RS500

RS500
Development
DesignerPhil Morrison
NameRS500
Boat
Crew2
TrapezeYes
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionGRP composite
Hull weight192 lb (87 kg)
LOA14 ft 3 in (4.34 m)
Beam5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typeCentreboard
Rig
Rig typeAluminium alloy
Sails
Mainsail areaS rig - 80 sq ft (7.4 m2)
XL rig - 100 sq ft (9.3 m2)
Jib/genoa areaS rig - 31 sq ft (2.9 m2)
XL rig - 37 sq ft (3.4 m2)
Spinnaker areaS rig - 145 sq ft (13.5 m2)
XL rig - 145 sq ft (13.5 m2)
Racing
RYA PN972

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]

  1. ^ "Range - RS Sailing". rssailing.com.
  2. ^ RYA
  3. ^ ISAF Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ International RS Class Association Archived 2011-05-11 at the Wayback Machine