RS500
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Phil Morrison |
| Name | RS500 |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 2 |
| Trapeze | Yes |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | GRP composite |
| Hull weight | 169 lb (77 kg) |
| LOA | 14 ft 3 in (4.34 m) |
| Beam | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Centreboard |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Aluminium alloy |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | S rig - 80 sq ft (7.4 m2) XL rig - 100 sq ft (9.3 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | S rig - 31 sq ft (2.9 m2) XL rig - 37 sq ft (3.4 m2) |
| Spinnaker area | S rig - 145 sq ft (13.5 m2) XL rig - 145 sq ft (13.5 m2) |
| Racing | |
| RYA PN | 972 |
The RS500 is a double handed trapeze skiff designed by Phil Morrison, manufactured and designed by RS Sailing.[1] The class has a PY number of 972.[2] There are two sail size options (the S and XL rig) and makes the RS500 suitable for youngsters and adults. With ISAF Recognised Status,[3] the RS500 has a racing circuit with events in UK, Europe and World Championships.[4]
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.[5]
International Success & Awards
- The RS500 is a Recognised ISAF class [3]
- The RS500 has won the 'Sailboat of the Year' Award twice [6]
World championships
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
2010 Bruinisse,  Netherlands
|
 GBR 625 Tim Wilkins (GBR) Heather Martin (GBR)
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GBR 799 Alex Taylor (GBR) Bryan Mobbs (GBR)
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NED 890 Berend Hilterman (NED) Max Blom (NED)
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| 2011 Weymouth & Portland, Great Britain
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GBR 799 Alex Taylor (GBR) Bryan Mobbs (GBR)
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GBR 625 Tim Wilkins (GBR) Heather Martin (GBR)
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NED 899 Barend Hiltermann (NED) Max Blom (NED)
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2012 Riva del Garda,  Italy
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GBR 625 Tim Wilkins (GBR) Heather Martin (GBR)
|
 USA 499 Carolyn Howe (USA) Mischa Heemskerk (NED)
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GBR 959 Gregory Bartlett (GBR) Paul Bartlett (GBR)
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2013 Onsala,  Sweden
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SWE 12 Karin Soderstrom (SWE) Ingrid Soderstrom (SWE)
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GBR 1015 Peter Barton (GBR) Heather Chipperfield (GBR)
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GBR 625 Tim Wilkins (GBR) Heather Martin (GBR)
|
2014 Loctudy,  France
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GBR 625 Tim Wilkins (GBR) Heather Martin (GBR)
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GBR 1040 Mike Saul (GBR) Meg Fletcher (GBR)
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GBR 1015 Peter Barton (GBR) Heather Chipperfield (GBR)
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| 2015 Bruinisse, Netherlands
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GBR 1015 Peter Barton (GBR) Heather Chipperfield (GBR)
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SWE 112 Malin Broberg (SWE) Johan Rook (SWE)
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GBR 659 Peter Curtis (GBR) James Curtis (GBR)
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2016 Travemünde,  Germany
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NED 819 Pim van Vugt (NED) Lisa van Vugt (NED)
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SWE 51 Martin Johansson (SWE) Axel Johansson (SWE)
|
ITA 946 Federico Maccari (ITA) Stefano Costini (ITA)
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| 2017 Lake Como, Italy
|
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| 2018 Weymouth & Portland, Great Britain
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Medal Table
| Nr. | Country |  |
 |
 |
Tot. |
| 1 | Great Britain |
5 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 2 | Sweden |
1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Netherlands |
1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | United States |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Italy |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
EuroCup-Serie
In 2017 the first EuroCup-Serie will be held.
| Year | Locations | |
|
|
| 2017 | Open Skiff , Lac du Der Eurocup , Medemblik Nieuwpoortweek , Nieuwpoort  World Championship , Lake Como Czech National , Lipno  |
tbd | tbd | tbd |
References
- ^ "Range - RS Sailing". rssailing.com.
- ^ RYA
- ^ a b ISAF
- ^ International RS Class Association
- ^ Yachts & Yachting
- ^ "Proud to be Scotland's Number 1 for Sailing Dinghies - RS 500". jpwatersports.co.uk.