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

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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 Sailing

International RS 21 Classes Association

UK RS Association
{{RS Sailing 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