RS500
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| Current specifications | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | GRP composite |
| Rig | Aluminium alloy |
| Keel | Centreboard |
| Trapeze | Yes |
| LOA | 14 ft 3 in (4.34 m) |
| Beam | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Hull weight | 169 lb (77 kg) |
| 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) |
| RYA PN | 972 |
| Development | |
| Designer | Phil Morrison |
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]
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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.[5]
International Success & Awards
- The RS500 is a Recognised ISAF class [3]
- The RS500 has won the 'Sailboat of the Year' Award twice [6]
World championships
- 2010 - Bruinisse, Netherlands. Won by Tim Wilkins and Heather Martin (GBR). 22 boats entered.
- 2011 - Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, UK,Won by Alex Taylor and Bryan Mobbs(GBR)
- 2012 - Riva del Garda, Italy, won by Won by Tim Wilkins and Heather Martin (GBR)
- 2013 - Onsala, Sweden, won by Karin Soderstrom and Ingrid Soderstrom (Sweden)
- 2014 - Loctudy, France, won by Tim Wilkins and Heather Martin (GBR) 54 boats entered.
- 2015 - Bruinisse, Netherlands
