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Training activity centres Schools Programmes Clubs Sail it. Live it. Love it. 2 RS All Purpose Boat (APB) Range Our vision goes beyond producing the best boats – we aim to develop boats and Classes that will inspire a new generation of sailors. RS All Purpose Boats are not only easy for novices, exceptionally durable for fleet users and look great – they are also fantastic to sail and capture long term enthusiasm for our sport. Some of the boats are specifically for training and recreational sailing - Others such as the RS Tera and RS Feva are also ISAF International classes and offer a pathway to local, regional and World Championship racing. And even at the highest level, RS racing is all about having fun as well as competing. That’s why our award winning boats have been selected by clubs, schools and even National Sailing Federations around the world. Here are just a few that have chosen RS ahead of all other options: • Danish Sailing Association • Rockley Watersports International • Norwegian Sailing Federation • Plas Menai, Welsh National • French Sailing Federation Watersports Centre • RYA – UK Sailing Federation • Royal Navy Sailing Association • Newport Sea Base - USA • Army Sailing Association • Oman Sail • Royal Varuna YC - Thailand • Crocs Sailing Centre – South Africa • Minorca Sailing “Safer, non-swamping, self-bailing, kid-right-able, faster, more fun, durable, comfortable, and affordable boats are finally available. This realization is quickly gaining acceptance” Berkeley Green - USA “We think the Qubas are absolutely brilliant – we use them for one or two kids or an adult and there is no better training dinghy with this versatility. They’re strong, “…quite inspirational for young, inexperienced nippers!” stable, easy to handle and can be reefed in moments, even on the water by an in- John Derbyshire – RYA Racing Manager structor in a RIB. They sail so well that we see the Quba as a key training boat... “ “…Frankly several steps ahead of the competition. Training and holiday centres Neil Coxon - Director of Training - Oman Sail love it and kids love it “coz it’s cool”. Mike Owen – Yachting World 3 Pioneering Construction Our Comptec PE3 System... RS Comptec PE3 System RS polyethylene boats are constructed using our pioneering three Impact Resistant Outer layer system - RS Comptec PE3. This construction uses not only the best quality materials available, but we have also developed Layer unique material thickness control that allows for strength to be Highest quality polyethylene skin added in high load areas without compromising the overall weight gives exceptional impact resistance. of the boat. Maximum strength and the best handling. RS Comptec PE3 is exceptionally durable and requires virtually no maintenance. Better by design Foam Middle Layer • Maximum use of form shape to distribute loads Light weight polyethylene foam layer • Adds stiffness without excess weight adds stiffness without excessive • Removes the need for the bolt-on reinforcements seen on other weight. Thicker foam in high load boats areas for greater overall strength. • Strongest encapsulated brass fittings attachment inserts • Highest quality spars, sails and fittings – lasting durability Strong Inner Layer RS GRP Composite Construction The inner skin completes the stiff and GRP composite offers the best construction for sailboats over 15 strong RS 3 layer sandwich construction. feet (4.6m) long, when rotomoulding would be heavier, less stiff and compromise the handling. The RS Venture is constructed using our ultra-strong GRP composite system. 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 Rotomoulding Oven: stability. Mid-production cycle 4 The APB Range Statistics Specification / Model Sport Pro Club Sport Pro S XL XL Race S XL Club Sport Hull Length 2.87m / 9’5” 3.53m / 11’5’’ 3.64m / 12’ 4.6m / 15’ 4.9m / 16’4’’ Beam 1.23m / 4’ 1.42m / 4’6’’ 1.42m / 4’8’’ 1.75m / 5’8’’ 2m / 6’8’’ Hull Weight 39kg / 84lbs 58kg / 128lbs 63kg / 139lbs 125kg / 275lbs 198kg / 436lbs Sport Dacron Mainsail 3.7m2/ 38sqft 5.7m2 / 61 sqft 5.5m2 9m2 / 95sqft 11m2 / 118sqft Pro Battened Mylar Mainsail 4.8m2/ 50sqft 7.1m2 6.5m2/ 68sqft 9m2/ 95sqft 11m2 / 118sqft Jib (Optional all) 1.2m2 / 13sqft Club 2.1m2/22sqft Race 3.2m2 / 33sqft 3.8m2 / 41sqft Mini Sail (2.7m2/28ft2) Spinnaker 7.2m2 / 73sqft 12.6m2 Asym / Sym Mast 2 Part 1 Part 2 Part 2 Part 1 Part Tapered 1 Part Dagger / Centreboard Aluminium Dagger board Aluminium Dagger board Aluminium Dagger board Pivoting Centreboard Pivoting / Ballasted Rudder + Tiller + Extension Pivoting Pivoting Pivoting Pivoting Pivoting Crew capacity (People) 1-2 (Children) 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-8 Other D12 Side seats, kit, 6:1 furling jib, Kicker centremain Options Trolley , Road base, Top / Top / Under covers, Top / Under covers, Trolley, Top / Under covers, Trolley, Top / Under covers, Trolley, (For full details refer to RS Under covers, Padded spar / Trolley, Road base, Padded Road base, Carbon tiller ext, Road base, Padded Rudder Road base, Thwart, stowage web-site) foil bags, 6:1 Kicker, Rowing foil bags, Masthead float, Masthead float, Padded bag, Outboard bracket, locker, Gunwhale fendering, kit, Race Kit. Rowing kit. spar / foil bags, Race ropes. Trapeze kit, Masthead float. Anchor pk, Trapeze pk. - Optional 5 Love it. different sailing styles. From a school’s perspective, youngsters can progress through RYA stages without Modern looks combine with easy handling and the Tera is re-teaching skills, meaning progression is quick and fast becoming a preferred choice with clubs and schools. The customers return. Tera doesn’t get stuck in irons, so beginners jump in and sail around, their enthusiasm captured quickly. Long lasting value The smaller Sport sail is durable Dacron and can be Designed for learning, racing, then the Olympics! reefed around the mast. The Mylar Pro sail is fully The cockpit design encourages novices to sit in the right place: battened for performance. Both fit on the same spars, fore and aft decks prevent sitting too far forward or aft - Wide meaning centres can provide for a wide range of abilities. side decks allow nervous beginners to feel safe on the sides. There is also a mini sail for windy locations or very light The RS Tera is easily righted from capsize, with the self children. draining cockpit and built in righting lines assisting quick and RS Comptec PE3 construction means the Tera is stiff, very The fun & safe single-hander for safe recovery. Capsizing is part of the fun! strong - Perfect for training as well as racing. Less time and money on maintenance. See page 4 for full details. youngsters. From entry level to RS Tera sailors have the opportunity to sail simply for fun or develop their skills and make new friends within the Class Easy and versatile international competition the RS Association’s training and racing programmes up to World Tera makes sailing addictive - The Championship level. A great option for Volvo Champion Clubs. It’s light enough on a trolley to be launched by youngsters and rigged in minutes. It can easily take up to two children perfect way to introduce The Tera’s modern design means the techniques learned and can even be rowed on those windless days! are perfect preparation for the larger youth and Olympic youngsters & keep them hooked. singlehanded classes, unlike junior designs that require For more details on the RS Tera: www.RSsailing.com If a boat as simple, slick and downright easy to sail had been around when I was a child, I would have wanted to do a lot more sailing. David Ritchie, Former RYA National Coach Our youth sailors choose the Teras time and time again. They’ve improved the standard of their sailing, are a joy to teach with and easy to maintain - A great success! Hawley Lake Sail Training Centre - RTC & VCC The Teras have out performed all expectations Tenby SC ISAF Class - Recognised Junior Class - ISAF Learn to Sail Boat 6 CLASS ASSOCIATION IT’S THE BOAT THAT CHILDREN WANT TO SAIL. LOOKS & SAILS LIKE A MODERN BOAT. FUN EASY TO LEARN IN & EXCITING IN A BREEZE. Virtually no maintenance. ADd options to the same hull CLASS ASSOCIATION 4 LIFE & spars for mixed abilities. EASY TO RIGHT & COMES UP DRY. PADDED BOOM TO PREVENT INJURY. SAFE RIGHTING LINES FOR SMALL CREWS. easy for novices . Doesn’t get stuck in irons. design learn promotes good habits. ISAF CLASS. POPULAR WITH TRAINING CENTRES. PROVEN LOVED WORLDWIDE. RS Tera – selected by National Authorities and clubs across the world as the new best way to start, for a lifetime in sailing 7 MAKES LEARNING ENJOYABLE & PACKS AN EXTRA KICK FOR ADVANCED SAILORS IN A FUN BREEZE. more comfortable for adults EVERYONE CAN ENJOY THE QUBA. ADULT SINGLE-HANDER TO 4 ALL YOUTH CREWED IN AN INSTANT. EASY TO RIGHT & COMES UP DRY. RIGHTING LINES FOR SMALL SAFE CREWS. CLEAR, SPACIOUS COCKPIT. SIMPLE & QUICK TO RIG, REEF & SAIL. virtually no maintenance: EASY MINIMAL FUSS - MAXIMUM SAILING. best DURABILITY on the market. BUILT TO endure STRONG the daily centre abuse. RS Quba– selected by sailing programmes across the world as the versatile fun boat for adults & youngsters. 88 Designed to be better Fun for all, value for money We wanted to create the perfect training boat and, after The reef-able Sport sail and the larger battened Pro sail building on the strengths and eliminating the drawbacks of both fit on the same spars and by adding any of the range other designs, we’re told we’ve done it! Unbeatable durability, of options you can change the set-up in an instant, to suit more cockpit space, improved handing and simple rigging it’s a range of sailors and uses.