RS500

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RS500
Development
Designer Phil Morrison
NameRS500
Boat
Crew2
TrapezeYes
Hull
Type Monohull
ConstructionGRP composite
Hull weight192 lb (87 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 typeAluminium alloy
Sails
Mainsail areaS rig - 80 sq ft (7.4 m2)
XL rig - 100 sq ft (9.3 m2)
Jib/genoa areaS rig - 31 sq ft (2.9 m2)
XL rig - 37 sq ft (3.4 m2)
Spinnaker areaS 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 the UK, Europe and the World Championships. [4]

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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 and awards

Events

World Championships

The World championships had participants from 15 countries. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Flag of Sweden.svg Flag of Italy.svg Flag of the United States.svg Flag of France.svg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Flag of Russia.svg Flag of Slovakia.svg Flag of Estonia.svg Flag of Hong Kong.svg Flag of Germany.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of Spain.svg

EuroCup-Serie

In 2017 the first EuroCup-Serie was held.

YearLocationsGold medal icon.svgSilver medal icon.svgBronze medal icon.svgFemaleYouthMixed
2017Open Skiff, Lac du Der Flag of France.svg
Eurocup, Medemblik Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Nieuwpoortweek, Nieuwpoort Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
World Championship, Lake Como Flag of Italy.svg
Czech National, Lipno Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Flag of Italy.svg ITA 1032
Flag of Italy.svg Michele Oppizzi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg Pietro Frazzica (ITA)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg GBR 1097
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Russell (GBR)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Hannah Snellgrove  (GBR)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg NED 1038
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Anneke Kikkert (NED)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Floris Stapel (NED)
Flag of Italy.svg ITA 892
Flag of Italy.svg Giulia Rossi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg Adriana Campanella (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg ITA 1032
Flag of Italy.svg Michele Oppizzi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg Pietro Frazzica (ITA)
2018Eurocup, Carnac Flag of France.svg
World Championship, Weymouth Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Colico, Lake Como Flag of Italy.svg
Flag of Italy.svg ITA 1032
Flag of Italy.svg Michele Oppizzi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg Pietro Frazzica (ITA)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg NED 819
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Pim van Vugt (NED)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Lisa van Vugt (NED)
Flag of Italy.svg ITA 1617
Flag of Italy.svg Tommaso Marchesi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg Isaia Del Rosso (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg ITA 892
Flag of Italy.svg Giulia Rossi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg Adriana Campanella (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg ITA 1032
Flag of Italy.svg Michele Oppizzi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg Pietro

Frazzica (ITA)

2019Open Skiff, Lac Du Der Flag of France.svg
Open DutchChampionship, Bruinisse Flag of the Netherlands.svg
EuropaCup Regatta, Lake Como Flag of Italy.svg
World Championship, Lake Lipno Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg GBR 659
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Curtis (GBR)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Curtis (GBR)
Flag of Italy.svg ITA 1604
Flag of Italy.svg I. Roncuzzi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg F. Roncuzzi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg ITA 1617
Flag of Italy.svg Tommaso Marchesi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg Iasia Del Rosso (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg ITA 892
Flag of Italy.svg Giulia Rossi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg Adriana Campanella (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg ITA 1604
Flag of Italy.svg I. Roncuzzi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg F Roncuzzi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg ITA 1642
Flag of Italy.svg C. Rossi (ITA)
Flag of Italy.svg L. Andreani (ITA)
2020canceled

References

  1. "Range - RS Sailing". rssailing.com.
  2. "RYA" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-09-11. Retrieved 2011-06-06.
  3. 1 2 ISAF Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine
  4. International RS Class Association Archived 2011-05-11 at the Wayback Machine
  5. Yachts & Yachting [ permanent dead link ]
  6. "Proud to be Scotland's Number 1 for Sailing Dinghies - RS 500". jpwatersports.co.uk.