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 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

World Championships

The World championships had participants from 15 countries.
Medal Table
Nr.CountryTot.EurCS.
1Great Britain 6 5 4 15 2
2Netherlands 2 0 2 4 2
3Sweden 1 2 1 4 0
4Italy 1 1 2 4 6
5United States 0 1 0 1 0
6France 0 0 1 1 0
6Czech 0 0 1 1 0

EuroCup-Serie

In 2017 the first EuroCup-Serie was held.
YearLocationsFemaleYouthMixed
2017Open Skiff, Lac du Der
Eurocup, Medemblik
Nieuwpoortweek, Nieuwpoort
World Championship, Lake Como
Czech National, Lipno
ITA 1032
GBR 1097
NED 1038
ITA 892
ITA 1032
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2018Eurocup, Carnac
World Championship, Weymouth
Colico, Lake Como
ITA 1032
NED 819
ITA 1617
ITA 892
ITA 1032
-
2019Open Skiff, Lac Du Der
Open DutchChampionship, Bruinisse
EuropaCup Regatta, Lake Como
World Championship, Lake Lipno
GBR 659
ITA 1604
ITA 1617
ITA 892
ITA 1604
ITA 1642
2020TBD-