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. The cur ...

. 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,ISAF
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 HQ

ISAF Connect to Sailing

International RS Classes Association

UK RS Association

Italian RS500 Class Association

German RS Class Association

Dutch RS500 Class

Plachetnice RS500 - Asociace lodních tříd RS - moderní jachting a plachetnice RS v Čechách a na Slovensku
{{Sailing dinghies and skiffs Classes of World Sailing Dinghies Boats designed by Phil Morrison Sailboat types built by RS Sailing