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, the RS500 has a racing circuit with events in UK, Europe and World Championships.
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.
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.
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