The RS500 is a double handed trapeze skiff designed by Phil Morrison, manufactured and designed by RS Sailing. 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 the UK, Europe and the World Championships.International RS Class Association
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.Yachts & Yachting
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.
EuroCup-Serie
In 2017 the first EuroCup-Serie was held.
Year Locations FemaleYouthMixed 2017 Open Skiff, Lac du Der Eurocup, Medemblik Nieuwpoortweek, Nieuwpoort World Championship, Lake Como Czech National, Lipno ITA 1032 GBR 1097 NED 1038 ITA 892 ITA 1032 2018 Eurocup, Carnac World Championship, Weymouth Colico, Lake Como ITA 1032 NED 819 ITA 1617 ITA 892 ITA 1032 2019 Open Skiff, Lac Du Der Open DutchChampionship, Bruinisse EuropaCup Regatta, Lake Como World Championship, Lake Lipno GBR 659 ITA 1604 ITA 1617 ITA 892 ITA 1604 ITA 1642 2020 canceled
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