RS500

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

World Championships
The World championships had participants from 15 countries. 🇬🇧🇸🇪🇮🇹🇺🇸🇫🇷🇨🇿🇧🇪🇷🇺🇸🇰🇪🇪🇭🇰🇩🇪🇦🇺🇪🇸

EuroCup-Serie
In 2017 the first EuroCup-Serie was held.