The RS500 is a double handed trapeze skiff designed by
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, manufactured and designed 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.
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. The class has a PY number of 972. There are two sail size options (the S and XL rig) and makes the RS500 suitable for youngsters and adults. With ISAF Recognised Status,
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the RS500 has a racing circuit with events in UK, Europe and World Championships.
Performance and design
The cockpit is uncluttered and the low transom design makes climbing aboard after capsize easy and a pivoting centreboard and rudder make launch and recovery safe.
International success and awards
*The RS500 is a Recognised ISAF class
*The RS500 has won the 'Sailboat of the Year' Award twice
Events
World Championships
The World championships had participants from 15 countries.
Medal Table
EuroCup-Serie
In 2017 the first EuroCup-Serie was held.
References
External links
RS Sailing (Global HQISAF Connect to SailingInternational RS Classes AssociationUK RS AssociationItalian RS500 Class AssociationGerman RS Class AssociationDutch RS500 ClassPlachetnice RS500 - Asociace lodních tříd RS - moderní jachting a plachetnice RS v Čechách a na Slovensku
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Classes of World Sailing
Dinghies
Boats designed by Phil Morrison
Sailboat types built by RS Sailing