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PY: XL 1189 - S 1280
Mainsail: 5.5sq m or 6.5sq m
Hull Type: 3 Layer Comptec PE3
Jib - 2.1sp m (22sq ft)
Length: 3.64m (12')
Gennaker: 7sq m (73sq ft)
Beam: 1.42m (4'8)
Crew Weight: 70-105kg (11-17stone)
Weight: 63kg (139Ib)

RSFeva
Fast growing ISAF International Class - inspirational performance for a lifetime in sailing. It doesn't matter whether you sail for kicks or race to win. Hoist the gennaker…pick up a wave…pile on the power and go go go!!! There's no other the feeling quite like it.


RSVareo
Asymmetric powered single hander with spacious cockpit, stable hull and electric off wind performance. But that's not all. The Vareo's large cockpit gives ample space to share the fun with a friend or youngsters. And the rig options allow the relative novice to cut their teeth in the Vareo and expand the boat's capabilities in line with growing experience.


PY: 1050
Mainsail: 8.8sq m (94sq ft)
Hull Type: Polyester GRP
Gennaker: 10sq m (107sq ft)
Length: 4.25m (14')
Crew Weight: 70-85kg (11-13stone)
Beam: 1.57m (5'2)
Weight: 68kg (155Ib)

PY: 1059
Sailing Weight: 114kg (251lb)
Hull Type: Polyester GRP
Main & Jib: 11.52sq m (124sq ft)
Length: 4.00m (13'0)
Gennaker: 8.29m2 (89sq ft)
Beam: 1.83m (6'0)
Crew Weight: 115-140kg (18-22 stone)
Weight: 78kg (172lb)

RS200
Hugely successful modern class. Responding to finesse rather than physique, the RS200 allows parents, youngsters, couples and friends to share the excitement of asymmetric sailboat racing. On the open sea or the smallest of lakes, the success of the RS200 is proof that it has got what it takes.

RS400
Two person modern classic. Fast, beautiful handling and exceptional racing. The absolute winner in championship level racing, in hundreds of sailing clubs and in the hands of both men and women. Nothing matches the RS400's balanced and responsive handling, its good manners in big breeze and the excitement of asymmetric racing in massive fleets.


PY: 952
Sailing Weight: 129kg (284lb)
Hull Type: Polyester GRP
Main & Jib: 14.76sq m (159sq ft)
Length: 4.52m (14'10)
Gennaker: 13.94m2 (150sq ft)
Beam: 2.00m (6'6)
Crew Weight: 135-165kg (21-26 stone)
Weight: 85kg (187lb)

PY: 972
Mainsail: S - 7.5m2. XL - 9.5sq m
Hull Type: GRP Composite
Jib: S - 3m2. XL - 3.6m2
Length: 4.34m (14'3)
Gennaker: 13.5m2 (145sq ft)
Beam: 2.001.58m (5'2)
Crew Weight: 115-146kg (18-23 stone)
Weight: 77kg (170lb)

RS500
Simply the best combination of speed, user friendliness and price currently available. Fast growing Class. The gap in the RS model numbers is no accident - the single trapeze RS500 has been planned for years. Following extensive consultation with sailors around the world, the exhaustive RS500 development process has been completed and production started in June 2006.

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RS800
Devastatingly fast yet truly attainable two person skiff, with performance equalised racing for men and women. The RS800 is a fantastic skiff that allows sailors to experience the thrill of real high performance sailing. By minimising weight and drag, the RS800 is powered to astonishing speeds using a relatively small rig that is light and remarkably easy to handle.

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PY: 822
Sailing Weight: 110kg (242lb)
Hull Type: Epoxy FRP
Main & Jib: 16.5sq m (172sq ft)
Length: 4.8m (15'9)
Gennaker: 21m2 (225sq ft)
Beam: 1.88-2.89m (6'2 - 9'6)
Crew Weight: 110-165kg (19-26 stone)
Weight: 62kg (136lb)
Further information on all RS boats available from www.rssailing.com
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Fireball, General Handicap & RS Fleets Rep
Mike Fleming

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