In terms of their dimensions, the two boats are very similar to one another something which has caused a great deal. Both are extremely similar in weight the musto weighs 80kg and the 700 79kg. Other than using the wind, this has very little resemblance to sailing. Nov 14, 2005 4, i thought the 700 was good until i started actually sailing the mps it only took about 2 weekends in the middle of the winter to make my decision what boat was the best. Best place was 12th at the laser 2 worlds and 5th at the nationals. The 9 things you need to know when you first buy an rs700. She was built by rs sailing united kingdom and made of sandwich pvc fiberglass epoxy. And, it pays to know what to bring aboard and what to leave on shore. Mar 23, 2014 milly sailing the rs700 at weston duration.
Came 12 in the lark nationals as a student and then started sailing laser 2s with my girlfriend now wife. Sail world the worlds largest sailing news network. Having communicated with the australian distributor for rs boats, i dont have much confidence that, at least in the near term and i may well be wrong, rs boats are likely to be any sort of force here in. There are two sail size options the s and xl rig and makes the rs500 suitable for youngsters and adults. You see, i had enjoyed immensely testing all these boats and i was worried the final one might be a let down. The rs800 is gloriously forgiving downwind but upwind luke the helm needs to focus on steering, so emma as crew doing tactics on the beat makes a big difference for us. While very similar in a number of ways, the two boats do have their differences. Rs700 fat face racing circuit 4 hunstanton sailing club 2324 june 2007 an intermittent light breeze and warm sunshine welcomed the 12 competitors to hunstanton sailing club. Sat 20th june, at the rs summer regatta, rs400 southern champs and rs500 uk nationals. Barber hauling is the name given to tensioning the windwardslack jib sheet.
Practice boat handling on flat water and dont worry when it gets tricky in chop. Countdown to an rs700 dinghy anarchy sailing anarchy forums. There are many different sailing dinghies on the market. Its not for the faint hearted but this class has a cult following and its easy to see why. Contender v musto skiff v rs700 dinghy anarchy sailing. He was one of the instructor writers that contributed to the sailing made easy and cruising made easy textbooks. The rs class association is thrilled to have rooster generously sponsoring our national tour again. Boats id like to sail swift solo in 2020 sailing dinghy. Jul 01, 2016 first time sailing rs700 game over video. The rs700 is a singlehanded racing dinghy built by rs sailing and designed in 2000 by nick peters and alex southon as part of the rs series and built in 2001. Rs700 msds the uks northern rs dealer for boats and spares. There are events most weekends throughout the summer, and up to 50 boats regularly turn out. These tips have been collected from the submittions on the rs700. One of my favorite phrases when starting a new skill or slogging through errors while students try to master a new skill is hey, this isnt brain surgery, its only.
Hayling island sailing club sandy point, hayling island 02392 463 768. Two very similar high performance singlehanded boats have emerged and been thriving on the uk scene in recent years. The adaptability of most rc yachts make them fun because both the sport and competitive sailor alike can upgrade their hull. All our rs700 dinghy covers are manufactured in our factory in southampton, we do not sell imported covers. I have previously posted about the rs700 and the musto skiff whic. Covid19 events update the rs class association are continuing to work closely with all our fabulous event clubs, monitoring the ongoing situation and taking note of rya and government advice, so we can get back to sailing together, as soon as safe. The rs700 has refined systems for userfriendliness and competition on the fantastic rs racing circuits. The rs700 equalisation system is a major selling point for many people in the class and consists of two elements, adjustable racks to ensure that everyone has the same righting moment, and corrector weights to ensure the boat and helms all weigh the same. Tips for sailing instructors from asas lan yarbrough. The beauty of the foiling 600 is it was designed so you could convert an existing 600 hull ideal as a lot of boats came on the market when the newer, spinnakercarrying rs700 was introduced.
Lan yarbroughs tips for sailing instructors lan yarbrough has taught as an asa instructor since 1986 at all levels. Most noticeable when side by side is the variation in style of cockpit layout. This is what cuttingedge worldclass sailing looks like now boats with only the tips of foils and rudders in the water. He not only left with a third place finish, he also took home some helpful experience. This will move the centre of effort for the hull behind that of the sail and make tacking far easier. He includes lots of good advice and tips on how to get the most speed and fun out of your rs700. Mar 04, 2016 46 boats showed up for the quantum j70 midwinter championship at the st. Rs sailboats has created a new generation of allpurpose recreational boats for beginners, families, clubs and schools.
But in terms of singlehanded monohull sailing, i suspect the only boat that has the potential to equal her performance is the musto skiff. The nearby sotonmet station consistently recorded 1720 knots with 2226 knot gusts, plus a few 30knot slammers, providing extremely challenging conditions. Junk sailboat 1925 chinese junk sailboat sale junk sailboat for sale junk boat sailboats junk boat video sailing blogs sailboats boat chinese chinese junk boat chinese junk sailboat they are looking to swop the particular. Sadly the class hasnt taken off in the same way as the moth. Before i start writing about some of the potential techniques you can use to start. To be circulated to other classes in case of interest. Rs 700 rs sailing sailboat specifications and details on. The rs500 is a double handed trapeze skiff designed by phil morrison, manufactured and designed by rs sailing.
Rs700 national champion all the high performance full competitiveness of a multi sail boat but, being a singlehander, enables to go sailing whenever you want to, with the bonus of big fleet racing. We take a look at how close the musto skiff and rs700 are. To enjoy yourself on a sailboat, you need to know the basic sailing maneuvers, sail positions, and rules of the waterway for when you encounter other vessels. With a diverse membership from new owners to regular national and european competitors, the fleet provides newcomers with excellent and friendly support.
And you say youre not rich, you dont have the money to get a support boat. The sale runs from october 15, 2019 to october 31, 2019. Jan 26, 2020 thanks to hold fast for pointing me to another boat id like to sail. Quantum sails finished 3 rd, 7 th, and 8 th in the top ten, wining two of the eight races. Racing the rs700 with the performance equalisation system means winners genuinely can be big or small. Dont allow any students or yourself to let it seem like a grim, scary or overly ponderous undertaking. This manual has been compiled to help you operate your rs 500 with safety and pleasure. The rs600 also has a wellorganised calendar, which was sponsored by gul in 2000.
Busa was a separate event for clever folk at university. It is as far as you can get from the sea in europe. Racing sailboat, rs700 high performance skiff with trapeze. If you lack confidence or feel that a refresher is in order, there are many approved sailing schools which can be recommended. The rs700 is regarded by many professionals, including german contender champion christian. Rs sailing west coast sailing the small sailboat experts. If you lack confidence or feel that a refresher is in order, there. It is a lightweight racing dinghy and should be treated with care. Heading to the beach i was a little nervous as to what i might find. The sailors said it felt like 2025 knots most of the time, with 1720.
This manual has been compiled to help you operate your rs 700 with safety and pleasure. The rs 700 is a 155 single handed dinghy designed by nick peters and alex southon. The rs700 is as quick as any yet is also the most user friendly single handed skiff by far. Discounted orders must be shipped to a us address and purchaser must take delivery by december 31, 2019 unless otherwise dictated by quantum sails. A top level singlehanded skiff with performance equalization that allows winners to be big or small. Improving your sailing top tips with rs sailing with frances peters duration. Upwind sail area to displacementi the ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area. The musto is more similar to a 49er with a very clean flat deck and very minimal actual cockpit. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Hayling island sailing club has been the home of the rs700 for 17 years and currently has a fleet of twenty boats. It is raced in many sailing clubs around britain, with a py number of 850 and a dpn of 73.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to the new owner if you sell the. Rs class association management meeting minutes mon 6. Rs class association management meeting minutes mon 6 nov 2017. The rs700 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. Linton went on to develop a specificallydesigned carbon fiber hull for added responsiveness. However, keen to get things underway the fleet launched on time and gathered expectantly by the committee boat. Sydney sailing school rezdy customer success story. The rs 500 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance.
I have a cruising boat and would like to join a gentle and sociable sailing scene. East coast piers race weekend marconi sailing club. Musto skiff rs700 shadow i f we wanted a tough test, we certainly got the weather for it. If onedesign racing comes as a byproduct, then all the better, says jones. Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. Feb 16, 2014 here are some links to various tuning guides. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Slide the wings out to the correct hole setting, allowing the forward wing cup to slide back along the wing.
Rs vareo rs sailing pdf catalogs documentation boating. David krizek, the weekends winner is a celebrity, erste sponsoring his rs700 campaign, and the nation following his 2011 minitransat campaign. As a rough guide, start with them a little slack with no main up, but the rig tension on. Recreational sailing is a fun, accessible, and rewarding activity. Countdown to an rs700 dinghy anarchy sailing anarchy. In the 10years of owning an rs700, i only ever needed rescue support on a few occasions, mainly when the wind dropped to nothing, but i did have a couple of scary moments, and id be pretty nervous about sailing without some form of safety cover, but then we tend to be spoiled with safety cover here in the uk as most dinghy sailors are members. Rs700 national championship eastbourne sovereign sc.
Made from tough coated nylon, the snug fit protects the hull of your dinghy from wear and tear when towing. The width of the wings is determined by a combination of your weight and height. Consult rs sailings rs vareo brochure on nauticexpo. Tuning guides, rigging layout on 470 international. It is a lightweightracing dinghy and should be treated with care. Uk us ca australia netherlands diy download pdf blueprints. Vanguard will primarily promote it among public and private sailing clubs, campswherever kids and water mix. Rs aero tuning guide v1 wind strength light in the boat medium on the boat strong out the boat survival upwind kicker take up slack after. Sailing gentlemans essentials ac 33 bor bmw oracle bmw oracle racing jimmy spithill trimaran sailing dog dogzilla technology ocean.
Sailing made easy video tips american sailing association. We use only the best quality materials whether pvc, polyestercotton, hydralite, nylon or weathermax. It is hard to see any difference between the musto skiff and the rs700 at first, but they are there to be seen. Browse the hisc yearbook hayling island sailing club. Many current rtr and kitted sailing hulls regularly compete throughout the country and the sport sailor can learn a lot of useful running tips from those who race the very same sail craft as the one bought by the beginner.
I could list all the easy injuries that you can get sailing a boat like an rs700, but ill leave that for now. The rs700 is a superquick, trapeze and gennaker weapon yet also the most user friendly single handed skiff by far, with growing fleets across europe. Wooden boat kits for beginnerswood boat building tips. The rs700 is a singlehanded racing dinghy built by rs sailing and designed in 2000 by nick. Modern production techniques mean that the vast majority of boats made today are made from glass. The position of your wings can be calculated using table 4. Yet the czechs have a fascination with sailing giving this weekends rs700 regatta on lake lipno prime time coverage on national tv. We are confident that you will have many hours of great sailing and racing in this truly excellent design. Rs summer regatta, rs500 nationals, rs400 southern champs, rtyc, postponed the rs class association and royal torbay yacht club have bowed to the inevitable and realised that we will not be able to run this event in june 2020.