RS500

RS500
Development
DesignerPhil Morrison
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
KeelCentreboard
Rig
Rig typeAluminium alloy
Sails
Mainsail areaS rig - 80 sq ft (7.4 m2)
XL rig - 100 sq ft (9.3 m2)
Jib/genoa area
S rig - 31 sq ft (2.9 m2)
XL rig - 37 sq ft (3.4 m2)
S rig - 145 sq ft (13.5 m2)
XL rig - 145 sq ft (13.5 m2)
Rating
RYA PN972
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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 the UK, Europe and the 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

Events

World Championships

The RS500 World Championship was held from 2010 to 2025 with participants from 16 countries. There was a stong European presence with NetherlandsUnited KingdomCzech RepublicItalyFranceBelgiumRussiaSlovakiaSwedenEstoniaHong KongGermanySpain in addition to Oceania with Australia and Asia with Hong Kong and North AmericaUnited States during the running of the event.

EuroCup-Series

In 2017 the first EuroCup-Serie was held.

YearLocations1st place, gold medalist(s)2nd place, silver medalist(s)3rd place, bronze medalist(s)FemaleYouthMixed
2017Open Skiff, Lac du DerFrance
Eurocup, MedemblikNetherlands
Nieuwpoortweek, NieuwpoortBelgium
World Championship, Lake ComoItaly
Czech National, LipnoCzech Republic		Italy ITA 1032
 Michele Oppizzi (ITA)
 Pietro Frazzica (ITA)		United Kingdom GBR 1097
 Richard Russell (GBR)
 Hannah Snellgrove (GBR)		Netherlands NED 1038
 Anneke Kikkert (NED)
 Floris Stapel (NED)		Italy ITA 892
 Giulia Rossi (ITA)
 Adriana Campanella (ITA)		Italy ITA 1032
 Michele Oppizzi (ITA)
 Pietro Frazzica (ITA)
2018Eurocup, CarnacFrance
World Championship, WeymouthUnited Kingdom
Colico, Lake ComoItaly 		Italy ITA 1032
 Michele Oppizzi (ITA)
 Pietro Frazzica (ITA)		Netherlands NED 819
 Pim van Vugt (NED)
 Lisa van Vugt (NED)		Italy ITA 1617
 Tommaso Marchesi (ITA)
 Isaia Del Rosso (ITA)		Italy ITA 892
 Giulia Rossi (ITA)
 Adriana Campanella (ITA)		Italy ITA 1032
 Michele Oppizzi (ITA)
 Pietro

Frazzica (ITA)

2019Open Skiff, Lac Du DerFrance
Open DutchChampionship, Bruinisse Netherlands
EuropaCup Regatta, Lake Como Italy
World Championship, Lake LipnoCzech Republic 		United Kingdom GBR 659
 Peter Curtis (GBR)
 James Curtis (GBR)		Italy ITA 1604
 I. Roncuzzi (ITA)
 F. Roncuzzi (ITA)		Italy ITA 1617
 Tommaso Marchesi (ITA)
 Iasia Del Rosso (ITA)		Italy ITA 892
 Giulia Rossi (ITA)
 Adriana Campanella (ITA)		Italy ITA 1604
 I. Roncuzzi (ITA)
 F Roncuzzi (ITA)		Italy ITA 1642
 C. Rossi (ITA)
 L. Andreani (ITA)
2020canceled

References

  1. ↑ "Range - RS Sailing". rssailing.com.
  2. ↑ "RYA" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-09-11. Retrieved 2011-06-06.
  3. 1 2 ISAF Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ International RS Class Association Archived 2011-05-11 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ↑ Yachts & Yachting[permanent dead link]
  6. ↑ "RS500 Application Document - Nov 2009" (PDF).
  7. ↑ "2025 Annual Conference in DLaoghaire, Ireland - RS500 withdrawl request of status".
  8. ↑ "Proud to be Scotland's Number 1 for Sailing Dinghies - RS 500". jpwatersports.co.uk.