Elite
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The RS Elite With finger light balance and effortless speed, the RS Elite is a real sailor’s keelboat – equally at home in evenly matched one-design racing or competitive across the wind range in handicap fleets. These attributes have created a Class with passionate owners. Many have successful backgrounds in other racing keelboats or larger yachts, while some are less experienced and appreciate the boat’s great manners and Class camaraderie. Their passion for RS Elite racing is undiluted because the boat requires minimal maintenance, is comfortable to sail and can be enjoyed by men or...

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Design Features Construction Vinylester GRP composite hull construction gives a stiff and strong hull with low water absorption for a long life. Minimal maintenance requirement both in time and expense, which leads to maximum pleasure and time afloat. Single lift point built into cockpit floor structure for simple launching by crane. Slipway launching from the trailer is also a practical option. Long narrow form - easily driven and not sensitive to crew weight. Long cockpit - comfortable side decks and plenty of crew space. Self draining cockpit when sailing and when left on a mooring....

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Design Features Crew Normally raced by a crew of three – the cockpit layout and Class Rules also enable racing with two or four sailors. The easily driven hull shape requires only a modest size rig - leading to manageable sheet loads that can be handled by men & women of most ages. No hiking rule – allows crews of most sizes to be competitive and comfortable. “On any point of sailing the Elite is a nimble boat and a joy to sail” Matt Sheahan - Technical Editor, Yachting World Carbon fibre mast with swept back spreaders so no backstay or runners are required. Light-weight mast with a...

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Options Aesthetics • Graphics pack - custom design waterline stripe + boat name • Spinnaker colours – wide selection • Spinnaker logo - design cut and sewn into the sail • Team gear - full range of sailing and shore clothing customised with your boat name • Hawk mast-head wind indicator • TackTick speed, depth and compass instruments. • Mast mounting bracket for TackTick display unit • Tapered mainsheet • Tapered spinnaker sheets Transport & Storage • Full length top cover • Cockpit cover • Fenders • Warps • Anchor & warp pack • Galvanised steel road trailer – braked with flushable wheel...

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RS Elite Class Associti Association Highly active and enthusiastic Class Association, with fleets across the UK and further afield. There is a strong Class racing event programme each year, including National Championships, Cowes Week and regional regattas. RS Elite sailors are a highly sociable group who enjoy the and welcome everyone - from front to back of the fleet. There is always much more to an RS Elite regatta than just the racing! Visit the RS Elite Class Association website for more information:

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