailing together, as soon as safe.
It is faster than most two person boats and is still one the lightest, most responsive production sailboats around. Steve andre made major contributions and produced the first computerized version. For further information, spares, and accessories, please contact. Systems and layout the interior layout is simple, and it puts the few necessary controls close at hand without any undue complexity or. Everything you want to know about the rs feva junior sailing. I went to 5 laser europeans and 3 world championships, and coached the optimist and laser national squads in the off season. In addition to the previous back up, i would suggest putting a back up on for the metal ring as well in case the rivet comes out. If you lack confidence or feel that a refresher is in order, there are many approved sailing schools which use the rs cat 16. The rs sailing association australia is the australian community and governing body for all rs classes sailing and racing in australia. Buy your next boat on from dealers, owners, and brokers. So far the winter has been fairly windy, with most fleet racing events that we have tried to. The rs400 is a 1990s incarnation of the classic twoman dinghy.
The moths ultra light weight have made them unsuitable for heavier sailors, the rs600ff was to an extent inspired by the moth, but being bigger and suited to heavier crews was made over despite it being a one design class. Event report, rs 200, team rooster, uncategorised team racing keeps you sharp over the winter. Multiple steering options include a conventional tiller, manual or electronic. The rs aero brings excitement of sailing in its least complicated form complex thinking leading to beautiful simplicity. The rs range includes all purpose boats the rs tera, rs quba, rs zest, rs neo, rs feva, rs quest, rs vision and rs venture for beginners, families, sailing clubs and schools. The rs class secretaries are at home with their families, but we will be posting regular updates, news and anecdotes. Top 10 topper tips rooster blog home rooster sailing. Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to the new owner if you sell the boat. To do this, just tie a piece of dyneema to the metal ring and tie the other end.
Rs aero world championships at the columbia gorge, usa. A 5 year break from sailing ended in 2010 when toby tempted me back into the 800. It has a portsmouth yardstick of 916 and a dpn of 76. The rs700 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. View and download rs sailing rs 200 owners manual online. He defied his coaches by sticking with this strange option to tack backwards despite having a centre main because he. Managed a 12th at the laser 2 worlds 200 boats and 5th at the nationals.
Sat 20th june, at the rs summer regatta, rs400 southern champs and rs500 uk nationals. May 14, 20 the 600 can still be raced around a handicap course, and isnt restricted to sailing sausages. Catamaran trailer can carry 2 nacra 17s or similar ipswich. Learnt to drink and won the bpsa team racing championships. Hints and tips, steves blog, video critique the backward facing tack in a centre main boat. Each rs vision is also assigned a unique sail number, which is marked on the bottom of the ce declaration form, or can be obtained from rs racing or your rs dealer. You should have the following parts to fit the half lead option. Manuals, rigging guides and brochures its all here. If you have not done so already, please like and follow our main rs class association facebook page. If you cannot find the trolley that your looking for, it might not be listed.
This quick post summarizes our current method of heavy weather gybing along with a little video to demonstrate it. Rs500, rs600, rs700, rs800, rs vareo, the new rs aero and the rs elite is a racing keel. My area only have a handful so far, but seems to be a growing group maryland. It is a single hander with trapeze and racks, and a hydrofoil system similar to the international moth. Hmm, im not going to speculate on your settings as i find these things are so dependant on so many factors. We are confident that you will have many hours of great sailing and racing in this truly excellent design. Rs 600 that nasty little boat dinghy anarchy sailing.
Rs600 msds the uks northern rs dealer for boats and spares. Ldc racing sailboats, premier way, abbey park, romsey, so51 9dq tel. Congratulations on the purchase of your new rs 800 and thank you for choosing an rs product. Whilst your rs boat has been carefully prepared, it is important that new owners should check. Strong enough to take the punishment, sailing an rs600 is pure adrenaline. She was built by rs sailing united kingdom and made of sandwich foam fiberglass polyester. This manual has been compiled to help you to gain the maximum enjoyment from your.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Systems and layout the interior layout is simple, and it puts the few necessary controls close at hand without any undue complexity or clutter, with the fittings coming mainly from holt allen. Double gel coat, robust laminate spec using coremat for stiffness, and additional glass fibre layers in high load areas mean the rs venture will stand up to intense use for many years, whilst sailing beautifully for a dinghy of this size and stability. Ive sailed 800s since 2002 when i decided that hiking out was a bad idea. Normally, it is a requirement that your sail numbers are displayed at sailing regattas. Our rs sailing facebook page is for fans of the brand and boat owners. The rs800 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. It will be a challenge to learn to sail the boat to its full potential, let alone handling the asymmetric spinnaker. Popular across the world the laser comes in three different formats, 4. Hints and tips, rs 200, team rooster, tuning guide how to set up a new rs200.
We are a highly active class association, run by sailors for sailors with fantastic professional support to make our lives easier. Upwind sail area to displacementi the ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area. The rs100 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. That said, the rs 600 should not prove beyond the grasp of any competent dinghy sailor, nor indeed any reasonably skilled windsurfer. The rs600 has an epoxy hull, with aluminium racks available in 2 sizes. Dec 11, 2011 a bit of up wind action from the rs600 nationals 2011 at the rs games.
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