Large, self draining cockpit for up to four people. 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. Designed by phil morrison, the rs200 was launched in 1996 following in the footsteps of the larger rs400 back in 1994. We are a highly active class association, run by sailors for sailors with fantastic professional support to make our lives easier. 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. Royal cork webinar discusses the duel at 2018 rs400 southerns 21st april 2020 rs sailing. Rs 400 rs sailing sailboat specifications and details on. Mar 11, 2016 rs200 sailing racing dinghy theboatyard1. 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. Congratulations on the purchase of your new rs sailing dinghy and thank. Hints and tips rs 200 team rooster tuning guide practice rigging rs200 sailing tuning. Whilst your rs boat has been carefully prepared, it is important that new owners should check that shackles, knots, mast step bolts etc. If in any doubt, contact rs racing for repair details. Irish sailing racing rules of sailing 20172020 12 here.
All rs owners manual, rigging guides, brochures and certificate for download. Dpn ratingi dpn is a variation of portsmouth yardstick used in the united states 82. 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 200 is the perfect sailing dinghy for small to medium weight crews. Sailboat rigging guides expert advice west coast sailing. Rs vision covers 3 rs100 covers 3 rs200 covers 4 rs300 covers 3 rs400 covers 4. Rs200 rs sailing, the worlds largest smallsailboat. And were a passionate bunch who love racing our rss. We are confident that you will have many hours of great sailing and racing in this truly excellent design.
Rs 400 find out more about the rs 400 or search the boat finder and dinghy database to find a suitable dinghy for your needs. Fold vang strop, leaving one half 200mm longer than the other. The rs200 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. Manuals, rigging guides and brochures its all here. Upwind sail area to displacementi the ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the. Apr 16, 2017 introduction to the rs200 get afloat with the rya dinghy racing two hander duration. Introduction to the rs200 get afloat with the rya dinghy racing two hander duration. Featuring national champion james peters, the rs200 dvd covers boat set up, boat handling, trim, heavy and light airs technique with input from other experts in. Rs summer regatta, rs500 nationals, rs400 southern champs, rtyc, postponed the rs class association and royal torbay yacht club have bowed to the inevitable and realised that we will not be able to run this event in june 2020. The rs sailing association australia is the australian community and governing body for all rs classes sailing and racing in australia. At ko sailing, we truly understand your onthewater needs. The smart rs200 dvd produced by coach mark rushall is your fast track to learning all aspects of sailing the rs200 dinghy. Py portsmouth yardstick ratingi portsmouth yardstick is an empirical system of handicapping used for small sailboat dinghies included 948. Always rig your boat as per the rigging guide which can be downloaded from.
Shop short finger gloves and long finger gloves styles for traditional sailing gloves with great grip and protection. 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. Strict onedesign rules keep the competition tight and the budget in control. Page 6 should the buoyancy compartment become punctured, do not use the boat until the compartment is properly repaired. The rs400 is a 1990s incarnation of the classic twoman dinghy. The rs class association proudly presents the rs summer regatta and summer ball 2020. I have sailed against a few this year in my contender but always in light breeze of under 8 knots. This group is for anyone helming or crewing, or wishing to make themselves available for. How to set up a new rs200plus a few tweaks rooster blog. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Rs sailing will be exhibiting at the rya suzuki dinghy show from 0506 march 2016. At west coast sailing, we carry a wide range of sailing gloves for fast action dinghy sailing, scholastic sailing, cruising, keelboat sailing, offshore sailing, and more. Our staff of sunfish and dinghy sailing experts is on hand to answer questions about rigging a sunfish and provide tips.
Sole irish duo contest massive 200 boat rs feva worlds in italy 24th july 2019 rs sailing. The rs200 is a 4m, double handed, hiking, racing dinghy. The rs aero is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. Enter boat name rs aero rs feva rs tera rs zest rs quba rs neo rs quest rs vision rs venture rs vareo rs100 rs200 rs400 rs500 rs700 rs800 rs elite rs cat14 rs cat16 ldc 2000 rs21 0% interest finance packages rs dinghy covers used boats.
The rs200 is one of the most popular two person sailboats of today. Many thanks indeed kindest regards tim wood home page. View online or download rs sailing rs 200 owners manual. The first newlook rs200 was a popular attraction on the rs stand at the recent rya suzuki dinghy show. She was built by rs sailing united kingdom and made of sandwich pvc fiberglass with kevlar reinforcements. Rs 100 performance dinghy anarchy sailing anarchy forums. Reviews, opinions, facts and other contact information about rs 200 sailview. Sep 26, 2012 the rs 200 dinghy cover by creation covers is designed to fit the boat more smartly and snugly than any other. Safety first while sailing dinghies is less dangerous than other outdoor sports, there are certain risks you should guard against. Notes from the rs200 training day led by charlotte in february plus some video resourses for improving sailing technique.
The capsize is an inevitable part of dinghy sailing and the rs 200 is no exception. View and download rs sailing rs 200 owners manual online. 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. Important note the rs400 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. The rs range is the worlds largest and fastest growing sailing boating brand with boats for championship level racing, recreational sailing, families, clubs and schools. The rs200 utilises a single line asymmetric spinnaker system and low sheet loads on the sail controls. 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. Perfect for moderate weight teams, its a winner with mixed crews, young sailors and family teams at clubs, championships and on the rs racing circuit. 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.
Evolving from our heritage in flatout racing classes, the rs sailing range has grown to include boats for beginners, families, clubs and schools, developed using that same desire to move the game forward. So whether itas a pair of hiking pants for your laser sailor, a comfortable lifejacket for your kayaker, or simply a pat on the back before your optimist tykeas first race, youave found the right people. It has a lightweight polyester grp with coremat hull construction performance and design. The rs 200 dinghy cover by creation covers is designed to fit the boat more smartly and snugly than any other. In these conditions they are faster down wind because of the kite but we can manage to be competitive upwind. Original rs aero sailing dinghy, good condition, as shown in photos. 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. Jul 19, 2000 the rs 200 is not demanding which is not to say that she isnt up to providing a wild ride in big conditions. Adrenaline packed racing and a fullon social scene. Most of the boats are sold within the uk, and are a favourite for university team racing, and for training within sailing clubs.
Rs200 is a fantastic fast two handed boat with spinnaker jib and main. The rs quest sits between the rs feva and rs vision in the rs range and responds to the need for a modern dinghy of this size big enough for an instructor and 2 or 3 pupils perfect for mom or dad and youngsters small enough to easily handle. Adapted with permission from the cal sailing club dinghy sailing manual author. Irish rs200 rs400 dinghy crews union public group facebook. Sole irish duo contest massive 200boat rs feva worlds in italy. In order to get the most enjoyment from your boat and maintain it in top condition, please read this manual carefully. It is a light weight racing dinghy and should be treated with care. New look rs200 yachts and yachting online sailing news. Setting up your boat rigging tips from rs sailing rs venture. Improving your sailing top tips with rs sailing with frances peters duration. The rs 200 is not demanding which is not to say that she isnt up to providing a wild ride in big conditions. The rs 400 is a 1410 double handed dinghy designed by phil morisson. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing.
Rs sailing was born from a passion to use the latest design and technology to create boats that are more exciting, faster and easier. Racing literature and application forms for dinghy classes, world sailing and irc applications, revalidations and more. There is also a design for the over boom as well as this flat design. My area only have a handful so far, but seems to be a growing group maryland. With average turnouts of around fifty boats, this is a circuit and a half. Irish rs200 rs400 dinghy crews union has 860 members. They were among the first of the new onedesign generation of asymmetric spinnaker boats that kick started a mini revolution in dinghy sailing in the uk in the early 1990s first with the iso in 1992, followed by the rs400, laser 4000 and rs200. An rs venture will be on display in the cruising corridor. 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. 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. Rs 400 dinghy information regarding the rs 400 class. Rs 200 dinghy information regarding the rs 200 class. The rs sailing store is alive and kicking online but the store onsite at hq is closed for obvious reasons.
She is built since 1998 by laser performance united states and rs sailing united kingdom. It has a lightweight polyester grp with coremat hull construction. Rigging and sailing by phil morrison designer your rs 200 will have been examined and checked both at the factory and by your dealer. Improving your sailing top tips with rs sailing with frances peters. This boat comes with original sails as well as nearly new racing sails, kite, cover and a dolly. The perfect sized boat at 15 and 275 lbs it is a great boat for the novice sailors or the avid sailor looking for some a fun to sail boat. Rs sailing is the largest small boat manufacturer in the world. 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 rankings from the international sailing federation isaf, the world governing body for the sport of sailing. But for the average crew wanting simple sailing in a simple boat the rs200 offers all that is required and more. Designed in 1995 by phil morrison and manufactured by rs sailing. New look rs200 yachts and yachting online sailing news as.
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