World Sailing International Class

• Growing Class with an active scene on the RS Racing Circuit
• Full Class programme up to World Championship level
• Ideally suited to moderate-weight teams – With many mixed crews
• Single trapeze and gennaker – Fast one-design competition

Speed & handling

• Light, stiff and easily driven – The RS500 delivers exciting performance with user-friendly handling.
• Every element designed to add performance, make the boat easier to sail, reduce complication and streamline production
• Uncluttered and spacious cockpit is class-leading in its comfort for adults and young sailors.
• Self-draining cockpit
• Pivoting centreboard and rudder make launching and recovery easy – shallow waters less risky.

Exciting & built to perform

• Quick to rig – Easy to own – Competitive, fast and a blast
• The hull design, cockpit ergonomics and rig size result from extensive R & D, allowing the RS500 to suit sailors across a broad weight range
• GRP composite hull construction with responsive feel and performance
• Light – Stiff – Strong

Rig Technology

• Rig design for power control and maximum crew weight range within a manageable size and loads
• Mylar XL spec mainsail and jib for light weight, low stretch, visibility and performance.
• Compression strut vang gives clear forward cockpit space for efficient, run-through crewing
• Asymmetric gennaker with double patch chute system

Accessories

• Dacron S spec small mainsail & jib – For training and holiday centres
• Top cover – Breathable polycotton
• Under cover – Nylon
• Launching trolley
• Road trailer base
• Padded rudder bag
• D12 rope trapeze lines
• Carbon fibre tiller extension
• Burgee wind indicator
• TackTick Micro compass inc mast bracket
• Race rope pack – Tapered sheets & gennaker halyard
• Capsize righting lines