The RS 21, first launched in 2018 by
RS Sailing
RS Sailing is an international designer, builder and supplier of sailboat design and manufacturing, sailboats and dinghy sailing, dinghies and associated goods and services supported by a worldwide dealer network and class associations.
The cur ...
and is a one design
keelboat
A keelboat is a riverine cargo-capable working boat, or a small- to mid-sized recreational sailing yacht. The boats in the first category have shallow structural keels, and are nearly flat-bottomed and often used leeboards if forced in open wat ...
. Design for between 3 and 5 people to race competitively. The class gained
World Sailing
World Sailing (WS) is the world governing body for the sport of sailing recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
History
The creation of the International Yacht Racing Union (IYRU) beg ...
class status in 2021 and held it first recognised World Championship. With the initial fleet in Europe being joined by fleets in North America
the class continues to grow. A detuned "club" version of the boat is available for sale training and fleet charter use.
World Championships
References
External links
Main Dealer RS SailingInternational RS 21 Classes AssociationUK RS Association
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Keelboats
2010s sailboat type designs
Classes of World Sailing
World championships in sailing
Sailboat type designs by Paul Handley
Sailboat types built by RS Sailing