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RS100s at their fi rst international event – the European Grand Prix – St Raphael, France. In the mid nineties two “Sitting on the sea wall at Rock in event…Looe championships ’97? Final night guys with a passion for Cornwall with a bunch of mates, we got prizegiving at Weymouth 2002? Don’t know sailing and a vision for a talking about the kind of single hander – there have been quite a few! ” new era in exciting boats we really wanted – I guess that’s where it Nick This sailboat range has been created launched RS Racing. began.” The 10th Anniversary regatta at Hayling to make modern high peformance Nick Peters in“ 2004 was pretty special. Two hundred and sailing available to a huge range of “That sounds vaguely glamorous but sixty something boats. The fi rst morning, sailors. The latest design develop- the idea for the RS name and the model person after person shaking us by the hand ments, modern construction and use of saying “you must be proud”. Then someone numbers was thought up driving to work on high-tech materials, where appropri- the M20! Then we had to overcome the fact came up and said “my old trolley doesn’t fi t ate, has resulted in boats that are not that the legendary Spud Rowsell who was my new double trailer, what are you going only very fast and rewarding to sail building the prototype RS400 wanted it to be to do about it?” That brought it back down called the Buzzard… ” to earth! – each model is also the easiest of its Martin Wadhams It’s the enthusiasm of the RS sailors, that’s type to handle. really what has put the heart and soul into Worst time…. big last minute problem Big fl eets, exceptionally competitive “ RS. That enthusiasm and the great team that meant we literally had to work twice one-design racing and an unforgettable round the clock to make the prototype 600 we’ve got – guys like Alex Southon and more RS800s on Lake Garda. 2010 RS Eurocup. social scene are the upshot. smart enough for the launch day at the recently Riki, Charlie and Jon.” RS200s offer big fl eet racing at the Boat Show. Best time…it’s got to be an Martin RS Eurocup.

PPerformanceerformance BoatsBoats BrochureBrochure 2010.indd2010.indd 2-32-3 118/03/20118/03/2011 17:5717:57 Hull Rig • Spacious and deep cockpit for • Makes the most of modern comfortable hiking. developments in power control, giving • Toe straps adjustable for both height a broad competitive weight range and and reach. improved handling in all conditions. • Thwart gives the crew a comfortable • Mylar mainsail has ultra-soft full- One of the most light wind position. length battens. These reduce “ragging” successful classes of • Open transom allows the RS200 to to extend the life of the sail, yet still modern times, the RS200 virtually self drain after a capsize and allow the sail to de-power at rest. has developed a huge a moulded self bailer quickly removes • Dacron jib is easy to “read” in light following and competitive any remaining water. winds. Sheet loads are very low, so fl eets at club, circuit and • Immensely strong hull laminate even the lightest of sailors enjoy the championship level. ensures a long competitive life and ride. trouble free sailing. • Asymmetric spinnaker with single • Fittings layout designed for line hoist and drop system. So easy Often sailed by couples, the RS200 is the party fl eet when the racing is over. all combinations of strength and everyone can enjoy the fun. Anyone t experience in the helm and crew. who has sailed an RS200 downwind RS200 Specifi cation Allows either sailor to perform in a blow will testify to the boat’s Designer Phil Morrison important functions such as spinnaker fantastic excitement and pace. Length 4.00m 13’ 0” hoists and drops plus cunningham and Asymmetric spinnakers are fun to use, Beam 1.83m 6’0” kicker control. tactical on the race course and very Hull weight 78kg 172lb Responding to fi nesse rather than • Top quality fi ttings. easy for the crew to handle. Sailing weight 114kg 251lb 2 2 physique, the RS200 allows parents, • Optional SRS (Square Running Main / jib 11.52m 124ft Foils 2 2 youngsters, couples and friends to Spinnaker System). This allows the Spinnaker 8.29m 89ft • Pivoting centreboard and rudder share the excitement of asymmetric boat to be sailed straight downwind Hull construction make launching and recovery easy. sailboat racing. whenever the situation demands, such Polyester GRP with Coremat • Sophisticated GRP sandwich Spars Aluminium alloy On the open sea or the smallest of as on small lakes and against the tide construction gives strong, light, high Sails Mylar fully battened mainsail Fast and tactical downwind. lakes, the success of the RS200 is in estuaries. Asymmetric sailing with performance foils. Dacron jib proof that it has got what it takes. all the benefi ts and no drawbacks. Great blast in bonkers breeze on Twin patch cross cut spinnaker Saturday“ once racing was gonged off – good Foils Pivoting centreboard and rudder promo, only boat out – everyone thought we GRP and foam composite were nuts!! Came in with Cheshire Cat face. Yehaaa – LOVE IT! Dave Cheyne, Ireland”

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I have been to lots of Nationals, worlds and“ 'big' opens and can not think of an event that was so friendly, well run and generally fantastic to be at. The bar is now very high in terms of standard. Steve Dunn ”

I didn't just buy a boat, I bought into the whole“ RS experience – fantastic sailing, the best racing and even better socials. Sally Potter ”

PPerformanceerformance BoatsBoats BrochureBrochure 2010.indd2010.indd 4-54-5 118/03/20118/03/2011 17:5717:57 Nothing matches the RS400’s balanced • Wide hull allows leverage to be instantly variable via the jib halyard led and responsive handling, its good generated equally by both sailors, back to the crew. manners in strong breeze and the making the RS400 a popular choice for • High quality sails are the result of excitement of asymmetric racing in mixed teams. long development hours in front of a big fl eets. • The interior layout is simple and computer and on the water. Hull effi cient. Principle controls are led • Both main and jib are fully battened The modern classic – responsive and highly tactical upwind – a blast downhill. to either side of the boat, so that to stabilise the shape, reduce fl ogging • The result of Phil Morrison’s years the helm or crew can “change gear” and extend their competitive life. of experience. Perfect blend of speed, without losing speed. • Perfect match between the mast and manoeuvrability and ease. Vice free mainsail give exceptional power control. and a real joy to sail. Foils When coupled with the high volume • Light and stiff foam sandwich • Pivoting centreboard and rudder hull these features allow a truly wide construction. Stiffness and strength mean the boat can be raced in any competitive crew weight range. lead to the maximum transfer of power estuary and make launching easy. • Asymmetric spinnaker – easy to use, from the rig into speed. • Sophisticated GRP sandwich fast, fun and highly tactical. • Open transom gives a virtually self construction gives strong, light, high The modern classic. A • Evolutionary bowsprit can be canted draining cockpit and the moulded self performance foils. winner in championship to windward, allowing the RS400 to bailer quickly removes any remaining level racing, in hundreds Rig sail very fast at virtually any downwind water. of sailing clubs and in the • The light weight Selden mast uses angle. • Ergonomic cockpit design for hands of both men and a section especially developed for comfortable hiking. women. The list of RS400 the RS400. Bend is controllable using t • Toe straps adjustable for both height RS400 Specifi cation sailors over the years a deck level screw and adjustable and reach. Designer Phil Morrison reads like a ‘who’s-who’. spreaders. • Thwart gives the crew a comfortable Length 4.52m 14’ 10” • Rake and sideways bend are further light wind position. Beam 2.00m 6’ 6” Hull weight 85kg 187lb The RS boats I have sailed are all I think the 400 is quite simply the best Sailing weight 129kg 284lb brilliantly“ designed – very well balanced & boat“ ever…! Main / jib 14.76m2 159ft2 set up, a joy to sail. I think this is a huge Bill Handley,” Spinnaker 13.94m2 150ft2 driver of the RS success story over the last RS400 Owners Association Hull construction 10 years. ” Stunning performance is complemented Polyester GRP foam sandwich Nick Craig, “ by superb manners and ease of handling. Localised Kevlar reinforcement RS400 & OK Champion Pop out the spinnaker and performance Spars Aluminium alloy “As a girl it’s hard to choose between the shoots into the top league. Among the Sails Mylar fully battened mainsail RS400 and the RS200 – the 400 has more current crop of new boats it is certainly one Dacron fully battened jib big, sexy men, but the 200 is a bit easier to of the best. ” Single patch radial cut spinnaker sail. ” Peter Bentley, Foils Pivoting centreboard and rudder Sally Potter Olympic coach & boat tester GRP and foam composite

PPerformanceerformance BoatsBoats BrochureBrochure 2010.indd2010.indd 6-76-7 118/03/20118/03/2011 17:5717:57 Rig • Tapered aluminium mast for gust response and rig tip efﬁ ciency, leading to more speed and better handling. Adjustable spreaders. • Trapeze. • Compression strut kicker gives masses of space in the forward part of the cockpit for efﬁ cient and comfortable crewing. XL rig High performance Mylar battened mainsail and jib for light weight, Perfect step for young teams moving up from boats such as the RS Feva. maximum speed and class racing. Light, stiff and easily S rig driven, the RS500 delivers electric performance Smaller Dacron battened mainsail and with remarkably easy jib for easy handling and long life. handling. Twice winners of the “Sailboat of the Year” award, the RS design team has a record second to none and the RS500 marks a real step forward in its sector.

We’ve had our fi rst blast in the RS500 t RS500 Specifi cation and“ its terrifi c!! …when we launched the Length 4.34m 14’ 3” kite the boat just took off…sheer bliss! Beam 1.58m 5’2” Dick Talboys ” Young(ish) adults competing at the RS500 championships. Weight 77kg 169lb We have had our boat for two months Every element of the boat has been results for a boat of this type. S rig now“ and the silly grin has not left our faces worked on to add performance, make • Uncluttered and spacious self Mainsail Dacron 7.5m2 80ft2 once! the boat easier to sail and streamline draining cockpit – class leading in its Jib Dacron 3m2 31ft2 Emma” Pethybridge production. The RS500 will be equally comfort for adults and young sailors. Gennaker Dynalite 14m2 145ft2 at home blasting along the beach or • Low transom design makes climbing XL rig …it certainly seemed to carry two racing around the track. aboard after capsize easy. Mainsail Mylar 9.5m2 100ft2 adults“ quite comfortably and proved an • Adjustable helmsman’s toestraps. Jib Mylar 3.6m2 37ft2 absolute delight to sail. Hull Crew toe strap option. Gennaker Dynalite 14m2 145ft2 David Ritchie, ” • Extensive R&D allows the 500 to be • Large spinnaker chute. Hull construction GRP composite RYA National Sailing Coach ideal for youngsters and adult sailors, Centreboard so the boat will transcend the usual Foils RS Open Meetings are like skiing in the Pivoting GRP foam sandwich age 19 break point in racing dinghies. • Pivoting centreboard and rudder Summer“ – you turn up, have a blast in the Rudder blade • Light – stiff – strong – built mean the boat can be raced in any fresh air, come ashore absolutely knackered Pivoting GRP foam sandwich to perform. The GRP composite estuary and make launching easy. and then relive it all whilst partying all night Rudder stock Aluminium alloy construction is essential to provide • Sophisticated GRP sandwich with a bunch of good mates. Spars, Compression Strut Kicker the RS500’s crisp, responsive feel. No construction gives strong, light, high Sally Potter ” & Bowsprit Aluminium alloy other material can produce the same performance foils. Fast and a blast.

PPerformanceerformance BoatsBoats BrochureBrochure 2010.indd2010.indd 8-98-9 118/03/20118/03/2011 17:5717:57 • Flared topsides give reserve buoyancy for easier handling. • Large, carefully positioned kick blocks make the transition from cockpit to trapeze very easy. • Recently refi ned cockpit design for clear run through area and secure transition to the trapezes. • Large spinnaker chute forward of the One of the most successful skiff classes of this era. jib tack for fast hoists and drops with During RS800 development we tested minimum loads. the boundaries in many elements of • Incredibly light 62kg hull weight. small boat design. The result is a boat Ready to sail the whole outfi t is a that delivers the kind of performance staggering 110kg light. most sailboat racers dream about. • High tech construction system uses Yet, by minimising weight and drag, the tried, tested and immensely strong • Only the top two mainsail battens t the RS800 is powered to astonishing RS epoxy foam sandwich system. are full length, to create a light and RS800 Specifi cation speeds using a relatively small rig that forgiving rig. Designer Phil Morrison is light and remarkably easy to handle. Foils • Self tacking jib for easy manoeuvres, Length 4.8m 15’ 9” The strength of the RS800 fl eet says it • Daggerboard for low drag effi ciency. especially offwind. Beam 1.88–2.89m 6’2”–9’6” all, characterised by exceptional racing • Lifting rudder for easy launch and • Asymmetric spinnaker design with Hull weight 62kg 136lb and a top social scene. recovery. relatively short foot to minimise sheet Sailing weight 110kg 242lb • Sophisticated GRP sandwich 2 2 Performance equalised loads and a high clew to aid visibility. Main / jib 16.5m 172ft construction gives strong, light, high 2 2 racing Spinnaker 21m 225ft performance foils. Hull construction • Refi ned performance equalisation Epoxy GRP foam sandwich system generates the best high Rig Spars Carbon composite mast Ultimate sailing. The adrenaline racing and means winners • Carbon composite mast – very light Aluminium alloy boom RS800 is a skiff that can genuinely be large or small. From and the fl exible top section delivers Seriously though, this is the biggest-grin Composite bowsprit enables men and light girl to big guy, the RS800 will excellent gust response. boat“ I have ever sailed. Love it. Can’t wait Sails Mylar / kevlar semi battened women, club sailors to blow your socks off. • Sealed mast reducing likelihood of mainsail. Fully battened jib championship racers, to for Sunday. invertion when capsized. ” Twin patch radial cut spinnaker experience the thrill of Hull Richard Bland • Mainsail and jib are built from ultra real high performance • Long and narrow on the waterline, to Foils Daggerboard and lifting rudder Getting to the front of the 800 fl eet has light, strong and high visibility mylar / sailing. reduce the drag. GRP foam sandwich been“ down to time in the boat and analysing kevlar laminate. what we had to do better. Performance equalisation sees teams of a wide size range compete on level terms. Spod Olive, RYA National” Coach (with his serious hat on) I’ve sailed in a number of fl eets but none as“ debauched as RS. (later that night…)”

The RS800 is, in my opinion, one of the most“ exciting, forgiving, user friendly skiffs I’ve ever sailed. Sue Pelling, ”Yachting journalist

The best thing about 800’s is you can sail them“ with girls. Anonymous!”

PPerformanceerformance BoatsBoats BrochureBrochure 2010.indd2010.indd 10-1110-11 118/03/20118/03/2011 17:5717:57 t RS100 Specifi cation Hull designer Paul Handley Styling consultant Vitali Design, Italy Length 4.30m 14’ 2” Beam 1.83m 6’ Hull weight (ex fi ttings) 52kg 115lb Sailing weight 80kg 176lb It seems the world has Mainsail areas 7.4m2 77ft2 8.4m2 88ft2 been waiting for the next wind tacks and gybes, without digging 10.2m2 107ft2 big thing in single handed the stern. Radial Mylar cut with Dacron luff panel sailboats • Vang and Cunningham controls Spinnaker area 12.5m2 130ft2 are lead to the sides of the wings – Twin patch downhaul system centreboard uphaul / downhaul system Hull construction Here is the – toe straps adjustable from hiked Epoxy GRP foam sandwich Beautiful design – old and new. position. Foils Pivoting centreboard and rudder Spars Sails Epoxy foam sandwich Many sailors tested prototype boats • Carbon fi bre mast in two main parts • Having looked in detail at the ways Mast Carbon composite – 2 part and gave detailed feedback on all for easy transport. Removable bottom to broaden the competitive weight + removable bottom stump key design elements, helping defi ne stump adjusts the mast length for the range the RS100 has three mainsail Boom Carbon composite where the performance and handling three sail sizes. size options. A width adjustable Bowsprit Carbon reinforced composite It seems the world has were pitched, and options surrounding • Shrouds yet no forestay, means the performance equalisation system been waiting for the next signifi cant features. Following this rig can work automatically upwind. The would have added considerable cost big thing in single handed development process we know for sure shrouds stop the rig bending forwards and meant that light sailors had to hoists and drops. The lack of a forestay sailboats. that the RS100 is the boat that a broad under spinnaker loads downwind – this carry a lot of lead in the boat. We don’t and mast well aft mean the spinnaker range of sailors want to race. After two years of design evolution is important to keep the bow up and think this is what the RS100 should blows through easily during gybes. and prototype testing, the RS100 Hull reduce nose diving without the need be about. Options took the sailing world by storm • Epoxy GRP composite sandwich for a super-stiff mast which would be • Three mainsail sizes (as per standard 7.4 - 8.4 -10.2m2 mainsail sizes before production even began. A construction for light weight, stiffness and suffi cient waterline width aft to heavier, less responsive and costly. Laser, Radial & 4.7) keep the boat Carbon fi bre fi nish foredeck in lieu of “public” development process was and a long competitive life. give the stability desired. • Compression strut vang with a roller simple and suit a wide weight range. black gel coat followed online all over the world. • Easily driven shape with a fi ne bow • Spray rails on the chines give on the top end which runs down mast. • The asymmetric spinnaker has a big Easy to adjust - highly effective. chute beneath the foredeck for quick Downwind rocketship. excellent water release and also a drier ride. Foils In a world of disappointments it’s nice “ Fast growing class around the world. • Pivoting centreboard and rudder to be pleasantly surprised. The boat is chosen for their user friendliness. beautifully detailed and built. I am stunned • Launching and recovery are easy and by the eye for detail RS have and the fact the risk of signifi cant damage through everything works out of the box.” grounding is largely eliminated. Freddo, Australia Cockpit “As an ex laser sailor, and former Tornado • Following considerable attention crew - I’d have to say it had me frothing at to the wing design we’re pleased the mouth...” to report that most people think the Graeme Beeson, RS100 is about the most comfortable Seahorse Magazine hiking boat they’ve sailed! That boat is calling to me. • Mainsheet jammer well forward, Diogo“ Melo, Portugal ” allowing smooth transition in light

PPerformanceerformance BoatsBoats BrochureBrochure 2010.indd2010.indd 12-1312-13 118/03/20118/03/2011 17:5717:57 and the spinnaker clear of the water. hoists and drops faster, easier and • Cockpit design allows a secure extends the life of the sail. Downwind helming position from which to initiate performance is simply sensational. manoeuvres or hoist and drop the Foils spinnaker – another crucial design • Dagger board can be raked to element to make the boat user friendly. balance the boat in a breeze when • Spinnaker hoisting and dropping sailing with the rig de-powered. made simple by the large chute mouth • Lifting rudder for easy launching and and slick pump action halyard and recovery. downhaul systems. • Sophisticated GRP sandwich Rig construction gives strong, light, high • New generation Superspar carbon performance foils. composite mast. Ultra-light weight with dynamic gust response in the tip. • Mainsail has a long luff for effi ciency and power. • Only one full length top batten, RS700 – Single-handed skiff racing on the sponsored RS Circuits. Performance equalised platform. Stability and little tendency plus three short battens for a “soft” racing to nosedive makes this type of sailing confi guration which gives a light and • Performance equalisation system attainable to a range of sailors. user friendly rig. using adjustable width wings gives the • Flared topsides offer reserve • Kevlar reinforced mylar sail fabric is best racing across a genuinely broad stability. used for strength, low stretch and high weight range. The RS700 has the • Tried and tested RS epoxy sandwich visibility. power to suit heavier sailors and the construction system – proven in terms • User friendly, highly effective rake leverage to suit lighter ones. You will of ultra-light weight, high strength and and fl attener system reduces the not notice the difference while you’re virtually zero water absorption. power to make the boat faster and learning – but you will when the basics • The deck at the bow offers maximum more controllable in strong winds. are behind you! volume to shed water quickly if the • Asymmetric spinnaker – high boat drives through a wave. aspect for low sheet loads and good Hull • Spinnaker chute mounted as far aft visibility. Silicone coated fabric makes • Long hull with wide enough as possible to keep the weight back waterline provide a relatively stable t RS700 Specifi cation Designer “ Spinnaker hoists and drops were “ Having sailed International 14’s and 18 RS Racing, Nick Peters & Alex Southon Exceptional performance remarkably quick... ” foot skiffs there was really only one choice Length 4.68m 15’5” and user friendliness – Yachts & Yachting of single hander. And being an RS, the après Beam 1.92-2.33m 6’4”-7’8” sail is awesome too! Hull weight 56kg 123lb the RS700 brings single I think weight equalisation has made its The equalisation system means that people Sailing weight 79kg 174lb handed skiff racing to a mark“ and is here to stay. of all weights are competitive, leading to Sail area main 12.8m2 137ft2 wide range of sailors and Andy Rice, Sailing journalist” performance equalisation really close racing. ” Sail area spinnaker 16m2 166ft2 means that winners can “ Often people ask which was the Paul Bayliss, Multiple single- Hull construction be large or small. fastest single hander. I always refer to the handed championship winner Epoxy GRP foam sandwich PY yardstick table because these numbers Spars Carbon composite Nationals – I think the word is should simply tell the truth. I am sure that “ Sails Fantastic competition and a big awesome. the RS700 is also easier to handle than any ” Mylar / Kevlar semi battened mainsail atmosphere on the sponsored RS Richard Allen other single handed skiff. Twin patch radial cut spinnaker Racing Circuits complete the picture. Christian Brandt, Germany,” Foils Daggerboard and lifting rudder No wonder the RS700 is such a Contender champion GRP and foam composite success.

PPerformanceerformance BoatsBoats BrochureBrochure 2010.indd2010.indd 14-1514-15 118/03/20118/03/2011 17:5717:57 sandwich construction results in a hull t RS300 Specifi cation that is fantastically strong, yet only t RS600 Specifi cation Designer Clive Everest weighs a stunning 52kg. Designer – Clive Everest & Nick Peters Length 4.24m 14’0” • Helming from the wire is made easy Length 4.47m 14’8” Beam 2.00m 6’7” by the purpose designed geometry of Beam 1.93–2.13m 6’4”–7’0” Hull weight 58kg 128lb the cockpit. Hull weight 52kg 115lb Sailing weight 75kg 165lb • High wing freeboard above the Sailing weight 76kg 167lb Sail area Rig A 9.25m2 99ft2 Stunning looks promise water gives a secure feel and all Main – full 12.14m2 131ft2 Sail area Rig B 10m2 107ft2 a performance to dream controls are easily reached. Main – reefed 10.55m2 118ft2 Hull construction about. And the highly Hull construction Epoxy GRP foam sandwich developed rig control and Foils Epoxy & GRP foam sandwich Spars Carbon composite mast reefi ng system make this • Daggerboard for low drag effi ciency. Spars Carbon composite mast aluminium alloy boom excitement available to • Lifting rudder for easy launch and Aluminium alloy boom recovery. gives a comfortable bent leg hiking Sail Mylar with dacron luff panel an extraordinarily wide Sails Mylar fully battened mainsail Semi battened range of sailors. • Sophisticated GRP sandwich with reefi ng position. construction gives strong, light, high • Staggeringly light. Foils Rake back daggerboard. Lifting Foils Daggerboard and lifting rudder rudder. GRP and foam composite performance foils. GRP and foam composite • Bullet proof epoxy foam sandwich The RS600 has won the enthusiasm of construction system so the RS300 will hundreds of single handed sailors. It is Rig be fast for years. Rig faster than most two person boats and • Carbon fi bre mast gives a uniquely 20% and allows the boat speed dynamic rig and the fl extop delivers Foils • Long mainsail luff – crucial to power one of the lightest, most responsive to go on up as the wind increases. and speed. production sailboats around. exceptional gust response. Removable mast extension – twin • Daggerboard for low drag effi ciency. • Centre of effort kept down with a Strong enough to take the punishment, • Light weight and strong. position shroud and trapeze settings – • Rake-back system to prevent low tack position. sailing an RS600 is pure adrenaline. • Fully battened mainsail to stabilise zip up sail foot. When reefed the sail Fast, responsive and damage if you run aground. • Steeply raked boom to give the shape and reduce fl ogging. head still reaches the top of the mast challenging. The RS300 • Lifting rudder for easy launch and Hull clearance for the sailor further aft. • Scrim mylar for tear resistance. so maintains full tip response. is a defi nitive boat with recovery. • Designed by high performance boffi n • “Soft” sail and carbon composite • Mast and sail work together • The reefi ng system not only assists almost cult status. It has • Sophisticated GRP sandwich Clive Everest, the hull shape was mast work together to give exceptional to create a perfect rig. Pull the speed in a breeze, but also makes masses of innovative construction gives strong, light, high created using computer generated automatic gust response from the rig. cunningham and watch the mast bend, mastering the RS600 within the reach design features to performance foils. sections resulting in mathematically • Mylar / Dacron sail, for long life and the sail fl atten and the upper leach of most competent sailors…and a lot improve handling and perfect curves. That’s why it looks so shape control. open. Real power control. of fun performance and has won fair and fast. Truly innovative new products are rare in • No shrouds so the boom can be fully • High performance is attainable from accolades ever since the “ • Enormous speed potential is Performance equalised any arena and none more so than in the fi eld squared on a run for maximum power the big rig in only 8 knots of wind. day it was launched. matched by excellent handling. racing of boat design, so to come across a boat that and VMG. • Simple and highly effective reefi ng not only takes the art of design forward in a • Vacuum bagged epoxy foam system reduces the sail area by nearly • A simple performance equalisation If you want a fast yet tactical boat or meaningful way, but proves great fun to sail Performance Equalised system dramatically extends the if you sail on restricted water where a into the bargain is an altogether pleasant • Specially developed performance competitive sailor weight range. trapeze boat has drawbacks, then the surprise. equalisation system to give a broad competitive weight range. The problem RS300 is the ultimate choice. Off wind (as you might expect) she’s a real Stunning speeds upwind and down, even faced when equalising a dinghy of “ Hull fl ier and not only in a breeze. in relatively light winds, are balanced by this type is that much of the time • Advanced computer design process The RS300 is not only a revolutionary boat, (relatively) easy handling. downwind is spent sitting “in” the – as used on the RS600 – produces a but one which is extraordinarily good fun The ability to reduce the rig size, not just in boat, so leverage equalisation does stunning, mathematically fair hull form. to sail. strong winds, but also in the early stages of Yachts” & Yachting not have any effect. The RS300 uses • Narrow waterline and fi ne entry learning to sail the boat, is a real benefi t. two sail sizes to ensure that the provide easily driven acceleration and Think of it as a single handed skiff, both in What do you want in a boat? Simplicity, power to weight ratio and handling speed. terms of performance and fun, and you won’t durability, performance, excitement and characteristics are similar for both • Flared topsides give leverage and be far wrong. most importantly fun – RS boats are the way large and small sailors. Peter Bentley,” reserve stability. ahead. • Ergonomic deck and cockpit design, Roger” Saynor MBE – Royal Navy Sailboat of the Year Olympic coach & boat tester arrived at after hours of development, 1998

PPerformanceerformance BoatsBoats BrochureBrochure 2010.indd2010.indd 16-1716-17 118/03/20118/03/2011 17:5717:57 Gennaker powered, single handed racing – the Vareo brings this exciting new era within reach of just about all sailors.

The stable hull, responsive rig and A whole lot more to RS easy handling systems make the • Spacious cockpit allows plenty of full length battens for power and than simply a boat Vareo an attainable challenge, while space to carry a crew. performance. two mainsail size options allow the • Layout designed to enable • Asymmetric spinnaker for downwind Excitement, competition, new and old relative novice to cut their teeth and everything, including the spinnaker, to fun and stunning speed. friendships, marriages, family bonding expand the boat in line with growing be comfortably handled by one person. • Huge spinnaker chute for easy hoists – OK and the occasional disagreement experience. • Self draining cockpit. and drops. – holidays in the sun, life in the open Fantastic single handed sailing, • The asymmetric spinnaker makes the Foils air. It’s all going on… thrilling downwind action…and much Vareo a fantastic single hander, or a • Highly durable moulded foils, with The term “lifestyle” is pretty corny but more. great all rounder with plenty to excite reinforced core. perhaps seldom more appropriate! the crew. Hull • Daggerboard No matter whether you want to make • A real thoroughbred, with RS quality • Lifting rudder for easy launching. club racing a regular part of your life, I have sailed loads of different boats throughout. put together a dedicated championship Rig Options over“ many years but have to say I can’t • Light, stable and versatile. winning campaign or simply have fun • All RS Vareo models have a light remember having more racing fun than I am • Immensely strong hull laminate on the water, there is a whole lot more composite tip / alloy lower mast. having in the Vareo. ensures a long competitive life and to an RS than simply a boat. • The mainsail hoists in a track, so trouble free sailing. It is easy to sail, well designed and sorted unlike a sleeved luff mainsail you don’t and so fast off wind that it brings a big smile Unbeatable sponsored have to lift the rigged mast and sail to my face! Racing Circuits and into the boat together. The sail can be Mark Williams” Class Association t RSVareo Specifi cation left in the cockpit until you are rigged, The RS Class Association is a strong Designer Phil Morrison I am in my 3rd season (owning a Vareo), changed and ready to sail. “ organisation run by enthusiastic Length 4.25m 14’ and there is not another boat that I would volunteer owners backed up by Beam 1.57m 5’2” Vareo Fun swop it for on the market at this time. professional administration. Hull weight 68kg 155lb • Semi battened dacron mainsail Gavin Steven ” Membership benefi ts include: Sailing weight 93kg 205lb gives a balance of good handling and Could not have been better, what a boat. • The unbeatable sponsored RS Sail area Fun 8m2 85ft2 durability. “ Was enjoying it since I bought it a month Racing Circuits and Championships Sail area Competition 8.8m2 94ft2 • Reef points enable the Vareo ago but after this weekend it has reached • The infamous RS social programme Spinnaker 10m2 107ft2 is remain manageable for light or god status. • Coaching • Website, Newsletters Hull construction Polyester GRP inexperienced sailors even in strong Jon Paton” and technical information with Coremat winds. Great people, top places… • Maintenance of the RS Class Rules Spars Composite top and alloy • Option to add the asymmetric The boat is so versatile, has lot’s to good times. that protect and enhance the value lower mast. Aluminium alloy boom spinnaker pack. keep“ your interest and goes like stink in a of your boat and form the basis of all Aluminium alloy bowsprit blow with or without the kite. Long may it Vareo Competition racing – both fl eet and handicap. Sails Mylar mainsail. reign. • Class racing spec. Get the most out of your boat – make Twin patch cross cut spinnaker Ken Bolland” • Radial cut Mylar mainsail with sure you join the RS Class Association.

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