RS Tera
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Development | |
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Designer | Paul Handley |
Design | One-Design |
Name | RS Tera |
Boat | |
Crew | 1 |
Hull | |
Type | Monohull |
Construction | 3 layer Comptec PE3 Hull |
Hull weight | 85 lb (39 kg) |
LOA | 9 ft 5 in (2.87 m) |
Beam | 4 ft 0 in (1.22 m) |
Hull appendages | |
Keel/board type | Daggerboard |
Rig | |
Rig type | Bermuda |
Sails | |
Mainsail area | Sport rig - 38 sq ft (3.5 m2) Pro rig - 50 sq ft (4.6 m2) Mini sail - 28 sq ft (2.6 m2) |
Racing | |
RYA PN | RS Tera Sport: 1451 RS Tera Pro: 1351 |
The RS Tera is a one-man monohull dinghy in the RS Sailing range of sailing boats. It is recognised by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) as an international class, and is a popular boat for beginners and for children to race.[1]
Performance and design
The RS Tera is suitable for introducing newcomers to the sport of sailing, but is also a good boat to race.[2] The boat is highly robust, and it is built with a self draining cockpit and is easy to right after a capsize, in addition to which it has a floating daggerboard. The boat is fairly small and light, meaning it is possible to transport on a roof rack, and that it is manageable on the water by younger children. The mast comes in two pieces, and the boom is padded.
Furthermore, the RS Tera can be rowed and has oarlocks.[3] Built with a Comptec PE3 hull, the RS Tera has been described to have a modern look.
Features and Specification
The RS Tera is available in 2 specifications: RS Tera Sport and RS Tera Pro. The RS Tera Sport is designed with beginners and training centres in mind while the RS Tera Pro is more suitable to older, more experienced sailors. The weight range is between 30 kg and 70 kg and it can carry up to two children comfortably.
The RS Tera Sport has a reefable Dacron sail (the sail can be reefed to de-power in strong winds / for smaller children) while the RS Tera Pro has a battened Mylar sail which gives improved performance and an increase in power. There is also a Mini-sail for very small children, as young as 5 years old. All specifications fit on the same hull and same mast meaning that the same boat can be used for children of all ages and all abilities.
Hull:
- Constructed of rotor-moulded Polyethylene: Very strong and virtually maintenance free.
- Designed to be easy to handle with more finesse than rivals.
- Wide comfortable side decks mean children feel safe sat on the side of the boat.
- Light and easy to right after a capsize: Children do not need assistance to right and there are added righting lines to assist.
- Self draining cockpit: Drains as it sails so that children do not need assistance.
- Lightweight on a trolley for easy manoeuvring by children.
Rig:
- All rigs fit on the same hull - more versatile and cost effective
- Rig is far forward reducing the possibility of getting stuck "in irons" / head to wind
- Boom is high and padded to prevent head injuries
- 2 piece mast for transporting and storage
Options
- A rowing kit can be added for light wind fun
- Racing pack is available for more advanced sailors
International Success, Awards and Recognition
- The RS Tera gained International ISAF status in 2007.[4]
- The RS Tera is an RYA Recognised Junior Class.[5]
- The RS Tera is an ISAF Learn to Sail boat.[6]
World championships
The RS Tera World Championships is an annual international sailing regatta for RS Tera they are organized by the host club on behalf of the International Class Association and recognized by World Sailing, the sports IOC recognized governing body.
Events
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Ed. | Dates | Year | Host club | Location | Country | No. | ![]() |
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1 | 8 - 10 Aug | 2008 | Björlanda Kile and Kaparen | Gottskär | ![]() |
Sport | 50 | 7 | 1 | [7][8][9] | ||
2 | 24–31 July | 2010 | ![]() |
Carnac | ![]() |
Sport | 30 | 5 | 2 | [10] | ||
Pro | 19 | 3 | 1 | [11][12][13] | ||||||||
3 | 1 - 6 Aug | 2011 | ![]() |
Aabenraa | ![]() |
Sport | 45 | 31 | 14 | 5 | 2 | [14] |
Pro | 26 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 2 | [15] | ||||||
4 | 4 - 8 Aug | 2012 | Associazione Nautica Sebina | Sulazano on Lake Iseo | ![]() |
Sport | 40 | 8 | 2 | [18] | ||
Pro | 34 | 6 | 2 | [19][20] | ||||||||
5 | 29 July to 2 Aug | 2013 | Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy | Isle of Portland | ![]() |
Sport | 72 | 7 | 4 | |||
Pro | 51 | 6 | 3 | [21] | ||||||||
6 | 25 July to 3 Aug | 2014 | Pine Lake Marina | Sedgefield | ![]() |
Sport | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 2 | |
Pro | 30 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 2 | [24][25] | ||||||
7 | 26–29 July | 2015 | Aquivitesse | Bruinisse | ![]() |
Sport | 59 | 6 | 2 | |||
Pro | 49 | 37 | 12 | 6 | 3 | [26][27] | ||||||
8 | 30 July to 5 Aug | 2016 | ![]() |
Santona | ![]() |
Sport | 41 | 5 | 2 | |||
Pro | 31 | 6 | 3 | [28][29][30][31] | ||||||||
9 | 30 July to 4 Aug | 2017 | ![]() |
Carnac | ![]() |
Sport | 66 | [32] | ||||
Pro | 37 | |||||||||||
10 | 4-10 Aug | 2018 | Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy | Isle of Portland | ![]() |
Sport | 81 | 9 | 3 | |||
Pro | 66 | 7 | 4 | [36][37] | ||||||||
11 | 4-9 Aug | 2019 | ![]() |
Ljungskile | ![]() |
Sport | 52 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | [38] |
Pro | 33 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | [39][40] | ||||||
N/A | 4 - 9 Apr | 2020 | Pine Lake Marina | Sedgefield | ![]() |
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID | [41][42] | |||||
N/A | 1-7 Aug | 2021 | Sejlklubben Køge Bugt | Greve | ![]() |
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID | [43][44] | |||||
12 | 2022 | Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy | Isle of Portland | ![]() |
Sport | 63 | 38 | 25 | 5 | 1 | ||
Pro | 59 | 33 | 26 | 9 | 3 | [45][46] | ||||||
13 | 30 July to 4 Aug | 2023 | Associazione Nautica Sebina | ![]() |
Sport | 42 | ||||||
Pro | 23 | [47][48] | ||||||||||
14 | 5-8 Aug | 2024 | Sejlklubben Køge Bugt | Greve | ![]() |
Sport | 62 | 8 | 2 | |||
Pro | 57 | 9 | 2 |
Medalists
Year | Rig | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Ref. |
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2008 | Sport | ![]() |
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2009 | NOT HELD | ||||
2010 | Sport | ![]() |
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Pro | ![]() |
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2011 | Sport | ![]() |
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Pro | ![]() |
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2012 | Sport | ![]() |
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2013 | Sport | ![]() |
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Pro | ![]() |
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2014 | Sport | ![]() |
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Pro | ![]() |
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2015 | Sport | ![]() |
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Pro | ![]() |
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2016 | Sport | ![]() |
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Pro | ![]() |
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2017 | Sport | ![]() |
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Pro | ![]() |
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2018 | Sport | ![]() |
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[50] |
Pro | ![]() |
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2019 | Sport | ![]() |
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[52] |
Pro | ![]() |
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2020 | CANCELLED DUE TO COVID | ||||
2021 | CANCELLED DUE TO COVID | ||||
2022 | Sport | ![]() |
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Pro | ![]() |
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2023 | Sport | ![]() |
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Pro | ![]() |
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2024 | Sport | ![]() |
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Pro | ![]() |
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References
- ^ RS Tera Class Page Yachts & Yachting
- ^ Yachts & Yachting Classes
- ^ Dinghy Sailor
- ^ Yachts & Yachting
- ^ RYA Junior Classes
- ^ ISAF Learn to Sail Boats
- ^ "2008 World Official Event Website".
- ^ "RS Tera World Championship at Gottskär, Sweden".
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2008 RS Tera World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2010 RS Tera Sport World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ "2010 World Official Event Website".
- ^ "Allen RS Tera Worlds at Yacht Club de Carnac - Overall".
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2010 RS Tera World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2011 RS Tera Sport World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ "2011 World Official Event Website".
- ^ "RS Tera World Championships in Denmark".
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2011 RS Tera World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ Page - 2012 RS Tera Sport World Championships WS at World Sailing
- ^ "RS Tera Worlds at Associazione Nautica Sebina, Lake Iseo, Italy".
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2012 RS Tera World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ "2013 World Official Event Website".
- ^ "RS Tera World Championships at Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy".
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2013 RS Tera World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ "2014 World Official Event Website".
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2014 RS Tera World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ "2015 World Official Event Website".
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2015 RS Tera World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ "2016 World Official Event Website".
- ^ http://www.rstera.org/champs/cindex.asp?clselect=Home&eid=168.
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(help) - ^ "RS Tera Worlds 2016 - A week to remember!".
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2016 RS Tera World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ https://www.yccarnac.com/rs-tera-world-championships-2017-results.html.
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(help) - ^ "Magic Marine RS Tera World Championship at Yacht Club de Carnac".
- ^ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/464198193919947/files/.
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(help) - ^ WS Regatta Page - 2017 RS Tera World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2018 RS Tera World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ "RS Tera World Championship at the RS Games, Weymouth & Portland - Overall".
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2019 RS Tera Sport World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2019 RS Tera World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ "RS Tera World Challenge Trophy at Ljungskile, Sweden - Overall".
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2020 RS Tera World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2020 RS Tera Sport World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ WS Regatta Page - 2021 RS Tera World Championships at World Sailing
- ^ WS Regatta Page - at World Sailing
- ^ "2022 World Official Event Website".
- ^ a b c "Sailwave results for RS Tera World Championships 2022 at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing AcademySaturday 30th July to Friday 5th August 2022 2022".
- ^ "2023 World Official Event Website".
- ^ a b c "Racing Rules of Sailing".
- ^ a b "Resultats RS Tera - Yacht Club de Carnac". December 19, 2010. Archived from the original on 19 December 2010.
- ^ "Sailwave results for RS Tera World Championships 2018 at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy 2018". www.sailwave.com.
- ^ "Sailwave results for RS Tera World Championships 2018 at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy 2018". www.sailwave.com.
- ^ "Results - Sport".
- ^ "Results - Pro".
References
External links
- RS Sailing (Global HQ) - RS Tera supplier
- ISAF International Class - RS Tera
- RYA Recognised Class - RS Tera
- ISAF Connect to Sailing - RS Sailing