Beautiful handling - Great racing
The design is the result of Phil Morrison’s years of experience
– The perfect blend of speed, manoeuvrability and good
manners. Vice free and a real joy to sail, the RS400 delivers
superb racing at club, circuit and championship level.
The rig is highly adjustable with excellent power control and,
when coupled with the high volume hull, these features allow a
wide competitive crew weight range.
Designed for ease and control
Nothing matches the RS400’s
balanced and responsive handling, its
good manners in big breeze and the
excitement of asymmetric racing in
big fleets. Great sailing that delivers
every time - In light winds and
strong.
The interior layout is simple and efficient. Principle controls
are led to either side of the boat, so that the helm or crew can
“change gear” without losing speed.
The open transom allows the RS400 to largely self-drain after
a capsize and the built in self bailer clears remaining water.
Pivoting foils make life easy for launching and recovery.
The lightweight mast uses a specially developed section and
adjustable spreaders - These and a deck level mast bend
screw give excellent control. Rake and sideways bend are
instantly variable via the jib halyard led back to the cockpit.
Pleasure without the pain
The ergonomic hull and adjustable toe-straps make
hiking more comfortable while the wide beam gives the
leverage required for high performance. The twin sitting
out configuration allows the heavier team member to be
equally competitive as the helm or the crew. The cockpit is
deep and the thwart is comfy for the crew in light winds.
The asymmetric spinnaker is easy to use, fast, fun and
highly tactical with an evolutionary bowsprit which can be
canted to windward, allowing the RS400 to sail very fast at
virtually any downwind angle, across the wind range.
Long lasting durability
The RS400 hull is built using a Vinylester GRP foam
sandwich construction for light weight, stiffness and a long
competitive life.
Both the main and jib are fully battened to stabilise the
shape, reduce flogging and extend the life of the sail. All
the fittings are of the highest available quality.
For more details on the RS400: www.RSsailing.com
Pop the spinnaker and performance shoots into
the top league... Upwind the boat is a dream.
Yachts and Yachting
I think the RS400 is quite simply the best hiking
dinghy ever designed!
Bill Handley RS400 Owner
The RS boats I have sailed are all brilliantly
designed - very well balanced & setup, a joy
to sail. I think this is a huge driver of the RS
success story over the last 10 yrs.
Nick Craig RS400 & multiple championship
winner
Large
racing
fleets
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Exhilarating
speed
with
beautiful
handling
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The
modern
classic
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RS Performance Range
From the outset, RS boats have been created with passion. A passion to use the
latest developments in construction and rig technology to produce boats that are
more fun to sail, easier to handle and faster.
Our heritage in flat out racing classes means that our range of Performance boats
is unparalleled. Men and women of all experience levels are catered for in range
of award-winning designs that satisfy even the most discerning sailors.
We are proud of our reputation for exciting boats that couple outstanding build
quality with beautiful handling. Our construction techniques are pioneering and
we use the highest grades of fittings to ensure you a long life of great sailing.
Our performance boats are chosen and raced by top level sailors and Olympians
- Our race circuits and socials are second to none and attract a wide audience of
passionate sailors from all walks of life.
We look forward to you joining us!
I was astounded what good value it was especially when
I saw the finish and detailing of the boat. Believe me, I am
picky and hard to impress...
Freddo Australia
Stunning performance is complemented by superb
manners and ease of handling... Once the sails are up, the
meticulous attention to detail becomes apparent.
Peter Bentley
The RS boats I have sailed are all brilliantly designed Very well balanced and set-up, a joy to sail. This is a huge
driver of the RS success story over the last 10 years.
Nick Craig RS400 & multi-championship winner
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Class Associations
Great times on and off the water
All of the boats in our Performance Range have a highly active
Class Association dedicated to organising fantastic events all
over the world. They are run by sailors, for sailors and they are
an extremely passionate bunch responsible for everything from
major event planning to maintaining the class rules. Each Class
has their own dedicated association and a web-site with events,
news and a forum for community activity and that all important
sailing banter!
RS events are renowned for their amazing atmosphere,
professional organisation and brilliant socials. Many sailors
purchase their RS because of the friendly atmosphere and
competitive one design racing which has something for
everyone - Even world-class Olympians race in RS fleets. While
sailing is the key part of any race or regatta, our RS crowd have
developed quite a sociable reputation. You can look forward to a
great time ashore whether or not you have come back with the
chocolates on the water!
“I have been to lots of Nationals, Worlds and big Opens and
cannot 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
standards!”
Steve Dunn RS200 Owner
“RS Open Meetings are like skiing in the Summer - You turn up,
have a blast in the fresh air, come ashore absolutely knackered
and then relive it all whilst partying all night with a bunch of good
mates.”
Sally Potter RS200 Owner
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Specifications
for the RS
Performance
Range
Model
RS Vareo
RS100
RS200
Hull Length
4.25m / 14’
4.3m / 14’1”
4m / 13’
Beam
1.57m / 5’2”
1.83m / 6’
1.83m / 6’
Hull Weight
68kg / 155lbs
55kg / 121lbs
78kg / 172lbs
Dacron - 2.74m2 / 29sqft
Jib
Mainsail
Dacron - 8m2 / 85sqft
Mylar - 8.8m2 / 94sqft
Storm - 7.2m2 / 78sqft
Mylar radial cut
with Dacron luff
7.4m / 8.4m / 10.2m
Mylar fully battened
9.13m2 / 95sqft
Spinnaker
10m2 / 78sqft
12.5m2
8.29m2 / 89sqft
Mast
Alu’ alloy, composite tip
Carbon composite 2 part
Aluminium alloy
Hull construction GRP Composite
Epoxy foam sandwich
GRP Composite
Foils
Daggerboard, pivoting
rudder. Aluminium alloy
Daggerboard, pivot rudder
Epoxy foam sandwich
Both pivoting
Epoxy foam sandwich
Other
Padded, adjustable toe
straps
- Adj mast rake controller
- CB up/down in cockpit
- Mast extension (10.2 sail)
Padded, adjustable toe
straps
Options
N.B. For full list
refer to web-site.
Harken deck fittings,
16:1 continuous vang,
Dolly, Top / bottom covers,
Trailer, Foil bags, Carbon
tiller extension, Race rope
kit, Tacktick compass.
Carbon fibre foredeck, Continuous vang and
cunningham + take away,
Top / Under covers, Dolly,
Trailer, Foil bags, Race rope
kit, Mast bag.
Harken deck fittings, 16:1
continuous vang, Dolly,
Top /bottom covers, Trailer, Rudder bag, Carbon
tiller ext, Race rope kit,
Righting lines, Main cover.
RS300
RS400
RS500 S
4.24m / 14’
4.54m / 14’10”
2m / 6’6”
2m / 6’6”
58kg / 128lbs
85kg / 187lbs
Dacron 3.93m / 42sqft
RS600
RS700
RS800
4.34m / 14’3”
4.47m / 14’8”
4.68m / 15’5”
4.8m / 15’9”
1.58m / 5’2”
19.3m - 2.13m / 6’4” - 7’
1.92m - 2.23m / 6’4” - 7’8”
1.88m - 189m / 6’2” - 9’6”
77kg / 196lbs
52kg / 115lbs
56kg / 123lbs
62kg / 136lbs
Mylar fully battened
10.96m2 / 115sqft
Dacron Jib:
3m2/ 31sqft
Dacron main:
7.5m2/80sqft
13.94m2 / 150sqft
Carbon composite
Epoxy foam sandwich
2
Mylar semi-battened
Rig A: 9.25m2 / 99sqft
Rig B 10m2 / 107sqft
RS500 XL
Mylar Jib:
3.6m2/ 37sqft Mylar fully battened
Mylar main:
Full: 12.1m2 / 131sqft
9.5m2/ 100sqft Reefed: 10.55m2 /113sqft
Mylar 4.92m2 / 52sqft
Mylar + Kevlar
Semi-battened
12.8m2 / 127sqft
Mylar + Kevlar
Semi-battened
11.77m2 / 124sqft
Dynalite 14m2 / 145sqft
16m2 / 166sqft
21m2 / 225sqft
Aluminium alloy
Aluminium alloy, tapered mast Carbon composite
Carbon composite
Carbon composite
Vinylester foam sandwich
GRP composite
Epoxy foam sandwich
Epoxy foam sandwich
Epoxy foam sandwich
Daggerboard, pivot rudder Both pivoting
Epoxy foam sandwich
Epoxy foam sandwich
Both pivoting
Epoxy foam sandwich
Daggerboard, pivot rudder
Epoxy foam sandwich
Daggerboard, pivot rudder Daggerboard, pivot rudder
Epoxy foam sandwich
Epoxy foam sandwich
Padded, adjustable toe
straps
Padded, adjustable toe
straps
- Compression strut vang
- Padded toe-straps (helm)
- Single trapeze kit
Harken deck fittings, Top /
bottom cover, Continuous
vang, Dolly, Trailer, Foil
bags, Carbon tiller extension, Righting lines,
Tacktick compass.
Harken deck fittings, Top /
bottom cover, Continuous
controls take away, Dolly,
Trailer, Rudder bag, Race
rope kit, Carbon tiller ext,
Tacktick compass
Toe straps crew, Top / bottom
covers, Dolly, Trailer, D12 rope
trapeze lines, Rudder bag,
Twin trapeze kit, Carbon fibre
tiller ext, Race rope kit, Righting lines, Tacktick comp.
Harken deck fittings, Top /
bottom covers, Continuous
vang, Dolly, Trailer, Foil
bags, Carbon tiller
extension, Righting lines,
Tacktick compass.
Performance equalisation
system
Performance equalisation
system
Harken deck fittings, Top/
bottom covers, Continuous
vang, Intermediate wing,
Staymaster lowers, D12
trapeze lines & kite halyard,
Carbon ext, Rudder bag.
Harken deck fittings, Top/
bottom covers, Continuous
C’ham, Intermediate wings,
Carbon ext, Foil & Rig bags,
Trailer, Dolly, Weights, Foot
loops, Race rope pack.
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