Safety afloat this instruction manual is not a guide to sailing your craft and it should not be considered suitable for the task of learning to sail a boat. Used for one weekend of sailing rs 21 nationals rigged and ready to go. Whilst your rs boat has been carefully prepared, it is important that new. The rs400 is a 1990s incarnation of the classic twoman dinghy. We are a highly active class association, run by sailors for sailors with fantastic professional support to make our lives easier. We operate in shallow tidal waters, a daggerboard makes it very difficult to run sessions during large parts of the day. 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. It is a light weight racing dinghy and should be treated with care. In the meantime, support your local sailing club, look after yourself, each other and your rs boat and we will see you all on the water soon. Immensely strong hull laminate ensures a long competitive life and trouble free sailing. Sole irish duo contest massive 200boat rs feva worlds in italy 24th july 2019 rs sailing. The following is a step by step guide to rigging the boat for the first time and some general advice on sailing your new rs 200.
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. Current stock of used boats mike saul dinghy services. Selection of parts for the rs200 sailing dinghy, from covers to fittings. Basically want to get better at trimming, and build overall sailing skills. Automatic transmission model may be dinghy towed at under 55 mph for 200 miles. Dinghy sailing is a popular inclusive activity on a neilson holiday. Working handinhand with the worlds top dinghy sailors, carefully. It is a light weight racing dinghy and should be treated with. The rs200 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance.
Similar to the rs 200 in setup, the laser 2000 is notably more stable and. And were a passionate bunch who love racing our rss. Designed in 1995 by phil morrison and manufactured by rs sailing. The rs class secretaries are at home with their families, but we will be posting regular updates, news and anecdotes. An active race circuit of a dozen or so meetings throughout the year will keep the open meeting junkies busy on the road. Royal torbay yacht club, 20th21st june 2020 please note that numbers will be limited due to capacity in the boat park and the corinthian room. It has a lightweight polyester grp with coremat hull construction performance and design. The selden tapered masthead fitting offers standard, 2. The rs 500, here in xl version, is a 142 double handed dinghy designed by phil morisson. Manuals, rigging guides and brochures its all here. New look rs200 yachts and yachting online sailing news. We look forward to many great rs sailing events to come. Rs 200 small but almost perfectly formed the daily sail. Rs200 is a fantastic fast two handed boat with spinnaker jib and main.
She was built by rs sailing united kingdom and made of sandwich foam fiberglass polyester. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Rs 300 dinghy information regarding the rs 300 class. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Rs200 one of the most popular 2 person sailboats of today. I really need help with this before i start towing my st. There is also a design for the over boom as well as this flat design.
Having the versatility to use a dinghy for adult tuition one day and kids tasters the next. Rs 200 dinghy information regarding the rs 200 class. Rs 600 that nasty little boat dinghy anarchy sailing. Sailing dinghy servo 22 metal jaw cleat mirror ent. Ko sailing is the largest small boat dealer on the gulf coast. Mind you it was designed and introduced in the days when people still thought performance was a route into popularity. Please read the manual before rigging and sailing your laser 2000. Upwind sail area to displacementi the ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail. In these conditions they are faster down wind because of the kite but we can manage to be competitive upwind. The rs200 is a 4m, double handed, hiking, racing dinghy. The 2015 ford cmax hybrid, automatic, can be flat towed but will need to be started at the beginning of each day and after every 6 hours of towing.
Rs200 rig setup a hidden gem literally on the hisc website. The rs200 utilises a single line asymmetric spinnaker system and low sheet loads on the sail controls. Rs 300 find out more about the rs 300 or search the boat finder and dinghy database to find a suitable dinghy for your needs. There are events most weekends throughout the summer, and up to 50 boats regularly turn out. A top level singlehanded skiff with performance equalization that allows winners to be big or small.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Rs200 msds the uks northern rs dealer for boats and spares. Automatic clutch allows optimization of fuel consumption through sailing clever solutions for manual transmissions schaeffler is providing intelligent, automatic solutions for. All rs owners manual, rigging guides, brochures and certificate for download. Racing sailboat, rs700 rs sailing, the worlds largest. But in terms of singlehanded monohull sailing, i suspect the only boat that has the potential to equal her performance is the musto skiff. If i was ever in the market for a modern design hiking boat the rs ticks a lot of the boxes for getting it right. The rs300 in my opinion is a super boat to sail, but i think rs were somewhat optimistic in thinking it would end up as a truly mass market boat. Fittings layout designed for all combinations of strength and experience in the helm and crew. The melges 14 delivers on a quick and modern singlehander and earns its stripes as one of the best dinghies you can buy. For me age 60, the rs aero is a training boat for racing my small keel boat open 7. Dpn ratingi dpn is a variation of portsmouth yardstick used in the united states 73. In order to get the most enjoyment from your boat and maintain it in top condition, please read this manual carefully. The rs 200 has exceeded sales targets and over a hundred are expected at the nationals at pwllheli in 2000 there were 97 on the start line in 1999.
Rs feva covers 3 rs tera covers 2 rs vareo covers 4 rs vision covers 3. Now that i have accepted that fact sailing the rs is actually starting to become fun. The rs200 is one of the most successful double handed racing dinghies of the modern era, responding to finesse rather than physique to allow couples and young teams to share the action. Adapted with permission from the cal sailing club dinghy sailing manual author.
Allows either sailor to perform important functions such as spinnaker hoists and drops plus cunningham and kicker control. Safety first while sailing dinghies is less dangerous than other outdoor sports, there are certain risks you should guard against. The boat is clearly the rs200 we all know and love, but it has gained a smart, fresh new look with significant underlying technical improvements. One of the reasons i bought the st was because of its manual transmission and towing behind an rv motorhome. October 9, 2019 rs400 21 for sale immaculate boat, no. Dealer said it was ok to dinghy tow, now im getting conflicting information from some of the published dinghy towing guides that say all focus except st and electric. Exciting performance, responsive handling and a fantastic circuit make the rs200 a legendary doublehander that everyone wants to sail. A typical laser sailor would feel at home with the rs 100.
I have sailed against a few this year in my contender but always in light breeze of under 8 knots. The 2015 dodge dart can be flat towed with an automatic transmission, with the transmission in neutral, if the vehicle has the 1. All are towable with no speed or distance limits when equipped with a manual transmission. Four different hull variations and numerous rig, foil and layout options were tested, resulting in the most technically advanced single handed sailboat on the market. Compact cars with automatic transmissions that can be flat. Our dinghy sailboat inventory is second to none, with at least 100 boats in stock in our warehouse at any time. Rs 100 who is a rs 100 sailor a sailor who is looking for a modern high performance single handed dinghy. The boat is in good condition, ready to sail with all standard hardware. Many thanks indeed kindest regards tim wood home page. The rs700 is a singlehanded racing dinghy built by rs racing and designed in 2000 by nick peters and alex southon as part of the rs series and built in 2001. This boat comes with original sails as well as nearly new racing sails, kite, cover and a dolly. Our staff has extensive experience sailing, racing.
V12 john bergmann, updated content and format, added detail on the rs ventures, march, 2016 v made corrections, added content on quests, added more figures, and added a table of figures. The rs700 has refined systems for userfriendliness and competition on the fantastic rs racing circuits. View and download rs sailing rs 200 owners manual online. A good used sailing dinghy servo 22 metal jaw a used mirror sailing dinghy spinnaker sheetcould be used as a halyard or other general lines what you see is what you get. Improving your sailing top tips with rs sailing with frances peters duration. Rs200 breathable mast up boom down polycotton top cover. The rs aero is the product of three years of design and development.
The rs zest allows us to go sailing comfortably with the kids threeup on those days when we get tight on kit. The rs class association proudly presents the rs summer regatta and summer ball 2020. Customer comment the covers from you are a little extra in cost but on looking at them, one can clearly see where the extra money goes. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for. If you have not done so already, please like and follow our main rs class association facebook page. Rigging and sailing by phil morrison designer your rs 200 will have been examined and checked both at the factory and by your dealer. Rs 100 performance dinghy anarchy sailing anarchy forums. Rs sailing is an international designer, builder and supplier of sailboats and dinghies and associated goods and services supported by a worldwide dealer network and class associations the current rs range contains 19 dinghies and related parts and fittings, as well as clothing, footwear, hats, caps, bags and other kit. The rs600 also has a wellorganised calendar, which was sponsored by gul in 2000. The first newlook rs200 was a popular attraction on the rs stand at the recent rya suzuki dinghy show. Design innovations include a combination of a full transom cover, deeper skirts, tailored fit around the transom and darts sewn across the back and at the bow. Rs 200 find out more about the rs 200 or search the boat finder and dinghy database to find a suitable dinghy for your needs. The rs sailing association australia is the australian community and governing body for all rs classes sailing and racing in australia. We are uniquely equipped to provide todayas performance racers with everything from boats.
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