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. | Country | Tot. | EurCS. | |||
1 | Great Britain | 6 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 2 |
2 | Netherlands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
3 | Sweden | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
4 | Italy | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
5 | United States | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
6 | France | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
6 | Czech | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
EuroCup-Serie
In 2017 the first EuroCup-Serie was held.Year | Locations | Female | Youth | Mixed | |||
2017 | Open 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 | - |
2018 | Eurocup, Carnac World Championship, Weymouth Colico, Lake Como | ITA 1032 | NED 819 | ITA 1617 | ITA 892 | ITA 1032 | - |
2019 | Open 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 |
2020 | TBD | - |