West Coast Sailing Blog

The following is an update from RS Sailing HQ on the status of the RS Aero in the Olympic Equipment Evaluation, which will determine the future single-handed class for the Summer Olympic Games. Original Post Here:  https://www.rssailing.com/olympic-evaluation/RS Aero Olympic Equipment EvaluationKey Facts for Olympic One-Person EvaluationThis is sailing’s opportunity to stop the decline and build the sport for all – a cool new boat and a great brand dedicated to quality & serv …

The San Diego Yacht Club Junior Team of Matt Dorgan, Aidan Hoogland, Jack Egan, and Jack Plavan share their thoughts on racing the new RS21 keelboat from RS Sailing at the 2019 San Diego NOOD Regatta.We all had a great time sailing in the NOOD are very grateful to be able to have sailed the Rs21 this past weekend. All of us really appreciate the immense amount of work you guys put into making this happen for us. The charter was full service and definitely the best experience any of us …

Looking for RS21 news? Look no further! Here are all the latest global updates and a few North American specific notes about the new RS21 from RS Sailing. RS 21 Rocks In The USA The RS21 burst onto the scene of competitive racing in the United States last week at the San Diego National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta. RS Sailing, shipped a fleet of 6 RS21’s over the Atlantic in just a single 40 foot container to be a part of this premier keelboat regatta series. The debutante keelbo …

The RS Aero has proven itself to be the fast, fun, and affordable single handed racing dinghy for the modern age. For decades the Laser has been the standard in tactical single handed sailboat racing but now the Aero stands out as a true contender for this top spot even at the Olympic level. Weighing in at just 88lbs rigged, the Aero’s lightweight platform provides quite a lively and responsive sailing experience in just the slightest of breezes. Combined with a modern carbon fiber rig a …

WindCheck Magazine, a monthly magazine devoted to sailors, boaters and people who enjoy the waters of the Northeast, recently published a great article about the RS Feva and youth sailing.Check it out here: https://www.windcheckmagazine.com/article/offering-options-theres-more-to-junior-sailing-than-optis-and-a-race-to-the-top/You can find out more about the RS Feva on our website, https://westcoastsailing.net/rs-feva/ …