| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Phil Morrison |
| Name | RS500 |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 2 |
| Trapeze | Yes |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | GRP composite |
| Hull weight | 192 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 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]
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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. 
EuroCup-Serie
In 2017 the first EuroCup-Serie was held.
| Year | Locations |  |
 |
 |
Female | Youth | Mixed |
| 2017 | Open Skiff , Lac du Der Eurocup , Medemblik Nieuwpoortweek , Nieuwpoort World Championship , Lake Como Czech National , Lipno |
ITA 1032 Michele Oppizzi (ITA) Pietro Frazzica (ITA) |
GBR 1097 Richard Russell (GBR) Hannah Snellgrove (GBR) |
NED 1038 Anneke Kikkert (NED) Floris Stapel (NED) |
ITA 892 Giulia Rossi (ITA) Adriana Campanella (ITA) |
ITA 1032 Michele Oppizzi (ITA) Pietro Frazzica (ITA)
| |
| 2018 | Eurocup , Carnac World Championship, Weymouth Colico , Lake Como
|
ITA 1032 Michele Oppizzi (ITA) Pietro Frazzica (ITA) |
NED 819 Pim van Vugt (NED) Lisa van Vugt (NED) |
ITA 1617 Tommaso Marchesi (ITA) Isaia Del Rosso (ITA) |
ITA 892 Giulia Rossi (ITA) Adriana Campanella (ITA) |
ITA 1032 Michele Oppizzi (ITA) Pietro
Frazzica (ITA) | |
| 2019 | Open Skiff, Lac Du Der Open DutchChampionship, Bruinisse EuropaCup Regatta, Lake Como World Championship, Lake Lipno
|
GBR 659 Peter Curtis (GBR) James Curtis (GBR) |
ITA 1604 I. Roncuzzi (ITA) F. Roncuzzi (ITA) |
ITA 1617 Tommaso Marchesi (ITA) Iasia Del Rosso (ITA) |
ITA 892 Giulia Rossi (ITA) Adriana Campanella (ITA) |
ITA 1604 I. Roncuzzi (ITA) F Roncuzzi (ITA) |
ITA 1642 C. Rossi (ITA) L. Andreani (ITA)
|
| 2020 | canceled |
References
- ^ "Range - RS Sailing". rssailing.com.
- ^ RYA
- ^ a b ISAF Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ International RS Class Association Archived 2011-05-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Yachts & Yachting[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Proud to be Scotland's Number 1 for Sailing Dinghies - RS 500". jpwatersports.co.uk.
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
This page was last edited on 3 August 2023, at 23:44