Fast, exciting and growing quickly i'nternationaJ/y - the RS500 is an XSArCJass with user friendly handing and fast bui/ding events that match great racing with an awesome sociab/e scene ashore. Excitement for all The hull design, cockpit ergonomics and rig size result from extensive R & D meaning the RS500 is ideal for sailors across a broad weight range. The RS500 suits mixed crews, both young and more experienced. The clear cockpit and user friendly performance mean the RS500 is equally at home blasting along a beach as it is on the race track. It's not only fast and fun, the RS500 is also rapidly growing in popularity. There is a choice of sails: XL spec Mylar main and jib for Class racing and top performance, or the smaller S spec Dacron sails for durability, training and recreational sailing. Convenient, simple, easy It's quick and simple to rig, launch and recover and the pivoting centreboard and rudder make life easy. The shallow cockpit is self draining and uncluttered and makes wire to wire trapeze transitions easy. The compression kicker above the boom gives loads of space for the crew through these manoeuvres and when hoisting the kite. The spinnaker chute is wide for quick launching and recovery without high loads on the single line hoist system. These features make 500 sailing exciting yet straightforward which is perfect for the modern day sailor, and their families. The tapered aluminium mast provides effective gust response and rig tip efficiency -Contributing to the RS500s highly attainable performance. Long lasting durability The RS500 hull is built using a stiff and strong GRP composite construction that combines light weight with crisp responsive handling and a long competitive life. Sparkling Performance with added fun Every element of the RS500 has been worked on to add performance, make the boat easier to sail, reduce complication and streamline production. This has resulted in a surprisingly cost effective performance boat that offers something for everyone, from racing couples to adrenaline packed blasting. The RS500 is light and easily driven, delivering truly exciting performance with remarkably easy handling.

With ISAF Class status and growing fleets in many countries, the RS500 gives fantastic competition in clubs, on the RS Racing Circuit and up to World Championship level. If you’re young at heart, love to travel and enjoy a big party after sailing, this is the class! We have had our boat for two months now and the silly grin has not left our faces once! Models: S / XL Hull Length: 4.34m / 14’3” Beam: 1.58m / 5’2” Hull Weight: 87kg / 192lbs Sailing Weight: 115kg / 254lbs S Dacron Jib: 3m2 / 31ft2 Mainsail: 7.5m2 / 80ft2 XL Mylar Jib: 3.6m2 / 37ft2 Mainsail: 9.5m2 / 100ft2 CLASS ASSOCIATIO N Emma...